Crypto Fest 2024

Shaheer Karrim

As the Co-Founder of ICP Hub SA, Karrim is deeply immersed in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Through his extensive business development experience, he has cultivated a diverse network that encompasses layer 1 protocols, DeFi platforms, infrastructure solutions, alongside marketing and advisory services, as well as venture capital firms. Karrim’s expertise extends to providing crucial funding options

Wesley Diphoko

Wesley Diphoko has been working at the intersection of technology, media and communications across organisations. In the late 90’s Wesley worked for the University of the Western Cape as its head of online communications. He later joined South Africa’s leading media company to develop its innovation lab that was instrumental in the media companies transitioning

Mathendu Lorena

He is a seasoned blockchain professional with over four years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry, specializing in community building, product marketing, and general marketing strategies. His passion lies in helping individuals and organizations unlock the potential of emerging technologies such as blockchain, DeFi, and cryptocurrencies. Currently, he serves as the Marketing Manager for Africa

Simon Dingle

Simon was on the founding teams of 22seven, Luno, Curve, and used to host Tech 5 on 5FM. He heads up Inves which developes the ZARP Stablecoin, Lettuce portfolio management app, and Venox. He is author of In Math We Trust and co-author of Beyond Bitcoin.

Hermann Vivier

Bitcoin Ekasi was founded in August 2021 by Hermann with the mission to build a Bitcoin circular economy in a South African township.

Duncan Muchangi

Duncan Muchangi is a passionate investor and seasoned business leader who is dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance, and empowering digital economies and financial inclusion in Africa and beyond. With over 12 years of experience in Venture Capital, E-Commerce, AI, Fintech, and Web3.0, he has a proven track record of launching,

Roselyne Wanjiru

Roselyne is an economist and blockchain strategy consultant. She is the Lead On-Chain Analyst at Utafiti, a digital assets advisory platform that enables investors to leverage financial opportunities in emerging technology platforms. She is also the Chief Community Officer at BitcoinAfrica.io, a leading bitcoin-focused media publication focused on the African crypto ecosystem. Roselyne also serves as

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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

Hanres Beukes

Hanres Beukes has spent over a decade mastering quantitative models to trade global futures markets, a passion that began in high school when he first developed systematic approaches for managing trading accounts. After earning his Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management from the University of Pretoria, Hanres registered as a Commodity Fund Manager with Tradeview