Day 3 – Brisbane – The Precinct
Worlds Biggest Web3 Classroom
Day 3 of Blockchain Week is dedicated to education, careers, entrepreneurship, innovation and building a business in Web3.
Join the world’s largest Web3 classroom at day 3 of Blockchain Week in Brisbane. Expect a day of entry level content for those who are new to the space and keen to dive into the world of digital currency and blockchain.
Themes Include:
- Education: Accessible entry-level blockchain and digital currency education and workshops.
- Careers: Discovery sessions on roles and skills provide insights into the requirements and responsibilities of various positions in the blockchain and decentralized technology industry, helping attendees identify potential opportunities and paths for growth in the space.
- Business & Startups: How to leverage Web3 technology for innovative startups and successful use cases in blockchain and decentralised technologies.
- Youth: Workshops, labs, and hands-on sessions for young people to learn about Web3 technologies, career paths, and the history and future of money.
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Agenda Quick Guide
Master Of Ceremonies: Danielle Marie, TAFE Queensland
8:50am - 2:30pm
Adults – Stair Stadium
Digital Currency, Blockchain & Web3 Beginners Education Series
Includes Morning Tea & Lunch
9:00am - 2:30pm
Youth – Workshop Arena
Blockchain & Web3 Workshops & Hands On Labs
Gordon Christian – Digital Playhouse and Stacks Australia
Electra Frost – Digital Playhouse Foundation
Kieran Nolan – The School Of Bitcoin
Mentis – Atman Academy
Includes Morning Tea & Lunch
Detailed Agenda
8:50am
Adults – Stair Stadium
Welcome
Amy-Rose Goodey, Head of Operations, Blockchain Australia
Queensland Government & The Precinct
Opening Address
9:00am
Digital Currency Decoded
Katrina Donaghy, CEO – Civic Ledger
9:15am
What’s so special about Bitcoin?
Milly Rowett, Engineering Manager – Cash App
9:30am
Safe CEX with Swyftx
Tommy Honan, Head of Commercial Operations – Swyftx
9:50am
What are NFT’s?
Darren Rogan, Founder – Rogues Lab & Gold Coast Blockchain Meetup
10:05am
Safety & Storage
Seamus McNab, CTO – Mycelium
10:20am
Scams, Consumer Protection, Tax & Risk
[MOD] Shanice Desilva, Marketing and Brand Strategist – Take3
Lachlan Feeney, Founder & CEO – Labrys
Mat Merlehan, Tax On Chain
Paul Kang, Co-Founder – Entersoft
10:45am
Morning Tea & Networking
Presentation
11:15am
Adults – Stair Stadium
Blockchain Decoded
Nathan Burns, Co-Founder – Blockchain Collective
11:30am
The Evolution of Blockchain: Memes, Utility Coins & Tokenisations
Sean White, Business Development – XDC Network (Australia)
*Be sure to register for the XDC Builders Workshop on registration
11:45am
Business on Blockchain – A Comprehensive Approach to Building, Investment & Marketing
[MOD] Katrina Donaghy, CEO Civic Ledger
Steve Milburn, Co-Founder – DltX
Viola Hui, Head of Marketing – AXL Ventures
Renee Francis, Founder & Director – Bubble Co. & Take3
Darren Langley, General Manager – Rocket Pool
12:15pm
Built On Blockchain: Real World Use Cases
[MOD] Jordan Franklin, Founder – Happy Spender
Emma Crudgington, Growth & Community Manager – PUML
Drew Flaherty, Chief Technology Officer – Powerplay
Zach Varnier, Web3 Program Director – AXL Ventures
Sean White, Business Development – XDC Network (Australia)
12:45pm
RapidFire: Web3 In Action
[MOD] Sonja Bernhardt, Speaker, Entrepreneur & Technologist
Jo Rocca, Blockchain Developer – Labrys
Eoin Flynn, Head of Operations – Tymlez
David Harris, Strategy & Partnerships – Cur8
Jordan Franklin, Founder – Happy Spender
1:15pm
The History of the Brisbane Bitcoin Meetup: A Decade of Community Building
Lucas Cullen, Co-Founder – DLTx
Workshop
11:30am - 1:30pm
Youth – Workshop Arena
School Of Bitcoin
Kieran Nolan – School Of Bitcoin
1:30pm
Lunch & Networking
Workshop
2:30pm
Blockchain Builders Lab
XDC Network
Dive into Blockchain with XDC Network’s Introductory Workshop!
- Explore the world of blockchain with Dr. Fisher Yu, a renowned Blockchain Security scholar and Lead Technical Advisor of the XDC Network Protocol Team.
- Demystify buzzwords, understand importance of decentralisation, and discover the significance of blockchain technology.
- Hands-on experience with Bitcoin Proof-of-Work (PoW) protocol, including coding practice and Bitcoin mining simulation.
- Learn about the XDC Network, its energy-efficient Delegated Proof of Stake Protocol, and seamless Ethereum migration.
- Create your own XDC wallet and get introduced to the “no-code” XRC20 token creation platform “Origin.” Attendees will be dev’ing on XDC in no time.
- Gain confidence and a solid understanding of blockchain technology, with a taste of being a Web3 wizard and XDC Network builder.
Note: Attendees may wish to bring a 256×256 px (.png) image for XRC20 token creation (optional) and be ready to or have already installed the XDCPay wallet on Google Chrome (password & seed phrase required).
Reserve your place by selecting the session during registration, or connect with a team member on the day to sign up.
Workshop
2:30pm
Blockchain Applications: A Lifecycle Approach
Location: River City Labs Event Space
Tokens For Humanity
Workshop Overview:
The workshop will provide an overview of the end-to-end lifecycle of a blockchain application, including the planning and design, development, testing and deployment, maintenance and upgrades, and disposal phases. The workshop will emphasise the importance of security, reliability, and compliance throughout the entire lifecycle. A case study will also be presented on an NFT project, highlighting how the lifecycle phases are implemented in the context of the case project.
Tokens for Humanity Overview:
Tokens for Humanity is an ACNC registered charity that builds software applications for charities to continue to do their work without worrying about technical complexities.
We believe blockchain technology and cryptoassets have significant potential for charity organisations. Tokens for Humanity’s current objectives are to showcase how Australian charities can use blockchain technology, and to enable cryptoasset philanthropy by building blockchain applications for charities to fundraise in crypto.
Reserve your place by selecting the session during registration, or connect with a team member on the day to sign up.
Workshop
2:30pm
Crypto Fundamentals
Location: Stair Stadium
Binance Labs
Workshop Overview:
Delve into the heart of cryptocurrency transactions, explaining the difference between centralised and decentralised exchanges, and the significance of public and private exchanges. Furthermore, you’ll gain a solid understanding of crypto wallets, essential tools for safely holding and transacting in crypto. Whether you’re taking your first step into cryptocurrency or aiming to enhance your existing knowledge, this workshop provides the tools to engage with confidence in this dynamic digital currency landscape.
Takeaways:
- Understanding of cryptocurrency and its significance.
- Overview of blockchain technology.
- Centralised vs decentralised exchanges.
- Public and private exchanges explained.
- Crypto wallets: An essential tool.
- Differing types of crypto wallets.
- Importance of private and public keys.
- Safe crypto handling practices.
- Security considerations in cryptocurrency.
- Practical steps for starting in crypto.
Reserve your place by selecting the session during registration, or connect with a team member on the day to sign up.
Day 3 Afterparty – Brought To You By DLTx
Official Day 3 Afterparty
Brought to you by DLTx
Location: The Precinct, Level 2/315 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley – Brisbane
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm