Blockchain Conference Africa 2023

Blockchain Conference Africa 2023 the 9th Blockchain Africa Conference, organized by Bitcoin Events, is back as a hybrid event on March 16-17, 2023. The Galleria in Johannesburg, South Africa, will host the event both physically and virtually. The conference is a top event that demonstrates the latest in blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation.

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Blockchain Conference Africa 2023 – Insight of the Conference

The Blockchain Conference Africa 2023 will feature global business leaders, organizations, and innovators discussing practical ways to take advantage of opportunities and deal with challenges of blockchain and cryptocurrency. The event will explore important new ideas, market changes, and trends shaping the future of business, including how to apply blockchain technology in both public and private sectors. With themes changing over time from “Beyond the Hype” to “Ready for Business?” and now “Ready for Business,” the event will focus on how to capitalize on opportunities and respond to challenges. This conference has attracted over 9000 attendees from 160 countries since its start in 2015. Attendees can expect to hear from global and local speakers, engage in panel discussions, and gain valuable insights into how blockchain tech and cryptocurrencies are transforming the African business landscape. With over 1000 global attendees, it’s an event not to be missed.

Blockchain Conference Africa 2023 – Where is the Venue?

16-17 MARCH, 2023 The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Schedule for Day 1 – March 16, 2023

08:00am – 09:00am GMT+2 Ground Floor Registration
09:00am – 09:10am GMT+2 Conference Room Welcome Address by Master of Ceremonies By Fifi Peters (Master of Ceremonies)
11:15am – 11:40am GMT+2 In-Person in Johannesburg Keynote Address: To Be Confirmed
09:35am-10:00am GMT+2 In-Person in Johannesburg Keynote Address: Why ReFi is the Future of Web3 By Rene Reinsberg (Keynolte Speaker)
11:45am-12:05pm GMT+2 In-Person in Johannesburg Blockchain Technology: Bridging Web2 and Web3 for Private and Public Sectors By John Kamara
12:05pm-12:30pm GMT+2 In-Person in Johannesburg Why Web3 Investing is Important to Drive Africa’s Industrial Innovation By Yosuke Yoshida 12:30pm-13:00pm GMT+2 Mezzanine Level Networking Break
13:25pm-13:50pm GMT+2 In-Person in Johannesburg Financial Inclusion Around the World By Briana Marbury
13:50pm-14:30pm GMT+2 In-Person in Johannesburg Panel: Opportunities and Challenges of Blockchain in Healthcare By John Kamara Sunath, KolazhiGugu ,Newman Nyathi, Dr. Ntuthuko Bhengu
14:30pm-15:00pm GMT+2 In-Person in Johannesburg Tokenisation – Trends and Opportunities in the Financial Sector By Matthew Higginson, Chirayu Gandhi
15:00pm – 15:15pm GMT+2 Networking Area Networking Break
15:15pm – 15:40pm GMT+2 In-Person in Johannesburg Keynote Address: To Be Confirmed
15:40pm – 16:20pm GMT+2 In-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+2 In-Person in Johannesburg Fireside Chat By Ran Neu Ner
16:55pm – 17:00pm GMT+2 In-Person in Johannesburg Closing Address by Master of Ceremonies By Fifi Peters (Master of Ceremonies)
17:00pm – 19:00pm GMT+2 Rooftop Terrace Cocktail and Networking Event

Schedule for Day 2 – March 17, 2023

08:00am – 09:00am GMT+2 Ground Floor Registration
09:00am – 09:10am GMT+2 Conference Room Welcome Address by Master of Ceremonies By Fifi Peters (Master of Ceremonies)
09:10am – 09:35am GMT+2 Blockchain to Support Whistleblowing By Dr. Bettina Schneider
09:35am – 10:00am GMT+2 Changing Farming in Africa with Blockchain Technology By Christopher Cleverly
10:00am – 10:25am GMT+2 Project Khokha: Exploring the Implications of Tokenisation in Financial Markets By Gerhard van Deventer
11:00am – 11:15am GMT+2 Networking Area Networking Break
11:15am – 11:40am GMT+2 Keynote Address: Evolution of Digital Assets Custody By Junde Yu (Keynote Speaker)
11:40am – 12:05pm GMT+2 Central Bank Digital Currencies: The African Context By Tunji Odumuboni
12:05pm – 12:30pm GMT+2 Capitalising on Renewable Energy and Bitcoin Mining in Africa
12:30pm – 13:00pm GMT+2 Mezzanine Level Networking Break
13:00pm – 13:25pm GMT+2 Using the Blockchain to Enhance Compliance in Financial Services
13:25pm – 13:45pm GMT+2 Virtual Participation Crypto On and Off-Ramps in Africa By Maya Caddle
13:45pm – 14:25pm GMT+2 Panel: Blockchain and Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPPS) for Cross-Border Trade in Africa By Akeem Lawal Ernest Mbenkum
14:25pm – 15:05pm GMT+2 Moderated by: Alex Pryor | Panel: The Adoption of Cryptocurrencies Across Africa By Kevin Imani Marius Reitz Felix Macharia Hannes Wessels Alex Pryor
15:05pm – 15:15pm GMT+2 Networking Area Networking Break
15:20pm – 16:35pm GMT+2 Blockchain Igniting a Trusted Green Transition By Maria Eisner Pelch
15:35pm – 16:15pm GMT+2 Panel: The Balancing Act: Innovation and Regulation of Digital Assets By Ayn Du Bazane Angela Itzikowitz Mark Chirnside Cedric Ming
16:55pm – 17:00pm GMT+2 Closing Address by Master of Ceremonies By Fifi Peters (Master of Ceremonies)
17:00pm – 21:00pm GMT+2 Venue To be Confirmed Closing Night Networking Event