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Wednesday, December 11
 

10:30am EAT

Bitcoin: A Safety Net for the Working Class
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:30am - 10:50am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This session will explore why Bitcoin is an essential tool for the working class and why workers must advocate for its adoption. As inflation, currency devaluation, and financial exclusion continue to affect the most vulnerable, Bitcoin offers a decentralized, inflation-resistant alternative that empowers individuals to protect their wealth and financial autonomy. Panelists will discuss how Bitcoin can provide workers with greater financial freedom, security, and a hedge against economic instability.
Moderators
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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 →
Speakers
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OKIN Nikolai Tjongarero

Founder, EasySats
OKIN is a Bitcoin Maxi, Digital Entrepreneur, Published Poet & Social Commentator born & raised in Windhoek, Namibia. He is also a Bitcoin Miner & runs multiple Bitcoin & Lightning Network Nodes.He hosted the first African Podcast to be listed & streamed Bitcoin to via Podcasting... Read More →
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Dom Bei

Proof of Workforce Foundation (www.proofofworkforce.org)
Dom Bei founded the Proof of Workforce Foundation, a non-profit helping workers, unions, and pension funds with education-based Bitcoin adoption. Dom assisted the Santa Monica Firefighters in becoming the first union is the United States to self-custody Bitcoin on the balance sheet... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:30am - 10:50am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

10:50am EAT

Telling the Story of Financial Revolution through Film
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:10am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This session will explore the power of storytelling in shaping the Bitcoin narrative through film. As Bitcoin continues to evolve, its story is often told through the lens of technology and finance, but its cultural and societal impact is just as profound.   
Speakers
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Kudzai Kutukwa

Head of Operations, Bitcoin Film Fest
Here is a rewritten bio:Kudzai is a Bitcoiner and dedicated educator, promoting financial inclusion through Bitcoin. As a member of the Bitcoin Film Fest team and regular Bitcoin Magazine contributor, Kudzai sees the arts as an integral part of driving adoption.
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Arsh Molu

Operations Lead, Human Rights Foundation
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 →
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Desiree Rexach

Marketing and Comms for Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol
Filmmaker from Puerto Rico with a background in Research in Biochemistry. Oranged pilled working as a production coordinator on Alana Mediavillas Film Dirty Coin. Currently working on a documentary and marketing and comms for Sustainable Bitcoin protocol.
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:10am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

11:10am EAT

The Bitcoin Leap: How Bitcoin Is Transforming Africa
Wednesday December 11, 2024 11:10am - 11:30am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE

The Bitcoin Leap: How Bitcoin Is Transforming Africa book is a groundbreaking exploration of Bitcoin's profound impact on the African continent, transcending conventional investment discussions to reveal its potential as a robust, censorship-resistant monetary network. This compelling narrative highlights how Bitcoin is not merely a financial tool, but a catalyst for economic transformation, individual empowerment, and inclusive prosperity across Africa. In this fireside chat, with the book's author, Charlene Fadirepo, attendees will learn more about the origins of the book and explore incredible stories of Bitcoin innovation happening all across Africa.
Moderators
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Obi Nwosu

Board Member BTRUST & CEO FEDI, FEDI
Obi Nwosu is the co-founder of FEDI. He is a bitcoin, fedimint advocate and board member for BTrust. He was the CEO of Coinfloor for nearly 8 years which became one of UK's longest running bitcoin only exchanges.
Speakers
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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 →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 11:10am - 11:30am EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

2:15pm EAT

African products that are advancing financial inclusion
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:15pm - 2:35pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This session will showcase innovative African products and services that are making it easier for Africans to access, buy, and save in Bitcoin. As the adoption of Bitcoin grows across the continent, several African-led initiatives are developing solutions that remove barriers to entry, streamline Bitcoin purchases, and enable long-term savings in a decentralized economy. 
Speakers
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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 →
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Sabina Waithira Gitau

Co-founder at Tando, Tando
Sabina Waithira is the co-founder of Tando. Her journey into the Bitcoin space began as the Content Manager for Bitcoin Dada, an initiative focused on educating African women about Bitcoin. Through her work at Bitcoin Dada, Sabina gained valuable insights into the Bitcoin ecosystem... Read More →
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Noelyne Sumba

Marketing Operations, Machankura
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 →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:15pm - 2:35pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

2:35pm EAT

Empowering Through Education: Bitcoin's Role in Awareness and Adoption
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:35pm - 2:55pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This  session will highlight the importance of educating the public, businesses, and governments about Bitcoin and its transformative potential. Panelists will discuss the role of education in increasing awareness, promoting adoption, and fostering understanding of Bitcoin’s benefits, from financial inclusion to economic empowerment.
Moderators
avatar for Noelyne Sumba

Noelyne Sumba

Marketing Operations, Machankura
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 →
Speakers
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Pauloes Berhe

CEO, Bitcoin Innovation Hub
Pauloes Berhe is an inspiring Eritrean human rights advocate who co-founded and serves as the CEO of the Bitcoin Innovation Hub in Kampala, Uganda. The hub is dedicated to promoting Bitcoin adoption and fostering vocational skills and professional development.
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Justin Rhedrick

BTCTC, Co-Founder
Justin has overcome homelessness, dropped out of college, and had a 3-year prison stint by age 23. With the odds stacked against him, Justin leveraged his winning mindset and found freedom in bitcoin! He is the author of From Bars To Bitcoin and has impacted over 300 professionals... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:35pm - 2:55pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

4:15pm EAT

Bitcoin and Gen Z: The Future of Money in a Digital-First Generation
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:15pm - 4:35pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
This session will explore how Bitcoin is resonating with Gen Z, the digital-first generation that is redefining how we think about money, finance, and technology. As digital natives, Gen Z is increasingly drawn to Bitcoin’s decentralized nature, transparency, and potential for financial freedom. 
Moderators
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Paul Eke

Brand Designer
A Creative Designer & Magician, an avid Bitcoiner who firmly believes in the power of bitcoin to create a more equitable and inclusive system for all.He is a lover of bitcoin Games, Has served as a Brand Designer and a Growth consultant in Africa for a leading peer-to-peer Bitcoin... Read More →
Speakers
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Ella Hough

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 →
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Arsh Molu

Operations Lead, Human Rights Foundation
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 →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:15pm - 4:35pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
  Fireside Chat

4:35pm EAT

The Future of Bitcoin: Analyzing Price Surge and what's next!
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:35pm - 5:05pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
With Bitcoin surpassing the $100,000 milestone, the world is taking notice of its growing influence on the global financial ecosystem. But what does this mean for Africa? This session will explore the implications of Bitcoin’s surge for the continent, focusing on opportunities for financial inclusion, investment, and economic empowerment.
As institutional adoption grows and regulatory landscapes evolve, Africa stands at a crossroads. Will Bitcoin enable the unbanked to access global markets? How can local businesses leverage this momentum for cross-border trade? And what challenges must be addressed to ensure Bitcoin benefits communities across the continent?
Moderators
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Speakers
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Roselyne Wanjiru

Catalyste, Forbes
Roselyne is an economist and Bitcoin Educator. She is a Forbes Contributor, a keynote speaker & thought leader in Africa’s blockchain ecosystem, having spoken in international conferences & media platforms on the need for innovation in and adoption of emerging technologies for economic... Read More →
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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.
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:35pm - 5:05pm EAT
STONE RIDGE STAGE
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