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Monday, December 9
 

11:45am EAT

Transforming cross-border payments
Monday December 9, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Btrust 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.
Speakers
avatar for Bernard Parah

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 →
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 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Btrust Room
  Interactive Session, Panel
  • 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

2:00pm EAT

Exploring Bitnob's API Infrastructure for FinTech Solutions
Monday December 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EAT
Btrust 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
  Interactive Session, Panel
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

11:45am EAT

Securing Bitcoin with Hardware Wallets: A Hands-On Guide
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Gridless Room
Learn how to take full control of your Bitcoin with the latest Trezor hardware wallets in this interactive workshop. Whether you’re new to hardware wallets or looking to refine your Bitcoin security practices, this session will provide step-by-step guidance on:
  • Understanding the difference between cold storage and hot wallets.
  • Setting up your Trezor hardware wallet for the first time.
  • Managing UTXOs, including minimum sizes and transaction fees.
  • Strategies to avoid mixing KYC and non-KYC coins for better privacy.
  • Best practices for securing your recovery seed and preventing loss.
Participants will leave with the skills to protect their Bitcoin like a pro. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes, including Trezor devices and merch! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Bitcoiner, this workshop is your path to better Bitcoin security.
Speakers
avatar for Josef Tetek

Josef Tetek

TREZOR, Trezor
Josef is a long-time bitcoiner with background in Austrian economics. Working for Trezor since 2021. Currently leads the Trezor Academy, an educational project aimed at African communities. Author of Bitcoin: Separation of Money and State.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Gridless Room
  Interactive Session, Panel

11:45am EAT

Trailblazing Startups Powering Bitcoin in Africa
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Btrust Room
Meet the African startups that are pioneering Bitcoin-based solutions across various sectors. This session will showcase innovative Bitcoin companies that are transforming industries in Africa and beyond, demonstrating how Bitcoin is reshaping the business landscape.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Imasuen

Mary Imasuen

Global Marketing Manager, Fedi
Mary is the Global Marketing Manager for Fedi. She has over 10-year experience in content marketing and social media user behavior. Mary has helped in connecting bitcoin communities in different parts of the world and shares ways people can use bitcoin platforms and tools to incorporate... Read More →
avatar for Kgothatso Ngako

Kgothatso Ngako

Catalyst, Machankura
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.
avatar for Wale Osideinde

Wale Osideinde

COO, Bitnob
avatar for Sabina Waithira Gitau

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 →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Btrust Room
  Interactive Session, Panel

11:45am EAT

Unlocking Funding: Bitcoin Project Grants from HRF, Open Sats, and B-trust
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Human Rights Foundation Room
Discover how leading organizations likeHuman Rights Foundation (HRF), Open Sats and B-trust are supporting Bitcoin-related projects and initiatives.
This interactive session will guide attendees through the grant application process and offer insights into how to secure funding for their bitcoin projects
Speakers
avatar for Mogashni Naidoo

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 →
avatar for Abubakar Nur Khalil

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 →
avatar for Anita Posch

Anita Posch

Bitcoin For Fairness, Bitcoin For Fairness
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 →
avatar for Dread

Dread

Founder/ Executive Director, Flash
Dread is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flash, a company bringing enterprise level bitcoin and lightning on and off-ramps to the islands of the Caribbean. He is also the founder of Island Bitcoin Community, a Bitcoin community in Jamaica educating Jamaicans about financial... Read More →
avatar for Femi Longe

Femi Longe

Global Bitcoin Lead at Human Rights Foundation
Femi Longe is a serial social entrepreneur, innovation consultant, service designer, learning scientist and startup coach. He is currently works on the Financial Freedom team at the Human Rights Foundation. In his role as Global Bitcoin Lead, he leads strategy and execution of the... Read More →
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Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Human Rights Foundation Room
  Interactive Session, Panel
 
Wednesday, December 11
 

11:45am EAT

Building Bitcoin Communities in Africa Through Education
Wednesday December 11, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Human Rights Foundation Room
This session will explore how to build and strengthen Bitcoin communities across Africa, focusing on how bitcoin can unlock new opportunities for economic empowerment. Panelists will discuss strategies foreducating local populations, and overcoming barriers to adoption, such as regulatory challenges and access to technology. 
Moderators
avatar for Mary Imasuen

Mary Imasuen

Global Marketing Manager, Fedi
Mary is the Global Marketing Manager for Fedi. She has over 10-year experience in content marketing and social media user behavior. Mary has helped in connecting bitcoin communities in different parts of the world and shares ways people can use bitcoin platforms and tools to incorporate... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Kester Ejikeme

Kester Ejikeme

Founder & Project Lead, Bitcoin Pidgin & Bitcoin Anambra
As the founder of Bitcoin Pidgin, I am committed to breaking barriers to Bitcoin education by simplifying complex financial concepts into accessible language for African audiences.Through Bitcoin Anambra, I have built a thriving grassroots community focused on promoting Bitcoin adoption... Read More →
avatar for David Gitonga

David Gitonga

Producer and Co creator, BitKE
I started BitKE in 2018 with the goal of educating and informing the world about the growing need and impact of crypto, particularly bitcoin. Since then, I have grown BitKE into one of the leading PR and media outlets in Africa, and a go-to source of information about Bitcoin in Africa... Read More →
avatar for Roselyne Wanjiru

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 →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EAT
Human Rights Foundation Room
  Interactive Session, Panel
 
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