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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