Cardano Summit on Bolivia's Bicentennial

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Sergio Benavides

[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)

6

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

Yes

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

We are going to organize the first Blockchain technology summit in Bolivia and Cardano will be the protagonist. We will have webinars, workshops and a fair with universities as the mayor event.

[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

All information related to the events will be available to the community.

[METADATA] Horizons

Events

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

The main problem is the lack of knowledge among the Bolivian population about Cardano's blockchain technology and its advantages.

The solution we propose is the Cardano Bolivia Summit, a high-impact event that will be the center of a six-month campaign. The main event will be composed of:

• Webinars and pre-talks: strategic events virtually and in person between the months of February and May 2025, where we will introduce the basic concepts of Cardano, blockchain and its real applications. These pre-events will serve to attract the public and generate expectations on social media.
• Main event (May 2024): An in-person event that will include 5 speakers, 4 hands-on workshops and a blockchain project fair. Participants will learn about the Cardano ecosystem and will transact in different activities, all in an interactive and accessible way.
• Project Fair and Networking: This space will allow entrepreneurs, local startups and developers to learn about projects and practical applications in Cardano, connecting with potential collaborators and allies.

Reasons for approaching the project in this way:

Bolivia will celebrate 200 years of its foundation in 2025, thanks to this situation we will be able to more easily approach institutions such as universities, public and private companies, entrepreneur associations, and thus form the Cardano community in a memorable and special way, which will be able to connect with communities in other countries in the region.

The project will attract university students and entrepreneurs from the technology and business sectors, thanks to the advantages of implementing blockchain technology in areas such as finance, programming, entrepreneurship, science and education.

We will demonstrate the impact of the project by building a strong initial Cardano community in Bolivia.

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

We will add value to the Cardano community by building a strong community in Bolivia in its bicentennial, to connect with communities in other countries in the region, thus expanding the reach of the Cardano ecosystem. We will also establish strategic alliances with local startups, universities and other key players to continue Cardano's growth in Bolivia.

We will measure the impact of the project through indicators such as:

• Number of participants in virtual events.
• Reach of virtual events across the country.
• Number of participants in in-person events.
• Number of followers on the event's social media.
• Number of partner institutions.
• Number of participants in the main event.
• Feedback from participants.

We will share the results and opportunities through our Telegram community, where members will be able to share their queries, experiences and increase their engagement. We will make strategic posts on social media such as X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn, highlighting that this is the first time this kind of event is being organized in Bolivia.

[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?

With more than 7 years of experience as an entrepreneur and founder of educational institutions, I have developed and managed budgets efficiently and responsibly.

Between March and June 2024, I organized the first student competition for the creation of cinematographic works with artificial intelligence, with the participation of more than 100 students from 38 schools in 7 cities in Bolivia. Link Facebook | List YouTube

I am currently an ambassador of SingularityNET for Latin America, proposing and participating in events on decentralized Artificial Intelligence in Bolivia, with the first event to be held in November, thanks to the efforts and my relationship with national deputies.

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

Title: Project planning and event launch  

A: Outputs:  

• General schedule of activities.
• Press conference to announce the events.
• Website for the event.
• Social media accounts: X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn.

B: Acceptance Criteria:  

• The schedule clearly establishes the activities to be developed. 
• The press conference will be attended by print media, radio, television, municipal and national authorities.
• The website will be published.
• Social media accounts will have at least 100 followers.

C: Evidence of Completion:  

• Links to: Social media accounts, website, press conference recordings.

Cost (ADA): 4572

Delivery Month: 1  

Completion: 15%

Title: Virtual workshops about Cardano 

A: Outputs:  

• 2 Virtual workshops about Cardano and Blockchain technology.
• Social media posts.
• Telegram group growth.
• New Cardano Wallet User Registration.

B: Acceptance Criteria:  

• The workshops last one hour and have more than 50 participants.
• The social media posts will have more than 50 reactions.
• The Telegram group will have more than 50 members.

C: Evidence of Completion:  

• Links to: Social media posts, workshop recordings, Telegram Group.

Cost (ADA): 3863

Delivery Month: 2 

Completion: 30%

Title: In-person workshops about Cardano and main event logistics

A: Outputs:  

• 2 In-person workshops about Cardano and Blockchain technology.
• Social media posts.
• Telegram group growth.
• Final budget for the main event, several reservations.
• New Cardano Wallet User Registration

B: Acceptance Criteria:  

• The workshops last one hour and have more than 50 participants.
• The social media posts will have more than 100 reactions.
• The Telegram group will have more than 150 members.
• Reservation with 50% for main event requirements.

C: Evidence of Completion:  

• Links to: Social media posts, Telegram Group, Reservation contracts, services, merchandise

Cost (ADA): 12006

Delivery Month: 3 

Completion: 45%

Title: virtual workshop about Cardano and main event logistics

A: Outputs:  

• 1 virtual workshop about Cardano and the main event.
• Social media posts.
• Telegram group growth.
• New Cardano Wallet User Registration
• Complete reservations for the maine event.

B: Acceptance Criteria:  

• The workshop last one hour and have more than 100 participants.
• The social media posts will have more than 100 reactions.
• The Telegram group will have more than 150 members.
• Complete reservations.

C: Evidence of Completion:  

• Links to: Social media posts, Telegram Group, Reservation contracts, services, merchandise

Cost (ADA): 10063

Delivery Month: 4 

Completion: 60%

Title: Main event

A: Outputs:  

• Main event.
• Social media posts.
• Telegram group growth.

B: Acceptance Criteria:  

• The main event will have at least 200 participants.
• The social media posts will have more than 100 reactions.
• The Telegram group will have more than 200 members.
• New Cardano Wallet User Registration

C: Evidence of Completion:  

• Links to: Social media posts, Telegram Group.

Cost (ADA): 4200

Delivery Month: 5 

Completion: 85%

Title: Final reporting 

A: Outputs:  

• Summary report detailing all activities, milestones, and outcomes achieved throughout the project.  
• Analysis of the project's overall impact, including metrics on community engagement, awareness, and feedback.  
• Social media posts.

B: Acceptance Criteria:  

• The summary report is completed, reviewed, and published, covering all aspects of the project.  
• Documentation of impact analysis, including community engagement and feedback metrics. 

C: Evidence of Completion:  

• Links to: Final summary report with presentation of key insights, lessons learned, and future recommendations in a closing update to the community.

Cost (ADA): 3000

Delivery Month: 6

Completion: 100%

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

Wara is a Commercial Engineer with extensive experience in web3 community marketing and social networks. She will be in charge of social media and community management.

Sergio is a Petroleum Engineer, SingularityNET Latam Ambassador and founder of the first startup incubator focused on blockchain technology and AI in Bolivia. He will be in charge of the workshops and logistics in general.

Alejandro is a Software Engineer with experience in web3 application development. He will be in charge of the development of the website and the technical aspects of the workshops.

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

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

The investment in this proposal will be a great opportunity to attract new members from Bolivia to the Cardano community.

In 2025, Bolivia will celebrate its 200th anniversary and will have a series of special events that can be used to promote the advantages and benefits of Cardano technology.

This investment is less than 40% of the maximum amount per proposal, and will serve to form the Cardano community in Bolivia, consolidating its presence in the region.