ABC’s 2 Year Anniversary Celebration
It’s been two incredible years building, learning, connecting, and growing together — and we’re celebrating in style! 🌊✨
Join the Algarve Blockchain Community (ABC), Algarve Evolution, and friends from across the Web3 ecosystem as we mark our 2-year anniversary with an unforgettable evening of networking, deep discussions, food, drinks and music. 👥🍹🎶
Over the past two years, ABC has brought together curious minds, builders, creators, and thinkers — forming one of the most vibrant Web3 communities in the Algarve. Now we’re turning the page to the next chapter, and we want you to be part of it.
Expect:
Insightful talks from Web3 & decentralized tech leaders
Fireside chats on Defi and RWA Tokenization
Networking with local and global builders
Food, drinks & music as the sun goes down
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and make Year Two the most exciting yet
🗓️ Schedule
18:30 — Doors Open & Welcome Drink
18:45 — Opening Remarks by ABC & Algarve Evolution
18:55 — Panel: Innovation & Growth in Web3
19:20 — Fireside Chat - TradFi to DeFi: The process of tokenization
19:50 — Q&A + Community Shoutouts
20:00 — Networking, Food & Drinks
21:30 — Sunset Music Session
🎤 Speakers:
SwapBee- Jorge Batista is a crypto entrepreneur and software engineer focused on blockchain infrastructure and digital asset payments. With over a decade of experience building technology companies, he specializes in non-custodial payment systems, scalable backend architecture, and real-world cryptocurrency adoption.
Uplink- Claudia Olah, CMO of Uplink, a leading DePIN platform focused on transforming internet connectivity by leveraging existing and emerging infrastructure, is a marketing leader in Web3/Web2.5, with experience building global brands and teams since 2018 across major tech hubs including Shanghai, Silicon Valley, and Portugal.
StepN (FSL)- Jorge Louro is a Computer Science teacher, trail running athlete, and Web3 content creator focused on the STEPN ecosystem. With 15+ years in education and technology, he specializes in combining digital innovation with fitness, community building, and blockchain adoption.
KnowIt Owlz- Vincent Haliburton Jr, Entrepreneur and CEO @knowitowlz , An elite Defi & finance academy empowering you with knowledge & tools to safely harness the power of Defi & handle your multi asset portfolio like a pro.
BTCWine- Philippe Papillon, founder of LASSERRE & PAPILLON and found of BTC Wine. He was the first Bordeaux Wine Merchant to accept Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments. His Bordeaux marketplace is composed of a network of 400 wine traders and 20 key brokers working with the top 200 Bordeaux main wine estates.
Hemi.xyz- Marco Peereboom, Principal engineer @hemi_xyz, Marco is a principle software and electrical engineer with 30 years of experience. Among his rich contributions to open source, he was the initial author of several key components of Decred, an early Proof-of-Stake/Proof-of-Work hybrid blockchain, as well as one of the initial developers of BTCd, the first full re-implementation of the Bitcoin node software. Outside of crypto, Marco has worked on many projects such as OpenBSD, Bitrig, xombrero, spectrwm, and more. In addition, Marco has extensive enterprise server and storage experience through a decade at Dell. He has co-authored several patents.
📍 The Place: Clube Desportivo Recreativo Pedra Mourinha
One of Portimao's sport facilities that has been renovated to accommodate all type of events. With a cafe, bar and outside terrace. This excellent facility is home to Pedra Mourinho Futsal.
👥 Who Should Attend?
This event is for:
Web3 & blockchain builders 🛠️
Crypto enthusiasts & curious minds 💡
Digital nomads & tech innovators 🌍
Local community members & global visitors 🌊
🔗 Connect & Engage
🗣️ 👥 ABC (Algarve Blockchain Community) Meetup
Co-founded by Algarve Evolution, is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where members can learn, share ideas, and network with like-minded individuals passionate about Web3, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, blockchain technology, and the future of finance.
Building communities to create opportunities. We grow, support, and educate the crypto community in the Algarve.
We nurture the ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs to create global solutions from the Algarve.
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👉 Website: https://beacons.ai/algarveblockchaincommunity
📸 Calendar of Events: https://luma.com/ABCMeetup 🌐 AE Website: https://www.algarveevolution.pt/
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