Networking/promotional events Japan

[IMPACT]

On a bimonthly basis, we will organize and host promotional events designed to generate intrigue and excitement around Cardano. These events will target investors, tech students, and block chain enthusiasts. An educational segment followed by an expert speaker will focus the attendees on what sets the Cardano project apart from other cryptocurrencies currently available on Bitpoint. Time will be set apart after for networking and discussion among attendees with the right atmosphere and refreshments.

Now that Cardano is conventionally available in the Japanese market focusing the attention of investors and crypto enthusiasts in its direction is extremely important. Our events will motivate the mainstream Japanese investor to take ADA seriously and recognize its unique potential when juxtaposed with the other cryptocurrencies currently listed on Bitpoint.

One potential hurdle is the language barrier. One of our team members has studied Japanese some in the past and can verify that it is completely disconnected to the typical romance/germanic languages most of us are familiar with (English/Spanish/Portuguese). That being said, Japanese culture exemplifies organizational excellency. Planning these events and working with translators to bring our vision to life will be completely manageable.

[FEASIBILITY]

Once our project is accepted and funding is received, we will head right into planning. Reaching out to those in our network who have ties with professional Japanese-English translators and putting together a team to exact our vision in Japan. We will plan out which cities are best to host these events in and over what time frame. At the same time we will put together a list of ideal potential speakers to speak at these events. Once we have confirmed with these speakers we will finalize the planning for each event. (Venue location, Timeframe, Catering, etc..)

Keynote speaker: $500 per event

Venue Rent : $500 per event

Catering : $1000 per event

Marketing : $500 per event

$2500 per event x 6 events = $15,000

Total Requested budget: $15,000

Gavin Briggs Perez: Founder of Defi Discussions LLC Project Manager & F7 Fund Recipient

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-briggs-perez-163330a5/

Jose Velazquez: CEO Defi Discussions LLC, Project Manager, Asset Acquisition Manager, F7 Fund Recipient

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-velazquez-809665186/

Will Shelton: Film Director & Professional Theater Services

Richard Lago: International Logistics, Digital Marketing & Marketing Manager

Nathan Samson: Latte Swap Co-Founder & F5, F6, and F7 Project Manager

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-samson-419349135/

Craig Tibber: Professional Film Director & 10 plus years of film experience

Humberto Bacquerizo: (Advisor) MentorU CEO. Educational Specialist at New Jersey Medical School. Hispanic Commissioner of the City of Newark. Author: "Hispanic Star Rising Volume II"

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

Moto Oba: Fortune 500 Business Consultant, Merchify co-Founder, Cardano Community Ambassador

Mit Patel: Professional Coder, Project Manager, Digital Security, Multilingual

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitpatel717/

Techademia team members (Ayllu)

[AUDITABILITY]

-Ledger to keep a measure of attendees

-How many people create wallets

-Number of interactions on social media (follows/likes/comments on relevant accounts)

Bolstering up and energizing the rising Cardano enthusiast community in Japan. Since it is now a mainstream crytocurrency, adding to the already building momentum behind the project is the definition of success.

This proposal is part of a more holistic project to brings Cardano networking events to countries around the world. We want to ensure ADA makes its mark in peoples minds as much as possible now that the world is really looking towards DeFi.

SDG Rating

SDG goals:

Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

SDG subgoals:

4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

4.b By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes, in developed countries and other developing countries

8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

4.4.1 Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill

4.b.1 Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study

8.6.1 Proportion of youth (aged 15–24 years) not in education, employment or training