Welcome, welcome, welcome…
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David Afolayan, Content Chief, Technext

This plenary session will focus on the development of Blockchain technology in Africa, the impact of blockchain-powered business in Africa and the importance of blockchain for the future of Africa.
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Speaker: Hanu Fejiro, CEO, Patricia

Panel Session 1: DeFi & the future of finance in Africa
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Panellists will seek to define the concept of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and the impact of  DeFi businesses in Africa. Emphasis will be placed on use-case experiences across the continent.
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Moderator: Emmanuel Onwuka, Presenter, Nigeria Info FM

Panellists:

1. Buki Ogunsakin, BBO Solicitors
2. Sandi Bitenc, Chief Executive Officer, 3air
3. Obi Emetarom, Co-founder and CEO
4. Mohammed Jega, Co-founder, Domineum Blockchain Solutions
5. Gideon Orovwiroro, COO, Korapay Technologies

Panel Session 2: Building a career in Blockchain
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Panellists will seek to outline clear and practicable steps to starting and developing a career in the blockchain ecosystem. Emphasis will be placed on use-case experiences from across the ecosystem.
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Moderator: Ebere Etike, Journalist, Technext

Panellists:

1. Deji Awosika, Founder, Web3 Bridge
2. Famous Ehichioya, CTO, Youverify
3. Seun Lanlege. Founder, Polytope Labs, Lagos, Nigeria
4. Linda Obi, Head of Global Operations, Zenith Chain

Panel Session 3: All you need to know about Web 3
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Panellists will seek to define the concept of Web3 and possibilities for the future as well as prescribe how participants can position themselves for future leverage.
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Moderator: Oluwadamilare Akinpelu, Communications Manager, Technext

Panellists:

1. Oloye Oluniyi, co-founder, CryptoRoundupAfrica
2. Ebenezer Ugo Akachukwu – Artist & Web3.0
3. Oluchi Enebeli, Founder, Web3 Ladies
4. Imade Iyamu, Legal and Compliance Manager, Mono

Notable celebrities will share the experience as players in the blockchain space i.e. buying and selling NFTs, cryptos and creating on the metaverse.
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Moderator:
Anderson Ozakpo, Business Chief, Technext

Panellists:

1. Akah Nnani- Actor, YouTuber, Content Creator, Producer and TV host
2. Ikechukwu “Cross” Okonkwo, Crypto Investor and Web3 Enthusiast

This plenary session will focus on breaking down the concept of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and highlighting the impact of  DeFi businesses in Africa using relatable examples.

The presentation will also discuss the challenges of regulation and the next actions towards achieving a prosperous resolution.
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Emmanuel Babalola, CEO, Bundle Africa

The session will focus on the prospects of blockchain and cryptocurrencies in Africa today and in the future as well as highlight how participants can position themselves for leverage.
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Moderator: Temitope Akintade, Journalist, Technext

Panellists:

1. Chris Ani, Founder/CEO, Digital Abundance
2. Buchi Okoro, CEO and Co-Founder, Quidax
3. Ruth Iselema, Founder/CEO, Bitmama
4. Senator Ihenyen, Lead Partner, Infusion Lawyers
5. Osamede Arhunmwunde, CEO, GIGX
6. Chinedu Obidiegwu, Country Manager, Luno

Thank you, thank you, thank you…
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David Afolayan, Content Chief, Technext