The Biggest Blockchain Gathering in Africa
Theme:
Disruptive Tech:
New Frontiers, New Opportunities
Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
October 2nd, 2023
10:00 AM (GMT+1)
About
Coinference
Technext Coinference provides a platform for key players in the tech ecosystem, in Africa, to meet and discuss the possibilities of AI, Blockchain, Web3 and emerging technologies for Africa and how attendees can leverage opportunities in the ecosystem for personal growth and wealth creation.
This year’s event has been designed to host 5,000 blockchain and new technology enthusiasts, innovators and regulators in physical attendance and over 2,000 virtual participants.
This event will be free to attend.
What to expect:
Highlight of Past Editions
TNC2021
The maiden edition that was held in 2021 had a total of 3,657 attendees made up of cryptocurrency enthusiasts, innovators and regulators physical and virtual attendees.
The event had in attendance key regulators and innovators in the African blockchain ecosystem. The keynote address was delivered by the then Nigerian minister of state for budget and national planning, Prince Clem Akanade Agba.
TNC2022
The 2022 edition had over 2500 enthusiasts and players in the ecosystem in attendance.
Coinference 2022 had over 25 speakers in attendance and featured breakout sessions and a celebrity spotlight session with Nollywood actor, Akah Nnani. Emmanuel Babalola, CEO of Bundle delivered the keynote address and Polygon was the headline sponsor.
Agenda for TNC2023
- 9:00 a.m.
Arrival/ Networking
- 10:10 a.m.
Welcome address
- 10:00 a.m.
National Anthem
- 10:20 a.m.
Keynote presentation: Blockchain Industry; New Frontiers, New Possibilities - Chris Ani, Founder, Daba
- 10:50 a.m.
Breakout sessions:
- The future of entertainment with NFT and AI – Ebenezer Ugo Akachukwu – Artist & Web3.0, Venn Oputa -co-founder, Afrobubble, Malik Afegbua, CEO SlickCity Media, Paul Okeugo, President/Founder Chocolate City Media group
- Making money with gaming – Adora Nwodo, Founder, NexaScale, Shola Edu, founder and creative director of Deluxe Creation Studios, Kunmi Adepenigba, Founder and COO, Gamr, Judith Okwonkwo, Founder, Imisi3D
- Crypto beyond buying and selling – Ugochukwu Aronu, Founder, Xend Finance, Chuta Chimezie, Founder, BNUG, Obinna Iwuno, President of Siban, Seun Dania, Founder, TradeFada
- AI and Blockchain: Opportunities today and tomorrow – Obi Emetarom, founder, Zone App, David Abu – Cloud Advocate, Microsoft, Ayo Awosika, Founder, Web3 Bridge, Emmanuel Ebannehita, CMO at Fuse
- 11:50 a.m.
Sponsors moment
- 12:10 p.m.
Keynote Presentation: Blockchain and the future of payments in Africa - Iselema, Founder, Bitmama
- 12:40 p.m.
Panel: The future of Payments in Africa: Ogochukwu Umeokafor, Director of Product Management, Yellow Card, Olubunmi Fabanwo, Affiliate Program Manager, Binance Africa, Miray Ozel, co-founder, CENOA
- 1:20 p.m.
Q&A
- 1:40 p.m.
Fireside Chat: Building Africa’s next blockchain unicorn: wins, challenges and opportunities ahead - Yele Bademosi, Founder, Nestcoin
- 2:00 p.m.
Sponsors Moment
- 2:20 p.m.
Vote of Thanks
Speakers
Adora Nwodo
Founder, NexaScale
Obi Emetarom
CO-Founder/CEO, Zone
Chris Ani
Founder, Daba School
Yele Bademosi
Founder, Nestcoin
Emmanuel Ebanehita
CMO, Fuse Network
Obinna Iwuno
President, SIBAN
Ebenezer Ugo Akachukwu
Founder, SaveFi Tech
Chuta Chimezie
Founder, Blockchain Nigeria User Group (BNUG)
Olubunmi Fabanwo
Manager, Affiliate Program for Binance Africa
Shola Edu
Founder, Deluxe Creation Studios
Seun Dania
CEO, Tradefada
Venn Oputa
Founder, Afrobubble
David Abu
Cloud Advocate, Microsoft
Ayo Awosika
Founder, Web3bridge.
Malik Afegbua
CEO, SlickCity Media
Ogochukwu Umeokafor
Director of Product Management, Yellow Card
Miray Ozel
Head of Strategic Expansion & Business Development at CENOA
Ruth Iselema
CEO, Bitmama
Ugochukwu Aronu
First Principles Engineer
Paul Okeugo
Founder and President of Chocolate City Group
Kunmi Adenipebi
COO and Founder, Gamr Africa
Oscar Micheal
Co-founder, Africa Comicade
Judith Okonkwo
Founder, Imisi3D
Sponsors
Partners
