Lightning Connect: Transforming Global Payment
About Lightning Connect
Join us for Lightning Connect, the premier gathering of Bitcoin developers, payment innovators, and infrastructure builders. Together, we’ll explore how Bitcoin and the Lightning Network are transforming global payments, paving the way for a faster, more scalable, and truly borderless financial future.
This event will delve into the groundbreaking potential of Lightning to redefine the world of payments. Bringing together visionary leaders, cutting-edge developers, and bold entrepreneurs, this summit is your chance to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of money.
Agenda
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Registration and Welcome Networking
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Builder Roundtable:
Breaking Barriers: How Lightning Unlocks P2P Money
Frank, Bitcoin Ecosystem Lead of OKX Wallet
Umi Miyahara, BD Lead of Breez
Darius, Co-Founder of Lnfi Network
Sagun Garg, Global Innovation Director - Engineering of Bank Julius Baer
Hongzhou Chen, Research Lead of CKB Eco Fund (Moderator)
Insights from industry leaders on the challenges and opportunities in cross-border payments.
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Investor Roundtable:
Investing in Lightning: From Protocol to Product
Jademont Zheng, Founding Partner of Waterdrip Capital
Khushboo Khullar, Venture Partner of Lightning Ventures
Xiao Xiao, Investment Partner of Hashkey Capital
John Riggins, Partner of BTC Inc.
Jason Lau, Chief Innovation Officer of OKX (Moderator)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Coffee Break
3:30 PM – 4:10 PM
Fireside Chat:
The Evolution of Global Payment Infrastructure: Lightning and Beyond
Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3
Hong Fang, President of OKX
A visionary discussion highlighting how Lightning Network is reshaping payment systems globally.
4:10 PM – 5:00 PM
Showcase:
Bridging AI Agents with Multi-Asset Payment Channels
Hongzhou Chen, Research Lead of CKB Eco Fund
Bitcoin Payments: From Digital Gold to Everyday Currency
Umi Miyahara, BD Lead of Breez
What's Next? Why Bitcoin Payments Are Ready
Keita Nakamura, CEO of Mercoin, Crypto Subsidiary of Mercari
Financial Inclusion with Lightning
Stephen Browne, CEO of Sorted Wallet
Self-Custodial Lightning is Here!
Denys Deputatov, Founder of DexTrade
Presentations and demos of cutting-edge Bitcoin and Lightning Network use cases.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Closing Networking Session:
Engage with speakers, attendees, and innovators to build lasting connections.
Event Highlights
Insights from Industry Leaders: Hear from pioneers shaping the Lightning ecosystem.
Cutting-Edge Use Cases: Discover real-world applications of Lightning in global payments.
Networking Opportunities: Two dedicated networking sessions to connect with like-minded professionals.
Technical and Strategic Focus: Gain insights into both the infrastructure and market potential of Lightning.
Exclusive Announcements: Be the first to learn about new innovations and projects.
Hosted By
CKB Eco Fund, a fully BTC-isomorphic public blockchain (https://www.ckbeco.fund/en)
Breez, the interface of the lightning economy (https://breez.technology/)
UTXO Stack, a decentralized liquidity staking solution for hybrid lightning network (https://www.utxostack.network/)