Day 2: Programme (11 October 2024)
All speakers will present in-person at the DHL Stadium in Green Point, Cape Town. This is the draft program and is subject to change.
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Welcome Address by Master of Ceremonies
By James Preston – MC
Olympus: A Community Driven Multi-Chain Start Up Accelerator
By Shaheer Karrim
Transforming Cross-Border Remittances and Payments: Decentralized Payments Architecture
By Duncan Muchangi
Web3 vs. Traditional Marketing: How the Game Has Changed
By Brandon Katz
The Future of NFTs: Trends, Innovations, and What Lies Ahead?
By Devon Krantz
Crypto Tax in South Africa: The Inside Scoop
By Wiehann Olivier
Institutional Adoption of Cryptocurrencies: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Finance and Digital Assets
By Nersan NaidooNetworking Break




Panel: Leveraging Bitcoin for Payments in Africa
By Hermann VivierJames PrestonCarel van WykKgothatso Ngako


Panel: Supercharging Blockchain: How Layer 2 Tech is Taking Us to the Next Level
By Michael JordanFrank DeyaDevon KrantzEvelyn Abreu
Keynote Address: Staking 101: How to Make Your Crypto Work for You
By Richard de SousaLunch Break

Keynote Address: Bitcoin ETFs: Will the Big Boys Send Bitcoin to the Moon or Crash the Party?
By Hannes Wessels
Leveraging On-Chain Transaction Monitoring for OTC Treasury and Marketing Decisions
By Shiven Moodley
Addressing Trust Issues in Decentralized AI Infrastructure
By Scarlet Symone



Panel: Compliance: Know YOUR B, C and T's
By Prof. Angela ItzikowitzLeopoldt Jansen van VuurenMadri Du PlessisNetworking Break

Lion's Den: Unleashing Venture Funding for Web3 Startups in Africa
By Hailey Yang

Panel: The Perks of Trading with Stablecoins in Mzansi
By Simon DingleRichard de Sousa



Panel: Crypto Payments: The Latest Innovations and Game-Changing Developments
By Hannes WesselsMatthew CrowPaul MitchellAeryn Quarmby


Panel: Crypto Arbitrage Opportunities to Legally Cash in on Your Foreign Exchange Allowances
By Carel de VilliersHarry ScherzerBlake Player


Fireside Chat: Crypto and Blockchain Pioneers: Insights from the OGs
By Simon DingleRichard de SousaJames Preston – MC
Closing by Master of Ceremonies
By James Preston – MCCrypto Fest Social Hour

Olympus: Instantly Launch Your Project to a Global Audience
By Shaheer Karrim
