This interactive workshop is designed to equip NGOs with the knowledge and tools to integrate Bitcoin into their operations effectively. From fundraising to financial inclusion, Bitcoin provides unique opportunities to address challenges like cross-border payment barriers, high remittance fees, and limited access to banking systems.Participants will learn practical steps to start accepting Bitcoin donations, manage Bitcoin securely, and use it to enhance transparency and accountability. Whether you're an NGO leader, a fundraiser, or simply curious about how Bitcoin can amplify your organization’s impact, this workshop will provide actionable strategies to unlock Bitcoin’s potential for social good. No prior experience with Bitcoin is required come ready to learn and explore!
Integrating LARP in Bitcoin Education Description: Learn how Live Action Role Play (LARP) can be integrated into Bitcoin education to create immersive, hands-on learning experiences. This innovative approach helps learners engage with complex Bitcoin concepts through simulations and role-playing, making the learning process more engaging and impactful.
program facilitator for Honolulu Bitcoin, and an event coordinator for Honolulu BitDevs, Honolulu Bitcoin and Honolulu BitDevs
Britney is currently an elderly caregiver with 4 years of experience in workplace and First Aid safety training and instruction in Honolulu, Hawaii. As the cost of living and healthcare in Hawaii dramatically increased, she became an at-home caregiver for elderly family members while... Read More →
Stephanie is a project manager with over six years of experience in Africa's development and innovation space. As Program Lead for Btrust Builders, she manages Btrust’s Bitcoin developer training programs, acts as facilitator manager for Mastering Bitcoin & Bitcoin Protocol Development... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
TBD Room
UMA: Transforming cross-border payments Nicolas Cabrera, VP of Product at Lightspark, and his fellow panelists will explore how emerging technologies like the Universal Money Address (UMA) standard transform cross-border payments The session will cover:
What is UMA? An introduction to the Universal Money Address protocol and how it solves real challenges when moving money
Cross-Border Payments: How UMA enhances the experience of sending and receiving fiat and crypto across borders, improving accessibility, reducing fees, and eliminating friction in global transactions.
Adoption and Scalability: Insights into how UMA can drive the adoption of Bitcoin as a universal payment network, with a particular focus on Africa’s rapidly growing Bitcoin ecosystem.
Real-World Applications: Examples of how UMA can be implemented in everyday transactions and its potential for businesses, charities, and individuals on the continent.
Bernard Parah is the CEO of Bitnob. He is a Nigerian Entrepreneur and Software Engineer. As the CEO of Bitnob, Bernard leads the company’s efforts in building financial services for Africans. He does this by using Bitcoin as an underlying technology. Having faced situations where... Read More →
Nicolas is the VP of Product at Lightspark. He was the Chief Product Officer at Bakkt, the Digital Asset Payment and Crypto Exchange platform funded by ICE: NYSE, where he led all product strategy and crypto payment platform development. Previously, he held leadership roles at eBay... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Btrust Room
about Farida Nabourema is a writer and political activist who has been an advocate for democracy and human rights in Togo. She is the Director of the Africa Bitcoin Community and the co-convener of the Africa Bitcoin Conference
This interactive session will explore why Bitcoin is crucial for the next generation, focusing on its potential to empower youth with financial independence, education, and innovation. We’ll dive into how Bitcoin offers an alternative to traditional banking, provides a hedge against inflation, and opens up opportunities for economic participation, especially for young people in underbanked regions. Through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and group activities, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how Bitcoin can shape their future, equip them with financial literacy, and ignite entrepreneurial ventures. Join us to discover how the youth can leverage Bitcoin to create lasting impact and build a more inclusive global economy!
Master, Generation Bitcoin / Bitcoin Students Network
Ella Hough is a senior at Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She is pursuing a Bitcoin-focused study through Cornell’s Robert S. Harrison College Scholar Degree Program. In addition to being a “College Scholar” major, Ella is majoring in Cognitive Science with... Read More →
Arsh Molu champions financial freedom at the Human Rights Foundation, an organization dedicated to defending human rights in authoritarian regimes. Arsh is also the Co-founder of Generation Bitcoin and the Bitcoin Students Network, worldwide communities that support younger generations... Read More →
Working with the Africa Bitcoin Community to lead the implementation of various programs and initiatives to advance bitcoin adoption across the African Continent.
Monday December 9, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Gridless Room
This interactive session, hosted by GAMA, will introduce participants to the basics of Bitcoin mining, including the technical and financial aspects of setting up a mining operation. Attendees will learn about mining hardware, energy efficiency, and how to get involved in securing the Bitcoin network.
Kenobi has been a Bitcoin Mining analyst for the past three years, with experience working in PubCo Miners, he brings a depth of expertise in the field. He’s currently working on decentralizing Bitcoin Mining by being working for Demand Pool, the very first Stratum V2 pool.
Nemo is a researcher, engineer and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of QRB Labs, the first Bitcoin company in Ethiopia, which provides data center hosting and colocation service for Bitcoin mining. Its mission is to accelerate the electrification of Africa by monetizing... Read More →
Business Development, Quantum Hash Ventures Limited
Siddhartha Parmar (Sid) Siddhartha Parmar is a business leader and innovator with a strong focus on driving sustainable development through cutting-edge technology. As the Operations and Business Development Director of Quantum Hash Ventures, Sid has been at the forefront of harnessing... Read More →
Skot is the instigator of the Bitaxe project, the first ever open source ASIC Bitcoin miner. Skot is a member of the Open Source Miners United with the mission to ignite the decentralized mining revolution.
Philip Walton is a serial tech entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience building businesses and products across the globe, particularly in Africa. He currently serves as co-founder and CTO of Gridless, an energy company that uses Bitcoin mining to facilitate the development of... Read More →
An Aquaculturist and self taught crypto enthusiast who started mining bitcoin full time and focused on mining bitcoin using carbon neutral energy sources, enpowering lives, communities , and the continent at large, one step at a time.
Monday December 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EAT
Gridless Room
Robert Damilola is a seasoned marketing and business development professional with a strong passion for leveraging technology to drive financial inclusion across Africa. With over nine years of experience in marketing and growth, Robert has played a pivotal role in leading Bitnob's global expansion efforts, helping the company become a significant player in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Monday December 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EAT
Btrust Room
This beginner-friendly interactive session provides a practical introduction to Bitcoin. Participants will learn how to set up their own Bitcoin wallets, send and receive transactions, and gain a foundational understanding of how the Bitcoin network operates. Perfect for those new to the space who want to experience Bitcoin firsthand.
Anita Posch is a Bitcoin advocate, author of (L)earn Bitcoin, host of the Anita Posch show and executive director of Bitcoin for Fairness. Bitcoin for Fairness is an educational non-profit organization, which is fostering grassroots adoption of Bitcoin in emerging countries. Anita’s... Read More →
Discover how Machankura is revolutionizing Bitcoin adoption across Africa by enabling users to send and receive Bitcoin without internet access. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the power of USSD technology, which allows individuals to manage Bitcoin transactions using basic mobile phones. Participants will learn:
How Machankura works and its integration with the Lightning Network.
Practical steps to use USSD codes for Bitcoin transactions.
The benefits of enabling financial inclusion in regions with limited internet access.
Real-world applications of Machankura for remittances, savings, and everyday payments.
Kgothatso Ngako is a catalyst aiming to accelerate the adoption of Bitcoin across the African continent. He is currently building out 8333.mobi, which is a service giving people without an internet connected device the ability to send and receive Bitcoin.
Noelyne is a Bitcoin advocate who works with Machankura. Additionally, she serves as the Africa correspondent for the Bitcoin layer. She has also translated three Bitcoin books into Swahili. Her primary goal is to promote widespread acceptance of Bitcoin at the grassroots level, with... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EAT
TBD Room
