KAMPALA, UGANDA | The Blockchain Association of Uganda (BAU) is excited to announce the Kampala Blockchain Summit 2024, scheduled for Friday, November 1st, at Endiiro Coffee in Kampala. Building on the momentum from the 2019 Africa Blockchain Conference, this year's summit aims to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology across Uganda.
Reginald Tumusiime, Chair of BAU, highlights the summit's focus on practical blockchain applications, stating, "We aim to bring together Uganda’s and Africa’s foremost blockchain advocates, policymakers, and business leaders." The event will feature a keynote address by the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Uganda, reinforcing its significance in the national dialogue on technology.
Attendees can expect insightful sessions on regulatory perspectives, technological applications, and blockchain's role in shaping Africa’s economic future. Tumusiime envisions expanding BAU’s mandate beyond blockchain to encompass emerging technologies like AI and robotics, creating a collaborative platform for innovators.
The summit will showcase insights from notable figures, including Olivier Fines from the CFA Institute and Thomas Giacomo from BSV Blockchain, alongside local leaders like Josephine Okui of the Capital Markets Authority. Key panel discussions will cover:
1. **Regulatory Perspectives on Blockchain**: Featuring Josephine Okui and Cyrus Barigye, this panel will explore aligning blockchain initiatives with Uganda's regulatory frameworks.
2. **Role of Academia and Development Finance**: Dr. Dorothy Okello from Makerere University and Fred Percy Kisa from NSSF Uganda will discuss how academia and finance can enhance blockchain adoption.
In addition to regulatory discussions, the summit will spotlight real-world blockchain applications, such as tracking coffee supply chains in agriculture and innovations in finance, including payment systems and asset tokenization.
With a strong emphasis on community building, the summit will provide networking opportunities for regulators, innovators, academics, and industry stakeholders, fostering collaborations that will propel Uganda into the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Tumusiime concluded, “Collaborating with entities like the Bank of Uganda and the Capital Markets Authority has been crucial in bringing blockchain technology closer to mainstream adoption. We see this summit as a catalyst for deeper engagement and wider adoption in Uganda.”
