Consultant Gives  Reason For Cyber Conference 

A Digital Transformation and Block Chain Consultant,  Mr Jude Ozinegbe, has said part of the aims of the 2022 National Cyberchain conference  is to share  ideas and knowledge in the tech space.
Ozinegbe, who disclosed this in a statement, Sunday, in Abuja, said the  fourth National Cyberchain Conference and National Tour 2022 is scheduled to hold in Abuja this month.
The conference with the theme: “Embracing The Metaverse Economy”, according to him, will bring together people with interest in the tech space.
“Cyberchain converges some of the best minds in the tech space annually and connects them with enthusiasts that are eager for the knowledge shared by these experts.
“Blockchain developers, founders and investors have also found Cyberchain events perfect fits to engage and foster viable business relationships.
“As technology continues to foster the growth of businesses across the globe, it has become imperative for Nigeria to be positioned as a contributor to the fast growing digital economy”, he said.
Cyberchain, he explained, was born out of the need to ensure Nigerians get proper sensitisation about the numerous benefits of the digital economy.
“They include creating more jobs for Nigerians, ease of doing business, transparent governance, safe online presence.
“Others are placing Nigeria on the global map by creating world class projects that contribute to the nation’s GDP,” he  said.
He stated that the national conference and tour commenced in Akure, Ondo State in March, while it was held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom Statein May, and July in Benin, Edo State.
Ozinegbe said the grand finale of the national tour will hold in Lagos on November 12, adding that industry leaders, such as Chris Ani of DabaTV, Tony Emeka of CryptoTV Plus, Chuta Chimezie of BNUG, and  Kristian Kruz of Element USA, were expected to feature on it.
“Winners will take home over N1,000,000 and other gifts for their performances at the ethical hacking competition, supervised by Digital Encode Limited.
“Speakers lined up for the conference include Mr Mohammed Jega, Founder at Domineum Blockchain; Mr Adedeji Owonibi, Founder at Convexity and A&D Forensics; and Mr William Phelps, Investment Manager at Adaverse”, he said.

The organisers also plans to wrap up this year’s event with the biggest Blockchain boat cruise in November.
“Celebrities, founders, investors and top leaders in the Blockchain space will have ample time to network, dine and wine, while enjoying the lush and ambient view of the Ikoyi/Lekki waters,” he said.
Ozinegbe used the opportunity to thank brands such as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and National Information Technology Development Agency, for their support to Cyberchain.
Cyberchain is a decentralised, brand-neutral and people-focused ecosystem that promotes the need for ethical use of cybersecurity and blockchain technology.