Btrust Partners with the Open Source Community Africa to Sponsor OSCAFEST 2025
Lagos, Nigeria – 17th July 2025
We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with the Open Source Community Africa (OSCA) to sponsor the 4th edition of the Open Source Community Africa Festival (OSCAFEST).
This partnership represents our shared commitment to fostering development, innovation, and inclusion in open-source ecosystems.
About OSCAFEST 2025
OSCAFEST is Africa’s leading open-source festival, bringing together developers, designers, students, and organizations to promote Africa’s open-source culture and innovation. This year’s event, themed Beyond Borders, will take place from August 14th to 16th, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
The festival aims to inspire collaboration across industries and technologies through talks, workshops, brainstorming sessions, and co-located events. Topics will include cloud computing, artificial intelligence, embedded systems, open-source security, and more, providing attendees with opportunities to learn, connect, and innovate.
Learn more about OSCAFEST 2025 here.
Why This Partnership Matters
OSCA’s mission to grow Africa’s open-source movement aligns deeply with our objectives of decentralizing Bitcoin development and fostering open-source collaboration in regions where such technologies remain underrepresented. We’re both committed to empowering talent in Africa and advocating for the economic, social, and technical benefits of free and open collaboration.
As our CEO, Abubakar Nur Khalil, puts it, “This collaboration marks the first step in realizing our shared vision to pave the way for African talent to lead the global development of Bitcoin and drive Africa's digital development while contributing to the advancement of freedom technology globally. We believe this year's theme captures the spirit of collaboration required to achieve it.”
Join Us at OSCAFEST 2025
We invite developers, students, tech enthusiasts, and community organizers to join OSCAFEST 2025. This is an opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to open-source projects, gaining the tools and knowledge needed to impact Africa’s growing tech ecosystem.
Register here to secure your spot for the event.
About Open Source Community Africa (OSCA)
The Open Source Community Africa (OSCA) is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting open source collaboration, education, and advocacy in Africa through a diverse, vibrant community of open-source enthusiasts, advocates, contributors, and experts.
Through initiatives such as OSCAFEST, OSCA Chapters, and featured projects, OSCA is dedicated to empowering communities to move beyond consumption to meaningful open-source contributions both locally and globally.
Learn more about OSCA and its initiatives here.
About Btrust
Btrust is a non-profit organization with a focused mission to decentralize Bitcoin development. By fostering developer talent and supporting free and open-source ecosystems, Btrust seeks to expand Bitcoin’s adoption and innovation in the Global South.
Learn more about Btrust and its programs here.
