This year, Perth hosted the second International WEB3 Conference. 

Web3 refers to the next generation of the internet, characterised by decentralisation, transparency, and user ownership. Unlike the current Web2, which relies heavily on centralised platforms and intermediaries, Web3 aims to empower individuals by giving them more control over their data and digital assets. Blockchain technology plays a central role in Web3, enabling trustless transactions and decentralised applications (DApps). Key features of Web3 include the use of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) to create a more democratic and inclusive online ecosystem. Web3 represents a shift towards a more equitable and resilient internet infrastructure.

Web3 is an exciting platform for creative technologists who can utilise Blockchain technology to create authentic digital art, with traceable ownership through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Game developers leverage blockchain for in-game assets, ownership, and economies as they can create immersive gaming experiences where players truly own their digital assets. Content creators working in the Web3 space can utilise tokenomics for direct fan support. As with all technologies, the role of UX/UI designers plays a vital role in designing user-friendly platforms in support of greater mainstream adoption.

Please enjoy the below conference update, thanks to the team behind the WAWEB3 LinkedIn page (be sure to give them a follow to stay up to date with all emerging innovation in the Web3 space).
The key emerged theme, INCLUSION, allowed us to bring diverse perspectives and stakeholders from international and local communities, industries, academia and governments to discuss how we can work together using web3 technologies to address some of the burning global challenges while advancing sustainable digital economy.

Astonishing achievements:
⭐ The event provided a backdrop for facilitating international collaboration in digital economy between the WA Government and Minister Stephen Dawson form the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and Singapore with the Chief Fintech Officer Sopnendu Mohanty from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS and their respective supportive teams with special thanks to Ivana Deng and Eugene Goh

⭐ We signed an MOU with the Global Fintech Institute (GFI), signed by GFI’s the Co-Founder and Chairman Prof David LEE Kuo Chuen 李国权 with GFI being our strategic partner and the co-organiser of the conference offering a strong team including Joshua Chong, Suan Hwee Ong, and Vincent Chan Yuen Mun, MBA, CFtP, Dylan Wong and on WAWEB3’s side by its Co-founder and Chairman Dr Andrzej Gwizdalski

⭐ We signed an MOU with the Bali Blockchain Centre (BBC), signed by the Director of BBC I Gede Putu Rahman Desyanta and facilitated by our partnering City of Perth represented by the Councillor Brent Fleeton and an amazing team including Raz 𝐈on, Rosmund Ashling, David McCulloch, and David M. with as well as industry partners including Phil Turtle and the City of Denpasar with its Mayor I.G. Ngurah Jaya Negara and support by the Consul General of Indonesia Listiana Operananta.

⭐ We were graced by over 50 world leading expert speakers from the industry, startups, academia, communities and governments

⭐ We enabled 50 students and people in need to participate free of charge creating a value of $16.500

⭐ We extended and formed valuable partnerships with key stakeholders: GFI, BTKN, Business Events Perth, City of Perth, ACS (Australian Computer Society), WASBC – WA Singapore Business Council, Cyberport Hong Kong,

⭐ We welcomed and are deeply thankful for the support provided by our distinguished sponsors: Ample Fintech and SFT Labs with Meng Yan, Xiao Zhang, and Louis Wan, DigitalX Limited (ASX:DCC) with Lisa Wade (she/her) and Murray McPhee, Blocksquare with Julia Buchholz, ElectraFi and Stacks Australia with 🟧 Electra Frost, LodgeiT with Andrew Noble, Voix – Clinical Studio with Jaroslaw Hryniewicki, and Alibaba Cloud with Oliver Zhang and Grace Wang

The high-value content packed two-day event provided a starting point for deep conversations to be continued for weeks to come on our social media and in smaller events throughout the year till we come back in a much bigger event in 2025!

Thank you all and especially to our volunteers: Zaw Zaw, Brie Carter, Hannah Li, Ziwei Zhu, Christy Justin, Vincent Chan and Dylan Wong!

Picture credit: WA Web3 LinkedIn page