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Bitcoin Events is happy to be internet hosting the definitive African blockchain and cryptocurrency occasion, the Blockchain Africa Conference, on 17 and 18 March 2022.
This occasion marks the annual convention’s 8th and 2nd digital version and introduces attendees to a few of the most influential cryptocurrency and blockchain business figures. These acclaimed specialists will assemble at this prestigious occasion to analyse and debate urgent subjects pertinent to this fastgrowing business.
The convention will probably be specializing in the alternatives and use instances that blockchain know-how presents to each the African continent and globally. Over the years, the convention themes have developed and aligned with the worldwide adoption of blockchain know-how: ‘Moving Africa Forward,’ ‘Beyond the Hype,’ ‘From Hype to Mainstream,’ and now ‘Ready for Business?’
This yr’s occasion comes alongside the rising collective sentiment and will increase within the adoption of blockchain know-how. Many personal and public organizations are implementing the know-how and leveraging it to develop strong, enterprise-ready options. The business has matured, and because of this, it’s much less prone to hype and hypothesis. 2021 was the yr of institutional curiosity and world adoption. 2022 is completely poised to proceed this development and construct off 2021’s momentum.
Several talks on the convention will discover the rising demand for cryptocurrencies and different blockchain-enabled merchandise in Africa. The continent’s younger inhabitants, excessive cell connection penetration, and wellestablished infrastructure are the principle drivers contributing to the accelerating adoption of blockchain and digital currencies.
The convention will unpack a few of the business’s challenges, notably concerning regulation. South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Senior FinTech Specialist Herco Steyn will current a regulatory replace inside the context of South Africa, together with central-bank particular subjects and initiatives by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and SARB.
The occasion will carry collectively 2000+ attendees from 50+ nations, 45+ audio system, 25+ classes with Keynotes, shows, panels, exhibitions, prizes, giveaways, and networking classes hosted by chosen business leaders. The convention guarantees to be a packed 2 days of modern discussions and networking, bringing collectively a large community of execs, entrepreneurs, regulators, main business executives, and buyers.
An spectacular record of audio system embrace:
Dr. Edward Obasi (Keynote Speaker) – Chief Operating Officer at DafriGroup
Ian Putter – Head Blockchain COE, Innovation as a Service at Standard Bank
Herco Steyn – Senior Fintech Specialist at South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
Ernest Mbenkum – Founder and CEO Interstellar/Bantu Blockchain
Uche Elendu – CEO of Appzone
Elizabeth Rossiello – CEO and founding father of AZA Finance
Norbert Amankwaa Adomako – Chief of Communications at Metis
Chris Light – CEO at E-Livestock Global
Lohan Spies – Chair of Sovrin Steward Council and Board of Trustees at Sovrin Foundation
Emmanuel Babalola – Africa Director at Binance and interim CEO of Bundle
Chris Cleverly – President of Tingo International Holdings
Siddharth Singhal – Director of Enterprise at Parity Technologies
Anil Hansjee – General Partner at Fabric Ventures
Ruby Nimkar – Fund Partner at GreenHouse Capital
Gerhard Dinhof – Senior Architect and Blockchain Country Lead for IBM South Africa
Chris Maurice – CEO and Co-founder of Yellow Card
Denelle Dixon – CEO and Executive Director of Stellar Development Foundation
Angela Itzikowitz – Executive in ENSafrica’s Banking and Finance Department
Bishnen Kumalo – Head of Modernisation at BankservAfrica
Ciaran Ryan Editor at CashWeb Crypto
Dave Uhryniak – Blockchain Strategy Director at TRON
Well-known Kenyan tech entrepreneur, John Kamara, will lead the proceedings because the Master of Ceremonies.
Discussions on the convention will discover the next subjects:
- Are cryptocurrencies and blockchain know-how the following era of cross-border funds in Africa?
- What is the worth of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) to organisations and residents in a South African context?
- Is the way forward for digital funds stablecoins?
- What is the state of blockchain know-how in enterprise adoption, and what’s subsequent?
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Decentralised Finance (DeFi), Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs), and the Metaverse: How are they reshaping the world round us?
- Smart contracts can redefine enterprise and are one of many largest causes persons are enthusiastic about blockchain know-how and investing in cryptocurrency. Which sensible contract platforms are forward of the remainder and why?
- How is blockchain know-how unlocking the worth of livestock in Africa?
- In an unsure regulatory atmosphere, a staggering $32.8 billion was invested into crypto and blockchain know-how companies in 2021. Is this set to proceed, and what kind of companies are gaining consideration?
- Nigeria lately grew to become the primary African nation to launch its CBDC, the eNaira. What does the long run seem like for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)?
- Regulation and compliance – what kind of digital asset regulation can we see globally, and what’s the influence of regulation on the business?
The convention’s Premier Sponsor is DafriBank. DafriBank is a branchless monetary know-how firm offering customised monetary companies to purchasers in 180+ nations and a part of the DafriGroup PLC household, a public firm registered in South Africa, Nigeria, and Botswana.
Xolane Ndhlovu, Chairman DafriGroup PLC says, “We are excited to be becoming a member of the 2022 version of Blockchain Africa Conference because the official sponsor. We at DafriGroup see blockchain -crypto applied sciences as novel instruments that would assist rebuild Africa’s ineffectual monetary system and strengthen intercontinental commerce, and that is why we’ve got supported and proceed to assist a number of blockchaincrypto associated initiatives inside the continent. For occasion, DafriBank grew to become the primary financial institution in Africa to just accept depository in stablecoins, and aided our startup crypto change DafriXchange”.
AmaZix, a number one advertising company on the reducing fringe of blockchain know-how, and Metis, a Web3 Ethereum Layer 2 answer, are the Diamond Sponsors.
Gold Sponsors embrace AltcoinTrader, CryptoCurrencyWire, and QuidPro.
Register for a FREE ticket here or go to the web site for extra info: www.blockchainafrica.co.
About Bitcoin Events
Bitcoin Events is the primary occasions firm to host world-class blockchain and cryptocurrency-specific conferences in Africa. The firm has hosted seven extremely profitable Blockchain Africa Conferences in Cape Town and Johannesburg and the 2021 version on-line. Bitcoin Events has additionally launched extra annual occasions such because the Crypto Fest and DeFi Conferences.
Over 14,000+ attendees from 165+ nations and 239 world audio system have attended the occasions.
For extra info on the Blockchain Africa Conference 2022, go to the web site at www.blockchainafrica.co or electronic mail [email protected]
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