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Summary

What

A 4-week Pop-Up City in Buenos Aires, Argentina

When

Monday, August 5th - Sunday, September 1st

Why

Create a ‘moment in time’ to catalyze crypto-enabled solutions to address economic challenges and fuel innovation in Argentina

Who

200-400 founders & startup teams, builders, mentors, experts, leaders, believers, government, regulators

About Aleph

Aleph’s first edition took place in August and was a huge success, with more than 3000 citizens meeting to learn, connect and innovate.

Now we are meeting again for Aleph’s De Verano (aka Aleph’s Summer Edition) - a lighter version of Aleph to reflect on all the progress merge and set the stage for a 2025 that will transform Argentina forever.

When

Monday 9^th to Friday 20^th December 2024.

2 weeks

Where

Aleph Hub, in the heart of Buenos Aires.

What

A 2 week pop up city including a ZK & FHE Bootcamp, a hackathon, a Demo Day, a Regulation Day and amazing content on DeFi, Infra and Governance.

Who

More than 500 builders including students, founders and regulators.

About Crecimiento

Aleph is Crecimiento’s Pop-Up City. Crecimiento is a movement that came from a simple idea: now is Argentina’s moment to drive significant crypto adoption in Argentina and transform the economy.

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Aleph Calendar

Aleph’s agenda will feature leading experts and regulators from all over the world to discuss DeFi, Infra, Regulation, Startup building and much more. If you want to build meaningful stuff in crypto and finance, this is the place to be.
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Additionally, we will host a ZK Bootcamp for university students, a 3-day hackathon and a Startup Demo Day for Argentinian and global builders to shine.
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But Aleph de Verano is just the canva, the real magic comes with Buenos Aires’ thriving community creating its own events, talks, workshops and experiences.

Tracks

Track 1: Crypto

Track 1: Crypto

Join community-led events or coordinate your own initiatives with the support of the Crecimiento platform. Topics include decentralized financial infrastructure, stablecoins, real world assets, tokenization, stability, privacy, zero-knowledge technology, public goods infrastructure, and more.

Track 2: Startups

Track 2: Startups

Launch or grow your startup with expert guidance. Learn about setup, culture building, go-to-market strategies, product development, and fundraising. Join or participate in demo days to pitch investors.

Track 3: Crecimiento

Track 3: Crecimiento

Join the conversation on achieving sustainable growth in Argentina. Help shape the future of the movement by contributing to conversations around regulations, talent attraction, culture building, and establishing structures for long-term goals in the Crecimiento movement.

Track 4: Wellness

Track 4: Wellness

Prioritize wellness with sessions on mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, mental health, yoga, and more. Nurture your body and mind for a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Track 5: Culture

Track 5: Culture

Immerse in history and tradition. Enjoy art, literature, music, dance, and culinary delights (including many Asados!). Celebrate local icons and traditions, while exploring NFTs, the Metaverse, Web3 art marketplaces, and more.

Track 6: Unconference

Track 6: Unconference

Join community-led events or coordinate your own initiatives with the support of the Crecimiento platform. The community is the heart of this event—let's make it shine.

Speakers

Juan Benet

Protocol Labs

Martin  Tellechea

Open Graph

Emiliano Velazquez

Beefy

Martin  Carrica

Mountain Protocol

Patricio Molina

Real Trends

Rodrigo Benzaquen

Boulder Tech

Host Your Own Event

Community members are invited to plan their own gatherings around the pop-up, such as barbecues, happy hours, celebrations, soccer matches, and more. We strongly encourage adding your Luma events to the Crecimiento Calendar to showcase everything happening this December!

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Speakers will be revealed soon, but there might be a little surprise.

How to join?

Entrance is free, but subject to application.
Accepted citizens will receive Quark ID verifiable credentials that they can use to access the hub.

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Why join?

Accepted Citizens will get:

Premium access to Aleph Hub
Exclusive content & talks on various topics
Close contact with local and international builders and founders
Opportunity to organize talks, workshops, and other knowledge-sharing sessions
Access to our social events (asado, after offices, parties, football games, etc)
And much more!

Hackathon and ZK & FHE Bootcamp

Citizens that want to participate in the Hackathon or the Bootcamp will have to apply separately.

Hackathon

A hybrid 4-day event (online and in-person at Concepción Hub in Buenos Aires, Argentina) that brings together developers, designers, PMs, founders, cryptographers, and students who want to collaborate and create innovative blockchain solutions.

Start: Thursdays 12^th 14:00
Ends: Sunday 15^th 12.00

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ZK & FHE Bootcamp

A program focused on Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Fully Homomorphic Encryption. Perfect for anyone interested in exploring advanced cryptography and blockchain.

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Goals

New Startups

Build and launch new products & startups.

Product Adoption & Growth

Grow adoption of existing startups, and deliver financial prosperity.

A PATHWAY OF SOUL-STIRRING FESTIVALS

DISCOVER THE TRAIL

In a single transformative festival experience, the trajectory of our lives can shift profoundly. Inspirational Trail is a unique curation of the world’s leading immersive festivals, united by the mission to foster profound personal growth and community impact. These gatherings transcend entertainment—they are beacons of inspiration, calling you to be the change the world needs.

MORE THAN MUSIC FESTIVALS

intentional festivals

These festivals transcend the realm of music, offering an opportunity for profound transformation. They beckon us to open our hearts and minds, to let go, and to merge with our surroundings. Their purpose is to ignite a spark within us, inspiring a life filled with meaning, connection, and unbridled joy.

AN OPTION FOR EVERY WANDERER

HOLISTIC EXPERIENCES

Discover other events, gatherings, and retreats that resonate with our core ethos. Engage with visionary talent and teachers who invite us to dive into a new paradigm of living.

Goals

New Startups

Build and launch new products & startups.

Product Adoption & Growth

Grow adoption of existing startups, and deliver financial prosperity.

Goals

New Startups

Build and launch new products & startups

Product Adoption & Growth

Grow adoption of existing startups, and deliver financial prosperity

Movement

Establish clear strategy for longer-term co-working, co-living and culture of entrepreneurship

Talent / Users / Culture

Up-skill, train, educate and inspire the next generation of Argentina innovation leaders

Business Environment

Work with the government, legislators and regulators to improve the regulatory environment for startups

Goals

New Startups

Build and launch new products & startups.

Product Adoption & Growth

Grow adoption of existing startups, and deliver financial prosperity.

Movement

Establish clear strategy for longer-term co-working, co-living and culture of entrepreneurship.

Talent / Users / Culture

Up-skill, train, educate and inspire the next generation of Argentina innovation leaders.

Business Environment

Work with the government, legislators and regulators to improve the regulatory environment for startups

Impact

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Side events

Citizens are encouraged to organize side events around the pop up, including asados, after offices, parties, football games and more. We highly recommend creating Luma events and adding them to the Crecimiento Calendar for every event taking place in December.

Giving a talk

Citizens are also encouraged to create their own content inside the pop up. The hub has 2 main conference rooms: the auditorium and the amphitheater. All participants will be able to organize talks, workshops and other knowledge-sharing sessions in both events, subject to availability. Please note that the pop up organizers reserve the right to use the space even if booked if necessary.

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