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Monday, December 9
 

9:15am EAT

Opening Remarks
Monday December 9, 2024 9:15am - 9:25am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
Opening Remarks by the convener of the Africa Bitcoin Conference
Speakers
avatar for Farida Nabourema

Farida Nabourema

Director, Africa Bitcoin Conference
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
Monday December 9, 2024 9:15am - 9:25am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

9:25am EAT

Karibu Kenya
Monday December 9, 2024 9:25am - 9:35am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
In this presentation, Janet Maingi will take you on an insightful journey to discover the beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture of Kenya. She will also highlight the unique opportunities the country presents for the Bitcoin ecosystem, including its growing fintech landscape, innovative solutions, and the role Kenya plays in shaping the future of tech in Africa.
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avatar for Janet Maingi

Janet Maingi

Co-founder, Gridless Compute
Janet Maingi is the COO at Gridless where she overseas the firm’s organizational operations, logistics, and administrative teams.Prior to Gridless, Janet worked as the Managing Director in Azenia and the Kenya country manager for Andela, both of which are technology organizations... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 9:25am - 9:35am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

9:50am EAT

Bridging the Digital Divide: Lessons from the Internet for Bitcoin Regulation in Africa
Monday December 9, 2024 9:50am - 10:05am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
In this keynote, Dr. Nii Quaynor, a pioneering figure in Africa’s Internet development, will set the stage by drawing powerful parallels between the barriers faced during the early days of Internet regulation and the current challenges Bitcoin faces across Africa. Reflecting on the continent’s journey towards embracing the Internet, Dr. Quaynor will explore the regulatory hurdles that hindered progress and innovation and how similar challenges are emerging in the context of Bitcoin.
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avatar for Dr Nii Narku Quaynor

Dr Nii Narku Quaynor

Chairman, Ghana Dot Com
Nii Quaynor is the founder of Ghanadot.com. He graduated from Dartmouth College, USA in 1972 with B.A (Engineering Science) and received a Ph.D (Computer Science) in distributed systems in 1977 from State University of New York USA (S.U.N.Y) at Stony Brook. The first Ghanaian Ph.D... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 9:50am - 10:05am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

10:30am EAT

Funding Freedom: The Human Rights Foundation's Bitcoin Development Fund
Monday December 9, 2024 10:30am - 10:45am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
Bitcoin is more than just a financial tool, it’s a lifeline for individuals living under oppressive regimes and in economically unstable environments. In this talk, discover how the Human Rights Foundation's Bitcoin Development Fund is advancing the use of Bitcoin as a tool for freedom and resistance around the world. Learn about the fund's mission to support open-source development, strengthen Bitcoin’s privacy and security features, and enable real-world applications that empower activists, journalists, and marginalized communities.
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avatar for CK
Monday December 9, 2024 10:30am - 10:45am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

3:15pm EAT

Bitcoin, Infrastructure, and How Africa Will Leapfrog the World
Monday December 9, 2024 3:15pm - 3:30pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE

In this talk, Elliot David will explore how Bitcoin mining is uniquely positioned to drive infrastructure development and energy production across Africa. By tapping into the continent’s abundant natural resources, Bitcoin mining can catalyze investment in renewable energy and power the next wave of economic growth. The talk will highlight how Africa can leapfrog traditional industries by leveraging Bitcoin’s decentralized model to develop sustainable energy solutions and attract global mining investments.





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avatar for Elliot David

Elliot David

Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol
Elliot is the Head of Climate Strategy at Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol, where he is helping unlock Bitcoin's clean energy potential by bridging sustainable miners and climate-conscious investors. In his role at Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol, Elliot educates policymakers and NGOs on... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 3:15pm - 3:30pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

3:30pm EAT

Decoding privacy: A Guide to Core Concepts
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This talk takes a first principles approach to privacy. Through visual frameworks, this talk will help you think staying safe in bitcoin and beyond.  The presentation will guide the audience through the core ideas behind Bitcoin’s privacy features and how they function in practice.
Speakers
avatar for Amiti Uttarwar

Amiti Uttarwar

Bitcoin Core Engineer
Amiti Uttarwar is a Bitcoin Core contributor who has made several protocol improvements on the peer-to-peer layer to improve security and privacy. She is passionate about Bitcoin’s potential to redefine our societal ideas of wealth due to its global and inclusive nature. Named one... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

3:45pm EAT

Applying Silicon Valley's Billion-Dollar Product Frameworks to Empower Our Communities
Monday December 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
Discover how to harness Silicon Valley’s elite product management strategies—like Amazon's Working Backward, Design Sprints Google,Opportunity Solution Tree, Job To Be Done -X and more—to transform and empower our startups and communities. Learn actionable frameworks that drive billion-dollar successes!
Speakers
avatar for Dulce Villarreal

Dulce Villarreal

Product Manager, Libreria de Satoshi
Dulce Villarreal is the CEO of Librería de Satoshi, the first educational institution focused exclusively on Bitcoin in Latin America, with a presence in more than 26 countries. With extensive experience as a product manager in Silicon Valley in crypto, she decided to specialize... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

4:00pm EAT

A Paradigm Shift for Seamless Bitcoin Payments and Layer 2 Solutions
Monday December 9, 2024 4:00pm - 4:15pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
Join LightSpark’s VP of Product to discuss  how Bitcoin is evolving into a seamless payment network through the power of Layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network. This talk will explore the paradigm shift underway, enabling faster, more scalable, and accessible Bitcoin payments that cater to both individuals and businesses.
Gain insights into real-world use cases, the opportunities for cross-border transactions, and the potential for financial inclusion in underserved regions.

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Speakers
avatar for Nicolas Cabrera

Nicolas Cabrera

VP of Product, LightSpark
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 4:00pm - 4:15pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote

4:15pm EAT

Financial Freedom in the 21st Century: Evidence from 25 Countries
Monday December 9, 2024 4:15pm - 4:30pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
 How can Bitcoin offer a path to financial freedom for people around the world? This talk dives into surprising new data from 25 countries, revealing who uses Bitcoin, how they're navigating governmental hurdles, and the ways Bitcoin is impacting lives in restrictive environments. Through insights from large-scale surveys and on-the-ground research, we explore the transformative potential of Bitcoin for individuals facing economic limitations and political barriers


Speakers
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Sarah Kreps

Product Manager, Cornell University
Sarah Kreps is the John L. Wetherill Professor, Director of the Tech Policy Institute, and Adjunct Professor of Law at Cornell University. She is also a non-resident senior fellow in the Brookings Institution's Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative, a senior fellow... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 4:15pm - 4:30pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Keynote
 
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