Event: The Blockchain Summit
Ciela Resort, International Convention Centre; 26-28 September 2022; Lusaka, Zambia
JOHANNESBURG - 06/09/2022. In what is slated to be the first ever of its kind. The United Africa Blockchain Association (UABA) on 26-28 September 2022 will be hosting The Blockchain Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.
The summit themed, “Shaping the future of Blockchain in Africa”, will be an open platform to understand what blockchain technology can do, and to display that Africa is actually ready for business and blockchain adoption.
The event will host about 50 speakers across Africa and the rest of the world, and 1000 delegates at the world class Ciela Resort & Hotel, Lusaka. It is slated to be an annual feature event.
Among the notable speakers expected to grace the event will be the Vice President of Zambia Mutale Nalumango, the Minister of Technology and Science (MOTS) Felix Mutati, Yaliwe Soko, Chairperson of UABA, Tumelo Ramaphosa, founder & CEO at Studex Group, Solomon Mwamba, CEO at Majestic Coin Ltd, and John Lombela, CEO & Founder at Axalio.
Zambia will host the first Blockchain Summit. It is a unique location that currently represents the direction that the blockchain ecosystem in Africa is headed. It is open for business and ready for blockchain adoption. The Zambian government and business sectors have shown a willingness to embrace blockchain technology.
This is illustrated by the UABA, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Zambia (MOTS) , NEAR Blockchain Protocol, Sankore 2.0 and Majestic Coin this July coming together on the Blockchain For Social Good Pilot in Zambia.
UABA, MOTS, Blink and Majestic Coin have further partnered on the Blockchain Summit to provide a platform for blockchain platforms, business and regulators to share ideas and showcase the technology. And create opportunities for partnerships and networks.
Among activities that will take place at the three-day events are panel discussions, with topics such as, Introduction of NFT marketplace and the NFT collectors club. Exhibits from operators in the blockchain space. And the Blockchain Awards Ceremony to be given to individuals and organizations who have achieved exceptional things in the blockchain space.