Crypto Fest 2022 Keynotes and MC

Kieno Kammies (Master of Ceremonies)

Kieno is a media veteran, having been part of the commercial media landscape for the past 25 years. He was the host of the Kieno Kammies Show on Cape Talk and has worked on a number of other commercial radio stations across South Africa, this includes hosting the top independent commercial music breakfast show on

Alderman James Vos

James Vos is the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town. With a portfolio that oversees tourism, enterprise and investment, along with management of the City’s extensive assets, James heads up a team that has been instrumental in driving economic growth in Cape Town. He previously served as Member of

Michael Jordan (Keynote Speaker)

Born and raised in South Africa. Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa. Have published articles in the South African Journal of Science and Philosophy Now magazine. YouTuber with videos on Actuarial Science and Blockchain. NFT Artist with exhibitions in Cape Town, Los Angeles and Paris.

Nolu Mashologu (Keynote Speaker)

Nolu is a crypto enthusiast and entrepreneur and in the last 5 years Nolu has worked with various organisations, imparting cryptocurrency education to small and large audiences across South Africa. Previously Nolu was a South African Binance Angel and an Ambassador for Crypto.com. Nolu is currently managing business development for FTX Africa.

Hannes Wessels

Hannes Wessels is the General Manager of Southern and Francophone Africa for Binance, the world’s foremost blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, currently spearheading business operations in these regions. Prior to joining Binance, he held the position of Head of Global Banking, South Africa, at HSBC, where he led HSBC’s corporate and investment banking business

Wiehann Olivier

Wiehann is a Partner at Forvis Mazars South Africa and also the firm’s FinTech and Digital Asset leader. He is a Registered Auditor with the IRBA and a qualified Chartered Accountant. He has been featured in various South African and International publications, television interviews and online webinars for his expertise and thought leadership in the