Intersect MeetUp in the town of Goma

A Look back at the Intersect MeetUp hosted in the city of Goma in the DRC 

On August 17, 2024, the city of Goma vibrated to the rhythm of the Cardano blockchain thanks to a local MeetUp organized by Olivier MWATSIMULAMO and funded by Intersect MBO as part of "the Intersect Face to Face Local Event Grants". The event, held at the Bakanja Welcome Center, brought together 38 participants for a captivating immersion in the world of Cardano and Intersect.

The meeting was marked by cutting-edge interventions: Boaz Bandu presented the fundamentals of blockchain and Cardano, Paul MUPENDA detailed the governance of Cardano, and Martin Musagara explained Intersect generalities.  

This meeting not only offered an enriching overview of the latest technological advances but also led 21 participants to become Intersect associeted members. 

Discover in this blog how this exceptional day went and the highlights that marked this event: 

9:30 - 9:35: Welcome and Introduction

The day began with a warm welcome to the participants. Olivier Mwatsimulamo, the main host, introduced the speakers. 

9:35 - 9:50: Objectives and Agenda

Olivier Mwatsimulamo then presented the objectives of the event and presented the detailed agenda, preparing the participants for the upcoming sessions.

9:51-10:15: Introduction to Key Vocabularies

To ensure optimal understanding, an explanation of the key vocabularies related to blockchain was made, laying the foundations for the following sessions.

10:16- 11:10: Introduction to Blockchain & Cardano

The first speaker (Bandu Boaz) immersed the participants in the world of blockchain and Cardano. Topics covered included how blockchain works, its benefits and limitations, as well as a detailed presentation of Cardano, its founding entities, its roadmap, and its opportunities. 

A Q&A session concluded this presentation.

11:10-12:00: Cardano Governance

The second speaker (Paul MUPENDA)  explored Cardano governance in depth, explaining the roles and actions in this framework as well as the particularities of Cardano as a decentralized blockchain. Another Q&A session allowed participants to clarify their doubts.

12:00-13:00: Lunch Break

Participants had the opportunity to eat and chat informally around a friendly lunch.

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM: Presentation of Intersect

The third speaker (Martin MUSAGAHA) presented Intersect, detailing its mission, opportunities, and roadmap. Participants also learned how to navigate the Intersect website.

This lesson led participants to be more motivated to join Intersect

1:51PM-2:15PM: Creation of Intersect Accounts

For 21 out of 38 participants, this was the first time they had discovered Cardano. A dedicated session guided these participants in the creation of member accounts associated with Intersect, successfully.

2:16 PM - 2:22 PM: Closing and Acknowledgments

The day ended with a closing and thank-you message addressed to all participants for their presence and commitment.

      

 2:23 PM - 2:30 PM: Photo Session and Finalization

Participants had the opportunity to capture the highlights of the day and finalize the last formalities.

                                                          

To see all the images of the event, please click here

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 This Itersect's MeetUp in Goma was a great success, both in terms of participation and the quality of the discussions. The clear and relevant interventions of the Goma Hub members provided valuable knowledge and new perspectives. The friendly atmosphere and the commitment of the participants made this event memorable. The lively discussions led all participants to join the Cardano community in Goma, with a particular focus on Intersect MBO and Cardano On-chain governance during this Voltaire era.

                    

A big thank you to all those who contributed to making this event a memorable one.

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Import links

• Click here to find the slides used containing the material learned during the event
• Click here to enjoy the socialization of the event on Twitter

My contacts

Twitter: @OliverMWATSIM1

mail: mwatsimulamoolivier@gmail.goma

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Discord: oliviermwatsimulamo

Telegram: @OlivierMWATSIMULAMULAMO