Strathmore University Connect
Strathmore University Connect AI x Blockchain for Finance
In Collaboration with the Association of Accountants
✨ Introduction
Welcome to Strathmore University Connect, a half-day immersive experience hosted by Team1 in collaboration with the Association of Accountants at Strathmore University.
This session is designed for students, accountants, builders, and innovators interested in exploring the intersection of AI, Blockchain, and Finance powered by Avalanche.
Whether you’re new to Web3, curious about AI, or looking to build real-world financial solutions, this hands-on session will guide you from learning → onboarding → ideation → building pathways.
Expect practical demos, guided onboarding, and collaborative ideation designed to help you start your on-chain journey immediately 🚀
Agenda
🕑 2:00 – 2:15 PM | Arrival, Check-in & Welcome
The session opens with the Strathmore Society of Accountants (ASSCA) hosts welcoming students and setting the tone for the day.
Opening remarks: Favour Otuchi, Strathmore University Events Coordinator
Registration and check-in
Quick introduction to the event purpose
Reminder on professional dress code and ID/passport requirement
Opening CTA for students to download Core Wallet
🕝 2:15 – 3:05 PM | Avalanche Fundamentals & Ecosystem Overview
Speaker: Joseph
What Avalanche is
Why Avalanche matters for builders
Ecosystem overview
Speed, cost, scalability, and multichain architecture
Real-world use cases in payments, DeFi, and digital identity
🧠 3:05 – 3:45 PM | Trivia Challenge + Wallet Activation
Facilitated by: Joseph
This will be a fun, interactive learning session to help students understand Avalanche deeply.
Avalanche trivia challenge
Live Core Wallet download and setup support
Airdrop of coins to winners
Guided lesson on how to use and spend stablecoins
First on-chain interaction for participants
🤖 3:45 – 4:30 PM | AI x Blockchain: Building with AI
Speaker: Salma Adam
Why AI and blockchain work well together
Practical AI use cases for students and builders
How to build using AI tools
Examples of automation, agents, data ownership, and AI-powered products
💼 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Break + Guided Builder Support
Short break
Support desk for wallet setup
Builder Hub onboarding
One-on-one help for students who have not completed wallet creation or on-chain interaction
🚀 5:00 – 5:45 PM | Go-To-Market, PMF & Distribution
Speaker: Essien Ceez
How to think about product-market fit
Go-to-market fundamentals
Marketing and distribution strategies for builders
How to take an idea from product to users
What makes a solution adoptable
🧪 5:45 – 6:30 PM | Ideation Masterclass
Identifying real problems worth solving
Turning ideas into use cases
Campus solutions
Payments use cases
AI-powered tools and products
Group ideation and feedback
🛠️ 6:30 – 7:00 PM | Tools, Resources & Builder Pathways
Developer tools available on Avalanche
AI tools for rapid prototyping
Grants, bounties, and ecosystem support
How students can continue building after the event
🎤 7:00 – 7:30 PM | Closing Showcase & Next Steps
Short team sharing or idea highlights
Final remarks
How to stay involved in the ecosystem
Upcoming events, hackathons, and builder programs
🤝 Partners & Sponsors
Association of Accountants
Empowering future accounting professionals through innovation, technology, and career development.
Strathmore University
Supporting innovation and emerging technology adoption among students and professionals.
🎉 Huge thanks to our partners for helping bring this experience to life!
🧩 About Team1
Team1 is a global network of builders, developers, creatives, gamers, and community leaders dedicated to growing the Avalanche ecosystem.
Operating in over 30 countries, Team1 drives the democratization and global adoption of Avalanche through local meetups, workshops, hackathons, and community-led initiatives.
By bridging online and offline communities, Team1 empowers grassroots innovation and expands the reach of Avalanche globally.