The Africa Bitcoin Conference (ABC) is excited to announce the upcoming third edition, set to take place from December 9th to 11th 2024, at the JW Marriott in Nairobi, Kenya.
Known as the ‘Silicon Savannah’ due to its rapidly growing tech scene, Nairobi is the perfect location for ABC. As a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, the city provides an ideal setting to explore the convergence of technology and finance, and to accelerate the adoption of Bitcoin solutions across the continent. In the spirit of Pan-Africanism, future editions of the conference will rotate across different cities in Africa.
“We are excited to host the third edition of the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Nairobi, Kenya,” said Farida Nabourema, convener of the Africa Bitcoin Conference.
“With Africa emerging as a major player in Bitcoin innovation, this conference offers a unique opportunity to showcase the continent’s potential and forge a path towards a more inclusive and prosperous future.”
ABC24 will be a key platform for thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, human rights activists, Bitcoin enthusiasts, and both African and international developers to gather and discuss the latest trends, breakthroughs, and opportunities in the Bitcoin space across Africa.
Some of these speakers include:
We are pleased to announce that Pauloes Berhe will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Africa Bitcoin Conference.
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. pic.twitter.com/00lTakQrH4
— Africa ₿itcoin Conference (@AfroBitcoinOrg) November 5, 2024
We are glad to announce that Roselyne Wanjiru will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Africa Bitcoin Conference.
Roselyne is an economist and Bitcoin Educator. She is a Forbes Contributor, a keynote speaker & thought leader in Africa’s blockchain ecosystem. pic.twitter.com/40XlTrdI1A
— Africa ₿itcoin Conference (@AfroBitcoinOrg) October 8, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Justin Rhedrick will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Africa Bitcoin Conference.
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… pic.twitter.com/pI5gVrPH0N
— Africa ₿itcoin Conference (@AfroBitcoinOrg) November 20, 2024
We are pleased to announce that David
Gitonga will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Africa Bitcoin Conference.
David Gitonga started @BitcoinKE in 2018 with the goal of educating and informing the world about the growing need and impact of crypto, particularly bitcoin.… pic.twitter.com/RGMtQXoNGA
— Africa ₿itcoin Conference (@AfroBitcoinOrg) November 4, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Kester Ejikeme will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Africa Bitcoin Conference.
Kester Ejikeme is the Founder of Bitcoin Pidgin. He is on a mission to make Bitcoin education easy for Nigerians by using simple Pidgin language.
He hosts… pic.twitter.com/60EuTys1U2
— Africa ₿itcoin Conference (@AfroBitcoinOrg) November 14, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Lamar Wilson will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Africa Bitcoin Conference.🇰🇪@bigmarh Created one of the first Bitcoin wallets for IOS, Pheeva. Built two communities for Bitcoin Education, Koinda (24k) & BBB (165k). pic.twitter.com/YEg4x9iNAd
— Africa ₿itcoin Conference (@AfroBitcoinOrg) November 7, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Jodom Konuko will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Africa Bitcoin Conference.
Jodom Konuko (okjodom) is the Chief Technology Officer and Founding Member at Bitsacco, a Kenyan Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation built on Bitcoin. In… pic.twitter.com/wpGoIw3G2O
— Africa ₿itcoin Conference (@AfroBitcoinOrg) November 18, 2024
Jack Dorsey, the Founder and former CEO of X (formerly Twitter), is expected to headline the event for the second time.
📣We are thrilled to welcome back Jack Dorsey, Block Head, Chairman, and Cofounder of @blocks as a speaker at the third edition of the Africa Bitcoin Conference!🎉
After inspiring audiences at our inaugural event in Accra, Ghana, @jack joins us in Nairobi, Kenya to share his… pic.twitter.com/flE9NEn4yj
— Africa ₿itcoin Conference (@AfroBitcoinOrg) November 13, 2024
Jack headlined the inaugural edition of the conference in 2022 held in Accra, Ghana.
TICKETS SOLD OUT FOR THE GHANA🇬🇭 BLOCKCHAIN CONFERENCE: DECEMBER 5-7, 2022 !!
All Roads Lead to Ghana for Africa’s First Bitcoin Conference – Headlined by Jack Dorseyhttps://t.co/Z9CPu8IO8J@AfroBitcoinOrg @jack pic.twitter.com/RxAbTOB6ft
— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) December 3, 2022
Other key speakers at ABC24 include:
- Obi Nwosu, CEO, Fedi
Nigeria’s Bitcoin-Focussed Entity, Fedi, Raises $17 Million in Series A Round to Build Out Bitcoin Chat App for Communities
Using the app, a user can create a federation, invite members, who can then chat and transact Bitcoin privately all in one place. Community leaders can… pic.twitter.com/jMJ1Hgo4OE
— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) May 4, 2023
- Erik Hersmann, CEO, Gridless
Gridless, a Kenyan 🇰🇪 Bitcoin Mining Company, Raises $2M in Funding Led by Jack Dorsey
Gridless designs, builds, and operates bitcoin mining sites alongside small-scale renewable energy producers in rural Africa. https://t.co/DGrxf93Bf3 @jack @GridlessCompute
— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) December 6, 2022
among other key Bitcoin builders from the continent.
This year’s [2024] conference will offer an exceptional opportunity to explore Bitcoin’s transformative potential for Africa and the world, engage in thought-provoking discussions, share insights, and collaborate on promoting Bitcoin as a global public good.
As in previous editions, the event will feature a hackathon, hands-on workshops, and continue its scholarship program for young African developers, in partnership with B-Trust Builders. These initiatives will foster an environment of learning, innovation, and the creation of valuable networks.
Meet the 4 Africans Overseeing the ₿trust Bitcoin Development Fund by Jay-Z and Twitter CEO https://t.co/NkVQbi1w88 via @BitcoinKE
— RareBirdsHQ™ (@RareBirdsHQ_) December 23, 2021
For more information about the Africa Bitcoin Conference, including sponsorship opportunities, speaker inquiries, and ticket details, visit www.afrobitcoin.org.
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