​Hedera Hashathon Nairobi Edition: Demo Day 🚀🌍

​Join us for an exciting in-person Demo Day at the University of Nairobi as part of the Hedera Hashathon Nairobi Edition! After an intense online hacking phase, finalist teams are coming together to showcase their innovative blockchain solutions, powered by Hedera’s revolutionary network.

​In collaboration with Kenya Tech Events, Nairobi Securities Exchange, and the Virtual Assets Chamber, Demo Day promises inspirational talks, expert insights, and live pitches from top innovators. This event is your opportunity to witness groundbreaking projects at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and capital markets firsthand.

​📅 Event Schedule

​Date: Saturday, 12th April

• ​8:30 AM - 9:00 AM:
  Registration & Networking

• ​9:00 AM - 9:05 AM:
  Welcome Remarks by Ulla Schmidt, Co-Founder, Kenya Tech Events

• ​9:10 AM - 9:30 AM:
  Keynote: Revolutionizing REITs with Tokenization
  Speaker: Nadine Loepfe, Hashgraph

• ​9:30 AM - 11:00 AM:
  Pitch Session Round 1 (Teams 1-3)

• ​11:00 AM - 11:20 AM:
  Keynote: The Future of Capital Markets with Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
  Speaker: Anthony Muema, Nairobi Securities Exchange

• ​11:20 AM - 12:35 PM:
  Pitch Session Round 2 (Teams 3-4)

• ​12:35 PM - 12:55 PM:
  Keynote: Bridging the Gap between DeFi and TradFi
  Speaker: Virtual Assets Chamber

• ​12:55 PM - 1:55 PM:
  Networking Lunch

• ​1:10 PM - 1:15 PM:
  Pitch Session Round 3 (Teams 4-7)

• ​1:30 PM - 3:00 PM:
  Judging, Partner Presentations & Awards Ceremony 🎉

​🌟 Highlights

• ​Live pitches showcasing innovative blockchain solutions developed on Hedera.

• ​Insightful keynotes and panels featuring industry leaders, including Nairobi Securities Exchange and Virtual Assets Chamber.

• ​Networking opportunities with Hedera representatives, blockchain enthusiasts, innovators, and key stakeholders from Nairobi's tech community.

• ​Announcement of Hackathon winners, prizes, incubation opportunities, and media coverage.

​🏆 Prizes

• ​1st Place: $3,500

• ​2nd Place: $2,000

• ​3rd Place: $1,000

• ​4th Place: $500

​Top Capital Markets projects gain exclusive incubation, mentorship, and regulatory guidance from Nairobi Securities Exchange and Virtual Assets Chamber, transforming ideas into market-ready solutions.

​#BuildOnHedera #HashathonNairobi

​Join us to celebrate innovation, creativity, and the future of decentralized solutions in Kenya!