Cameroon Blockchain Business Council (CBBC) to host the first ever : African Blockchain Day (ABD)
A major day dedicated to technological advancement in
Blockchain in Africa.
On Thursday, October 10th, 2019 — The Cameroon
Blockchain Business Council (CBBC) will be hosting the African Blockchain Day
(ABD) “Digitize Everything” Event.
ABD aims to propel, uplift and educate people on the
latest technological trends in Blockchain technology as an inclusion tool,
as-well-as share insights into the revolutionary opportunities this technology
offers, especially for Africa.
The purpose of the event is to make the day as
impactful and educative as possible, by bringing together the best and
brightest thinkers and doers in Africa. It is also a day when innovators and change
makers from different sectors can collaborate, rally and direct change through Blockchain
technology.
The 1st edition of the Africa Blockchain Day will be a
two-hour online digital event, permitting
all available participants to attend via webinar. The
event will commence through an ABD
Ambassador Program. Dividing the initiative into four
distinct ambassador teams that will work in synergy, namely;
1. ABD Country Ambassador
2. ABD Industry
Ambassador
3. Women in Blockchain Africa Ambassador
4. ABD Student Ambassador programmes
Expected in attendance will be representatives in
various sectors from multiple industries and
disciplines such as finance, payments, manufacturing,
energy, retail, real estate, legal,
investment, venture capital, insurance, health,
regulation, compliance, government, diplomacy,telecommunications, mobile
network operators, information technology, blockchain and cryptocurrency.
About ABD Founder:
Africa Blockchain Day was founded by Ernest V.
Mbenkum, a serial entrepreneur and an early adopter (most likely the first
African) of Blockchain technology and Bitcoin early in 2010. He is extremely
passionate about how the future of Africa is going to be impacted by the advent
of Blockchain technology. Ernest throughout the years has seen a need to
educate and engage major stakeholders on the African continent and around the
world about the opportunities offered by Blockchain technology and its
applications. He has founded pioneering Blockchain companies like the Cameroon
Blockchain Business Council and Fintech Ltd which has developed international
award-winning fintech products that are at the cutting-edge of the industry. He
has also supported various blockchain communities across the African continent
that have been instrumental in raising awareness about Blockchain technology.
The Africa Blockchain Day comes to drive fruitful exchanges to inform, educate
and engage an inclusive BLOCKCHAIN ecosystem in Africa and across the world.
Key supporters:
-Abubaker Mayanja, Executive Director, Africa
Blockchain Alliance (ABA), Uganda.
-Adeolu Fadele, President, Blockchain Industry
Association of Nigeria (BIAN), Nigeria.
-Rodrigue Fouafou, Founding Member & Vice
President of Chamber for Africa Diaspora
Relations (CADR), United Kingdom.
About CBBC:
The Cameroon Blockchain Business Council (CBBC) brings
together entrepreneurs, business leaders and leading businesses to highlight
the latest innovations and advances in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger
Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa. CBBC is committed to create and deliver
highly engaging training in the blockchain technology for individuals,
entrepreneurs and institutions across diverse sectors. We specialize in
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Smart Contract Education, Development and
Partnership. Website: https://www.cbbc.cm/
Our Communities include: Women in Blockchain Africa,
New Kids on the Block, and now; the
Africa Blockchain Day (ABD).
After the official launch, ABD will be held annually
on the 10th of every October.
To RSVP or for more information regarding the event:
Media Contact Name: Bertine Mbicho
Phone number: +237 651233606
Email:
Bertine@cbbc.cm
Website:
AfricaBlockchainDay.com
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