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Monday, December 9
 

10:05am EAT

Africa’s Regulatory Landscape: Challenges & Opportunities for Bitcoin Adoption
Monday December 9, 2024 10:05am - 10:30am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This panel will provide an overview of the current state of Bitcoin regulation across Africa and focus on the key regulatory trends, challenges, and opportunities for Bitcoin adoption in the Africa region. The discussion aims to foster a deeper understanding of how Africa's evolving regulatory environment can influence the growth of Bitcoin in Africa, encouraging a dialogue about best practices and collaborative approaches to enhance Bitcoin’s potential within the region.







Moderators
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Charlene Fadirepo

The Bitcoin Leap: How Bitcoin Is Transforming Africa
Charlene Fadirepo is the founder and CEO of Mango Digital Strategies, a digital assets consulting firm that supports mission-driven businesses and organizations on their Bitcoin and cryptocurrency innovation journey. For over two years, she has leveraged her expertise in finance... Read More →
Speakers
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John Walubengo

IT Professor, MultiMedia University
Part of Kenyan Taskforce that delivered the KE Blockchain Report. Continues to research on Blockchain Tech (including Bitcoin & Other Cryptos) from a regulatory point of view.
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Senator Ihenyen

Lead Partner, Infusion Lawyers
I'm Senator Ihenyen, Lead Partner at Infusion Lawyers, where I advise both local and global companies in various areas of law, including the intersection of law and emerging technologies.In the space, I'm a former President of Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 10:05am - 10:30am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

10:45am EAT

Empowering Communities with Freedom Technologies
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:05am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This session will explore how communities can be empowered through decentralized, scalable solutions for financial inclusion, social connectivity, and collective action. Speakers will discuss how Fedi has been enabling individuals and groups to create and manage their own communities, providing a pathway for economic, social, and digital empowerment.

Speakers
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Renata Rodrigues

Fedi
Renata Rodrigues is the Head of Marketing and Community at FEDI. Her main mission is to promote the massive adoption of Bitcoin in the “Global South”. Renata's academic background combines Marketing, Journalism, and Programming, she has extensive experience as a Growth Hacker... Read More →
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Lopez Ahligo

Project Director, Kisaw
Chef Lopez is an entrepreneur and chef, trained at the Culinary Arts Institute of Washington D.C.  He is the Project Director of Kisaw and Operations Manager at the Africa Bitcoin Conference. Lopez began his career as a chef at Hilton Washington before relocating to Togo in 2016... Read More →
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El Fuego Mutaz

Head of Africa, REFUNITE
El Fuego Mutaz serves as the Head of Africa at Refunite, where he leads groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of blockchain technology and humanitarian aid. Through RelayHelp, Refunite’s innovative program using Bitcoin to drive emergency responses and livelihood projects... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:05am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

4:30pm EAT

Cultivating a Thriving Bitcoin Developer Community: Strategies for Success
Monday December 9, 2024 4:30pm - 4:50pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This session will focus on strategies for growing and nurturing a vibrant developers' community, essential for driving innovation in Bitcoin. The session will cover best practices for creating inclusive spaces for developers, providing mentorship and resources, and creating opportunities for networking and skill development. Attendees will gain insights into how a strong, engaged developer community can fuel sustainable growth and accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies.
Speakers
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Tobi Toheeb Ojuolape

FOUNDER, Vyouz.click, Btrust Builders
Tobi Ojuolape is a software engineer and a Bitcoin/Lightning developer with over 3 years of experience building and contributing to Open-source and enterprise-level Bitcoin/Lightning projects. He is a 2022 Btrust Builders (previous Qala) fellow and an award-winning CreaTech entrepreneur... Read More →
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Lamar Wilson

CEO, Black Bitcoin Billionaire
Created one of the first Bitcoin wallets for IOS, Pheeva. Built two communities for Bitcoin Education, Koinda (24k) & BBB (165k). Taught Programming Bitcoin with Jimmy Song as TA. Co-wrote Bitcoin and the American Dream. Taught at the Marcy Bitcoin Academy, for Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z... Read More →
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Abubakar Nur Khalil

Interim CEO and Board Member, Btrust
Abubakar Nur Khalil is a Nigerian Bitcoin core contributor and CEO of the Bitcoin VC fund Recursive Capital.He is a board member and CEO of Btrust, a non-profit focused on training African Bitcoin developers via Btrust builders and growing the African Bitcoin ecosystem.He is also... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 4:30pm - 4:50pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
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