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, recognized for his contributions as an entrepreneur, innovator, and thought leader. He is the founder and CEO of the Bantu Blockchain Foundation (Bantu), an organization dedicated to creating a sustainable and inclusive blockchain infrastructure for emerging markets, particularly in Africa. Ernest is also the Founder and CEO of Interstellar Inc., Africa’s first and leading enterprise blockchain infrastructure company that powers critical blockchain infrastructure for digital payments and financial institutions in Africa.

With a background in financial technology and a deep passion for leveraging blockchain technology to empower underserved communities, Ernest has been instrumental in developing solutions that address real-world challenges, such as financial inclusion and cross-border transactions. Under his leadership, Bantu has grown into a significant player in the African blockchain ecosystem, providing decentralized financial services and fostering collaboration between various stakeholders in the industry.

He has launched successful tech companies in North America, Europe, and Africa over the last two decades. He was an early adopter for blockchain technology in 2009, starting with the bitcoin blockchain and is also credited for helping to start the blockchain movement in Canada with Vitalik Buterin, and Anthony Di’Iorio which lead to major contributions to the blockchain space such as the Ethereum blockchain.

https://www.interstellar.cm