Vlerick Digital Futures: Welcome to Web3 … the future of the internet
Web3 is going to be revolutionary – but how? Join us at this unique event to discover what the future of the internet could look like.
Web3 will be a world where blockchain technology, spatial computing and extended reality converge in the Metaverse. In this exciting event, we explore what this could mean for business – diving into possible opportunities and challenges that could emerge.
The evening will wrap up with a live performance by singer-songwriter – and NFT entrepreneur – Violetta Zironi.
Speakers
Bjorn Cumps
Professor of Financial Services Innovation
Bjorn Cumps is passionate about FinTech, platforms and business ecosystems.
Stijn Viaene
Professor of Digital Transformation
Stijn Viaene is dedicated to helping executives transform their enterprises for a digital world.
Martin Butler
Professor of Management Practice
Martin Butler lectures in digital transformation, project management and innovation management.
Doris Viljoen
Lecturer and Director of the Institute for Futures Research at Stellenbosch Business School
Doris teaches on the principles of futures studies, scenarios, organisational foresight, managing foresight projects, and foresight tools and techniques.
Violetta Zironi
Independent singer and actress
Born and raised in Italy, Violetta is a singer-songwriter, music-NFT artist and Web3 entrepreneur.
Nick Decrock
Founder of 49/Meta Ventures
Nick helps brands, organisations and creatives prepare for – and experiment with – Web3 and the Metaverse.
Programme
- 5.45-6pm: Registration
- 6-6.15pm: Welcome and presentation of the Vlerick 4E-Framework on Web3 and the Metaverse, with Bjorn Cumps
- 6.15-6.30pm: Web3 Future Scenarios, with Doris Viljoen
- 6.30-7pm: From Web2 to Web3 – An Artist’s Journey, with Violetta Zironi
- 7-7.50pm: Panel debate, moderated by Stijn Viaene
- 7.50-8pm: Launch of the Vlerick Web3 and Metaverse programme, with Martin Butler
- Live music with Violetta Zironi, followed by networking
Practical information
Entry to the event is free of charge – but you must register to attend.
Join us to dive deep into the world of Web3 and the Metaverse
The Metaverse – with its immersive, virtual-physical experiences – is at the heart of a radically new approach to the internet. But how does the Metaverse – and other technologies like AI, VR, NFTs, Internet of Things (IoT) and distributed ledger technology (DLT) – create value? Vlerick’s Centre for Excellence in Web3 and the Metaverse is here to help you stay ahead of next-generation technology and the opportunities it offers.