August 21–22, 2026 · Lagos, Nigeria
Decentralized IntelligenceConference & Exhibition2026
Building Africa's Autonomous Digital Economy
Where Intelligence, Trust, Identity and Capital Converge
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A Proven Track Record of Institutional-Scale Convenings
DICE builds on years of BNUG-led conferences that have brought together Africa's technology, policy, and capital communities.
Why Decentralized Intelligence Matters
Africa's Defining Platform for the Autonomous Digital Economy
As intelligence, trust, identity, and capital converge, institutions require a convening designed for economic coordination, not technology spectacle.
Strategic Convening
A single institutional venue where intelligence, trust, identity, and capital converge, with government, capital, and enterprise buyers in attendance.
Policy Alignment
Direct engagement between regulators, government delegations, and the builders defining market infrastructure.
Capital Convergence
Curated investor-founder access designed for institutional deal flow, not demo-day volume.
Infrastructure Focus
Programming centred on autonomous systems, programmable finance, and the architecture of digital economies.
The Autonomous Digital Economy
Where Intelligence, Trust, Identity and Capital Converge
The autonomous digital economy represents the next phase of market evolution, systems that verify, decide, and transact with institutional-grade reliability. Decentralized Intelligence 2026 is where Africa's architects of this transformation gather to align policy, infrastructure, and capital.
Conference Tracks
Seven Programmes Defining Africa's Digital Future
From agentic AI to government-as-platform, each track delivers institutional-depth programming for decision-makers and builders.
Agentic AI & Autonomous Enterprises
Autonomous agents, enterprise AI orchestration, and the infrastructure for self-governing business systems.
6 Sessions
Tokenized Markets & Digital Assets
Institutional digital asset frameworks, market structure evolution, and regulatory alignment across borders.
5 Sessions
Programmable Finance
Smart contracts, automated compliance, and composable financial infrastructure for global markets.
4 Sessions
AI + Blockchain Infrastructure
Converged compute, verification layers, and decentralized systems powering intelligent economies.
6 Sessions
Digital Identity & Trust Systems
Sovereign identity, verifiable credentials, and trust architectures for cross-border digital commerce.
3 Sessions
Government as a Platform
Digital public infrastructure, policy sandboxes, and institutional frameworks for national transformation.
4 Sessions
Future of Work in Autonomous Economies
Human-AI collaboration, workforce evolution, and economic models in increasingly autonomous systems.
5 Sessions
Who Attends
The Decision-Makers Building Africa's Digital Infrastructure
2,000+ delegates from government, capital markets, enterprise, technology innovation thought leaders, founders, and the global builder community.
Government & Regulators
Central banks, ministries, and policy architects shaping digital economy frameworks.
Investors & Capital
VC, PE, family offices, and institutional allocators sourcing African deal flow.
Founders & Builders
AI, fintech, and deep-tech innovators building autonomous economic infrastructure.
Enterprise Leaders
Banks, telcos, multinationals, and consulting firms driving institutional adoption.
Developers & Researchers
Engineers, academics, and researchers advancing the technical foundations.
Featured Speakers
50+ Global Leaders. Voices That Define the Conversation.
Join policymakers, investors, enterprise executives, and pioneering builders on the DICE 2026 stage.
Musa Itopa Jimoh
Director, Payment System Policy Department
Central Bank of Nigeria
Mrs. Mary Uduk, MNI
Former Acting DG, 2018 –2020
Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria
Dr. Timi Agama, PhD
Director General
Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria
Mamadou Kwidjim Toure
CEO
Ubuntu Tribe
Chimezie Chuta
Founder & Coordinator, BNUG · CEO
Blockspace Technologies
Nurudeen Abubakar Zauro, PhD
Technical Advisor to the President
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Boye Ademola
Founder & CEO, Bazara Tech Inc
ex-Partner & Head, Digital Transformation, KPMG
Obadare Peter Adewale
Professor of Practice
Cybersecurity
Agenda Highlights
Two Days of Institutional-Depth Programming
Keynotes, policy panels, technical workshops, and exclusive forum sessions across both conference days.
Opening Keynote: The Architecture of Africa's Autonomous Digital Economy
Agentic AI in Enterprise: From Pilots to Production Systems
Regulatory Frameworks for Tokenized Markets Across Africa
Government as Platform: National Digital Infrastructure Strategies
Investor Forum: Capital Allocation in Autonomous Economies
Closing Plenary: Building the Next Decade of African Digital Sovereignty
Experience Zones
Beyond the Programme: Immersive Zones Across the Venue
Dedicated environments for startups, investors, policymakers, exhibitions, and hands-on technical demonstrations.
Startup Pavilion
100+ startups showcasing Africa's next generation of intelligent infrastructure.
Investor Lounge
Curated deal flow meetings between qualified investors and vetted founders.
Government Policy Hall
Closed-door policy sessions and inter-agency dialogue on digital economy frameworks.
Innovation Exhibition
Enterprise technology demonstrations across AI, blockchain, and fintech infrastructure.
Demo Labs
Hands-on technical workshops and live product demonstrations from leading builders.
Startup & Investor Ecosystem
Where Capital Meets Africa's Most Promising Builders
40+ startups and 10+ qualified investors in a curated environment designed for institutional deal flow, not demo-day volume.
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Startups
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Investors
20+
Meetings
$5M+
Pipeline Target
Government & Policy Forum
Institutional Dialogue on Africa's Digital Economy Governance
20+ government agencies convene for policy alignment on AI regulation, digital assets, identity infrastructure, and cross-border economic coordination.
“The intersection of policy and technology requires convenings built for institutional outcomes. Decentralized Intelligence 2026 provides that platform for Nigeria, Africa, and beyond.”
— Engr. Salusi Kaka, PhD (NITDA)
Exhibition Venue
Exhibition
Enterprise-Scale Innovation Exhibition
Showcase your technology to 2,000+ delegates including government officials, enterprise buyers, and institutional investors across dedicated exhibition zones.
Sponsors
Partner With Africa's Most Important Technology Gathering
Join leading global brands investing in visibility among government delegations, institutional investors, and enterprise decision-makers.
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Testimonials
Trusted by Institutional Leaders
DICE represents the institutional maturity Africa's digital economy has been building toward, a convening where policy, capital, and technology operate at the same table.
— Emenike Eleonu, Assistant Director, Digital Economy, Central Bank of Nigeria
Institutional Partners
Backed by Africa's Leading Policy & Technology Institutions
Decentralized Intelligence 2026 is convened in partnership with regulators, government agencies, and industry bodies shaping the continent's digital economy.
The Civic Centre
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Venue
The Civic Centre, Victoria Island
A world-class convening space in the heart of Lagos's financial district, accessible, prestigious, and equipped for institutional-scale events.
Tickets
Secure Your Place at DICE 2026
Select the pass aligned with your objectives, from full conference access to institutional and executive programmes.
Standard Pass
TBD
Early bird pricing available
- Full conference access, both days
- Exhibition floor access
- Networking sessions
- Digital programme guide
Executive Pass
TBD
Early bird pricing available
- All Standard Pass benefits
- Executive lounge access
- Priority session seating
- Meeting scheduler tool
- Exclusive networking reception
Institutional Pass
TBD
For government & policy leaders
- All Executive Pass benefits
- Government Forum access
- Policy briefing sessions
- Delegation coordination support
Group Pass (5+)
TBD
Team registration
- All Standard Pass benefits per attendee
- Discounted group rate
- Team check-in desk
- Reserved seating block
Final Registration Window
Join 2,000+ Leaders in Lagos
The strategic platform for Africa's autonomous digital economy. Programme capacity is limited. Secure your pass before allocation closes.
About BNUG
Organized by Blockchain Nigeria User Group
BNUG is Africa's leading blockchain and future-technology community, driving institutional adoption, developer education, and policy engagement across the continent. DICE 2026 represents BNUG's 18th global conference convening, since 2017.