Event Overview
Event Name : Kaspa Event-Kampala
Date: 2nd September, Saturday
Location: Sheron Hotel, Kampala, Uganda
Organiser: Kaspa ambassador
Sponsor: Kaspa
Highlights
The event was held at the Sheron Hotel on September 2nd, 2023 with over 50 attendees. This event provided an opportunity for the attendees to expand their knowledge about blockchain technology as the speakers provided insights into Kaspa currency, Kaspa as a BlockDAG technology, Kaspa as a payment system, and blockchain technology.
Speakers: We had three main speakers who shared their expertise regarding Kaspa currency;
Speaker 1: Akankwasa Sharifu
Topic: Introduction to Kaspa Currency and Blockchain
Description: Shariff introduced the blockchain concept and went ahead to provide an in-depth overview of Kaspa currency, explaining its key features, benefits, and how it differs from traditional cryptocurrencies.
Speaker 2: Acanda Ritah
Topic: Kaspa as BlockDAG Technology
Description: Madam Acanda delved into the technical aspects of Kaspa, highlighting its innovative BlockDAG technology and its potential impact on the blockchain ecosystem.
Speaker 3: Mugisha Abraham
Topic: Kaspa as a Payment System
Description: Mr Abraham discussed how Kaspa can be utilised as an efficient and secure payment system, shedding light on its advantages in the world of digital transactions.
Pre-Event Promotion: To promote the event, a radio program was organised on Hii5radio, an online radio station based in Wandegeya, Kampala Uganda. We managed to reach a larger audience through this program as it attracted many people from the local communities to sign up for the event. During the radio program, the speakers highlighted the importance of this event and what the participants would gain from this. The program introduced the concept of Kaspa to the listeners highlighting how Kaspa is to break into the cryptocurrency space, a technology that should be embraced.
Being an online radio station, we managed to get a high online engagement, getting listeners to join our social media communities, thereby creating an inclusive community of interested participants who were eager to attend the event.
Live on Location Broadcast
We had the Hii5 Radio team on the ground and they managed to broadcast the event live. People who couldn’t manage to come to the location were able to listen in via Hii5 Radio. (www.hii5radio.online) .
Key Takeaways
Attendees had the opportunity to learn about Kaspa’s unique features and its potential to break into the cryptocurrency space.
The technical session on Kaspa as BlockDAG technology offered attendees a deep understanding of its underlying technology.
Kaspa’s role as a payment system was highlighted, emphasising its practical applications.
The introductory session on blockchain technology provided attendees with a solid foundation for understanding the broader context.
Below are links to the pictures and a few videos of events
Radio talk tech: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xQL_qKIeGLibTNTLHN0BHxZuw3-hzYHV?usp=drive_link
Meetup event; https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w0OUuk4T0a_AL535xAXmJho-qNDru8uw?usp=drive_link
Conclusion
The Kaspa Event-Kampala at Sheron Hotel was a successful educational endeavour that provided attendees with valuable insights into Kaspa currency, BlockDAG technology, payment systems, and blockchain. It was a remarkable opportunity for networking, and learning, moreso, some people who were green to the technology started using Kaspa right away.
The event would not have been possible without the support of Kaspa and the dedication of the organisers, speakers, and attendees. We also appreciate hii5radio for covering and broadcasting our event live on location.
We can surely say, there was an impact created.
Continued thanks to the Kaspa Community, Rhubarbarian and the Community Marketing Fund which helped make this possible.
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