Elizabeth Stark
Elizabeth Stark: CEO & Co-Founder at Lightning Labs, as listed by the organiser of Plan ₿ Forum 2026 in Lugano. Lightning Labs, which develops open-source software for the Lightning Network, lists her as its CEO and co-founder. Her conference bio says she previously taught at Stanford and Yale about the internet's impact on society, the economy and the law, and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School. At the forum: "Bitcoin and AI: Why AI Needs to Be More Like Bitcoin" (keynote, WAGMI Stage) on 23 Oct at 16:30 Lugano time (15:30 London).
Source: planb.lugano.ch
Key facts
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Role (per the organiser) | CEO & Co-Founder at Lightning Labs | planb.lugano.ch |
| Plan ₿ Forum 2026 | 1 session; first: 23 Oct, 16:30 Lugano (15:30 London) | Brella, planb.lugano.ch |
| Background | Lightning Labs, which develops open-source software for the Lightning Network, lists her as its CEO and co-founder. | lightning.engineering |
| Background | Her conference bio says she previously taught at Stanford and Yale about the internet's impact on society, the economy and the law, and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School. | milkeninstitute.org |
| Official X account | @starkness | x.com, planb.lugano.ch |
Plan ₿ Forum Lugano 2026: sessions
Elizabeth Stark is on the official agenda of Plan ₿ Forum 2026 (Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano, 23–24 October 2026) with 1 session. Times are local Lugano time with London time in brackets; the organiser can still move sessions on the day.
23 Oct, 16:30 Lugano (15:30 London): "Bitcoin and AI: Why AI Needs to Be More Like Bitcoin" (Keynote · WAGMI Stage · 30 min), with Arsh Molu
Source: the organiser's agenda feed [Brella] and [official agenda], checked 2026-10-21. Full schedule and other speakers: Plan ₿ Forum 2026 event page.
Who is Elizabeth Stark
CEO & Co-Founder at Lightning Labs (organiser's [official speakers page]). Lightning Labs, which develops open-source software for the Lightning Network, lists her as its CEO and co-founder. [lightning.engineering] Her conference bio says she previously taught at Stanford and Yale about the internet's impact on society, the economy and the law, and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School. [milkeninstitute.org]
FAQ
- When does Elizabeth Stark speak at Plan ₿ Forum 2026?
- Per the official agenda (checked 2026-10-21): 23 Oct 16:30 Lugano (15:30 London): "Bitcoin and AI: Why AI Needs to Be More Like Bitcoin", WAGMI Stage. The organiser can still change times.
- Who is Elizabeth Stark?
- The Plan ₿ Forum 2026 organiser lists Elizabeth Stark as "CEO & Co-Founder at Lightning Labs". Lightning Labs, which develops open-source software for the Lightning Network, lists her as its CEO and co-founder. Her conference bio says she previously taught at Stanford and Yale about the internet's impact on society, the economy and the law, and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
See also
References
- Plan ₿ Forum 2026: official speakers page (planb.lugano.ch) planb.lugano.ch
- Plan ₿ Forum 2026: official agenda (planb.lugano.ch) planb.lugano.ch
- Plan ₿ Forum 2026: official agenda feed (Brella, PlanBLugano2026) api.brella.io
- lightning.engineering lightning.engineering
- milkeninstitute.org milkeninstitute.org
- Elizabeth Stark on X (@starkness) x.com