Ouagadougou Lightning Developer Bootcamp
Africa Free Routing in partnership with Conference Bitcoin Afrique invites you to join us in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso for a 5 day hands on Bitcoin Lightning Developer Bootcamp, created to equip passionate builders with the skills to innovate and contribute to Africa’s fast growing Bitcoin ecosystem.
- TBA
- 12th - 16th April, 2026
- 9:00 - 17:00 GMT Daily
- FREE
What to Expect?
- Learn the fundamentals of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.
- Build real-world Lightning-powered applications.
- Connect with experienced Bitcoin developers.
- Join a vibrant community of builders shaping the future of money in Africa.
Bootcamp Highlights
- Five days of hands-on Bitcoin and Lightning training
- Learn Bitcoin fundamentals from scratch
- Run and interact with your own Bitcoin Core node
- Build and test Lightning apps in real time
- Practical sessions with multiple Lightning SDKs
- Contribute to Bitcoin open source projects
- Connect with Africa’s top Bitcoin builders
- End with a hackathon to build and demo real projects
Scholarship Application​
We believe access to knowledge should never be limited by cost. Thanks to our partners and sponsors, we’re offering a limited number of scholarships for deserving candidates.
Who Can Apply?
- Students
- Developers in training
- Fintech Developers
- Blockchain Developers
- Developers and Tech Enthusiasts
Whether you’re building the next big thing in payments or exploring the world of decentralized technology, this bootcamp is your chance to gain practical skills, connect with industry experts, and be part of shaping the future of finance in Africa.
How to Apply?
- Fill out the scholarship application form
- Tell us why you want to attend the bootcamp
- Share how you plan to use the knowledge after the bootcamp.
Bootcamp Instructors
Vladimir Fomene
Software Developer and Co-Founder, BitDevs Nairobi.
Vladimir Fomene is a bilingual Cameroonian national with a strong background in software development. He began his career as a backend developer, working with local startups.
Driven by an interest in financial technology, Vladimir transitioned to Bitcoin development through the Qala program, now known as the Btrust Builder Program. After Qala, Vlad became the first Btrust grantee contributing to the Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK). As the pioneer Btrust grantee, he made significant contributions to the Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK) over approximately two years.
Following his impactful work on the BDK, Vladimir founded Splice Africa, a company he currently runs.
In addition to his development work and entrepreneurial pursuits, Vladimir is a co-founder of Bitdevs Nairobi. A community for Bitcoin enthusiasts in Nairobi to connect and discuss the latest advancements in Bitcoin technology.
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