John is one of Africa’s leading experts on how businesses can leverage key technology trends, transform organisations and drive competitive advantage for impact in industries including finance, agriculture, health, education, gaming and startup enterprises. John is actively involved and heavily invested in new technologies focusing on IoT (Internet of Things), AI (Artificial Intelligence), Blockchain and Crowdfunding. Having worked in market growth leadership roles for global technology companies at Google, Conduit, eir Ireland, Digicel, BMC Software and others, John is committed to seeing technology play a critical role catapulting Africa into the Fourth Industrial Revolution while creating critical mass impact.

Chymia Consulting HK, a Hong Kong based blockchain consulting group that helps new platforms enter the market; and Corporate Officer at Emurgo, a sister organization of the Cardano project that supports for expansion and adoption of the Cardano blockchain ecosystem across the globe. Mr. Kenji Sasaki is a visionary with successful entrepreneurial achievements to his name within the Asian market. With his position as an advisor to the PumaPay platform, he brings with him a wealth of experience and insight into the blockchain sector that would allow PumaPay to expand and reach out to investors and users, making it a success.

Nixon Mageka Gecheo is the immediate former ICT and Media Advisor to the Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture. He is a governance and ICT4D consultant and currently a Member of the Universal Service Advisory Council of the Communication Authority of Kenya, Advising on the use of Universal Service Fund in Spreading ICTs to the Underserved and un- served areas of the Republic of Kenya. Nixon also serves as a council member of the Turkana University College. Prior to being a consultant, Mageka worked for 10 years in Public Sector mainly in Public sector reforms and the role of information technology in organizations. Mageka worked as a Chief ICT officer for the Commission on Administrative Justice also known as the Ombudsman.

Executive business professional with tech industry leadership and operation management, strategic business execution and managing diverse teams for 20+ years. Serial tech entrepreneur focused on 10x scale verticals.Specialties:Tech Industry Entrepreurship, Leadership, Strategic Planning and (Re)Building Organizations, Value Chain Creation and Management, Public Sector Policy Advisory in Technology, Emerging Markets.Experience and broad talent in transforming scale companies and teams to be all-rounded high performers