Web3 Fusion: Embracing AI and Beyond

A hybrid Forum on technologies impacting the information space

Web3 Fusion: Embracing AI and Beyond

Welcome to 'Web3 Fusion: Embracing AI and Beyond', a groundbreaking conference where the future of technology meets practical application. This two-day hybrid event, set in the heart of innovation, will serve as your gateway to the latest trends and transformative discussions in AI, Blockchain, IoT, AR/VR, and their collective impact on the information space. 

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WHY ATTEND WEB3 FUSION: EMBRACING AI AND BEYOND

World-Class Keynotes & Panels: Hear from thought leaders and experts as they navigate the digital future, offering insights on trends, transformations, and the impact of emerging technologies.

Interactive Workshops & Challenges: Engage in hands-on sessions on Real-World AI Applications, Blockchain Verification, and AR/VR development. Plus, participate in an exciting AI Deep Fake Detection Challenge!

Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and peers. Custom GPT-powered networking will facilitate meaningful connections, ensuring you meet the right collaborators.

Thought-Provoking Content: Delve into topics like balancing innovation with ethics, digital literacy in the age of misinformation, and the transformative role of AR/VR in information consumption.

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Custom GPT Sessions: Experience interactive sessions led by Custom GPT, offering unique insights and audience engagement.

Practical Skill Development: Workshops and special segments focusing on skills essential for the digital era, from prompt writing to responsible AI implementation.

Cultural and Social Engagements: Enjoy a blend of professional development and social interaction, fostering both learning and community building.

The launch of DCN Global’s newsletter: The event will also launch DCN Global’s newsletter on technological trends that impact our information space and democracy.

SCHEDULE

APRIL 14

Day 1 - 15/04 Understanding and Navigating Digital Transformations
09.00-09.15

Opening by Custom GPT & Dimitris Dimitriadis (Moderator) 

Futurist, Advisor to the Special Secretary for Strategic Foresight, Presidency of Government Hellenic Republic, Greece 

09.15-09.30

Opening Remarks: Introduction to the conference themes and schedule 

Nikos Panagiotou, President, DCN Global, Greece 

 

09.30-10.00

Keynote: “Navigating the Digital Futures: Mega Trends and Weak Signals of Transformation” 

Shermon Cruz, Founder, executive director, and chief futurist, Center for Engaged Foresight, Philippines



10.00-11.00

Panel Discussion: “Diverse Perspectives on Emerging Technologies”

  • Michael Frank, Founder, Seldon Strategies, Intelligence Expert, U.S.
  • Sungmin Bae, Technical Product Manager, Amazon, U.S. / South Korea
  • Jun Wakabayashi,  Principal, AppWorks, Taiwan 
  • Leon Gurevitch, Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Research, Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Design, New Zealand
11.00-11.30

Coffee Break / Special Segment: “What to Learn Now: Skills for the Digital Era”

Interactive segment focusing on essential skills for navigating digital changes.

1) AI Corner - Tip on CustomGPTs
2) Blockchain Corner  - Create your first Non-Custodial Wallet
3) VR Corner - Create your avatar 



11.30 -12.15

Keynote: "Web 3.0 Revolution: Pioneering Trust in AI Through Decentralized Data Integrity"

Ahmed Yousif, CEO and founder of Vision Innovation, U.S.

 

12.15 -12.35

Panel Discussion “AI and Accountability: Legal Challenges in the Age of Intelligent Machines"

  • Casandra Thomazios, Barrister-at-Law (Inner Temple) Advocate & Solicitor, Malaysia 
  • Larissa Ann Louis,  Head of Pro Bono Unit, Founder of HaKita, Malaysia 
  • Liying Wang, Founding Attorney, Next & Nexus Law Office, Taiwan

Moderator: Dimitris Dimitriadis

12.35-13.30

Lunch Break

Special Segment: “What to Learn Now: Skills for the Digital Era”

13.30-14.00

Keynote: “Blockchain Verification: Ensuring Trust in a Decentralized World, the Role of Digital Influencers.”


Michael Osei Gyasi, Executive Director, Ignite Youth Ghana, Ghana 

14.00-14.30

Keynote: “Digital Transformation of Newsrooms: A New Information Paradigm”


Ludovic Blecher, IDation Founder and Partner at WhiteBeard, Paris

14.30-15.00

Keynote: "How Blockchain Can Revolutionize Entertainment”

Kin Meng Chan, Founder/CEO of Hashcode Studio, Malaysia 

15.00-15.30

Coffee break 

Special Segment: “What to Learn Now: Skills for the Digital Era”

15.30-17.00

Workshops

Workshop 1: Deep Fake Detection

Rajkumar Prasad, Experts Vision Consulting, (EVC) , Saudi Arabia (EVC.SA)

Mayuri Vasava, Project Manager at STEMbotix Private Limited 

Workshop 2: Immersive Worlds for Journalists

Ioanna Georgia Eskiadi, Researcher - Ph. D. Candidate, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece 

Workshop 3: Prompt Engineering

Dimitris Dimitriadis, Futurist, Advisor to the Special Secretary for Strategic Foresight, Presidency of Government Hellenic Republic, Greece

Workshop 4: AI in Action: Real-World Use Cases 

Himanshu Karn, Web 3 Expert, India

Anitaraj Mahendraprasad Vakhariya, Regional Operations Manager, Stembotix, India 

 

 



 

Day 2 - April 16, 2024 Technology’s Impact on Society and Development

 



09.30 -10.00 

Keynote: "Microsoft COPILOT - Your New AI Best Friend"

Vera Cabral, Industry Advisor Americas, Microsoft, Brazil

10.-00- 10.30

Keynote: “Balancing Innovation with Ethics and Privacy” 


Laura Miller, Ethical AI Strategist, Founder and CEO of NextGen Ethics, U.S. 

10.30-11.00

Coffee break 

11.00-11.30

Keynote: "AI Took Away Jobs (In a Good Way): A Case Study from Taiwan's Insurance Industry”

Sheng-Syun Shen, Chief Technology Officer, BravoAI Co., Ltd. / Independent Director, EasyCard Corporation, Taiwan

 



11.30 -12.15 

Keynote:“Empowering Through Digital Literacy: Navigating the Age of Misinformation”  

Alexandre Le Voci Sayad, CEO, ZeitGeist, Brazil 

12.15 -12.45

Keynote: “ASEAN Digital Priorities and AI Governance” 

Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit, Head of Centre for Multilateralism Studies at RSIS (Singapore), Thailand  

13.00-14.00

Lunch Break 

14.00-14.30

Keynote: “Internet Policy Overview in the Asia Pacific Region”  

Victoria Hyde, Policy Communications Manager, Asia Internet Coalition, Singapore

14.30-15.30

Keynote: "Navigating the Intersection of AI and Human Dignity: Ethical Considerations in a Digitally Evolving World"  


Dicky Sofjan, Core Doctoral Faculty in the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (ICRS), Indonesia  

15.30

Coffee Break  

15.30-16.00

Keynote “Is AI about to Disrupt the Global Film Industry?”

Dr. Leon Gurevitch Associate Professor | Ahonuku Associate Dean Research and Innovation The Faculty of Architecture and Design Victoria University of Wellington

16.30-17:00

Keynote: “Critical Thinking and Foresight in the Digital Age”  

Dimitris Dimitriadis - Futurist  - Advisor to Special Secretariat of Foresight, Presidency of the Government Hellenic Republic



17.00 - 18.30

Fusion Queries: Illuminating Technological  Convergence

This concept aims to spotlight each participant's unique perspective and expertise within the realm of Information Technologies, Web3 and AI, fostering a deeper understanding and dialogue among attendees.



Speakers

Shermon Cruz
Shermon Cruz
UNESCO Chair on Anticipatory Governance and Regenerative Cities, Northwestern University and Chief Futurist, Center for Engaged Foresight, Philippines
Cassandra Thomazios
Cassandra Thomazios
Partner, MahWengKwai & Associates, Malaysia
Sungmin Bae
Sungmin Bae
Technical Product Manager, Amazon, U.S. / South Korea
Michael Frank
Michael Frank
Founder, Seldon Strategies, Intelligence Expert, U.S.
Laura Miller
Laura Miller
Ethical AI Strategist, Founder and CEO of NextGen Ethics, U.S.
Kin Meng Chan
Kin Meng Chan
Founder/CEO of Hashcode Studiο, Malaysia
Larissa Ann Louis
Larissa Ann Louis
Head of Pro Bono Unit, Founder of HaKita, Malaysia 
Kaewkamol “Karen” Pitakdumrongkit
Kaewkamol “Karen” Pitakdumrongkit
Head of Centre for Multilateralism Studies at RSIS (Singapore), Thailand
Ludovic Blecher  
Ludovic Blecher  
IDation Founder and Partner at WhiteBeard, Paris
Vera Cabral Costa
Vera Cabral Costa
Industry Advisor Americas, Microsoft, Brazil
Victoria Hyde
Victoria Hyde
Policy Communications Manager, Asia Internet Coalition, Singapore
Michael Gyasi
Michael Gyasi
Executive Director of Ignite Youth Ghana, Ghana
Dicky Sofjan
Dicky Sofjan
Core Doctoral Faculty in the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (ICRS), Indonesia
Alexandre Le Voci Sayad
Alexandre Le Voci Sayad
CEO of ZeitGeist (Education, Culture and Media), Brazil
Ahmed Yousif
Ahmed Yousif
CEO and founder of Vision Innovation, U.S.
Leon Gurevitch
Leon Gurevitch
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Research, Victoria University of Wellington’s School, New Zealand
Dimitris Dimitriadis
Dimitris Dimitriadis
Futurist, TheFutureCats Innovation Consultancy, Greece
Nikos Panagiotou
Nikos Panagiotou
President, DCN Global, Greece
Jun Wakabayashi
Jun Wakabayashi
Principal, AppWorks, Taiwan
Liying Wang
Liying Wang
Founding Attorney, Next & Nexus Law Office, Taiwan
Rajkumar Prasad
Rajkumar Prasad
Experts Vision Consulting, (EVC) , Saudi Arabia / India
Anitaraj Mahendraprasad Vakhariya
Anitaraj Mahendraprasad Vakhariya
Regional Operations Manager, Stembotix, India
Himanshu Karn
Himanshu Karn
Web 3 expert, India
Mayuri Vasava
Mayuri Vasava
Project Manager, STEMbotix, India
Ioanna Georgia Eskiadi
Ioanna Georgia Eskiadi
Researcher - Ph. D. Candidate, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Sheng-Syun Shen
Sheng-Syun Shen
Chief Technology Officer, BravoAI Co., Ltd. / Independent Director, EasyCard Corporation, Taiwan

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