Web3 Fusion: Embracing AI and Beyond
A hybrid Forum on technologies impacting the information space
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 15
Opening by Custom GPT & Dimitris Dimitriadis (Moderator)
Futurist, Advisor to the Special Secretary for Strategic Foresight, Presidency of Government Hellenic Republic, Greece
Opening Remarks: Introduction to the conference themes and schedule
Nikos Panagiotou, President, DCN Global, Greece
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
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
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
Keynote: "Web 3.0 Revolution: Pioneering Trust in AI Through Decentralized Data Integrity"
Ahmed Yousif, CEO and founder of Vision Innovation, U.S.
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
Lunch Break
Special Segment: “What to Learn Now: Skills for the Digital Era”
Keynote: “Blockchain Verification: Ensuring Trust in a Decentralized World, the Role of Digital Influencers.”
Michael Osei Gyasi, Executive Director, Ignite Youth Ghana, Ghana
Keynote: “Digital Transformation of Newsrooms: A New Information Paradigm”
Ludovic Blecher, IDation Founder and Partner at WhiteBeard, Paris
Keynote: "How Blockchain Can Revolutionize Entertainment”
Kin Meng Chan, Founder/CEO of Hashcode Studio, Malaysia
Coffee break
Special Segment: “What to Learn Now: Skills for the Digital Era”
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
Keynote: "Microsoft COPILOT - Your New AI Best Friend"
Vera Cabral, Industry Advisor Americas, Microsoft, Brazil
Keynote: “Balancing Innovation with Ethics and Privacy”
Laura Miller, Ethical AI Strategist, Founder and CEO of NextGen Ethics, U.S.
Coffee break
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
Keynote:“Empowering Through Digital Literacy: Navigating the Age of Misinformation”
Alexandre Le Voci Sayad, CEO, ZeitGeist, Brazil
Keynote: “ASEAN Digital Priorities and AI Governance”
Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit, Head of Centre for Multilateralism Studies at RSIS (Singapore), Thailand
Lunch Break
Keynote: “Internet Policy Overview in the Asia Pacific Region”
Victoria Hyde, Policy Communications Manager, Asia Internet Coalition, Singapore
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
Coffee Break
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
Keynote: “Critical Thinking and Foresight in the Digital Age”
Dimitris Dimitriadis - Futurist - Advisor to Special Secretariat of Foresight, Presidency of the Government Hellenic Republic
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.
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