Also focuses on web3 education NFT and the metaverse, wants PH to be the “blockchain capital of Asia.”
THE inaugural Philippine Blockchain week opened yesterday bringing together international and local thought leaders from the digital and blockchain industries. Held at the Newport World Resorts until December 4, the event stressed why it is crucial for the Philippines to learn more about digitalization and the fields of blockchain, fintech, crypto, NFT and the metaverse, as the country can become the “blockchain capital of Asia.”
“The Philippine Blockchain Week has two goals: to fortify Filipinos with cutting-edge skills and knowledge to be competitive on a global scale in industries of the future; and to showcase the Philippines as the “Blockchain Capital of Asia,” Donald Lim, who is considered the father of digital marketing in the Philippines and producer of the Philippine Blockchain Week.
Among the planned activities at event are venture capital-startup matchmaking, an NFT & Gaming expo, multiple after-parties, and numerous networking events.
Day one saw Alfredo E. Pascual, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), giving the welcome speech at the opening of the session. Later that day, Secretary Ivan John Uy Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) delivered a keynote address and led the induction rites of the newly created Blockchain Council of the Philippines.
“The government plays a crucial role in our aim of promoting blockchain education in the country and highlighting the Philippines as the blockchain hub in Asia. We are very grateful to Secretary Pascual and Secretary Uy for their support to this endeavor as we bring the international business community’s attention to the Philippines,” Lim remarked just before starting his talk about the Philippines as the “Blockchain Capital of Asia: Why the Philippines and Why Now?”.
Other sessions on the first day of the PBW include: “The Future of Web3: Why Should You Care and How Can You Participate?” with Ian Utile, co-producer of NFT.NYC; “Women in Web 3.0: The Infinite Possibilities for Women in the Metaverse with Kate Hancock, Chezka Gonzales, Tara Kwon, and Vilma Matilla as speakers, and Michelle Dee as moderator; “Web 3.0 Innovation: 8 Forces Driving Web 3.0 Innovation” with Chris J. Snook, co-host of The Web3 Show and CEO of 9Level9.
For Day 2 of the conference, the topics will be “Crypto Founders Story: BItcoin Pioneer”, “Brand in Web3: Physical Brands Combining Web2 and Web3”, “Education: The Disruptive Potential of Blockchain in the Education Sector”, “Future: The Merging of Web 2 and Web3”, “Blockchain: 2022 is the Beginning of the End: EY Blockchain Capability and Perspective”, “Web3 for All”, and “Partnership Growth with Coinstore”
Day 2 will also have discussions on “How to Build Connections: The Ultimate Cheat Code for Expediting Your Web 3.0 Transformation”, “Tokenization: How to Tokenize Your Project – The Step-by-Step Guide”, “Usage of NFTs in the Korean Film/Drama Industry and Watch2Earn”, “Innovation: The Future of Visual Storytelling”, “The Honest Side of Blockchain Technologies”, “The Future of Immersive Shopping Experience”, “How to Invest in Real Estate with Web 3.0”, “Celebrities on the Blockchain: How Web3 is Changing the World of Fandom.”
On the same day, there will be talks on “Tiptop, Health, and Lifestyle App”, “Blockchain Security: How to Protect Your Assets From Hackers”, “Why Should We Invest in Bitcoin Now?”, “The Next Wave of Customer Engagement, Experience, and loyalty in Web3”, “The Future of Crypto”, “Investments Made Simple Through Maya”, and “The Future of Metaverse”. For Day 3, Motoki Tani, CEO of Animoca Brands Japan, will be the keynote speaker. Other topics for the day will include “PR: How to Create a Compelling Marketing/PR Strategy for Your Metaverse Project”, “Philstar: Enter the Multiverse”, “NFT in Branding: Fro Artist to Now Launching NFT”, “Web3 for Social Impact”, “What You Need to Know About the Creators Economy”, and “Web3: Why It Matters for the Entertainment Industry.”
“The Future of E-Commerce: Web 3.0 vs Traditional Retailing”, “The Importance of Diversity: Perspectives From the Women Leading the Charge”, and “How to Build and Grow a Successful Community for Your Metaverse Project” will also be talked about on that day.
The conference will close with keynote speaker Larry Namer, known for co-founding E! Entertainment which produced “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”, “Simple Life” and “E! Hollywood True Stories”.
“It gives us a sense of pride to see the thought leaders and practitioners from the media, technology, and creative fields gathered for the first event of this kind here. We are thankful that they are taking the time to share their experiences and the advantages of Web3 technology to Filipinos. We strongly believe that the country can benefit from this technology, and we would be learning a lot from our distinguished panel of speakers,” Dr. Lim shared.
Spearheaded by Lim, and Chezka Gonzales, a pilot and Founder of Women of Substance NFT, the PBW also works with the Fintech Alliance.Ph, Institute of Corporate Directors, Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), International Council of Small Business PH (ICSB), JCI Manila, Rotary District 3830, NFT Philippines, Women in Blockchain Philippines, Women in Blockchain Asia, IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), and the Internet & Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP), the Newport World Resorts and Philippine Airlines. It is powered its major sponsors 1inch, Tetrix, NChain, GCash, Coins.ph, DVCode, Ark of Dream, iPay88, and Maya.
“We are proud to facilitate space where global business opportunities will be created. Now that the world has opened up again, it is a prime time to connect, collaborate and launch successful ventures,” Chezka Gonzales added.
Other key partners in Philippine Blockchain Week are Rico Pang, Group CEO, Sanctum Global Ventures; Kate Hancock, Founder, Metaverse XYZ; Daniel Robbins, CEO IBH Media; Oscar Tan Abing, Jr., Founder & CEO, Anotoys Collectiverse; Jay Ha, Co-founder, IP3; James Lim, CEO, Meta Persona; Tara Kwon, Co-founder, Hyped Collective and Janelle Barretto, CEO, JB7 Consulting.
