Since its first edition, Surfin’Bitcoin positions itself as the unmissable event for the “bitcoiner” community and industry decision-makers, providing a space for discussion on topics of interest to industry professionals. We thus find there pell-mell innovation, geopolitics, economy or research. This year the program and the speakers once again promise to be very qualitative. Kick-off on Wednesday August 23 with the “Networking Night” in one of the most emblematic places in the city. Follow the leader.
Surfin’ Bitcoin: A perfect experience for networking
This first evening will therefore be held in an exclusive and exceptional place: Les Halles de Biarritz, privatized for the occasion. An ideal environment for socializing, exchanging and so create valuable connections in an ever-changing ecosystem. All this in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, enhanced by the best gastronomic products from the Basque country, a hallmark of the conference’s excellence for 4 years now.
Because it is one of the key aspects of Surfin’Bitcoin: the exceptional opportunity to develop your network. Indeed, this is a unique opportunity to meet industry experts, entrepreneurs, investors and other enthusiasts of Bitcoin. The perfect opportunity to share ideas and build lasting relationships. Everything has been planned to facilitate these exchanges, with in particular an application dedicated to networking. An initiative that should make this event a memorable and rewarding experience.
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Two days of complete immersion in the world of Bitcoin
The next day, the event will enter frankly into the heart of the matter. During the announced conferences and activities, many subjects will be placed by the team at the center of the debates. It will be discussed in particular (non-exhaustive list)
- Education around Bitcoin for professionals and individuals
- The digitization of money
- The potential impact of Bitcoin on the dollar and the yuan
- The evolution of regulation in the sector with the arrival of MiCa and PSAN approval
- stablecoins and the strategy of central banks on the advent of CBDCs.
In addition, this edition will host many major innovations such as the Surfin’ Lightning Day. An event within the event, organized in partnership with Bastien Teinturier from ACINQ and Lisa Neigut from Blockstream. A day that will allow you to better understand the technical basics of Bitcoin and its decentralized network, the “ Lightning Network“, including an interactive workshop led by Lisa.
A French-speaking scene in the spotlight with 73 exceptional speakers
You would have understood it, Surfin’Bicoin 2023 is preparing to celebrate Bitcoin of course, but through a resolutely hexagonal prism. Indeed, the organizers wanted to involve a maximum of major French players. In the program, 73 speakers announced (the complete list can be found here) to address, among other things, four themes that will be the subject of particular attention
- The “Growth vs. Degrowth: Where Does Bitcoin Fit on the Ecological Spectrum?” Debate » with Ferghane Azihari and Alexandre Stachckenko, will explore the burning question of Bitcoin’s ecological impact.
- The panel “Centralized or Decentralized Stablecoins: What Investors Need to Know” will welcome Jean Marc Stenger, Pierre Person, Pablo Veyrat and Token Brice for a lively discussion on this hot topic with a high impact on the industry.
- The other highlight of this program in French will be the panel composed of three bank executives and Claire Balva entitled: “Bitcoin and large companies: how to go from skepticism to adoption?”
- and finally, to project into the future, the organizers have planned a debate on “How will Bitcoin kill Central Banks?” with Yorick de Mombyne, Damien Thellier and Ferghane Azihari.
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A startup pitch contest is entering Surfin’ Bitcoin!
For the first time at Surfin’ Bitcoin, entrepreneurs in the sector will have the opportunity to shine during the startup pitch competition. In partnership with the Cube3 blockchain incubator, six to eight promising startups will be able to present their project to a jury of experts. The winner, chosen by applause meter just before the closing night, will have access to special prizes. Among other things, the opening of
two ” PEB Premium StackinSat » worth €1,000, a direct pre-selection for the next wave of projects incubated by Cube3, access to the incubator’s support program.
Another highly anticipated moment will be the exceptional intervention of Colonel Duvinage, Head of the Center for the Fight against Digital Crime at the National Gendarmerie (PJGN). This officer specializing in cyber-crime will provide unprecedented testimony on the strategies and tactics used by the National Gendarmerie to fight against crimes and offenses related to crypto-assetswhile sharing his perspectives on the future of regulation in the sector.
For 4 years, StackinSat has been organizing the Surfin’Bitcoin conference, and was able to build the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe. This year again, the edition promises to be exceptional. In terms of logistics, the team ensured that every detail of the event was perfectly arranged. The objective is of course to provide a smooth and pleasant experience for all enthusiasts who will converge on Biarritz on August 23, 24 and 25, 2023. What are you doing this summer?
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