Venue and Duration
The conference takes place annually in prominent venues across Ghana, accommodating a large number of participants, including local and international attendees. The duration typically spans one to two days, providing ample time for comprehensive discussions and workshops.
The 2021 Ghana Blockchain Conference was held virtually from October 6th -7th, 2021 with the theme: “Blockchain for digital transformation”.
There was a Keynote Address on “Financial Vaccination”, followed by main Presentations on “Blockchain: a Regulatory Conundrum” from Bank of Ghana, “Global Collaboration to promote Healthy Blockchain Ecosystem” from Georgetown University. This was followed by several Lightning Presentations on “Highlighting opportunities in Decentralized Economy for Africa”: Deployment of Blockchain Kiosks at UCC, “BitCoin Exchange” etc .
The Final session was Panel Discussions on “Policy and Regulation for Development” with Panelists from Bank of Ghana, Utafiti, Blockchain Network, UNCDF, TRSTECH, HSRCGH, DNAT etc
Over the years, the attention of our community evolved from blockchain technology and development, to blockchain for development, to blockchain and digital transformation.
The 2023 Ghana Blockchain Conference will be held on November 16th 2023 with the theme: “Future of Blockchain Technology, Bitcoin & Cyrpto-currencies “
This Conference looks to deepen the multi-stakeholder approach to the Governance of Blockchain and engage the community to balance innovation and regulation.
- Blockchain Technologies
- Applications of blockchain use cases
- Decentralized Finance applications
- Inclusiveness and development
- Policy and Regulation
- Law enforcement
- Interoperability of blockchains
Conference Sessions and Workshops
The conference features a diverse range of sessions and Blockchain Academy, catering to both beginners and advanced participants. These sessions cover various aspects of blockchain technology, including its fundamentals, implementation strategies, legal and regulatory considerations, and its potential impact on sectors such as finance, healthcare, agriculture, real estates and many more. Below are the various sessions of the conference:
Expert Speaker Sessions
Renowned experts, thought leaders, and industry professionals share insights, case studies, and emerging trends in blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, decentralised finance (DeFi), and more.
Panel Discussions
Engaging panel discussions provide a platform for experts and stakeholders to delve deeper into specific topics, covering technical, economic, legal, and social aspects of blockchain technology.
Workshops and Training
Hands-on workshops and training sessions provide practical knowledge, empowering attendees to develop blockchain solutions, explore cryptocurrency trading, and understand smart contract development.
Investor and Startup Pitch Sessions
Promising blockchain startups get the opportunity to present their ideas to potential investors, fostering investment in the Ghanaian blockchain ecosystem.
Exhibitions and Demonstrations
The conference hosts a dedicated space for exhibitions and demonstrations where blockchain startups, established companies, and technology enthusiasts can showcase their latest blockchain-based projects, products, services, prototypes, and applications, offering attendees a firsthand experience of the latest innovations in the field. This interactive environment fosters networking, collaboration, and potential partnerships among participants.
The Blockchain Conference stands as a pioneering event, driving the exploration and adoption of blockchain technology in Ghana. With its history, well-structured programmes, clear goals, and objectives, the conference serves as a catalyst for the country’s digital transformation, fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing in the realm of blockchain technology.
The First Ghana Blockchain Conference
The First, Ghana Blockchain conference was held on 16 November 2017 with theme “Blockchain technology and development”. There were main presentations on Africa and blockchain technology, cryptography and blockchain. There were also lightning presentations on blockchain systems, Bitcoin industry and crypto currencies, document verifier, human rights, development and blockchain, Bsafe.network blockchain research update, Ethereum name service and Blockchain Academy update. There was a Governance panel on crypto currency and financial systems and included Bank of Ghana, Cybersecurity Adviser, Blockchain Experts and Legal professionals.
The Second Ghana Blockchain Conference
The Second event was held on 25 October 2018 with theme “Blockchain for development”. It had a moderated session on Governance with Panelists from Bank of Ghana, GHIPSS, Land Lay By, National Security Adviser and UCC. There were lightning presentations on blockchain and crypto currencies, Stamp.africa, Bit-Pesa, the future of digital health, converging blockchain and AI, crypto currency exchange, blockchain hackathon, all about blockchain, blockchain beyond crypto currencies: education use case, Academic Certificate on blockchain, Blockchain Academy update and Blockchain and Education.
The Third Ghana Blockchain Conference
The Third event was held on 28 November 2019 with the theme “Blockchain for digital transformation”. There was a session on blockchain and transformation with Panelists from Bank of Ghana, Trstech, CID, Ghana Police, Margins, and National Security Adviser. There were lightning presentations on Blockchain and issues in Stool lands acquisition; by RMIT university, Ghana Police, Stamp.africa, Emerging Identifiers, Understanding Crypto Currencies as spontaneous order, Blockchain Exchange, Converging Blockchain and AI, Development of Crypto Vending machine, learning as a currency, Blockchain Technology a Major Disrupter and Blockchain Academy Update.
The Fourth Ghana Blockchain Conference
The Fourth Ghana Blockchain Conference was held virtually from October 6th -7th, 2021 with the theme: “Blockchain for digital transformation”.
The Fifth Ghana Blockchain Conference will be held on March 21st 2023 with the theme: “Future of Blockchain Technology, Bitcoin & Crypto-currencies “
- Blockchain Technologies
- Applications of blockchain use cases
- Decentralized Finance applications
- Inclusiveness and development
- Policy and Regulation
- Law enforcement
- Interoperability of blockchains
To be Announced Stay Tuned
