Blockchain Africa Conference March 16-17, 2023 The Galleria (Johannesburg, South Africa) Blockchain Africa Conference Now in its 9th edition, Blockchain Africa Conference is the flagship event of Bitcoin Events. Attendees can expect to get insights on blockchain-based use cases, crypto regulation, and blockchain challenges from over 45 speakers. Blockchain Africa Conference offers participants networking opportunities and exhibitions on innovative crypto and blockchain projects. The event will be held both in person and virtually. ABOUT BLOCKCHAIN AFRICA CONFERENCE The Blockchain Africa Conference, hosted by Bitcoin Events, returns for its 9th edition as a hybrid event on March 16-17, 2023 at The Galleria, in Johannesburg, South Africa and virtually. This conference, which has attracted over 9000 attendees from 160 countries since its first edition in 2015, is a premier event that showcases the latest in blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation and disruption. Attendees can expect to hear from world-class international and local speakers, with 1000+ global attendees, and to gain valuable insights, engage in debates and panel discussions on how blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are transforming how business is done globally and particularly on the African continent. The conference will explore the big ideas, market disruptors, top industry trends and technologies that are shaping the future marketplace. The conference will focus on global trends with a specific focus on Africa and how market players can capitalize on the opportunities and respond to the challenges that arise from blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The themes of the conference have evolved over the years, starting with “Beyond the Hype”, “From Hype to Mainstream”, “Ready for Business?” and now “Ready for Business”. This year’s conference will focus on the application of blockchain technology across public and private sectors by global business leaders, organisations, and innovators, leaving hype and speculation behind. Key streams are: Blockchain-based use-cases across both financial and non-financial industries Cryptocurrency/digital asset regulation Blockchain technology hurdles and challenges The objectives are: To provide contextual understanding of blockchain technology and the opportunities that it presents for Africa To deliver well-structured content that will meet the needs of different stakeholders and different industries To provide networking opportunities focused on creating business partnerships and collaborations that will create employment, drive economic growth and catapult development The Blockchain Africa Conference is an event that captivates and educates a global audience as Bitcoin Events continues to educate the African community, spread awareness and encourage networking within the space. Join us at Africa’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency conference, the 9th edition of the Blockchain Africa Conference, which will be hosted as an in-person event for the first time since 2020. BLOCKCHAIN AFRICA CONFERENCE OVER THE YEARS 8 Years 9,000+ Attendees 300+ Speakers 160+ Countries WHAT TO EXPECT NETWORKING Network with some of the industry’s most progressive professionals across industries like finance, insurance, logistics, utilities, legal, media, and more. EXHIBITIONS Experience some of the most innovative blockchain technology and crypto projects and their use cases first-hand. GLOBAL EXPERTS Hear from exclusive visionary speakers with enterprise implementation case studies and solutions presented exclusively at the conference. PROGRAMME Most of the speakers will be participating in-person in Johannesburg. This is the draft programme and is subject to change. The venue will be the The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg. 16 MARCH 2023 17 MARCH 2023 08:00am - 09:00am GMT+2Ground Floor Registration 09:00am - 09:10am GMT+2Conference Room Welcome Address by Master of Ceremonies By Fifi Peters (Master of Ceremonies) 09:10am - 09:35am GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Keynote Address 09:35am-10:00am GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Keynote Address: Why ReFi is the Future of Web3 By Rene Reinsberg (Keynote Speaker) 11:45am-12:05pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Blockchain Technology: Bridging Web2 and Web3 for Private and Public Sectors By John Kamara 12:05pm-12:30pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Why Web3 Investing is Important to Drive Africa's Industrial Innovation By Yosuke Yoshida 12:30pm-13:00pm GMT+2Mezzanine Level Networking Break 13:25pm-13:50pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Financial Inclusion Around the World By Briana Marbury 13:50pm-14:30pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Panel: Opportunities and Challenges of Blockchain in Healthcare By John KamaraDr. Ntuthuko BhenguGugu Newman Nyathi 14:30pm-15:00pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Tokenisation – Trends and Opportunities in the Financial Sector By Matthew HigginsonChirayu Gandhi 15:00pm - 15:15pm GMT+2Networking Area Networking Break 15:15pm - 15:40pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Keynote Address 15:40pm - 16:20pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Panel: The Future of Stablecoins Over the Global Financial Market By Rene Reinsberg (Keynote Speaker)Julien Bouteloup 16:20pm - 16:55pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Fireside Chat By Ran Neu Ner 16:55pm - 17:00pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Closing Address by Master of Ceremonies By Fifi Peters (Master of Ceremonies) 17:00pm - 19:00pm GMT+2Rooftop Terrace Cocktail and Networking Event 17 MARCH 2023 08:00am - 09:00am GMT+2Ground Floor Registration 09:00am - 09:10am GMT+2Conference Room Welcome Address by Master of Ceremonies By Fifi Peters (Master of Ceremonies) 09:10am - 09:35am GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Blockchain to Support Whistleblowing By Prof. Dr. Bettina Schneider 09:35am - 10:00am GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Changing Farming in Africa with Blockchain Technology By Dr. Christopher Cleverly 10:00am - 10:25am GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Project Khokha: Exploring the Implications of Tokenisation in Financial Markets By Gerhard van Deventer 11:00am - 11:15am GMT+2Networking Area Networking Break 11:40am - 12:05pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Central Bank Digital Currencies: The African Context By Tunji Odumuboni 12:05pm - 12:30pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Capitalising on Renewable Energy and Bitcoin Mining in Africa 12:30pm-13:00pm GMT+2Mezzanine Level Networking Break 13:00pm-13:25pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Using the Blockchain to Enhance Compliance in Financial Services 13:25pm-13:45pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Crypto On and Off-Ramps in Africa By Maya Caddle 13:45pm-14:25pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Panel: Blockchain and Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPPS) for Cross-Border Trade in Africa 14:25pm - 15:05pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Panel: The Adoption of Cryptocurrencies Across Africa By Kevin Imani 15:05pm - 15:15pm GMT+2Networking Area Networking Break 15:35pm - 16:15pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Panel: The Balancing Act: Innovation and Regulation of Digital Assets By Ayn Du BazaneProf. Angela Itzikowitz 16:55pm - 17:00pm GMT+2In-Person in Johannesburg Closing Address by Master of Ceremonies By Fifi Peters (Master of Ceremonies) 17:00pm - 21:00pm GMT+2Venue To be Confirmed Closing Night Networking Event VENUE THE GALLERIA – CONFERENCE AND EVENTS VENUE The venue for Blockchain Africa Conference 2023 is The Galleria, located in Sandton, Johannesburg. The Galleria is an elegant timeless eventing masterpiece located in a prime position within the thriving cosmopolitan Sandton district. With breathtaking views over the Sandton skyline, this architectural masterpiece has set the benchmark for conference, eventing and exhibition space design. The Galleria has cemented its position as one of Sandton’s finest eventing spaces with an incredible design and infrastructure featuring brand new spaces and conferencing suites. There is also ample free parking available. A large range of international hotels are situated close-by and we have secured discounted delegate rates at several of the hotels in the area.