Unlocking Opportunities in Africa Through Blockchain
1st Nov. 2024
Endiro Coffee – Nakasero
7:00 am – 8:00 pm
About
Kampala Blockchain Summit 2024
This year’s Summit builds onto the momentum set during the 2019 Africa Blockchain Conference that featured distinguished guests including the President of Uganda, Governor of the Central Bank of Uganda, and where the National Task Force on 4th Industrial Revolution Technologies was set up. The Association has since been involved in several taskforces within Bank of Uganda and the Financial Intelligence Authority.
This year’s Summit shall feature a keynote address from the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Uganda, as well as panel sessions with key stakeholders spanning regulation, enterprise, academia and industry experts.
Key speakers will also include the Head of Advocacy and Policy Research, CFA Institute EMEA, the Head of Utilization of the BSV Blockchain and other representatives from Capital Markets Authority, Financial Intelligence Authority, Financial Sector Deepening, Deposit Protection Fund, to mention but a few.
We will also demonstrate real world use cases of blockchain in areas such as traceability of coffee, payments innovations, as well as tokenization of asset classes such real estate.
Through these discussions, we hope to shape and encourage collaborative Blockchain adoption and governance, and promote education in emerging technologies.
Speakers
Thomas Giacomo
David Gonahasa
Peter BenHur Nyeko
Allan Lwetabe
Irene Mutuzo
Aleksander Góra
Kwame Rugunda
Natasha 'Kashushu' Karungi
Reginald Tumusiime
Rasheeda Nalumoso
Olivier Fines
Josephine Okui
Dr Dorothy Okello
Awel Uwihanganye
Moses Rudende
Gyewava Jonathan Kasule
Fred Percy Kisa
Andrew Kawere
Damali Ssali
Cyrus Barigye
Bolo Kruszewski
Berna Mugema Turyagyenda
Edline Murungi
Summit Highlights
Networking Opportunities
Connect with industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to build valuable relationships and collaborations in the blockchain space.
Expert Insights
Gain knowledge from keynote speakers and panelists, including top professionals from the Central Bank of Uganda and leading blockchain organizations.
Real-World Applications
Learn about practical use cases of blockchain technology, including its impact on sectors like finance, logistics, and agriculture.
Future Trends
Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging trends and regulatory developments that will shape the future of blockchain in Africa.
Agenda
Morning
08:00 - 09:00 Registration and Networking Breakfast
- Host: Moses Rudende – Economist and Seasoned Media and Communications Professional
- Co-Host: Awel Uwihanganye – Kampala Blockchain Summit Coordinator
09:00 - 09:15 Welcome Address
Reginald Tumusiime – President, Blockchain Association of Uganda
09:45 – 10:20 Presentation
- How digital finance has broadly developed, a ground-up progress which has taken institutions and regulators by surprise. Why CFAI got interested in it and how we approached our research into this field.
- The potential benefits we see in the deployment of digital processes, DLT-based financial services, including the potential for enhanced financial inclusion especially in developing markets that suffer from lack of access to banking services.
- Main aspects and conclusions from our work on valuation models and tokenization. Perhaps describe the different models we explore in this work.
- The main risks to consider and how regulators are approaching this development so far. Including recommendations that we think regulators in Sub-Saharan Africa should be mindful of.
By Olivier Fines, CFA – Global Head of Advocacy and Policy Research (EMEA), CFA Institute
Question and Answer
Alan Lwetabe – Director Investments, Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda
10:20 - 11:00 Presentation: Blockchain Development Toolbox by BSV Blockchain Association
Blockchain Development Toolbox by BSV Blockchain Association: Tools and Resources for Blockchain Development, Best Practices, and Case Studies
Thomas Giacomo – Director of Utilisation | BSV BLOCKCHAIN
11:00 - 11:35 Presentation - KitePesa
KitePesa: a case study project of how a technology company in Uganda is leveraging Blockchain Technology to improve Financial Inclusion in Uganda.
- Gyewava Jonathan Kasule – Project Lead, Kite Pesa
- Bolo Kruszewski – Product Manager of Utilisation | BSV BLOCKCHAIN
11:30 - 12:30 Coffee Break and Reflections
Coffee Break and Reflections, public engagement on the morning sessions
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Afternoon
14:00 -14:45 Panel Session 1: Regulatory Perspectives on Usage of Blockchain Technology
Panellists:
- Josephine Okui Ossiya, CPA – Chief Executive Officer, Capital Markets Authority, Uganda
- Cyrus Barigye – Director ICT Systems and Security, Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA Uganda)
- Andrew Kawere, s
- Moderator: Alan Lwetabe, CFA, CAIA – Director Investments, Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda
14:00 -14:45 Performance
Performance by one of our renowned poets.
15:00 –15:30 Panel Session 2: How the Creative Economy Can Leverage the Blockchain Technology
Panelists:
- Irene Esther Mutuzo – Assistant Lecturer, PhD Candidate, Digital Adoption Consultant, and Poet
- Natasha Karungi – Visual Artist
- Rasheeda Nalumoso – SSA Regional Programme Manager, Creatives Economy, British Council, Uganda
Moderator:
- Aleksander Góra – Head of Strategic Partnerships | BSV BLOCKCHAIN
15:30 - 16:00 Panel Session 3: Role of Academia & Development Finance in enhancing the adoption of Blockchain technology
Panelists:
- Berna Mugema Turyagyenda – Head of Experimentation, UNDP Uganda
- Fred Percy Kisa – Transformation Executive, National Social Security Fund (NSSF Uganda)
- Dr Dorothy Okello – Dean, School of Engineering, Assoc. Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) Makerere University
- Moderator: Damali Ssali – Chief of Programs and Projects, Private Sector Foundation Uganda
16:00- 16:30 Fireside Chat: The Need for Private Sector and Government Collaboration in Using Blockchain
Merger of Blockchain Technology and Green Energy
- Peter BenHur Nyeko – Aerospace Engineer, Climate Finance Specialist, and Lead – Mandulis Energy
- David Gonahasa – Team Lead Industry 4.0+ Bureau, STI
16:30 – 16:45 Launch of the Second Edition of the Blockchain Innovation Program
- Presentation by the Blockchain Association of Uganda
- Testimonials from previous participants
- Announcement of new initiatives and partnerships
- Edline E. Murungi – Vice President, Blockchain Association of Uganda
16:45 – 17: 00 Award Ceremony
Award to the most proactive eco system player
17:00 - 17:15 Closing Remarks and Future Directions
Closing Remarks and Key takeaways
- By Kwame Rugunda – Chairman, Savannah Group and Founding President, Blockchain Association of Uganda
17:15 – 18:00 Networking and departure
Networking and departure
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