Organisers of Africa's leading cryptocurrency and blockchain conferences.
Blockchain Africa Conference: 16-17 Mar 2023 | Johannesburg and Crypto Fest: 24 Nov 2023 | Cape Town
🌟 Join us for “OGs Unplugged: Insights from Crypto and Blockchain Trailblazers, 10 Years Later” with host, Tanya Knowles! 🌟
We’re thrilled to welcome Tanya Knowles, Business Manager at Adhara and a global force in liquidity management and decentralized payments, to Blockchain Africa 2024! With impactful roles like Country Manager at Binance and Managing Executive at Strate, Tanya has been a pioneering voice in DeFi, digital assets, and #CBDCs. 🌐💸
Internationally recognized as one of blockchain’s top women and former Chair of the South African Financial Blockchain Consortium, Tanya’s expertise and vision have inspired audiences worldwide. Get ready for a thrilling fireside chat as she shares insights from a decade in the industry!
🚀Following the main event in Tshwane (Pretoria) on November 20, the excitement heads to Cape Town for an exclusive Meetup & Networking Event on Friday, November 22—sponsored by Binance! 🌍🔥
Meet industry leaders, speakers, enthusiasts, and visionaries, all coming together to fuel the future of blockchain across Africa.
Speakers include Pierre van Helden (Co-Founder of FiveWest), Jason Marshall (Chief Operating Officer at Yellow Card) and ande Nomvete (Operations Manager – Africa for Binance). Topics include: Crypto Adoption in Africa, Stablecoin Use Cases in Africa and Evolution of the Payment Ecosystem.
🎙️✨We’re thrilled to welcome Ayn Du Bazane, Senior Fintech Analyst at the South African Reserve Bank and Chair of the IFWG’s Crypto Assets Regulatory Working Group (CAR WG), as a speaker at Blockchain Africa 2024! 🚀
Ayn leads efforts to shape South Africa’s crypto regulations, analyzing the crypto landscape and guiding recommendations through the CAR WG. With roles in the IFWG’s Regulatory Sandbox and SARB’s Vision 2025 initiative, she’s at the forefront of fintech innovation.
Catch her on the panel, “Digital Assets: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in South Africa.” 💡
From the sold-out Blockchain and Bitcoin Africa Conference in 2016 to today, we’re beyond grateful for every single one of you who’s been part of this journey.
To our incredible Super Early Adopters from 2016—thank you for being part of the journey from the start! To all our attendees and participants over the years, your energy drives this community forward. And to those joining us at this year’s Blockchain Africa Conference—get ready for an unforgettable experience! 🔥
Drop a “2016🚀2024” in our comments today for an exclusive 10-year celebration gift! 🎁🦾✨
🎟️ See you on 20 November 2024 as we continue to lead the way in blockchain innovation. Stay ahead of the curve with us! 🚀
🎙️✨We’re excited to welcome Akhona Damane, CTO at D Streaming Group (Pty) Ltd, as a speaker at Blockchain Africa 2024! 🚀
With 20+ years in IT, Akhona has led flagship initiatives like the South African National Blockchain Alliance and the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research. A Digital Transformation leader, he champions emerging tech and data-driven innovation for competitive advantage.
On the panel “Empowering the Future: Blockchain Education and Awareness,” Akhona will share his insights on blockchain’s transformative role in education. 💡
🎙️✨We’re excited to welcome Chantal Maritz, Financial Services Industry Leader - Risk and Consulting Services (Advisory) at PwC, as a speaker at Blockchain Africa 2024! 🚀
Chantal will moderate the panel, “Disrupting Traditional Banking: The Transformative Power of Blockchain Technology and Digital Assets,” guiding discussions on how blockchain is reshaping the financial landscape.
🦾✨Exciting News: Staking4All will have a Standard Exhibition at Blockchain Africa 2024! 🌍
Get your tickets to Blockchain Africa 2024 and stop by the Staking4All booth to explore their innovative, non-custodial staking services for Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains. With their expertise in secure full nodes, validator nodes, and RPC nodes, Staking4All empowers you to keep full control over your assets—upholding their “not your keys, not your crypto” principle. 🔐🚀
Discover how you can participate in PoS, earn rewards, and leverage staking on networks like #Polygon, #Polkadot, #Near, and #HarmonyOne. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a certified PoS provider and learn more about staking’s role in DeFi! 🔥
🎙️✨We’re thrilled to welcome Anushka Soma-Patel, Independent Consultant and Web3 and Self-Sovereign Identity Expert, as a speaker at Blockchain Africa 2024! 🚀
An ambassador for the Global Acceptance Network (GAN) and Co-Chair of the SAFBC Identity Working Group, Anushka also lectures at the University of Cape Town’s Fintech Program. With 25+ years in blockchain and digital identity, she’s a driving force in initiatives like SANBA and the BankservAfrica Digital Identity Project.
On the panel “Empowering the Future: Blockchain Education and Awareness,” Anushka will share her insights on blockchain’s impact on education and digital identity. 💡
✨ Two thrilling ways to experience the #BlockchainAfrica Conference 2024! The choice is yours, but act fast – tickets are going quick!
Are you ready to be a part of Africa’s most anticipated blockchain event? 🌍 Here’s your chance to take your place among the top innovators and disruptors!
🚀 Standard Ticket: Perfect for the ambitious trailblazers who want to dive into the latest trends and network with the best.
🚀 VIP Ticket: For those who want a premium experience with exclusive access to the VIP Lounge and special perks because your blockchain journey deserves the ultimate!
🎙️✨We’re excited to welcome Dr. Sebonkile Thaba, Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, as a speaker at Blockchain Africa 2024! 🚀
Dr. Thaba, a leader in blockchain education, will join the panel “Empowering the Future: Blockchain Education and Awareness.” She’s currently enhancing the blockchain curriculum for the BRICS SA Skills Working Group and is committed to making blockchain knowledge accessible through targeted bootcamps and inclusive learning paths. As Director of IEOM SADC-Regional Operations, she also champions engineering and operations management communities across SADC.
🚀🌍 Welcome Staking4All as a Gold Sponsor for Blockchain Africa 2024!
Staking4All is a leading provider of non-custodial staking services for Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains. With expertise in running full nodes, validator nodes, and RPC nodes since 2018, they prioritize security and user control—your assets always remain yours. 🔐
With a commitment to “not your keys, not your crypto,” Staking4All offers easy, accessible staking across ecosystems like Polygon, Polkadot, Near, and Harmony One.
Join us in welcoming Staking4All as they bring secure staking to the forefront of decentralized finance! 💡
🎙️✨We’re excited to welcome Rikki Barnes, Head - Blockchain Enabler at FNB South Africa, as a speaker at Blockchain Africa 2024!
🚀 Rikki will join the panel, “Disrupting Traditional Banking: The Transformative Power of Blockchain Technology and Digital Assets,” bringing insights from his 12 years with FirstRand and his current role in their Crypto & DLT Centre of Expertise.
With a rich background in Life Insurance, General Insurance, and Banking, Rikki is leading modernization efforts with a focus on blockchain’s impact in finance. 💡
