University Connect
Welcome to Team1 Connect @Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
✨ Introduction
Welcome to Team1 Connect @ MMUST , an immersive half-day experience designed to introduce students, developers, and innovators to the future of blockchain and decentralized applications through the Avalanche ecosystem.
This session blends technical understanding, creative ideation, and real-world application, helping you move from concepts to actionable ideas. Whether you’re new to blockchain or already exploring Web3, this is your opportunity to learn, connect, and build with purpose.
🗓️Event Program (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
🕘 9:00 AM – Registration & Community Icebreakers
Kick off the day by connecting with fellow students, speakers, and the Avalanche Team1 Kenya crew.
🕤 9:30 AM – Blockchain Fundamentals & Avalanche 101
A practical introduction to blockchain, why it matters, and how Avalanche is leading the next phase of decentralized innovation.
🕙 10:15 AM – Ecosystem Deep Dive: Real Projects, Real Impact
Explore top Avalanche projects and opportunities for African builders within the ecosystem.
🕚 11:00 AM – Ideation Masterclass: Turning Ideas into Impact
Learn how to transform challenges into buildable, user-centered blockchain ideas.
🕛 11:45 AM – Cluster Mapping: Finding Your Builder Niche
Understand how to identify “clusters” user groups and audiences that help your project achieve traction and sustainability.
🕐 12:15 PM – Introduction to Cascade: Building on Avalanche Made Simple
A live introduction to Cascade, the builder toolkit that empowers anyone to start developing on Avalanche quickly.
🕜 12:45 PM – Closing Remarks & Group Photos
Wrap up the session with final reflections, photos, and information on how to stay engaged with Team1 Kenya and upcoming events 📸
🎉 Special thanks to all our partners and supporters for making this event possible!
🧩About Team1
Team1 is a global collective of developers, creatives, builders, and innovators driving adoption and innovation within the Avalanche ecosystem.
Active in 50+ countries, Team1 fosters local innovation through community events, hackathons, and educational programs, empowering builders to create meaningful, scalable solutions using Web3 technology.
Ava Labs is the creator of the Avalanche platform, an open-source platform for launching decentralized applications and enterprise blockchain deployments in one interoperable, highly scalable ecosystem. Avalanche provides developers and enterprises with the resources to create custom blockchain networks and digital assets.
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Avalanche is a smart contracts platform built to scale infinitely and finalize transactions in under a second. Its novel consensus protocol, Subnet infrastructure, and HyperSDK toolkit enable businesses to easily launch powerful, custom blockchain solutions. Build anything you want, any way you want, on the eco-friendly blockchain designed for both Web3 devs and businesses.
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❌ Prohibited Items ❌
Aerosols, Ammunition, Animals other than service/guide animals, Backpacks and bags exceeding size restrictions (18” by 13” by 7”), Bicycles, Balloons, Coolers, Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, Explosives, Firearms, Flammable liquids, Laser pointers, Mace Pepper spray, Packages, Recreational motorized mobility devices, Selfie Sticks, Signs exceeding the size restrictions (20’ x 3’ x 14”), Structures, Supports for signs and placards, Toy guns, Weapons of any kind, any other items determined to be potential safety hazards
🤝Partners & Sponsors
Team1 Kenya — building the next generation of African blockchain innovators through meetups, hackathons, and mentorship.
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology — a hub for engineering, innovation, and emerging technologies in Western Kenya.
FOEG Labs — a frontier innovation lab supporting builders across Africa through mentorship, capacity building, and community initiatives.
SSI - Silicon Savannah Insider for quality media coverage and features in your blogs about Avalanche Team1.
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