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How Blockchain Paves the Economic Road Ahead

Africa stands ready to unleash massive economic growth through digital finance, with innovations already enabling smoother cross-border transfers, faster payments, and broader access to capital. But evolving regulatory frameworks, volatile currencies and emerging banking systems can limit the full impact of these powerful financial tools.

When

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Doors Open: 2:00 p.m.

Programming & Reception: 2.30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CET

Where

Semafor Haus at The Grandhotel Belvédère

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Speakers

Chris Maurice

CEO, Yellow Card

Alloysius Attah

CEO and Co-Founder, Farmerline

Mick Sheldrick

Co-Founder and Chief Policy Impact and Government Affairs Officer, Global Citizen

Lauren Thorbjornsen

Vice President of Strategy and Managing Director, The Stellar Development Foundation

Moderators

Yinka Adegoke

Africa Editor, Semafor

Bennett Richardson

General Manager & Global Head of Public Affairs, Semafor