Argentina: An Unprecedented Opportunity for Government Adoption

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Lucas Macchiavelli

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Entity (Not Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

5

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

A blockchain conference uniting government officials, banking leaders and big institutions. Highlighting Cardano's use cases to catalyze nationwide blockchain adoption.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependencies

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

We are committed to open-source principles, and as such, all metrics related to the events, including attendance numbers, engagement levels, and impact assessments, will be transparently published for the Cardano community. Additionally, all content generated during the events, such as interviews, presentations, photos, and videos, will be made available to the public.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Our proposed solution aims to address the challenge of government adoption of blockchain technology, with a particular focus on Cardano, in the context of a high-inflation economy like Argentina's.

We envision a solution that leverages a large-scale Blockchain conference in Argentina, uniting government officials, banking leaders, and significant institutions. This event will serve as a unique platform to showcase Cardano's capabilities in addressing pressing economic challenges and catalyzing nationwide blockchain adoption. This approach will enable us to foster meaningful dialogue, and establish Cardano as a viable solution for the economic challenges faced by countries like Argentina.

The event will include both international Blockchain speakers as well as Government officials, banks and Institutions, creating the perfect enviroment for the Blockchain and Institution world to collide into a one big Blockchain conference. Leading to valuable connections for the Cardano Ecosystem.

The conference will cover essential topics like Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), identity solutions, asset tokenization, and regulations. These discussions are crucial for understanding blockchain's potential impact on the Argentine economy and will benefit Cardano by expanding awareness and knowledge among institutions on the solutions being built on Cardano.

The uniqueness of our solution lies in its proactive approach to bridge the gap between blockchain technology and government adoption. It benefits not only Cardano but also the broader blockchain ecosystem by showcasing the real-world potential of blockchain to address economic challenges. It is crucial for Cardano as it opens up new avenues for global adoption and establishes it as a practical solution for governments seeking economic stability and transparency through blockchain technology.

Some thoughts on Cardano´s Founder Charles Hoskinson on Argentina & Cardano´s opportunity (00:18:45)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ItsXSY2qfA&ab_channel=CharlesHoskinson

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

The success of our project will bring significant value to the Cardano community in:

• Increased Awareness and Adoption: By organizing a high-profile blockchain conference, we will raise Cardano's profile in Argentina and the region. This heightened awareness will lead to increased interest and adoption of Cardano's blockchain technology.

• Strategic Partnerships: Our project will create opportunities for Cardano to establish strategic relationships with government agencies, banks, and institutions. These partnerships will hopefully lead to collaborative initiatives and pilot projects built on Cardano

Engagement Metrics:

We will measure impact through quantitative metrics, such as the number of government officials and institutions engaged, conference attendance, media impressions, and post-conference discussions. These metrics will provide a tangible representation of the project's success.

We will actively involve the Cardano community by sharing event updates, recordings of presentations, and key insights gained during the conference. This information will be shared through our communication channels.

Our expected outcomes:

Attendance of at least 20 government officials and representatives from various institutions. (Banks, Universities, Corporations, etc)

Conference Attendance: Expected Result: 250 attendees.

Media Impressions: Media coverage reaching a minimum of 500,000 impressions through news articles, interviews, and social media exposure.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

The Latam Cardano Community, has now more than two years of demonstrated valuable contributions both to the wider global cardano community and to the Latin American ecosystem.

Our capabilities range from event organization to community engagement, from decentralized governance to translation to local languages, from helping people to create and present their projects to actively promoting them in order for the world to learn about the LATAM opportunity.

Our members are deeply conected to Cardano playing key roles such as ambassadors, Intersect Committes and work groups, core development, DeFi and NFT projects.

For this proposal 4 of our Core Team members will be focusing in the organizing and execution of this event in Argentina.

[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Month 1-3: Preparations, Planning & Promotion

• Objective: Organizing, booking, scheduling, and promoting the event.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Venue booking and logistics arrangements completed.

• Keynote speakers and panelists confirmed.

• Marketing and promotion plan in place.

• Open registration for the event.

Month 4: Conference Execution

• Objective: Successful execution of the conference.

Acceptance Criteria:

• The conference was conducted

• Presentations and panel discussions were recorded

• Meaningful networking and collaboration opportunities were created.

• Media coverage of the event.

Month 5: Impact Assessment and Reporting

• Objective: Assess the impact of the conference and compile a project report.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Metrics, including attendance, media impressions, and engagement, collected and analyzed.

• Feedback and insights from participants gathered.

• Project report detailing the conference's impact and key takeaways completed.

• Project report shared with the Cardano community and stakeholders.

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

LATAM Cardano Community core team will help to set up the event stages program.

Which will be coordinated by a full time dedicated team from Argentina, integrated by:

Lucas Macchiavelli (Funded Proposer in F7, F8 and F9, PA in F8 and F9, Cardano Ambassador, ,Organizer of Buenos Aires CIP1694 Workshop, Organizer of Pan Latam Workshop, Rep at Edinburgh global workshop)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmacchiavelli/

Alex Pestchanker (Mentor, Host and Speaker, Funded Proposer and PA in F6, 7, 8 and 9, vPA in F7, F8 and F9, Challenge Team member for F7 Grow Latam, Grow Cardano, Funded Proposer subcircle member. Organizer of Buenos Aires CIP1694 Workshop, Organizer of Pan Latam Workshop, Rep at Edinburgh global workshop)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/apestchanker/

Mauro Andreoli (Cardano Ambassador, European Cardano Community co founder, Organizer of La Plata CIP1694 Workshop, Organizer of Pan Latam Workshop, Rep at Edinburgh global workshop)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauro-agust%C3%ADn-andreoli-7b58621a0/

Ezequiel Marclé Montenegro (Coordinator at Cardano Latam Translator Team) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emarcle/

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Total Budget is $66,700 (0,39 RATE) = 171,025 ADA

-Project Management: 2 x 2000 USD * 5 Months = $20,000

-Documentation & Assistant 500 * 5 Months =$2,500

-Photographer: $200

-Presentations Video Recording & Editing = $2000

-Community Manager = 500 * 5 Months = $2,500

-Speaker fees = $8,000

-International speakers flights $8,000

-Hotel accommodation for international speakers = $2,000

-Interviewer / Content creator = $500

-Designer = $300 * 5 Months = $1,500

-Venue= $6,000

-Food & Beverage = $3,500

-Giveaways = $2,000

-Merchandising = $2500

-Materials, Rentals, IDs and other costs = $2,500

-Marketing & Advertising = $3,000

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

Project costs were carefully allocated to maximize value for Cardano. By organizing a large-scale blockchain conference and we are creating a unique opportunity to showcase Cardano's potential to an entire country. The costs are proportional to the scope and impact of the event, ensuring that we can deliver a high-quality conference that brings value to the Cardano ecosystem. This proposal represents an efficient investment in expanding awareness and knowledge of the Cardano Blockchain among institutions and the government. Making it a cost-effective way to promote adoption and growth of Cardano.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agrees to Fund Rules and also that data in the submission form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept