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Crypto Fest 2024 | Cryptopia

11 October 2024 | DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa | 6th Edition

On 11 October 2024, Crypto Fest returned for its 6th edition at the iconic DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

The event brought together a diverse crowd of attendees for an exciting day packed with educational workshops, speaker sessions, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Keynote speeches were delivered by industry leaders such as Richard de Sousa, CEO and Co-founder of AltCoinTrader, and Hannes Wessels, General Manager of Southern and Francophone Africa at Binance.

Some of the standout sessions included:

  • Keynote Address: Staking 101: How to Make Your Crypto Work for You by Richard de Sousa.
  • Keynote Address: Bitcoin ETFs: Will the Big Boys Send Bitcoin to the Moon or Crash the Party? by Hannes Wessels.
  • Crypto Tax in South Africa: The Inside Scoop by Wiehann Olivier, Partner and FinTech & Digital Asset Lead at Forvis Mazars South Africa.
  • Panel Discussion: Leveraging Bitcoin for Payments in Africa, featuring James Preston, Carel van Wyk, Hermann Vivier, and Kgothatso Ngako.
  • Panel Discussion: Crypto Payments: The Latest Innovations and Game-Changing Developments, with Paul Mitchell, Matthew Crow, Hannes Wessels, and Aeryn Quarmby.
  • Fireside Chat: Crypto and Blockchain Pioneers: Insights from the OGs, moderated by James Preston with Simon Dingle and Richard de Sousa.

For a deeper dive into the insights shared during the event, watch the speaker sessions on the official YouTube playlist.

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Workshops

The workshops were sponsored by ICP SA and RainFin.

SPEAKERS

Master of Ceremonies and Keynote Speakers

James Preston – MC Marketing Manager at Supra

James is an accomplished tech writer and speaker and currently serves as

Richard de Sousa Founder and CEO of AltCoinTrader

Richard de Sousa is the Founder and CEO of AltCoinTrader, one of

Hannes Wessels General Manager of Southern and Francophone Africa at Binance

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

Other Speakers Included

Michael Jordan Actuarial Consultant

Born and raised in South Africa. Fellow of the Actuarial Society of

Lorena Mathendu Marketing Manager of Bitget

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

Shiven Moodley Group COO and Macro Strategist at 80eight

As a seasoned treasurer and asset management professional, Shiven Moodley uses his

Simon Dingle CEO at Inves Capital

Simon was on the founding teams of 22seven, Luno, Curve, and used

Hermann Vivier Founder and Chairman at Bitcoin Ekasi

Bitcoin Ekasi was founded in August 2021 by Hermann with the mission

Duncan Muchangi Head of Business Development at Fonbnk

Duncan Muchangi is a passionate investor and seasoned business leader who is

Nersan Naidoo Founder of MidSquare

Nersan Naidoo is a highly respected expert in both traditional finance and

Wiehann Olivier Partner | FinTech and Digital Asset Lead for Forvis Mazars South Africa

Wiehann is a Partner at Forvis Mazars South Africa and also the

Matthew Crow Expansion Manager at Tether

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

Scarlet Symone Head Ambassador at Phala Network and Community Lead for Phala Africa

Scarlet is a dynamic professional with a BComm in Management Marketing and

Carel de Villiers Co-Founder and CEO at Shiftly

Carel de Villiers is the Co-founder and CEO of Shiftly, a leading

Harry Scherzer Co-Founder and CEO at Future Forex

Harry represents a rare blend of ambition, vision, interpersonal skills and strong

Brandon Katz Social Marketing Lead at Orderly Network

Brandon Katz is the Social Marketing Lead at Orderly Network, a leading L2

Hailey Yang Venture Lead at Adaverse

Hailey Yang is the Venture Lead at Adaverse KSA, a Cardano ecosystem

Prof. Angela Itzikowitz Executive in ENSafrica’s Banking and Finance Department

Professor Angela Itzikowitz is an Executive in ENSafrica’s Banking and Finance department.

Blake Player Head of Growth at VALR

Blake Player is the Head of Growth at VALR, Africa’s largest digital

Shaheer Karrim Co-Founder of ICP Hub SA

As the Co-Founder of ICP Hub SA, Karrim is deeply immersed in the blockchain

Leopoldt Jansen van Vuuren Compliance Manager at Provenance

Leopoldt is an Admitted Attorney, LLB, B.com Law, ACAMS graduate, TRM &

Paul Mitchell Founder and Managing Director of Blockhouse Consulting

Paul is an independent consultant with well over 20 years of experience

Madri Du Plessis Head of Anti-Financial Crime at Luno

Madri du Plessis is the Head of Anti-Financial Crime for Luno’s global

Carel van Wyk Founder of MoneyBadger (formerly CryptoConvert)

Carel is an accomplished engineer and entrepreneur who excels at leveraging cutting-edge

Aeryn Quarmby COO and Co-Founder at Xion Global

Aeryn Quarmby is the Co-founder and COO of Xion Global, a leading

Devon Krantz Chairwoman of the Board at Linum Labs

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

Kgothatso Ngako Catalyst at Machankura

Kgothatso Ngako is a catalyst, accelerating the adoption of Bitcoin across the

Evelyn Abreu Sales Manager Latam & EMEA at ChainUp

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

Speaker Videos

View all the speaker talks and panels on our YouTube channel.

Programme

View the full Crypto Fest 2024 programme in pdf format.

Sponsors

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Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 25 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange hosting an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support.

The company provides innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, among many other services.

ChainUp is a global leader in bridging the gap between traditional finance and the dynamic world of digital assets.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore since 2019, ChainUp is committed to empowering financial institutions with cutting-edge solutions that prioritize security, compliance, and innovation.

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