Blockchain & Ai B2B gathered the days of Abidjan leaders, startups and investors to ignite digital innovation in West Africa and its cooperation.
The Blockchain & Ai B2B days, which were held on April 8 to 9, 2025 at the posttel 2001 building in Abidjan, were a milestone on the digital transformation journey in West Africa. Organized by the European African Union Chamber of Commerce (Euacc The event collected participants from all over Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, France, Belgium, and Sishle, including the founders of startups, corporate leaders, policymakers, etc.
With the support of the International Trade Center (ITC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands as part of the Netherlands’ Certainty Fund project, this event was designed to enhance cross -border cooperation and raise the position of Africa in Blockchain and the innovation moved by artificial intelligence.
These two days were supposed to aim to create an area of rapprochement of talents, ideas, institutions and opportunities in Africa digitally. Blockchain and AI are not reserved for the global authorities – they are tools that we must embrace and adapt to building comprehensive, competitive and sustainable solutions. This is the spirit of our regional strategy, and the car behind the next Abidjan Blockchain week in July 2025.
-Sonia Toro, Executive Director, African Chamber of Commerce I-AFRICA
Main moments
– Opening the keynote speech by Kounandi Stéphane Couoully, Director of Innovation, startups and private sector – Ministry of Digital Transition and Digitization on CôTE d’Ivoire.
– A strong discussion episode on the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence and Blockchain in Africa, which includes leaders from ITC Ghana, Binance Africa, Stratejai and Euacc.
– Live certificate on the Ivorian business climate from Mohamed Sonkiri, CEO of Veone.
A dynamic monument session that offers 9 startups from Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire construction and artificial intelligence -based solutions.
-An overwhelming trip at Vitib Technopole in Grand-Bassam, dedicated to the authorization of Mukhtar from 30 participants (of more than 65 expressions of interest).
The numbers of concern
384 B2B meetings successfully held:
155 on the first day
– 229 per day 2
– 30 participants chosen for the Vitib trip
– 9 startups were chosen to display their solutions live
Promotion Awards – Highlight the winners
1. Digitech (Côte d’Ivoire)
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3. African African love (in love with Africa.Akwabaci.com (Cote d’Ivoire) – Favorite the jury
Blockchain is more than just a revolutionary technique – it is a strong driver for transparency, security, efficiency and innovation. By investing in Blockchain & Ai technologies today, we set the basis for the strong, moral and competitive economy.
– Kounandi Stéphane Coulibaly, Ministry of Digital Transition, Ivory Coast
Shepherd recognition
The event is possible thanks to the support:
– Binance Africa (the main sponsor)
Veone (Certificate partner)
Vitib Technopole
At the forefront of the digital revolution in Africa, where industries and the leadership of economic growth turned. In Binance, we are proud to support initiatives such as the Blockchain & Ai B2B event, which enhances innovation and cross -border partnerships. Together, we can open new opportunities for startups and accelerate the digital future of Africa.
– Nga Atangana, Head of Operations, Frankovon Africa – Binance
What next
Blockchain & Ai B2B days for the Abidjan Blockchain week, which will be held in July 2025 in the framework of the Ivoire Tech Forum, under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital Transition and Divorid.
