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Event Overview

Join us in Hermanus the day after the the BizNews Investment Conference at the Hermanus Golf Club for a practical introduction to Bitcoin.

Bitcoin is no longer a fringe experiment. Around the world, leading investors, corporates, and even governments are recognising it as an emerging form of institutional capital - a hedge against uncertainty, a store of value, and a strategic reserve asset.

Bitcoin - The New Institutional Capital is a focused breakfast event for BNIC attendees, Hermanus business owners, investors, and professionals. Three respected voices in business and Bitcoin will share insights, strategies, and practical steps for engaging with this new asset class in a way that is informed, responsible, and aligned with your long-term goals.

Speakers

Rob Hersov – Entrepreneur, Investor, and Bitcoin AdvocateRob Hersov is a South African-born, globally connected entrepreneur and investor with decades of experience in private equity, aviation, media, and business advisory. Having built and sold companies internationally, Rob brings a sharp macroeconomic perspective and a strong belief in self-sovereignty. While he has risen to fame more recently as an advocate for truth and freedom, he has been a vocal advocate for Bitcoin’s role as both an investment asset and a tool for economic resilience.

James Caw – Director, SimplBJames Caw is the founder of SimplB, South Africa’s leading Bitcoin-only brokerage and regulated bitcoin custody provider. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in Bitcoin acquisition, self-custody, and secure multi-signature vault solutions, James has worked with high-net- worth individuals, corporates, and institutions to implement legally compliant, zero-counterparty risk Bitcoin strategies. He is a sought-after speaker on Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset and has been featured on BizNews, CoinTelegraph, and at major financial conferences.

Warren Wheatley – Entrepreneur and InvestorWarren Wheatley is the CEO of Altvest Capital, the first publicly listed company in Africa to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic treasury reserve. In 2025, Altvest began building its Bitcoin holdings as part of a long-term, Bitcoin-only strategy designed to hedge against currency depreciation and strengthen institutional capital reserves. Warren’s leadership places Altvest at the forefront of corporate Bitcoin adoption on the continent, setting a precedent for regulated, strategic integration of the asset into traditional balance sheets.

Preliminary Programme (subject to final confirmation)

08:30 – Breakfast and arrival09:00 – Welcome from the Hermanus Business Chamber09:15 – Keynote: Why Bitcoin is the New Institutional Capital - (20min)09:35 – Exploring Bitcoin for Business and Investment (20min)10:00 – Fireside Chat & Audience Q&A: Moderated discussion with Rob Hersov, James Caw, and Warren Wheatley (30 min)10:45 – Closing remarks10:50–11:15 – Networking and Departure