Future of Money
Wed Jun 14, 18:30 - Wed Jun 14, 20:00
Impact Hub Joburg
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Join us at Impact Hub Joburg for an evening event about the future of money and finance, as well as global trends which are shaping revolutions in monetary systems. We will cover some of the latest innovations and thinking in areas such as: blockchain, cryptocurrency (Bitcoin), reform in banking and financial systems, as well as how to make money and finance work for everyone.
The evening will feature several speakers as well as Q&A sessions, followed by a networking event. For those looking to get more involved themselves in monetary reform, this may be the start of a bigger set of sessions going forward.
Speakers include:
REDGE NKOSI - FIRSTSOURCE MONEY FOUNDERFounder & Executive Director of Firstsource Money, a not-for profit economic policy research and advocacy firm that aims to democratise money and banking in Southern Africa and Africa. He is also a board member of the International Movement for Monetary Reform (IMMR) UK. Prior to this, Redge worked for both government and private sector. In government he worked for (Dept of Trade and Industry, and Dept of Transport’s maritime authority, whereas in the private sector he worked for an engineering firm Basil Read as an accountant. He also worked as a banker. His current intellectual focus is in Macroeconomics, Money & Banking & Development Economics. His last qualification is an MBA from Manchester Business School.
KREAAN SINGH - ZIMPETO FOUNDER Founder of ZIMPETO, a blockchain based, instant verification platform for academic qualifications. A mechanical engineer-turned tech entrepreneur, Kreaan first heard of Bitcoin in 2013. After months of non-stop pondering on the technology, he began to question why it wouldn't leave his mind, and started to realise what it really was - a revolution. A trust revolution. Just as powerful and if not bigger than the internet could ever be. While being an active cryptocurrency trader, building a startup and investigating further use cases of blockchain technology in the logistics industry, Kreaan endeavours to be at the forefront of understanding when it comes to cryptocurrencies and blockchains, and ensures that it is a topic of conversation at any event.
Come join us and see what the future has in store for money! Book your ticket now light refreshments will be served.