Peru Blockchain Conference 2023: Driving the growth of the crypto community in Latin America

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The upcoming Peru Blockchain Conference 2023 (#PBCONF23) is set to become a pivotal event for the growth of the crypto community in Latin America.

Taking place at the Auditorio NOS PUCP in Lima on April 28-29, the conference aims to build on the success of its predecessor, the Lima Crypto Capital Conference 2022.

As the most important technology event in Peru and the Andean region, it will cover a wide range of topics, including blockchain, Web3, crypto, DeFi, regulation, artificial intelligence, etc.

After seeing strong attendance at the Lima Crypto Capital Conference 2022, event organizers Kristopher Panana and Mauricio Ramos (Osito Lima) are now determined to make an even bigger impact.

The 2023 conference is designed to engage more people and further propel the Web3 ecosystem throughout Latin America. This ambitious event is made possible by Factum Investments, a financial services holding company with over 25 years of experience and offices in Miami and Latin America.

The timing for 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. Additionally, a report by Buenbit states that 60% of the banked population in Peru 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 over 1,000 in-person attendees expected, along with over 10,000 virtual attendees and over 50 live speakers from around the world, the event promises to deliver a wealth of ideas and perspectives.

Notable speakers include influential intellectual Hernando de Soto, Axie Infinity AXS/USD co-founder Jeffrey Zirlin (Jihoz) and Erick Goi, Peru’s biggest trader and CEO of Grupo Ergo. Other international and local speakers include Mexican Sen. Indira Kempis, LATAM’s lead blockchain content creator, KMANUS, and JorGeek, Peru’s leading tech content creator.

Event organizers Panana and Ramos are excited about the speakers and invite people to attend this crucial event.

In conversation with Benzinga, they said, “This is a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from influential leaders such as Jihoz, a prominent promoter of the Web3 ecosystem, who is coming to America for the first time. Latin. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to meet Hernando de Soto, the conceptual creator of Web3, who has been mentioned in over 500 blockchain articles and inspired many entrepreneurs in the industry, including Marc Andreessen of a16z.com.”

The conference will also bring together special guests such as Pablo Caballero, Ambassador of El Salvador to Peru, and representatives of various companies, universities and government agencies such as Cryptovision, Kindly, Unisuam, Fireblocks, the Government of Buenos Aires, Cryptometales, Algorand , CoinCaex, Senate of Mexico, Sumara Hub Legal, Adolfo Ibaez University, Metary, Buda.com, Buenbit.com, EY, Sura Gaming, Axie Infinity and more.

(The author of this article, Jose Rodrigo Safdiye, is also speaking at the conference. As Director of Crypto News at Benzinga, he is eager to share his thoughts on the latest trends and developments in the crypto industry. This event is a great opportunity for attendees to gain unique perspectives from a wide range of experts in the field.)

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