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Tuesday, December 10
 

10:45am EAT

Bitcoin for Peace and Freedom: Stories from Palestine, Israel, and Somalia
Tuesday December 10, 2024 10:45am - 11:05am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This session will explore the transformative power of Bitcoin in conflict zones and its role in promoting peace and freedom. Featuring real-life stories from Palestine, Israel, and Somalia, panelists will share how Bitcoin is helping individuals in these regions navigate political instability, financial exclusion, and conflict. The discussion will highlight how Bitcoin offers refugees and displaced persons a means of financial independence, providing access to essential resources without relying on traditional banking systems.
Speakers
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Fadi El Salameen

Senior Fellow, Bitcoin Policy Institute
Elsalameen is a senior fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Elsalameen has been raising awareness on usage and adoption of bitcoin in the Middle East.
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Meron Estafanos

Founder, Bitcoin Innovation Hub
Meron Estefanos is a pioneering Swedish human rights activist, journalist, and visionary founder of the Bitcoin Innovation Hub Uganda. With a fervent commitment to empowering marginalized communities, she has combined her expertise in journalism with a passion for Bitcoin technology... Read More →
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Hadiya

CEO, Groundswelll Project
"Hadiya Masieh was born in the UK to African refugee/migrant parents. She is an expert and advisor on Counter Terrorism and Extremism, her work in this space spans over two decades focusing on de radicalisation and community resilence building. Her organisation, Groundswell Project... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 10:45am - 11:05am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

11:05am EAT

The Future of Bitcoin: Jack Dorsey on Open Source & NOSTR
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:05am - 11:25am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Jack Dorsey, where we’ll explore his deep belief in the power of open-source development and its pivotal role in shaping Bitcoin’s future. Jack will share his perspective on why open-source principles are essential for Bitcoin's decentralization, security, and long-term growth. 
 Jack will delve into his vision for NOSTR and its potential to enhance privacy, transparency, and community-driven technology. This session offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of Bitcoin’s most passionate advocates about the importance of open-source, decentralized networks, and the future of digital freedom.








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Moderators
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Ojoma Ochai

Board Member at B-trust
Ojoma Ochai is the Managing Partner of The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB focusing on stimulating innovation and technology application to catalyse African Economy growth. She is a board member at Btrust and member of the UNESCO Expert Panel on the 2005 Convention on Cultural Expressions w... Read More →
Speakers
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Jack Dorsey

Block Head, Chairman, and cofounder of Block, Head
Jack Dorsey is the Block Head, Chairman, and co-founder of Block. He is also a strong advocate for Bitcoin and open-source protocols.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:05am - 11:25am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

4:15pm EAT

Decoding CBDCs: Implications for Privacy, Control, and Financial Surveillance
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:15pm - 4:35pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are being introduced worldwide, but what do they really mean for everyday people? In this fireside chat, we’ll break down the basics of CBDCs for those unfamiliar and explore their potential impact, particularly the risks of losing privacy, increased government control, and financial surveillance.
This session will highlight where CBDC projects stand globally, with a focus on developments in Africa, and unpack the different motivations of central banks and governments compared to the needs and wishes of citizens.


Speakers
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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
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Freddie New

Head of Policy, Bitcoin Policy UK
Freddie worked at Freshfields in London as a lawyer before the global financial crisis and acted for banks and financial institutions throughout. He now focuses on advising start-up companies, in engineering, fintech and Bitcoin. In 2023, he co-founded Bitcoin Policy UK, where as... Read More →
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Roger Huang

Author, Would Mao Hold Bitcoin, Bitcoin Magazine
Author of a book on the geopolitics, technology and origin story of Bitcoin in China with Bitcoin Magazine (https://bit.ly/chinabtcbook). I've written about Bitcoin since 2014 with TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and Forbes.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:15pm - 4:35pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

4:35pm EAT

Lightning The Future of Payments with Bitcoin’s Layer 2 Solutions
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:35pm - 4:50pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This session will explore the Lightning Network as Bitcoin's Layer 2 solution, transforming the future of payments. By enabling faster, cheaper transactions on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, the Lightning Network addresses scalability issues, making it a game-changer for global payments. The session will dive into how Lightning can revolutionize the way we send and receive money, from micro-transactions to cross-border payments, and the potential it holds for creating a more inclusive financial system
Moderators
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Leon Johnson

Head of Operations, Fedi
Leon is the Head of Operations at Fedi. He is responsible for finance, recruitment, HR, investor relations, and Customer Experience. Leon also founded and runs Advancing Bitcoin Developer conference in London which is on it's 5th edition.
Speakers
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Bernard Parah

CEO Bitnob
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 →
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Steven Roose

CEO, Second
Bitcoin developer for over 10 years. Former Liquid tech lead at Blockstream. rust-bitcoin contributor. Currently building an implementation of the Ark protocol at Second.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:35pm - 4:50pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

4:50pm EAT

Building Products People Want: UX Design’s Impact on Market Fit
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:50pm - 5:10pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This session will explore the fundamental principles of User Experience (U.X.) design and how it shapes the digital products we interact with every day. Panelists will discuss the key elements of successful U.X. design, including user research, interface design, usability testing, and accessibility.
Moderators
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Joe Nakamoto

CEO, Joe Nakamoto
Joe is a research and interview journalist. A polyglot with a passion for Bitcoin, he left mainstream reporting at Oxford Business Group and Bloomberg Professional Services in 2021 to pursue real, source-based Bitcoin journalism.After three years as a reporter at Cointelegraph, he... Read More →
Speakers
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Ayobami Atolagbe

Founder & CEO, Demohub
Ayobami is a quintessential founder of Demohub, driving Bitcoin adoption and education across Africa, founded in 2023 and educating 5,000+ users on Bitcoin’s power.Previously at NoOnes as the growth manager Africa, Paxful as senior associate, growth and marketing Africa, Ayobami... Read More →
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Mogashni Naidoo

Bitcoin Design Foundation
Mogashni Naidoo is a designer, researcher and co-founder of the Bitcoin Design Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the user experience of Bitcoin through collaborative design efforts. With a focus on enhancing accessibility and usability, Mogashni believes that design... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:50pm - 5:10pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

5:10pm EAT

Building Circular Economies with Bitcoin: Empowering Local Communities
Tuesday December 10, 2024 5:10pm - 5:30pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This session will explore how Bitcoin can be integrated into local economies to create sustainable, circular economies that foster economic resilience and growth. By using Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, communities can reduce reliance on traditional financial systems, increase financial inclusion, and keep value circulating within the local economy.
Moderators
avatar for Marcel Lorraine Atieno

Marcel Lorraine Atieno

Founder, Bitcoin Dada
Marcel Lorraine is a Financial activist and Bitcoin advocate with over six years of dedicated experience in East Africa’s tech ecosystem. As the founder of Bitcoin Dada, Marcel has been at the forefront of promoting financial empowerment, especially among African women. Through... Read More →
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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Naomi Wambui

Founder, BTC Babies
Naomi Wambui is the founder of Bitcoin Babies, an initiative inspired by her personal journey into motherhood and her belief in Bitcoin’s potential to empower mothers to foster financial independence and stimulate growth for themselves and their communities. She also believes that... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 5:10pm - 5:30pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
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