The first Philippine Blockchain Week is scheduled for November 28 to December 4
With a goal to make the Philippines a leader in blockchain technology, international and local experts from the digital and cryptocurrency industries are coming together to host the first Philippine Blockchain Week, which will be held November 28 to December 4 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom of Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.
Dubbed “Chaintrix” and inspired by the meta-universe of the movie “Matrix”, Philippine Blockchain Week aims to educate more Filipinos about blockchain technology, its uses and the limitless possibilities it can offer to the country’s various industries.
“If you remember the year 2000, the Philippines was the text capital of the world. In 2010, we were the social media capital of the world. That’s why I think this time we can be the blockchain capital, if not the world, then at least in Asia. And we have to play our cards right for it to happen,” said Donald Lim, chief convenor of the event, during a press conference announcing the event.
“We have gathered experts from the blockchain ecosystem to discuss this technological advancement and how businesses and people can benefit from it. Philippine Blockchain Week also allows investors and businesses to network and explore opportunities in the Philippine market,” he said.
Mr. Lim noted that due to the unique demographic and economic fundamentals of the Philippines, he believes the country has a strong chance of becoming an important hub for the development of the new technology.
“The Philippines has the numbers to become a blockchain hub. Our population is 110 million, with a median age of 25. We also have the highest internet penetration and the highest NFT penetration rate of any digital population,” said Mr Lim.
Chezka Gonzales, a commercial pilot, founder of Women of Substance NFT, and also a main convener of the event, said they are also targeting students to attend the event.
“This is a good opportunity for them to learn more about these digital developments and how they have affected and will affect the way things will be done in the future,” she said.
The other conveners of Chaintrix include Rico Pang, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sanctum Global Ventures; Kate Hancock, Founder, Metaverse XYZ; Daniel Robbins, CEO of IBH Media; Oscar Tan Abing, Jr., Founder and CEO, Anotoys Collectiverse; Jay Ha, Co-Founder, IP3; James Lim, CEO, Meta Persona; and Tara Kwon, co-founder, Hyped Collective.
Industry partners are Fintech Alliance, Institute of Corporate Directors, Management Association of the Philippines, International Council of Small Business PH, JCI Manila, Rotary District 3830, and NFT Philippines & Women in blockchain Philippines.
Among the activities planned for Chaintrix include plenary sessions with experts on blockchain, fintech and metaverse, a job fair, business speed dating, golf tournament, NFT gallery, concert, pool party, toy exhibition, game exhibition and tournaments and hackathons, among others.
On December 2, the Philippine Block Awards will be held in the Grand Bar of the hotel where blockchain movers and shakers in the country and the region will be honored. Recognition for “the most innovative use of Blockchain”, “Blockchain for Good” and the “Blockchain Transformation Award” will also be presented.
For questions, contact the Philippine Blockchain Week Secretariat at [email protected] or call +63917-832-8852.
