Peru Blockchain Conference 2023: Driving Crypto Community Growth in Latin America
The upcoming Peru Blockchain Conference 2023 (#PBCONF23) is set to be a pivotal event for the growth of the crypto community across the board Latin America.
Taking place in Lima’s Auditorio NOS PUCP on April 28 and 29, the conference aims to build on the success of its predecessor, Lima Crypto Capital Conference 2022.
As the most important technology event in Peru and the Andean region, it will address a wide range of topics, including blockchain, Web3, crypto, DeFirregulation, artificial intelligence and more.
After witnessing a strong turnout at the Lima Crypto Capital Conference 2022, organizers Christopher Panana and Mauricio Ramos (Osito Lima) is now determined to make an even bigger impact.
The 2023 conference is designed to engage more people and further drive the Web3 ecosystem in Latin America. This ambitious event is made possible by Factum Investments, a financial services holding company with more than 25 years of experience and offices in Miami and Latin America.
The timing of such an event is ideal, as interest in cryptocurrencies has increased in Peru. According to the Triple A Blockchain Latam Report 2022, 1.2 million Peruvians (3.7% of the population) own cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, a report from Buenbit indicates that 60% of Peru’s banking population has shown interest in buying cryptocurrencies.
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The Peru Blockchain Conference 2023 will serve as a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing between Web3 companies, investors, banks, governments, enthusiasts, academics and entrepreneurs. With more than 1,000 in-person attendees expected, along with more than 10,000 virtual attendees and over 50 live speakers from around the world, the event promises to deliver a wealth of insights and perspectives.
Among the notable speakers are influential intellectuals Hernando de Soto, Axie Infinity AXS/USD co-founder Jeffrey Zirlin (Jihoz), and Erick GoñiPeru’s top trader and CEO of Group Ergo. Other international and local speakers include the Mexican senator. Indira KempisLATAM’s Best Blockchain Content Creator KMANUS and JorGeekPeru’s number one creator of tech content.
Organizers Panana and Ramos are excited about the speakers and invite people to attend this pivotal event.
In conversation with Gasolinesaid they “This is a unique opportunity for participants to learn from influential leaders such as Jihoz, a prominent promoter of the Web3 ecosystem, who is coming to Latin America for the first time. Furthermore, participants will have the chance to meet Hernando de Soto, the conceptual creator of Web3, which has been mentioned in over 500 blockchain articles and has inspired many entrepreneurs in the industry, including Marc Andreessen of a16z.com.”
The conference will also have special guests such as Pablo Caballeroambassador of El Salvador in Peru, and representatives from various companies, universities and public agencies such as Criptovision, Kindly, Unisuam, Fireblocks, Buenos Aires Government, Cryptometales, Algorand, CoinCaex, Mexico’s Senate, Sumara Hub Legal, Adolfo Ibañez University, Metary, Buda .com, Buenbit.com, EY, Sura Gaming, Axie Infinity and more.
(The author of this article Jose Rodrigo Safdie also speaks at the conference. As director of Crypto News at Gasoline, he looks forward to sharing his insights on the latest trends and developments in the crypto industry. This event is an excellent opportunity for attendees to gain unique perspectives from a wide range of experts in the field.)
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