Speakers

Our global speakers are well-known thought leaders and experts in the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology space. Please note that speakers are still being confirmed.

Chipo Mushwana (Master of Ceremonies) Executive for Payments and Technology at Nedbank

Chipo Mushwana is currently an Executive for Payments and Technology at Nedbank and boasts

Stafford Masie (Keynote Speaker) Ex-CEO of Google Africa (2006–09) and Non Executive Board Member at ADvTECH

Stafford Masie provides insights and views on technology-related matters and industry developments. A regular guest

Charles Hoskinson (Keynote Speaker) Founder and CEO of IOHK (Input Output Hong Kong)

Charles Hoskinson is a Colorado-based technology entrepreneur and mathematician. He attended Metropolitan

Ernest Mbenkum (Keynote Speaker) Founder and CEO of Interstellar Inc. and Founder of the Bantu Blockchain Foundation

Ernest Mbenkum is a prominent figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space,

Tanya Knowles

Tanya Knowles Business Manager at Adhara

Tanya is the Business Manager of Adhara, a global provider of liquidity

Anne Njoroge Chief Legal Officer at BankservAfrica

Anne is a legal and regulatory expert with vast experience in the

Gideon Rossouw Executive: Web3 Enablement at Nedbank

Gideon Rossouw is an Executive specializing in Web3 Enablement at Nedbank, where

Matthew Crow Expansion Manager at Tether

Matt is a passionate advocate for financial inclusion and innovation, dedicated to

Evelyn Abreu Sales Manager Latam and EMEA at ChainUp

Evelyn Abreu is a communications professional and business development specialist with over

Badi Sudhakaran Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at VALR.com

Badi Sudhakaran is a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur with a remarkable journey

Marius Reitz General Manager for Africa at Luno

Marius is the General Manager for Africa at Luno, a leading global

Rikki Barnes Head - Blockchain Enabler at FNB South Africa

Rikki Barnes has been with FirstRand for 12 years, predominantly in Foreign

Ayn Du Bazane Senior Fintech Analyst at the South African Reserve Bank and Chair of the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group’s (IFWG) Crypto Asset Regulatory Working Group (CAR WG)

Ayn du Bazane is a Senior Fintech Analyst at the South African

Wale Onawunmi Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Zone Payment Network

Wale Onawunmi is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Zone, where

Hannes Wessels General Manager of Southern and Francophone Africa at Binance

Hannes Wessels is the General Manager of Southern and Francophone Africa for

Carel de Jager Research Group Leader at CSIR for DLT/Blockchain

Carel de Jager is a passionate blockchain engineer, trainer, and architect building

Hari Chaitanya Head - Investor Services, Africa at Standard Bank

Based in Johannesburg, Hari Chaitanya is responsible for leading global product management

Chantal Maritz Financial Services Industry Leader - Risk and Consulting Services (Advisory) at PwC

Michail Le Roux Senior Legal Counsel at Hanekom Attorneys Inc.

Michail is an internationally recognized attorney with seven years of post-qualification experience

Lorien Gamaroff Co-Founder and CEO of Centbee

Lorien Gamaroff is the Co-founder and CEO of Centbee, a cryptocurrency payments

Jurgen Kuhnel Co-Founder and CEO of Xago Technologies Pty Ltd

Jurgen is a cryptocurrency enthusiast, trader and Co-founder and CEO of Xago

Prof. Nnamdi Nwulu Swiss Bilateral Chair in Blockchain Technology (SARChI) Professor: Sustainable Cyber-Physical Engineering Systems at the University of Johannesburg

Professor Nnamdi Nwulu is the Chair Holder South Africa/Switzerland Bilateral Research Chair

Devon Krantz Chairwoman of the Board at Linum Labs

Devon Krantz is a pioneering leader in the Web3 space, currently serving

Victor Akoma-Philips COO at Interstellar

Victor Akoma-Philips is a highly experienced individual with a background in finance

Alakanani Itireleng Founder of Satoshicentre

Alakanani Itireleng is a pioneering entrepreneur, global blockchain advocate, and influential leader

Jevon Coffin-Grey Co-Founder and CTO at Arrel Technology

As the Chief Technology Officer at Arrel, Jevon shapes the future of

Lorena Mathendu Marketing Manager of Bitget

Lorena Mathendu is a seasoned blockchain professional with over four years of

Anushka Soma-Patel Independant Consultant | Web3 and Self-Sovereign Identity

Anushka Soma-Patel is a recognized leader in blockchain-based digital identity and self-sovereign

Ryno Volschenk Regional Manager at Masthead (PTY) LTD

Ryno, an LLB graduate from the University of Pretoria and an admitted

Dr. Sebonkile Thaba Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg

Dr. Sebonkile Thaba is at the apex of integrating blockchain into education,

Aubrey Mochela Group Chief Technology Officer at City of Johannesburg

Aubrey Mochela is the Group Executive Director for Group Information Communication Technology

Sean Emery Founder and CEO at RainFin

Sean Emery is the Co-founder and CEO of RainFin, a pioneer in

Chris Maurice CEO and Co-Founder of Yellow Card

Chris Maurice is an entrepreneur, writer, and public speaker who has led