Peru Blockchain Conference 2023: A key event for the growth of the crypto community in Latin America

by Arthur · March 27, 2023

Peru Blockchain Conference 2023 (#PBCONF23) takes place in Lima at the NOS PUCP Auditorium, located on Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro, Friday 28 March and Saturday 29 March from 09.00 to 17.00. Considered the most important technology conference in Peru and the Andean region, this event will cover topics such as Blockchain, Web3, Crypto, DeFi, AI and more.

The previous event, the Lima Crypto Capital Conference 2022, was the largest blockchain and cryptocurrency event in Peru. It featured international and local experts, as well as representatives from Web3 companies worldwide. The Financial Commission of the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador (Government Panel) was present and discussed financial inclusion, innovation and other benefits of implementing the Bitcoin Law in El Salvador.

The Peru Blockchain Conference 2023 aims to impact more people and continue to drive the web3 ecosystem throughout Latin America.

Why it matters

Data on the Peruvian context reveals that 1.2 million Peruvians (3.7% of the population) own cryptocurrencies, according to the Triple A report (Blockchain Latam Report 2022, Key Regulation and Ecosystem Updates in Latin America for Sherlock Communications). In addition, 60% of Peruvian banks showed interest in buying cryptocurrencies, according to a Buenbit report.

This conference will bring together cryptocurrency companies, investors, banks, governments, enthusiasts, academics and entrepreneurs in one place. Over 1,000 attendees are expected, with more than 10,000 virtual attendees and over 50 live speakers.

Among notable speakers are Hernando de Soto, an economist and blockchain authority; Jeffrey Zirlin, co-founder of Axie Infinity; Jorge Flores, the most influential tech content creator in Peru (JORGEEK); Indira Kempis, a Mexican senator; KMANUS, number 1 blockchain content creator in LATAM; Carla Olivieri, CEO of Aktiva Group; Gerardo Mossotti, co-founder of Sura Gaming; and Herbert Esmahan, a Bitcoin thought leader.

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The Congress of the Republic of Peru will soon debate the “Crypto Assets Marketing Law”, and Banco de Crédito del Perú announced plans to include cryptocurrency products in its ecosystem. The Peru Blockchain Conference 2023 will be a key event to drive the development and growth of the Latin American and Andean community around Bitcoin, Crypto, Blockchain and Web3.

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Key details about Peru Blockchain Conference 2023

Location: US PUCP – San Isidro, Lima – Peru

Day 1 (personal): Friday 28 April – 2023

Day 2 (personal): Saturday 29 April – 2023

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (both dates)

Keynote speaker:

Hernando de Soto, President of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy (ILD), considered one of the most influential intellectuals on the planet, recognized as the inspiration for blockchain technology by Marc Andreesseen, co-founder of (a16z crypto) the most important investment company for web3 companies in the world .