Mento Foundation cKES Workshop

​Agenda:

​10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Registration & Networking

• ​Attendees sign in and network with peers

​10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Welcome Remarks

• ​Opening presentation from Charles about Mento Labs, highlighting the importance of Stablecoins in Africa’s financial ecosystem.

​10:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Introduction to cKES

• ​Presentation on the fundamentals of cKES, including its creation, benefits, and how it fits within the Celo ecosystem.

​11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Partner Presentations : Stablecoins and the Future of Finance in Kenya

• ​Partner Presentations from:

  • ​Haraka

  • ​Payd

​12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Demo Session: Using cKES in Real Life

• ​Live demonstrations of transactions using cKES, showcasing ease of use in various scenarios

​12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break & Networking

​1:30 PM - 2:15 PM: Building on cKES:

• ​Hands on technical session aimed at developers, exploring how to build applications and solutions on top of cKES, with a focus on smart contracts and dApps run by Jordan Muthemba from the Celo Africa DAO

​2:15 PM - 2:45 PM: Community Engagement & Feedback

• ​Interactive session where attendees can share their thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback on the use of cKES.

​2:45 PM - 3:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Next Steps

• ​Summary of the event, key takeaways, and announcements about upcoming initiatives and events.