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South Africa – Blockchain Africa Conference 2024 is set to unite blockchain developers, influencers, investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from around the world at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria (Tshwane) on 20 November 2024. This premier event, marking the 10th edition and organized by Bitcoin Events, will foster collaboration and provide participants with insights into Africa’s dynamic and rapidly evolving blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem. The conference offers a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, bringing together local and international experts to discuss the most significant trends in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.   Key Highlights of Blockchain Africa Conference 2024:   Engaging Keynote Speakers: Charles Hoskinson (Virtual Keynote Speaker) – Founder of Cardano and IOHK. In his session titled “Empowering Africa’s Digital Future,” Hoskinson will share Cardano’s initiatives in Africa, focusing on their traction over the last six years in South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania, amongst others. Cardano has been instrumental in driving blockchain adoption in these regions through partnerships and projects aimed at improving digital identity, financial inclusion, and education systems. Notably, in Ethiopia, Cardano collaborated with the Ministry of Education to implement a blockchain-based system to track the educational progress of 5 million students. In South Africa, Cardano continues to engage with local developers and stakeholders to support blockchain education and develop sustainable solutions for economic growth. Hoskinson will outline these efforts and discuss future plans for expanding blockchain’s positive impact across the continent. Ernest Mbenkum – Founder and CEO of Interstellar Inc. His keynote, “Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and the Africa Currency Marketplace,” will delve into how PAPSS is transforming cross-border trade in Africa. By facilitating transactions across 42 African currencies without relying on intermediary currencies like the U.S. dollar, PAPSS significantly reduces transaction costs, potentially saving up to $5 billion annually.…

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