Abidjan Stripe Community launch - builders connect

IN-PERSON

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT

(Event time zone)

October 31, 2026

Abidjan Stripe Community launch - builders connect

Name: Abidjan%20Stripe%20Community%20launch%20-%20builders%20connect
Start: 2026-10-31T10:00:00.759Z
End: 2026-10-31T14:00:09.540Z
Location: Pullman Abidjan, Bd de Gaulle

# Stripe products

# Stripe Connect

# Stablecoins & crypto

Welcome to the first event from Abidjan.

This community brings together ecommerce founders, local business owners, and SaaS operators in Abidjan / fintech builders and platform developers working in border and cross boarder payments system to share what's working, learn from each other's experiences, and figure it out together.

At this first meetup, we'll introduce ourselves, set the direction for the community together, and kick off with how to manage payments for a startup: from the first transaction to international transactions How to accept online payments How to sell to international clients How to manage subscriptions and recurring payments How to reduce fraud and payment failures How to track your income and cash flow How to choose a payment solution that is right for your startup and most importantly: what solutions are actually accessible to startups in Ivory Coast and Francophone Africa?

Stripe Community: Learn how to join and use the Stripe Community to connect with other builders, ask questions, share knowledge, and access opportunities.

Who's it for? Business owners, operators, and builders in Abidjan, working in digital business, whether you already use Stripe, are exploring the ecosystem, or simply want a peer community to come back to.

After registering, you will receive an email to validate your access to the community. Don't forget to check your mail and choose Abidjan.

Let's keep building together!

Speakers

Andy Kacou

Founder - Community Builder @ Smarts Web Workers

Souleymane Ouattara

Founder - Software Engineer @ Africa Web3 Academy

Farhat Hanné

Tech Communication Specialist / Blockchain Web3, Project Manager @ Freelance

Loïc-Yvan Ayémou

Blockchain Project Manager @ Tech Media Afrique

Lassina Fofana

CEO & FOUNDER @ BIWARI

Patrick Yeboue

Entrepreneur, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Expert @ BiTExpress

Agenda

10:00 AM

10:15 AM

GMT

Opening / Closing

Welcome and Networking

Meet fellow entrepreneurs, developers, freelancers, and technology professionals. Connect with participants and start building valuable relationships.

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10:15 AM

10:30 AM

GMT

Introductions

Introducing Stripe Community Abidjan

Discover the mission of Stripe Community Côte d’Ivoire, its goals, and how you can participate, share knowledge, and connect with other builders.

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10:30 AM

11:15 AM

GMT

Opening / Closing

Understanding Online Payments for Startups

Learn the basics of online payments, how transactions work, and what startups need to know to start accepting payments from customers.

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11:15 AM

11:45 AM

GMT

Opening / Closing

Selling Internationally from Francophone Africa

Explore how African startups and freelancers can reach international customers, receive cross-border payments, and prepare their businesses for global growth.

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11:45 AM

12:15 PM

GMT

Opening / Closing

Payment Solutions Accessible to African Startups

Discover and compare payment solutions available to businesses in Côte d’Ivoire and Francophone Africa, including online payment providers and Mobile Money options.

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12:15 PM

12:45 PM

GMT

Opening / Closing

Q&A and Experience Sharing

Ask questions, share your experiences, discuss payment challenges, and learn from other entrepreneurs and technology professionals.

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12:45 PM

1:00 PM

GMT

Opening / Closing

Community Activities and Next Steps

Discover upcoming events, workshops, and networking opportunities, and learn how to stay involved in Stripe Community Côte d’Ivoire.

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1:00 PM

2:00 PM

GMT

Opening / Closing

Networking and Professional Connections

Continue the conversation, exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations, and build meaningful connections within the startup and technology ecosystem.

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Venue Maps

Wojo Plateau Sud

Starting in 5 days 19 hours

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT (Event time zone)

October 31, 2026

Location

Pullman Abidjan, Bd de Gaulle, Abidjan, Lagunes, Côte d’Ivoire

Organized by

Abidjan

Starting in 5 days 19 hours

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT (Event time zone)

October 31, 2026

Location

Pullman Abidjan, Bd de Gaulle, Abidjan, Lagunes, Côte d’Ivoire

Organized by

Abidjan