Aleo zkHouse Istanbul: Talks 💬
Talks at Aleo zkHouse: Panel discussions & demos explore the latest in ZK.
Day 3: zkTalks
Duration: 10:45 AM - 7 PM
Join us to hear & discuss the latest in ZK
If you’re starting your Aleo zkHouse journey on Day 3, welcome! Part of Devconnect Istanbul — zkHouse is a four-day inclusive and interactive experience for zero-knowledge enthusiasts of all levels. For Day 3’s zkHouse Talks, we’ll explore the latest cryptography research, hardware, and app development in a series of panel discussions. As the sun sets, we invite you to gather in an adjacent room to continue the conversation with fellow attendees.
Plus: We’re excited to introduce a first-of-its-kind integration with Icebreaker, where the more you participate in our zkHouse activities, the more likely you’ll receive a dynamically integrated NFT. As an early user, you’ll also get onboarded Icebreaker, a decentralized networking platform leveraging zero-knowledge proofs.
Here's what the day looks like
10:45 - Doors Open: Begin your journey into the vast landscape of ZK.
11:00 AM - Coffee, Tea + Morning Networking: Start your day by connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
11:30 AM - Welcome to zkTalks: Set the stage for a day of insights and revelations.
11:35 AM - The Venture Capitalist’s Guide to Zero Knowledge
Derek Walkush, Investment Partner, Variant Fund,
Joanna Zeng, VP, Head of BD, Aleo
Min Teo, Managing Partner & Co-founder, Ethereal Ventures
Don Ho, General Partner, Orange Fund
12:20 PM - ZK's Role in the Future of Digital Identity
Nse Barna, VP of Operations, Aleo
Aetos Georgiou, Product Manager, ZK Pass
Phil Kelly, Head of BD, O(1) Labs
Filip Lazovic, ZK Founding Engineer, Karma3 Labs
1:05 PM - Making Bigger Better: Privacy-First Scaling Systems
Brennen Schlueter, Director of Marketing, Aleo
Zack Xuereb, Co-Founder & CEO, Avail
Yanju Chen, Co-founder & Chief Research Scientist, Veridise
Nafeh Shoaib, Co-Founder & CEO, Humine Labs
2:00 PM - Lunch
1:50 PM - The Virtual Machine Duel: ZKVM vs. ZKEVM
Alex Pruden, CEO, Aleo
Viviane Ford, Head of Community Aleo
Pavel Sinelnikov, Developer Relations Lead, ZKM
Gnana Iaskshmi, Developer Advocate, Starknet Foundation
2:35 PM - Hardwired for Privacy: Exploring ZK Hardware and Cryptographic Innovations
Alex Pruden, CEO, Aleo
Hamid Salehi, Director of Product, AMD
Amy (Zeyuan Li), Marketing Manager, Bitmain
Shervin Beyk, Head of BD, Cysic
3:20 PM - ZeFi: noun. The Best of ZK and DeFi
Ben Rodriguez, Senior Protocol Specialist, Coinbase
Evan Marshall, CTO, Demox Labs
Michał Sieczkowski, VP of Engineering, Archblock
Max Soultakov, Co-Founder of Polynom Labs & Arcane Finance
4:05 PM - Harnessing ZK Tech for Secure AI + ML Applications
Mia Z., Data Scientist, Aleo
Ian Miers, Founding Scientist, Aleo
Roy Rotstein, Software Engineer, Risc Zero
Marouen Zelleg, APAC BD Lead, Polygon
4:50 PM - Game of Proofs: Integrating ZK Technology in On-chain Gaming
Anthony DiPrinzio, Head of Ecosystem Growth, Aleo
Ramiro Ramirez, Lead Software Engineer, Kryha
Matt Wyatt, Co-Founder & CEO, Puzzle
Jack Dillé, Co-Founder & Designer, IceBreaker Labs
5:00 PM - zkLounge: Join us for Canapés and Cocktails
5:25 PM - Shaping Governance and Incentives for an Era of Private Blockchains
Santiago Campos-Araoz, Social Lead, Aleo
Ajaya Mandal, Technical Product Lead, V23
Azeem Khan, Head of Impact, Gitcoin
Dale Wilson, Software Engineer, Messari
Who should attend?
ZK enthusiasts who are interested in:
The depth and breadth of zero-knowledge technologies
Engaging in meaningful discussions with experts and peers
Networking and conversing with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting (after the talks)
Bring your curiosity
Each talk aims to be thought-provoking and insightful. We encourage you to take the opportunity to question, engage, and contribute to the discussions.
Venue Location
📍Screening Room at Soho House Istanbul, Evliya Çelebi, Meşrutiyet Cd. No:56, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Please use the Main Hotel entrance upon arrival and ask for the Aleo event if you need direction to the screening room.
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About Aleo
Aleo is zero-knowledge by design— the only full-stack Layer 1 blockchain integrating ZK at every level to build an actually secure internet. Aleo provides a zero-knowledge technology platform with uncompromising speed and privacy, allowing developers to build full-stack, private applications with the power of ZK on L1.
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