Tech experts set for Cyberchain conference in Abuja

Tech experts are set to converge on Abuja in October for the fourth National Cyberchain Conference and National Tour for the year 2022.
According to a statement made available to Blueprint singed by the organiser and Founder of Cyberchain Jude Ozinegbe, a Digital Transformation and Blockchain Consultant, said the conference with the theme: “Embracing The Metaverse Economy” will hold on the 22nd of October at NAF Conference Centre Kado, Abuja.
He said Cyberchain converges some of the best minds in the tech space annually and connects them with enthusiasts that are eager for the knowledge shared by these experts.
Ozinegbe noted that Blockchain developers, founders and investors have also found Cyberchain events, perfect fits to engage and foster viable business relationships.
“As technology continues to foster the growth of businesses across the globe, it has become imperative for Nigeria to be positioned as a contributor to the fast growing digital economy.
“Cyberchain was born out of the need to ensure Nigerians get proper sensitisation about the numerous benefits of the digital economy, which includes but not limited to creating more jobs for Nigerians, ease of doing business, transparent governance, safe online presence and even placing Nigeria on the global map by creating world class projects that contribute to the nation’s GDP,” Ozinegbe said.
According to him, the national conference and tour commenced in Akure Ondo state in March, while Uyo Akwa Ibom state held in May and July in Benin City Edo state.
He disclosed that speakers lined up for the conference include Mr Mohammed Jega, Founder at Domineum Blockchain, Mr Adedeji Owonibi, Founder at Convexity and A&D Forensics, Mr William Phelps, Investment Manager at Adaverse and many others.
“The grand finale of the national tour will hold in Lagos on 12th November 2022, with more industry leaders, like Chris Ani of DabaTV, Tony Emeka of CryptoTV Plus, Chuta Chimezie of BNUG, Kristian Kruz of Element USA.
“Nollywood ace actress and business tycoon Mimi Orjiekwe will also be making an appearance at the Lagos event and present prizes at the flagship Cybersecurity Hackathon dubbed: “Cyberthon” where winners will walk away with over N1,000,000 and other gifts for their performance at the ethical hacking competition, supervised by Digital Encode Limited.
“The organiser also planned to wrap up this year’s event with the biggest Blockchain boat cruise on 13th November 2022 where celebrities, founders, investors and top leaders in the Blockchain space will have ample time to network, dine and wine, while enjoying the lush and ambient view of the Ikoyi/Lekki waters,” the statement added.