​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.

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​Agenda

​1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

​Registration and Welcome Networking

​1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

​Roundtable Discussion:

​Breaking Barriers: How Lightning Unlocks P2P Money

• ​Frank, Bitcoin Ecosystem Lead of OKX Wallet

• ​Cipher Wang, Co-Founder of UTXO Stack

• ​Umi Miyahara, BD Lead of Breez

​Insights from industry leaders on the challenges and opportunities in cross-border payments.

​2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

​Roundtable Discussion:

​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

• ​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

• ​Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream

• ​Hong Fang, President of OKX

​A visionary discussion highlighting how Lightning Network is reshaping payment systems globally.

​4:10 PM – 5:00 PM

​Showcase:

​What's Next? Why Bitcoin Payments Are Ready

• ​Umi Miyahara, BD Lead of Breez

• ​Hongzhou Chen, Research Lead of CKB Eco Fund

• ​Keita Nakamura, CEO of Mercoin, Crypto Subsidiary of Mercari

​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.

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​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.

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​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/)