About
Francis Berwa is a dynamic partner at the Laissez-Faire Group (LFG) and a seasoned operator in the Web3, blockchain, and emerging technology sectors. With a background spanning venture capital, community building, and cross-border market expansion, Francis has been a key figure in catalyzing growth for frontier innovators across Africa, Latin America, and the global Web3 ecosystem. His work frequently bridges the gap between technical communities, capital allocators, and policy frameworks, ensuring that decentralized technologies achieve sustainable adoption.
A driving force behind the DeAI Summit, Francis leverages his extensive network to power the event's most critical functions. As a lead on sponsorship acquisition, he taps into deep relationships with institutional investors, sovereign funds, and corporate partners to secure the summit's financial foundation and ensure high-caliber participation. Beyond fundraising, Francis is deeply involved in speaker procurement, personally identifying and onboarding top-tier talent through a robust referral network. He also plays a central role in community activation and marketing execution, working alongside partners like Epic Growth to amplify the summit's reach and engagement.
Francis’s ability to connect diverse stakeholders—from African tech pioneers to global policy leaders—makes him an indispensable architect of the DeAI Summit. His hands-on approach ensures that the event not only attracts world-class speakers and sponsors but also fosters the meaningful, high-stakes dialogues necessary to shape the future of decentralized AI.
