This is a proposal to represent Zcash at a local blockchain workshop in Kampala. I have hosted some Privacy events in Kampala and I am looking at this event as an opportunity to reach bigger audiences. Here are some of my recent events. Zcash @Blockchain Expo - Google Drive
Zcash - Google Drive
Zcash Privacy Jan 2023 - Google Drive
and some national tech summits such as the National Science week22 https://twitter.com/Zcash_Africa/status/1592514783685005312?s=20
Event Name:
Blockchain 360°
Event Date:
03/18/2023
Event Location (physical location or virtual)
UICT, Nakawa, Kampala.
Funding Request Amount (USD):
$1500 USD
Category (select one):
Conference
Detailed Explanation of Event (please include links, if applicable):
Specific objective :
All round the globe, economies are getting digitized through the notion of tokens, with the unprecedented growth and adoption of Blockchain and web 3.0 technologies. We realize the enormous potential this disruptive technology has in transforming our lives right from sports & entertainment, health , real estate, finance, government, insurance etc.
It’s from this background that we envision this event dubbed Blockchain 3600° to expose local talent, developers, data scientists, enthusiasts, and all interested parties to this new yet not-well-understood technology and the various promises, potentials and opportunities it presents.
Content Scope at the workshop;
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Introduction to Blockchain technology.
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Evolution of the web.
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Current state of affairs
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A glimpse into some popular blockchains
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Blockchain in Finance , the DeFi case
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Blockchain in Sport & Entertainment
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Blockchain and Governance
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Applications in Health, insurance
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Blockchain & Privacy
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Decentralized storage and API’s
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Token Economy , the metaverse. and the Road ahead(Brave New World)
Weekly updates can be found on eventbrite Blockchain 360 Tickets, Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite and on twitter https://twitter.com/BlockC360
How would sponsoring this event benefit the Zcash community?
Mass regional reach by Zcash.
Awareness of the the latest Zcash products such as UA’s.
Potential university final year projects especially blockchain & privacy focused.
It will also set a good foundation for ECC’s Crypto in Context Program in the region.
How would Zcash Community Grant’s sponsorship be recognized during your event? Examples: Logo on Website, Marketing Materials, Presentations, etc…
It will be recognised through publishing the Zcash logo on the event’s advertising materials.
Zcash will have a mainstage speaker slot(preferably about privacy)
Zcash logo will feature on the event cover banner
A booth will also be dedicated to Zcash.
Size and demographic information of your target audience:
Target Audience
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Developers,
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Students,
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Data Scientists,
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Researchers,
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Entrepreneurs and
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Enthusiasts.
Expected Attendance:
150-200 people
Please list organizations/companies that have already committed funding for this event:
Filecoin
The Graph
Polkadot
Internet Computer
Will the event be recorded? (If yes we request that you send us a link to the recording when available.)
Yes