The conference, pencilled for September 27 2023 at The Innovation Village in Ntinda, Kampala, aims to bring together experts, professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts from various fields, including cybersecurity, blockchain, finance, cryptography, and legal sectors.

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 ‘Web 3.0 Security & Digital Asset Custody’ Ignite conference is a highly anticipated event that focuses on the critical issues related to the security of Web 3.0 technologies and the safeguarding of digital assets.

The conference, pencilled for September 27 2023 at The Innovation Village in Ntinda, Kampala, aims to bring together experts, professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts from various fields, including cybersecurity, blockchain, finance, cryptography, and legal sectors.

The event seeks to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss the challenges, best practices, and cutting-edge solutions in the realm of Web 3.0 security and digital asset custody.

“In the wake of the recent attacks, hacks and exploits on prominent DeFi protocols, social engineering trickery, and all the latest crypto defrauding cases, we felt it that now is the ideal time to give more attention to this sensitive topic that underlines a great purpose in the future of Digital assets, finance and Web 3.0 in general,” the organizers said.

The event will delve into a wide range of topics, including:

• Web 3.0 Security Challenges: Identifying vulnerabilities and threats specific to Web 3.0 technologies, blockchain networks, smart contracts, and DApps
• Decentralized Identity and Privacy: Discussing approaches to ensure user privacy and secure identity management in decentralized systems
• Smart Contract Security: Analyzing techniques to audit and secure smart contracts, preventing potential exploits and hacks
• Digital Asset Custody Solutions: Examining various methods of safekeeping and managing digital assets, including custodial services and self-custody options
• Cybersecurity Best Practices: Sharing effective security practices for individuals, enterprises, and cryptocurrency exchanges
• Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Addressing the evolving legal landscape surrounding digital assets, custody providers, and user protection
• Institutional Adoption of Web 3.0: Exploring the challenges and opportunities for institutional investors in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space
• Further delve into the different blockchain architectures and how they enforce security right from the protocol level

According to the organizers, the conference aims to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking among attendees to collectively enhance the security and trust in Web 3.0 technologies and digital asset management.

The conference also seeks to facilitate the development of innovative solutions that ensure the long-term viability and success of the decentralized web and its underlying financial infrastructure.

The event is open to technical and non-technical people, including students, politicians, and other policymakers.