Ahren was awarded the Investec Entrepreneur Leader of the year award (2016). He was also selected to present at the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) on breaking the walls of code and poverty in South Africa. In 2020 He was voted in the Mail & Guardian's top 200 Young South Africans as the Editor's Choice for Innovation. In 2021 was awarded the GQ Man of the year for innovation and is now focusing his full efforts on creating global impact through blockchain and Web3.0 technology.

Ahren was awarded the Investec Entrepreneur Leader of the year award (2016). He was also selected to present at the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) on breaking the walls of code and poverty in South Africa. In 2020 He was voted in the Mail & Guardian's top 200 Young South Africans as the Editor's Choice for Innovation. In 2021 was awarded the GQ Man of the year for innovation and is now focusing his full efforts on creating global impact through blockchain and Web3.0 technology.

Anda Ngcaba serves as the Co-Director at the University of Cape Town Financial Innovation Hub(FinHub). The FinHub was established in partnership with the Algorand Foundation, and is at the forefront of financial technology research and innovation in Africa. The Hub has three key pillars: rigorous academic research on various blockchain applications, central bank digital currencies, privacy, cyber security, and digital inclusion that lay a solid groundwork for later innovation. Innovation through hands-on support for student-led start-ups with a uniquely African focus to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications and a thought leadership platform to foster ongoing communication with policymakers, lawmakers and the financial services industry to promote multidisciplinary engagement. As Co-Director Anda combines his blockchain, investment and project management experience to assist with managing and scaling the various student-led blockchain ventures.

Heading up growth initiatives and corporate business development at VALR, the largest African headquartered crypto exchange. Previously at Bain and Company focusing on Private Equity and M&A. Long time advocate of decentralisation.

Brenton Naicker is a Fintech professional with vast experience and qualifications within the Cryptoasset and Blockchain space. Before joining CV VC he spent two years as the Head of Business Development & Partnerships for Binance in Africa, playing an instrumental role in their growth and dominance across the African continent.

Chris Becker is a macro strategist turned cyber banker. He led an initiative at a top commercial bank to build digital asset custody, the first of its kind to be accepted into the IFWG Regulatory Sandbox. He now heads up a commercial segment at one of the world’s fastest growing banks, TymeBank. He is also a partner at Etherbridge, a crypto asset investment fund.

An Enterprise Architect with a primary focus on driving business change and business outcomes with measurable results from ICT initiatives. An individual with diverse experience in Software, Cybersecurity, Network Security, SaaS, Cloud Security, Enterprise Applications, Business Process Re-Engineering.

I am a Chartered Accountant by trade, and as the Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets at Moore Johannesburg, my expertise lies in disruptive technology. I have a strong passion for Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Assets. With more than 5 years of experience in this industry, I possess specialized knowledge in areas such as project design, implementation advisory, assurance, portfolio management, and compliance. I am a driven and ambitious leader with a strong desire to make a significant impact. Fun Fact: Sports fanatic and if could do anything else, I would love to fly helicopters.

Devon is the CEO and founder of Web3 Sanctuary, an edtech platform for training and placing web3 developers. Devon has been in the ecosystem since 2016, when she founded her first blockchain company, Linum Labs, a global software development agency where she now sits as chairman of the board.

Devon is the CEO and founder of Web3 Sanctuary, an edtech platform for training and placing web3 developers. Devon has been in the ecosystem since 2016, when she founded her first blockchain company, Linum Labs, a global software development agency where she now sits as chairman of the board.

Dominic Schwenter is the Head of Business Development at Lisk. As such, he leads the company’s efforts to expand its reach and develop relationships within the blockchain ecosystem and the tech industry‌ as a whole. He’s been instrumental in developing the Lisk Accelerator and actively seeks out and supports new Web3 initiatives. In 2016, after a career in sales, Dominic became curious about blockchain technology and has been working towards establishing Web3 businesses since. Dominic is originally from San Francisco, USA, and currently resides in Germany, where he lives with his wife and son.

George is focused on utilizing DeFi to bring global liquidity to emerging markets. He has worked extensively in the energy market, focusing on the value of energy and web3 arching solutions that unlock potential for investors. He has lent project beneficiary essential services to the tune of managing over $500M of assets in Africa, Scotland, and SE Asia. He is passionate about Renewable Energy and new emerging technologies, giving power back to the people, literally. He has on-the-ground leadership experience in turn-key project management of a diverse range of Blockchain and renewable energy development projects focusing on digital identities, decentralized finance, and smart grids. George holds an Electrical Engineer degree and an MSc in Renewable Energy Development from Herriot-Watt University in the UK.

George is focused on utilizing DeFi to bring global liquidity to emerging markets. He has worked extensively in the energy market, focusing on the value of energy and web3 arching solutions that unlock potential for investors. He has lent project beneficiary essential services to the tune of managing over $500M of assets in Africa, Scotland, and SE Asia. He is passionate about Renewable Energy and new emerging technologies, giving power back to the people, literally. He has on-the-ground leadership experience in turn-key project management of a diverse range of Blockchain and renewable energy development projects focusing on digital identities, decentralized finance, and smart grids. George holds an Electrical Engineer degree and an MSc in Renewable Energy Development from Herriot-Watt University in the UK.

Gideon is a driven South African entrepreneur with a fervent interest in innovative startups. He has held several high-impact leadership positions in the technology industry and has a strong track record of successfully exiting ventures. His passion for early-stage investment was ignited while seeking venture capital for his own startup. Gideon is a seasoned expert in funding growth strategies and has worked with various enterprises in this capacity. His interest in blockchain technology led him to become Managing Director of CV VC Africa, where he leverages his extensive knowledge to make an impact in the industry.

Ian heads up the blockchain center of excellence, focusing on use cases, research, and education to enable adoption and ecosystem growth. Furthermore, Ian is a board member of Hedera, participating on the governance council as a council member. He is also the regional director of the blockchain research institute. Ian has many years of banking experience as well as blockchain knowledge and experience.

Ian heads up the blockchain center of excellence, focusing on use cases, research, and education to enable adoption and ecosystem growth. Furthermore, Ian is a board member of Hedera, participating on the governance council as a council member. He is also the regional director of the blockchain research institute. Ian has many years of banking experience as well as blockchain knowledge and experience.

Ikemefuna is an accredited software developer at Lisk, an open-source platform for developing Web3 apps. He has over 6 years of experience in various technologies as a frontend developer, including JavaScript, Python, React, Node, and more. Being a curious and motivated tech enthusiast, he earned a degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering and has been working with blockchain technology since 2017. Ikem was born and studied in Nigeria but through blockchain development, gained international exposure and experience.

James Woolley Bitcoin since 2013, and gaming before he could walk. Serial entrepreneur, investor and digital marketing aficianado. Favourite quote: "Bitcoin is dead"

Jason is a serial entrepreneur and DAOist, speaker, author, inventor, and recovering consultant. In 2017 he co-founded and currently serves as CEO of UTU Technologies, building the decentralized trust infrastructure of the internet. In 2013 he founded MARAMOJA Transport, the oldest taxi app in Africa, serving as CEO until 2017, when he transitioned to their board, where he still serves as chairperson. In 2018, Jason founded UTU House, a community space for AI and Blockchain projects in Nairobi, Kenya, and in 2020 co-founded BitLipa, the bridge between DeFi & Africa. He’s also a core instigator of The Africa Defi Alliance, as well as Safari DAO and Safari Fund, focused on building bridges between Africa and the larger Web 3 Ecosystem and artSTORM.nft, transforming brown urban spaces into green art spaces. He holds a BA in International Relations and Spanish/Latin American Studies, with a minor in Applied Physics from The American University in Washington, DC. He is the co-author with the late Julian Bond of “The Price of Freedom,” a collection of oral histories from the US civil rights movement. Jason is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Jason is a serial entrepreneur and DAOist, speaker, author, inventor, and recovering consultant. In 2017 he co-founded and currently serves as CEO of UTU Technologies, building the decentralized trust infrastructure of the internet. In 2013 he founded MARAMOJA Transport, the oldest taxi app in Africa, serving as CEO until 2017, when he transitioned to their board, where he still serves as chairperson. In 2018, Jason founded UTU House, a community space for AI and Blockchain projects in Nairobi, Kenya, and in 2020 co-founded BitLipa, the bridge between DeFi & Africa. He’s also a core instigator of The Africa Defi Alliance, as well as Safari DAO and Safari Fund, focused on building bridges between Africa and the larger Web 3 Ecosystem and artSTORM.nft, transforming brown urban spaces into green art spaces. He holds a BA in International Relations and Spanish/Latin American Studies, with a minor in Applied Physics from The American University in Washington, DC. He is the co-author with the late Julian Bond of “The Price of Freedom,” a collection of oral histories from the US civil rights movement. Jason is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Joshua Ehizibue, also known as ‘Mo’jeezy’ is the founder and CEO of the Web3 live streaming platform Streamlivr. He is also the first Nigerian Artist to sell music as NFT. Joshua is an ambitious entrepreneur who combines his love for music with his fascination for blockchain and AI technology. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music, he recognized the need for a better creator economy which sparked his interest in blockchain. Joshua went on to become a full-stack web developer and started building Web3 projects. His app Stremalivr utilizes NFTs and rewards users and creators in cryptocurrency.

Julian Kanjere is a technologist and entrepreneur. His ambition is to use technology to advance society at scale and testament to this, in 2021 he was 1/20 worldwide winners of the Schmidt Futures Reimagine Challenge by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Julian currently runs a Mandla Money - an offline web3 payments startup and lectures on financial technology at the University of Cape Town. Julian previously founded FoodPrint, an agri supply chain traceability and data platform.

Justin expands the BITKRAFT global footprint as its first employee based in Africa. He joins the team from an early-stage VC firm, where he led investments across the globe and led the firm's web3 investment focus. He has also advised a number of top-tier South African startups, helping them to raise some of the largest seed-stage funding rounds on the continent.

Justin expands the BITKRAFT global footprint as its first employee based in Africa. He joins the team from an early-stage VC firm, where he led investments across the globe and led the firm's web3 investment focus. He has also advised a number of top-tier South African startups, helping them to raise some of the largest seed-stage funding rounds on the continent.

Kevin is the Founder and CEO of Sankore 2.0, which operates in Kenya as NEAR Regional Hub, dedicated to blockchain innovation, education and talent development throughout the African continent. He is also the Director of Open Forest Protocol Hub (Kenya), which uses blockchain to monitor forest projects end-to-end and offers carbon financing to organisations that might otherwise be excluded from the existing accreditation industry. Kevin holds a Master's degree from the University of Oxford in African Studies.

Kieno, our MC for CV Summit Africa 2023, is an Innovation Executive and Co-founder of Innovation City, a Cape Town collaboration hub for the most innovative businesses. Kieno also sits on the Board of TSIBA Business School and Business Ireland South Africa. Kieno is educated as a Small Enterprise Consultant, is a prolific dot connector and innovation strategist.

Kofi Genfi is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded two software companies before the age of 19. Today, he is a co-founder of Mazzuma, a fast-growing company in the web3 space for emerging markets. Mazzuma is a software innovation company that specializes in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain infrastructure for developers and remittances in emerging markets. Today, Mazzuma has processed more than $100 million in transactional volume and has over 300,000 customers on its platform. Inclined to his deep affection for innovative business strategies, Kofi is responsible for the overall business strategy at Mazzuma. His exceptional contribution to this field has been recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Technology category. Kofi is a proud alumnus of the world-renowned Thiel Fellowship Network established by the technology billionaire Peter Thiel and The University of Oxford, Said Busïness School.

Kofi Genfi is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded two software companies before the age of 19. Today, he is a co-founder of Mazzuma, a fast-growing company in the web3 space for emerging markets. Mazzuma is a software innovation company that specializes in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain infrastructure for developers and remittances in emerging markets. Today, Mazzuma has processed more than $100 million in transactional volume and has over 300,000 customers on its platform. Inclined to his deep affection for innovative business strategies, Kofi is responsible for the overall business strategy at Mazzuma. His exceptional contribution to this field has been recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Technology category. Kofi is a proud alumnus of the world-renowned Thiel Fellowship Network established by the technology billionaire Peter Thiel and The University of Oxford, Said Busïness School.

Managing Partner @ GenTwo Digital since 2018, launched 100+ structured notes on crypto; total AuM @ GenTwo $2.5 billion+; went to kindergarten in Cape Town when parents had a company in south africa in the 90s; Forbes 30 under 30 - Investment Category; playing at Africa Burn just before the event

Max Kordek is a serial entrepreneur with 10+ years of professional experience in Web3. Most known as the Co-Founder and CEO of Lisk - a platform for Web3 applications - for which he raised over 14,000 BTC. Max recently moved to Dubai and speaks regularly at technology and founder events globally.

MJ is a fellow of the actuarial society of South Africa and has been buying crypto since 2014.

MJ is a fellow of the actuarial society of South Africa and has been buying crypto since 2014.

After half a decade in wildlife and nature conservation, Milan chose to preserve a similar sensitive ecosystem: web3. As founder of Frictionless he provides solutions for blockchain projects and their teams to create healthy scaling and growth to maintain an engaging report with their communities. As COO of SEA he helps to bring environmental data into the 21st century to decentralize it on the Algorand blockchain. With a high focus on elevating the right perception of cryptocurrencies and blockchain to the environmental sector he is always keen to discuss the actual impact of web3 on nature.

Mitch Rankin is the Co-Founder of Forward Protocol, the “Wordpress for Web3”. Forward enables the effortless deployment of decentralized applications, subnets, and blockchains with its no-code platform. By leveraging its extensive library of templates, users can easily customize their projects through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, before deploying them seamlessly with a single click. With Forward's ultimate goal of completely removing the technical knowledge barrier to Web3, they are making blockchain technology more accessible and driving wider adoption.

Mohamed Abdou is a highly-skilled and experienced professional in digital currency and blockchain technology. With a Master's degree in digital currency and blockchain from the University of Nicosia and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mohamed Abdou has a wealth of knowledge and experience in software engineering, information security and cryptography. With over eight years of experience in the blockchain industry and a total of 24 years of experience in the software field, Mohamed Abdou is a true expert in their field. In 2019, Mohamed Abdou founded Pravica, a private and secure web3 messaging and blockchain-enabled conversation and has since been a leading figure in the blockchain community. In 2020, Mohamed Abdou took on the role of leading the Stacks MENA official chapter to fill the gap of blockchain knowledge in the MENA region, further solidifying their reputation as a thought leader in this exciting and rapidly-evolving field.

Mutembei Kariuki is a Kenyan Tech entrepreneur working on solving challenges using AI and Blockchain. Currently focused on bringing customer intelligence & engagement to decentralized mobile-first retail at a start-up called Fastagger. Previously, he worked as a Senior Advisor for the German Development Cooperation on Digital Innovation ecosystems. Mutembei has been interested in technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact and worked with organizations in Kenya, Austria, India, and Japan. He has been involved in social entrepreneurship through AIESEC and worked in Brazil, India, and The Philippines to support social enterprises with Potencia Ventures. His passion for Technology then led him to Japan where he was part of the transfer of technology to Kenya by building a partnership between Japanese companies, Kenya, and the Japanese governments. He also spent this time learning about emerging technologies such as Quantum computing, AI, Blockchain, the Internet of Things, and 3D printing that he believes will radically improve the quality of life for humanity. Mutembei holds degrees in Economics and Information Systems.

Nadja Bester is an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and marketing & communications expert with 16 years of experience. Currently co-founder at AdLunam, Inc., the crypto industry's first Engage to Earn investment platform with a Proof of Attention model, she has been in blockchain since 2017. She's held industry positions including communications agency director, CMO, consultant, and advisor. She has served as a journalist for several publications, including Bitcoin.com and Investing.com, a non-profit board member for new money systems and sustainability, and a speaker at several international industry conferences. Nadja was the owner of an international digital marketing agency in the early 2010s and the head of digital marketing and communications for the largest pharmaceutical firm in Africa (Global Top 10 generics). She is a startup lecturer, mentor, and social entrepreneurship and sustainability advisor for teams participating in such events as the Hult Prize, and has led startup teams to victory, twice as national-level winners and once as global winners.

Nick is the Head of Legal at VALR, the largest digital asset exchange headquartered in Africa. Nick is responsible for legal strategy, regulatory compliance and corporate governance within the VALR Group and has previously held positions at KPMG as well as Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (one of South Africa's big 4 law firms).

Nii Osae Osae Dade is the co-founder and director of software engineering at Mazzuma, a software innovation company that specializes in artificial intelligence and payments systems. Nii Osae is passionate about creating new groundbreaking innovations to solve everyday problems. His contributions has been recognized in the Forbes 30-Under-30 Technology category

Sean is the CEO and Founder of Revix. He has a rich history of financial and entrepreneurial success where he previously founded two businesses, one of which he successfully exited in 2015. Sean has over 10 years of trading, investing, and asset management experience at leading firms, including Sabvest, a Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed specialist investment group & Draper Gain, a London-based family office where he oversaw trading of over $100 million in proprietary capital. Sean is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Business Science, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude of his class, specializing in Finance and Economics from the University of Cape Town.

Sean is the CEO and Founder of Revix. He has a rich history of financial and entrepreneurial success where he previously founded two businesses, one of which he successfully exited in 2015. Sean has over 10 years of trading, investing, and asset management experience at leading firms, including Sabvest, a Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed specialist investment group & Draper Gain, a London-based family office where he oversaw trading of over $100 million in proprietary capital. Sean is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Business Science, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude of his class, specializing in Finance and Economics from the University of Cape Town.

Ndifrike has co-founded, advised tech startups, helped build world-class products, and helped set up and execute product-led growth strategies. Currently, he is the co-founder and Chief Operation Officer of HouseAfrica, a Nigerian-based Proptech startup leveraging blockchain and modern geospatial capabilities to build a modern digital registry to guide first-time gain easy access to verified properties. Before co-founding HouseAfrica in late 2019, Ndifreke co-founded Bitpaya, a cross-border remittance solution to help Africans in the diaspora send money back home at a minimal fee, in 2017. Ndifrike loves using technology as a tool to solve African problems.

Ndifrike has co-founded, advised tech startups, helped build world-class products, and helped set up and execute product-led growth strategies. Currently, he is the co-founder and Chief Operation Officer of HouseAfrica, a Nigerian-based Proptech startup leveraging blockchain and modern geospatial capabilities to build a modern digital registry to guide first-time gain easy access to verified properties. Before co-founding HouseAfrica in late 2019, Ndifreke co-founded Bitpaya, a cross-border remittance solution to help Africans in the diaspora send money back home at a minimal fee, in 2017. Ndifrike loves using technology as a tool to solve African problems.

Ran Neuner is the CEO of Onchain Capital, a Crypto Asset Fund and Advisory service, and the founder of Crypto Banter, the world's first live streaming Crypto Media Station. With a finance background and academic credentials from Singularity University and Harvard, he founded South Africa's leading activations agency, which he sold in 2001. Ran has won numerous awards for his business acumen, including Business Leader of the Year from National Business Awards in 2016. He launched the world's first televised cryptocurrency show, Crypto Trader, and the live stream talk show, Crypto Banter, which quickly became one of the top 3 cryptocurrency channels globally.

Passionate about disruptive technology, in particular how blockchain infrastructure can solve real world problems. Founder of W 3 O L A B S, a blockchain development house for brands to pivot into Web 3.0 & also head of Web 3.0 at CYBERA - start up with a mission to stop financial cybercrimes in the fiat and crypto space.

Shash is the CMO at Builder Capital where he helps portfolio companies build go-to-market teams and systems in record speed. He takes a hands-on fractional CMO approach to hire in-house marketing teams, setup scaleable content and social media systems, and coach existing team members. He’s worked with Dymension, GoGoPool, Helika, Games for a Living, Cathedral Studios, among others. Prior to web 3 he ran a 7 figure marketing agency which he exited out of. In his spare time Shash has an unhealthy addiction to surfing.

Shogo is an experienced advisor, innovation & blockchain regulatory consultant, and operational leader with expertise in understanding customers to accelerate sales. Shogo has been responsible for the investment decision of EMURGO MEA which has conducted over 35 companies. Shogo was invited to speak at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 in Davos. In March 2023, he was appointed as a researcher at Keio University’s Center for Research on International Business Creation.

Stacey, a former Grand National and World Karate Champion, manages the legacy-system Transactional pricing and billing for FNB Commercial, RMB Corporate, and Public Sector Banking, and leads the Crypto & Blockchain Enablement Stream for Product and Use. Stacey is an education advocate, holding four degrees, and Executive positions at various institutions. She is the youngest-ever elected President and Chairperson of the University of the Witwatersrand Convocation Executive, representing over 200 000 graduates; a Non-Executive Director at the Royal Bafokeng Institute, and was the former Managing Director of an Edtech startup, Early is Best. Stacey is active in the startup arena as a former Director of Venture Network and an Angel Investor in a ‘gig-economy’ startup.

Wayne has been in the community and growth sector of Web3 since 2018. He’s a firm believer in decentralisation and the empowerment that comes with blockchain technology. From planning events to building partnerships, he feels the biggest wave of adoption will come from a vastly superior user experience and is part of Fuel’s mission to get there. Outside of work, you can find Wayne running the trails of Table Mountain or taking his daughter to the park. People often see my name and think of Wayde van Niekerk, the sprinter but my skill is running fast up mountains and not around a track. Ha!

Yosuke Yoshida is the former CEO of EMURGO Japan, where EMURGO Group was first established and started its entire business. Yoshida brings nearly 20 years of professional experience in M&A and business development and project management as the manager of Japan’s largest investment and cross-border trading company in the power sector. He has led multiple international and government projects in Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Yvonne holds a Bachelor of Business Science degree in Financial Economics from Strathmore University and a software development certificate from Moringa School, both she earned in 2018. With several years of experience in the Kenyan financial industry and the Blockchain ecosystem, Yvonne brings a unique perspective to the table. She started her career as an intern at the Kenyan Commercial Bank Group, and then joined Google Digital Skills for Africa as a Quality Assurance team member. During this time, Yvonne developed a keen interest in cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technology. This sparked her consultancy career, where she has worked with several leading Blockchain companies, including Aeternity, KuBitX, BitcoinKe, Zippie Ewallet, Paxful, Token Minds, and Forcefield Digital. In addition to her consulting work, Yvonne is the founder of Kenya Blockchain Ladies DAO and head of ICP HUB Kenya.