Agenda (3-Hour Virtual Event):
Opening Session (20 Minutes)
Keynote Address:
Rethinking Land Ownership and Housing in Africa: The Blockchain Opportunity
- Highlighting the socio-economic impact of land and housing issues.
- Setting the stage for blockchain as a game-changing solution.
Session 1: Blockchain for Secure Land Registration (40 Minutes)
- How blockchain ensures transparency and security in land records.
- Success stories and lessons from global implementations.
- Overcoming legal and regulatory barriers.
Format:
- 20-minute presentation by a blockchain expert.
- 20-minute moderated Q&A with participants.
Session 2: Smart Housing and Financing with Blockchain (40 Minutes)
- Integrating IoT and blockchain for sustainable housing solutions.
- Exploring tokenized real estate for inclusive ownership.
- Financing models: Crowdfunding, tokenization, and PPPs.
Format:
- 20-minute presentation by a smart housing expert.
- 20-minute moderated Q&A with participants.
Interactive Panel Discussion: Partnerships for Blockchain Adoption (50 Minutes)
Topic: Public-Private Collaboration for Land and Housing Transformation
- Case studies of successful partnerships.
- Opportunities for African governments, tech firms, and developers.
Panelists:
- Government official.
- Blockchain technology provider.
- Private real estate developer.
- Representative from a global development organization.
Format:
- 30-minute discussion moderated by an expert.
- 20-minute Q&A with the audience.
Closing Session (10 Minutes)
Call to Action and Next Steps:
- Summary of key takeaways.
- Announcement of a follow-up white paper and task force.
- Encouragement for stakeholder collaboration to pilot blockchain solutions.
