Team1 Africa x BACISS 2026
Welcome to Team1 Africa x BACISS 2026 | Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Introduction
Join Team1 Africa at BACISS 2026 for a dedicated day of blockchain development, hands on coding and building on Avalanche.
BACISS (Blockchain · AI · Cloud · Innovation · Startup School) takes place from 16–21 November at the University of Johannesburg, bringing together students, developers, researchers and entrepreneurs from UJ and other universities.
On 16 November, Team1 Africa will host a dedicated programme introducing participants to the Avalanche ecosystem and providing practical exposure to blockchain development.
🗓️ Event Program
Monday, 16 November 2026 | 09:00 AM – 4:00 PM
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM | Registration & Welcome
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Opening Remarks & Introduction to Team1 Africa
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Introduction to Avalanche & Blockchain Development
10:45 AM – 13:00 PM | Developer Tools, Infrastructure & Getting Started
13:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Hands-on Coding & Building on Avalanche
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Project Showcases, Q&A & Closing Remarks
🤝 Partners & Sponsors
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Host institution for BACISS 2026, bringing together students, researchers and developers to explore emerging technologies and develop innovative solutions.
South Africa-Swiss Bilateral Research Chair in Blockchain Technology
Driving blockchain education, research and innovation while supporting the development of practical technology solutions and skills.
🎉 Huge thanks to our partners for creating opportunities to develop the next generation of African innovators and blockchain developers.
🧩 About BACISS
BACISS (Blockchain · AI · Cloud · Innovation · Startup School) is an immersive, hands-on innovation and technology bootcamp hosted by the University of Johannesburg.
The programme brings together blockchain, artificial intelligence and cloud computing, giving students, researchers and entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop practical technical skills and build technology-driven solutions.
BACISS also creates opportunities for participants to explore entrepreneurship, innovation and the potential of turning technical ideas into scalable ventures.
🧩 About Team1
Team1 is a global network of builders, developers, creatives, & community members who grow Avalanche.
With 600+ members operating across 40 countries, Team1 drives the democratization and global adoption of Avalanche by onboarding new users and projects through local meetups, targeted workshops, exclusive side events, engaging content creation and community-led initiatives.
By bridging online and offline communities, Team1 empowers grassroots innovation and expands the reach of Avalanche into new regions and cultures.
One Continent. Many Voices. One Team1.