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.

08:00am - 09:00am GMT+2 Entrance Foyer
Registration
09:00am - 09:10am GMT+2 Master of Ceremonies - Plenary/Auditorium
Welcome Address by Master of Ceremonies
By James Preston – MC
09:10am - 09:30am GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Olympus: A Community Driven Multi-Chain Start Up Accelerator
By Shaheer Karrim
09:30am - 09:50am GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Transforming Cross-Border Remittances and Payments: Decentralized Payments Architecture
By Duncan Muchangi
09:50am - 10:05am GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Web3 vs. Traditional Marketing: How the Game Has Changed
By Brandon Katz
10:05am - 10:25am GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
By Devon Krantz
10:25am - 10:40am GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Crypto Tax in South Africa: The Inside Scoop
By Wiehann Olivier
10:40am - 11:00am GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Institutional Adoption of Cryptocurrencies: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Finance and Digital Assets
By Nersan Naidoo
11:00am - 11:10am GMT+2 Exhibition Hall and VIP Lounge
Networking Break
11:10am - 11:40am GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Panel: Leveraging Bitcoin for Payments in Africa
By Hermann VivierCarel van WykKgothatso Ngako
11:40am - 12:10pm GMT+2 Moderator: Devon Krantz | Plenary/Auditorium
Panel: Supercharging Blockchain: How Layer 2 Tech is Taking Us to the Next Level
By Wayne van NiekerkFrank DeyaDevon Krantz
12:10pm - 12:30pm GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Keynote Address: Staking 101: How to Make Your Crypto Work for You
By Richard de Sousa
12:30pm - 13:00pm GMT+2 Exhibition Hall
Lunch Break
13:00pm - 13:20pm GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Keynote Address: Bitcoin ETFs: Will the Big Boys Send Bitcoin to the Moon or Crash the Party?
By Hannes Wessels
13:20pm - 13:40pm GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Leveraging On-Chain Transaction Monitoring for OTC Treasury and Marketing Decisions
By Shiven Moodley
13:40pm - 14:05pm GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Tokenising Gold: Democratizing Access to African Wealth Creation
By Mamadou Kwidjim ToureWesley Diphoko
14:05pm - 14:25pm GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Advancements in AI and Blockchain Across Africa
By Mathendu Lorena
14:25pm - 14:55pm GMT+2 Moderator: Prof. Angela Itzikowitz | Plenary/Auditorium
Panel: Compliance: Know YOUR B, C and T's
By Prof. Angela ItzikowitzLeopoldt Jansen van VuurenMadri Du Plessis
14:55pm - 15:05pm GMT+2 Exhibition Hall and VIP Lounge
Networking Break
15:05pm - 15:25pm GMT+2 Plenary/Auditorium
Lion's Den: Unleashing Venture Funding for Web3 Startups in Africa
By Hailey Yang
Richard de Sousa
15:25pm - 15:50pm GMT+2 Moderator: Richard de Sousa | Plenary/Auditorium
Panel: The Perks of Trading with Stablecoins in Mzansi
By Simon DingleRichard de SousaHanres Beukes
15:50pm - 16:20pm GMT+2 Moderator: Paul Mitchell | Plenary/Auditorium
Panel: Crypto Payments: The Latest Innovations and Game-Changing Developments
By Hannes WesselsPaul MitchellAeryn Quarmby
16:20pm - 16:50pm GMT+2 Moderator: Blake Player | Plenary/Auditorium
Panel: Crypto Arbitrage Opportunities to Legally Cash in on Your Foreign Exchange Allowances
By Carel de VilliersBlake PlayerHarry Scherzer
Richard de Sousa
16:50pm - 17:20pm GMT+2 Host: James Preston | Plenary/Auditorium
Fireside Chat: Crypto and Blockchain Pioneers: Insights from the OGs
By Simon DingleRichard de SousaJames Preston – MC
17:20pm - 17:30pm GMT+2 Closing Address: Master of Ceremonies - Plenary/Auditorium
Closing by Master of Ceremonies
By James Preston
17:30pm - 19:30pm GMT+2 All are Welcome | Sponsored by Sportsbet.io
Crypto Fest Social Hour

Venue

The venue for Crypto Fest 2024 is the Cape Town Stadium (also known as the DHL Stadium), centrally located within 3km of the city centre, the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and the seaside suburb of Green Point in Cape Town. This is one of South Africa’s most iconic landmarks, where every visit is as unique as the structure itself. Its excellent location and accessibility, amazing legacy, world-class facilities, staff and security come together to create an amazing space for events.

Address: Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051

Find out more about the venue here.

Parking at Venue

Ample undercover parking is available at the stadium for R45.00 per day. Please park at the West side of the stadium (in Fritz Sonnenberg Rd) at the entrance P1A and Parking level 01.

For VIP ticket holders and speakers, parking is complimentary so please make sure you collect a validated ticket at the registration area.