Details

This is an in-person event

Date: Monday, 22nd June - Saturday, 27th June 2026

Start time: 10:00 daily

Registration closing date: 17th June 2026

Registration is open and required for this event, the space available for student participation in this event is limited. Registration link.

Bootcamp Co-Leads: Dr Allan Davids and Sabina Schaller

Partner: Interledger Foundation

Location - Bootcamp: University of Cape Town

Location - Hackathon: Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika, University of Cape Town

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We're excited to announce the annual Financial Innovation Hub x Interledger Hackathon and Bootcamp, a one-week intensive bootcamp and hackathon exploring the world of open payments. This collaborative event is hosted by the Financial Innovation Hub and the Interledger Foundation.

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The boot camp, starting 22nd to 26th June, features one lecture followed by one practical session each day, hosted by expert mentors, focusing on the world of payments, how the payment system has evolved and how the Interledger Foundation is utilising the Interledger Protocol and Open Standards to revolutionise digital payments.
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At the end of the boot camp, you'll have the chance to showcase your newly acquired skills in a full-day hackathon on 27th June with a R65 000 prize pool. Teams will compete for the top prizes of R35 000, R20 000, and R10 000. Find out more about the work of the Interledger Foundation, here.