Blink Information

Blink facilitates collaboration and innovation within the African emerging technology industry by convening cutting-edge, interactive and informative events. Blink aims to strengthen emerging technology ecosystems in Africa to develop local solutions to local challenges through progressing the adoption and integration of relevant technology. Since inception, Blink, along with its division the Blockchain Entrepreneurs Club South Africa (BECSA) has created a novel community and vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurs and key stakeholders in South Africa to network, discover opportunities, understand emerging technologies and how they can be used in tandem for maximum impact. Most importantly, Blink’s events explore how to create home-grown solutions to African problems. Blink's Core Pillars: 1) Emerging technology education and professional development 2) Facilitating networking and engagement amongst like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals 3) Fostering the creation of business opportunities 4) Being socially impactful by highlighting and supporting causes that benefit from emerging technologies Blink’s Convening Expertise: In 2018, Blink and BECSA hosted 20 successful and in many cases, over subscribed events in three cities across South Africa. as well as online webinars and Facebook Live sessions and have a growing social media presence. Events varied from informal meet ups and happy hours to dialogues to encourage women to engage more in the space, to industry events with over 200 people, with expert speakers such as Vinny Lingham, Tanya Knowles, Marius Reitz and Riccardo Spagni. Institutional Relationships: Partners and sponsors of Blink and BECSA events have included PwC, Standard Bank, Deloitte, ConsenSys, RMB FOUNDeRY and Luno. In addition, Blink has been invited to contribute to governmental and academic initiatives such as the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) run by the SARB, SANBA run by the DST and events run by the CSIR.