Cardano Summit 2024 Community Event - Buenos Aires

​Cardano Summit 2024 Community Event - Buenos Aires (October 18, 2024)

​Venue: OEI (Organization of Ibero-American States), Paraguay 1583, CABA, Buenos Aires

​Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Master of Ceremonies: Santiago Cassina

​4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Reception, Registration, and Networking

• ​Location: Ground Floor (GF)

• ​Description: Formal reception with accreditation. On the ground floor, coffee, tea, and light snacks.

• ​Objective: Ensure an organized start and allow informal networking.

• ​Goal: Connect attendees before the start of the event.

​4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Government & Enterprises Networking: Networking session with Government Officials and Key Stakeholders

• ​Location: First Floor

• ​Description: Private networking with government officials and key stakeholders from the Cardano ecosystem and business sector, featuring catering with sparkling wine or nonalcoholic beverages.

• ​Objective: Facilitate strategic discussions.

​5:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Inaugural Ceremony

• ​Location: Auditorium (Fourth Floor)

• ​Description: Official opening with brief speeches by OEI representative Luis Scasso and Cardano Summit Buenos Aires organizer José Iadicicco.

• ​Objective: Highlight the importance of the event for Argentina and blockchain.

​Panels

​5:15 PM – 5:45 PM | Panel 1: Cardano Projects and Use Cases

• ​Description: Examples of Cardano projects that are positively impacting the region.

• ​Objective: Demonstrate the social and economic impact of Cardano.

• ​Moderator: Juan Sierra

• ​Panelists:
  - Kriss Baird (Catalyst Project)
  - Robertino Martinez (IOG)
  - Eugenia Garland Ford (White Project)
  - Ulises Barreiro (Mithrandir)

​5:45 PM - 6:15 PM | Panel 2: Innovation and Digital Transformation through Blockchain and Education.

• ​Description: Blockchain Development, Argentine Talent, and Training Future Developers and Potential Projects.

• ​Moderator: Rodolfo Andragnes

• ​Panelists:
  - Alan Verbner (Globant)
  - Guillermo Oliveto (UTN)
  - Laski (Eryx)
  - Santiago Carmuega (TX Pipe)

​6:15 PM - 6:30 PM | Signing of Agreements: Cardano Foundation and OEI

• ​Description: Signing of agreements between the Cardano Foundation and OEI to consolidate collaborations.

• ​Objective: Formalize important alliances for future projects.

​6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Panel 3: Blockchain for Financial Inclusion and Governance

• ​Description: Impact of blockchain on financial inclusion and transparency.

• ​Objective: Showcase examples of how Cardano facilitates financial services.

• ​Moderator: Luis Scasso (OEI Director)

• ​Panelists:
  - Rafael Fraga (LATAM Lead Cardano Foundation)
  - Rogelio Frigerio (Governor of Entre Rios)
  - Saeed Al Qemzi (Ambassador EAU)
  - Julio Cordero (Work Minister Argentina)

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​7:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Panel 4: Keynote Address by Charles Hoskinson

• ​Description: Blockchain and Argentina: Past and Present.

• ​Host: Jose Iadicicco

• ​Speaker: Charles Hoskinson

​7:45 PM - 8:10 PM | Tango Show: Cultural Interlude

• ​Description: Elegant tango performance celebrating Argentine culture.

• ​Objective: Offer a cultural pause that highlights local identity.

​8:10 PM | Group Photo

• ​Description: Official photo of the attendees with the banner "Cardano Summit 2024 Community Event - Buenos Aires."

• ​Objective: Capture a key moment of the event for remembrance.

​8:20 PM - 9:00 PM | Networking with Hors d'oeuvres

• ​Location: Ground Floor (GF)

• ​Description: Networking with high-end hors d'oeuvres, highlighting local flavors.

• ​Objective: Foster close interactions while enjoying a culinary experience.

​9:00 PM | Closing and Acknowledgements

• ​Description: Closing speech by the organizers.

• ​Objective: Thank attendees and summarize key takeaways from the event.