The Philippines Launches their First-Ever Major Blockchain Event
MANILA, Philippines, September 6, 2022 — International and local experts from the digital and cryptocurrency industries have come together to host the first Philippine Blockchain Week. The week-long event will be held from November 28 to December 4 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom of the Newport Resorts World in Pasay.
Called “Chaintrix” and inspired by the meta universe of the movie the “Matrix”, it seeks to promote inclusiveness by educating more Filipinos about blockchain in order to harness its benefits for the country’s various industries.
“We have gathered experts from the blockchain ecosystem to discuss this technological advancement and how companies and people can benefit from it. The Philippine Blockchain Week also lets investors and businesses network and explore opportunities in the Philippine market,” said Donald Lim, lead convenor of the event.
Lim, who is considered the Father of Digital Marketing in the Philippines, believes that the country has a strong chance of becoming the “Blockchain Capital of Asia.”
“The Philippines has the numbers to become a blockchain hub. Our population is at 110 million, with a median age of 25. We also have the highest internet penetration and the highest NFT penetration rate of a digital population,” Lim pointed out.
Chezka Gonzales, a commercial pilot, Founder of Women of Substance NFT, and also a lead convenor of the event, said that they are also targeting students to attend the event.
“This is a good opportunity for them to learn more about this digital evolution and how it has affected and will affect the way things will be done in the future,” she shared.
The other convenors of Chaintrix include Rico Pang, Group CEO, Sanctum Global Ventures, Kate Hancock, Founder, Metaverse XYZ, Daniel Robbins, CEO IBH Media, , Oscar Tan Abing, Jr., Founder & CEO, Anotoys Collectiverse, Jay Ha, Co-founder, IP3, James Lim, CEO, Meta Persona, Tara Kwon, Co-founder, Hyped Collective.
Likewise, industry partners are the Fintech Alliance, Institute of Corporate Directors, Management Association of the Philippines, International Council of Small Business PH, JCI Manila, Rotary District 3830, NFT Philippines & Women in blockchain Philippines.
Among the planned activities for Chaintrix include plenary sessions with experts about blockchain, fintech & metaverse, a job fair, business speed dating, golf tournament, NFT gallery, concert, pool party, toy exhibit, gaming expo & tournaments, and hackathons, among others.
On December 2, the Philippine Block Awards will be held at 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 “Blockchain Transformation Award” will also be handed out.
