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Orbis86 and the DLT Science Foundation collectively organized a pioneering event titled “The Future of Tech: Web3 Trends in 2024.” The event was held on February 5, 2024, at the renowned Roberts Building of University College London (UCL).
The event addressed diverse enthusiasts as its audience, including investors, entrepreneurs, and tech-savvy individuals. The objective was to explore the latest developments and highlight the technology trajectory in the Web3 era.
The event portrayed London’s position as a vibrant hub for Web3 innovation and community building. It featured insightful panel discussions, lightning talks, and networking opportunities to provide valuable insights and foster connections within the Web3 ecosystem. The discussions were spread across two panel discussions, as follows:
Panel 1: Evolving Web3 Realties: DSF’s Role in Shaping the Future
Speakers:
- DLT Science Foundation, Chief of Staff, Juan Ignacio Ibañez
- DLT Science Foundation Research Fellow, Walter J. H
- DLT Science Foundation, Operations Executive, Ron Kotli
- Orbis86, Founder & CEO, Soniya Ahuja
Panel 2: Decentralized Business Horizons: Trends for 2024
Speakers:
- Zodia Markets, Head of Sales, Paul H
- Secured on Blockchain, Founder, Kristian Moller
- CryptoMondays London, Co-Founder and CEO, Kaitlin Argeaux
- HQNFTs, Co-Founder and CEO, Divya Prashanth
- AS Labs/MultichainZ, CEO, Sash J.
- CoinBrit’s Founder and CEO, Ashish Singh
Lightning Talks
Stephen Newnham, UK Lead at Solana, and Chris Chabot, Head of Open Source at Shardeum were featured in the lightning talks. Newnham shared insights into Solana’s cutting-edge advancements in blockchain technology and its significance in the Web3 landscape.
Whereas, Chabot shared Shardeum’s contributions to the open-source community and how their projects were bridging innovations in decentralized technologies.
Attendees were eager to delve into the latest developments and map out the trajectory for the future of technology. The networking session offered a platform to connect, collaborate, and catalyze new ideas to create a vibrant atmosphere of innovation and enthusiasm.
The event highlights the growing interest in Web3 technologies, emphasizing the critical need for integration across academia, businesses, and individuals to drive their development and adoption. It very well presented London as a growing hub for Web3 innovation and community building.
Sponsors and Partners
The credit for the success of the event is attributed to the generous support of their sponsors and partners:
Hedera is a decentralized, open-source public ledger, and provided an essential sponsorship, highlighting its commitment to driving innovation in the Web3 space.
University College London (UCL) has sponsored the venue and witnessed its dedication to fostering collaboration and cutting-edge research in technology and distributed ledger systems.
OffChain Global played an important role as an event partner that facilitated network opportunities and resources for professionals in the Web3 industry.
The Coin Republic, a leading platform for blockchain and cryptocurrency news, also served as an event partner, contributing to the event’s success and improving its reach within the digital asset community.
About Orbis86
Orbis86 is an onboarding platform that effortlessly combines the worlds of arts, entertainment, and education to introduce users to the realms of Web3 and artificial intelligence. Orbis86 creates a community of like-minded individuals through events and partnerships. The members are passionate about exploring and understanding emerging digital spaces.
About DLT Science Foundation
The DLT Science Foundation is dedicated to shaping the future of industries through innovative and emerging technologies, particularly focusing on the transformative potential of distributed ledger technology (DLT). They are advocating open collaboration and innovation, and the foundation also aims to create a world where trust is transparent, and anyone can verify the data.
Soniya Ahuja, a respected leader in the Web3 and crypto community, empowers through Orbis86. With a background at Deloitte and Broadcom, her expertise spans two decades. Through initiatives like the 1111 Orbisons NFT collection, Soniya promotes diversity and community engagement. As host of “The Silicon Dreams,” she shares insights on AI, ML, and Web3, inspiring worldwide innovators. Passionate about educating and onboarding one million individuals into Web3, Soniya fosters adoption and understanding.
