Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) are set to deepen the knowledge and use of blockchain technology in the country through the inaugural Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Conference set to happen on the 6th of August, 2022 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The conference, which will be a hybrid event, is part of the association’s commitment to educating users and the general public about blockchain technology and promoting its adoption by both private and public bodies, according to Mr. Senator Ihenyen, President of SiBAN, who recently spoke to the media about the upcoming event.
“Blockchain is one of the biggest opportunities for Africa in the 4th Industrial Age. Nigeria is Africa’s biggest country and one of the biggest players on the globe. We understand the challenges in this ecosystem as well as opportunities for Nigerians. That is why we have a lineup of a rich panel of experienced and successful leaders in this space to speak on the theme, ‘CeFi, DeFi & TradFi: is there a need for Convergence in the Current Divergence,’” Ihenyen said.
He explained, “With this P2P Conference 2022 theme, we wish to have an open conversation about the emergence of blockchain technology, its application across the spectrum of CeFi, DeFi, and TradFi, and consider whether a convergence of these three is the better way to go for both innovators and regulators.”
Jude Ozinegbe, Chairman of the Organising Committee for the conference, further revealed that the P2P Conference 2022 will be targeting up to 5000 participants, bringing players, policymakers, and the public together.
Ozinegbe who is also the Convener of Cyberchain added, “The conference will provide participants with networking opportunities while serving as a vehicle to drive awareness of the economic value of what we do. Participants will also enjoy access to conference talks, workshops, and other learning opportunities and get to network with speakers, guests, and other conference participants.”
Chukwuemeka Ezike, the association’s Vice President for Media and Publicity, added that registration is required but that attendance at the P2P Conference 2022 is free and accessible to everybody.
Rume Ophi, founder of the esteemed CryptoPreacher Blockchain Academy (CPBA) and a crypto market analyst for Channels Television, is one of the speakers SiBAN has lined up for the conference.
He pointed out that the leadership of the conference committee couldn’t have chosen a better theme in the face of the current economic realities of the country. Noting that Nigerians are at the forefront of the adoption and utilization of blockchain and cryptocurrency in Africa. Rume is optimistic that the quality of speakers at the conference will make invaluable contributions to the alternative finance space in Africa.
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