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1/ #ConvergeSF22 is here! 🔥

We’re kicking the morning off on the Main Stage with @jerallaire chatting with @VitalikButerin on all things #crypto and perspectives from Wall Street with @kevinolearytv hosted by @AngieTVLau of @Forkast_News

2/ On the Inclusion track, hear from high-profile speakers like @ChrisBrummerDr of @GeorgetownLaw and Professor @rogercaruth, J.D., Ph.D. of @HowardU on the essential task of catalyzing digital financial literacy around the world

3/ And join @DenelleDixon of @StellarOrg alongside @taliafayeklein of @BNYMellon and Kevin Peach of @aidtechnology to discuss how #blockchain and crypto are changing the game for social impact

4/ You definitely won’t want to miss our surprise announcement on the Main Stage today at 11:45am PST 😉

5/ On Innovation, leaders in blockchain development @paulriegle of @Algorand, @_patrickogrady of @avalabsofficial, @aeyakovenko of @solana, @ilblackdragon of @NEARProtocol, will explore the blockchain trilemma and scaling for 1 billion+ users

6/ We’ll also explore the intersection of equity markets and the crypto industry with viewpoints from Justin Evans of @GoldmanSachs, Coby Powers of @Fidelity, and @JohnTodaro1 of Needham & Company

7/ The Impact track will feature powerhouse panelists @Mclader of @Uniswap, @CNBC’s @Kr00ney, and @sheila_warren of @crypto_council to discuss contemporary principles for responsible leadership in the fast growing digital asset industry

8/ And get the latest on the current state of crypto capital markets for institutions from @rleshner of @compoundfinance, Robert Mitchnick of @BlackRock, and all-star representatives from @AbraGlobal, @DRWTrading, and @AaveAave

9/ Presentations will wrap up on the Main Stage with Jeremy Allaire chatting with Lawrence Summers on global economic issues and the future of the dollar, as well as @emilycchiu of @TBD54566975 on using crypto to solve real world challenges

10/ Join us following the day’s sessions and the networking happy hour for a must-attend special event, hosted by Circle and presented by LG Art Lab at SFMOMA! 🥳

Don’t forget your #ConvergeSF22 badge required for entry - no exceptions!