Event Recap: Regional Blockchain Conference held at Holy Angel University
Holy Angel University, located in Angeles, Pampanga hosted the Regional Blockchain Conference 2024.
- It featured expert talks and discussions on blockchain innovation and its real-world applications.
What’s the significance: The event aimed to explore and discuss blockchain innovations and practical applications through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and breakout sessions.
Driving the news:
- On July 19, 2024, Holy Angel University’s School of Computing hosted the First Regional Blockchain Conference at the PGN Auditorium.
- It brought together students, industry leaders, and blockchain enthusiasts to delve into the transformative potential of blockchain technology.
Speakers and their topics:
- Rochelle Ferrer – Social Impact of Web3
- Patrik Ferrer (The Round Table) – The Importance of Web3 Community Management and Moderation
- Bernard “Papa Bii” Mendoza for Bitget – Blockchain for Youth initiative
- Trexia Olaya (PDAX) – Fintech Beyond Digitalization
- Emmanuel Samson (DTaka)- Blockchain in the Philippines
- Nelson Lumbres (ICP Hub PH) – History of Web3, Emerging Trends, and the Internet Computer Protocol
- Stephen Guasch (Volaris Labs) – Web3 Games and Opportunities
- Henry James Banayat (Bitshares Labs Inc.)- Empowering Education and Digital Careers with Current Emerging Technologies
- Patricia Arro (OpenGuild) – Polkadot: The Largest DAO Globally, is More Than Just a Blockchain
- Theo Roque (The Howdy Studios) -Data Provenance and Permanence: Solving Today’s Data Challenges with Arweave and AO Computer
- Eliezer Rabadon (DVCode, ICP Hub PH) – Internet Computer: What Things Can You Now Build on Blockchain?
Breakout sessions:
- Session 1: “Deploying Your Portfolio on the Internet Computer” by ICP HUB PH, offering practical guidance.
- Session 2: “Blockchain for Youth,” engaging the younger generation in blockchain technology.
Between the lines: The conference showcased how blockchain can drive industry innovation, with a focus on practical applications and emerging trends that could shape future developments in technology and education.
What to watch: Future blockchain conferences and regional events will likely continue to highlight emerging technologies and foster collaboration among industry stakeholders.
Worth reading: Apart from this initiative, ICP Hub Philippines also offers community grants, supporting with $5,000 worth of ICP for projects in Innovator-in-Residence, Education, and Influencers focus areas.
Sources: Eli Rabadon, The Access Point, Marlon Tayag
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