Scotland is about to experience its first major Web3 event, with the BlockStart Web3 Summit taking over Glasgow on August 1st and 2nd. Ferrum Network, the pioneers of Interoperability 2.0, will be sponsoring the summit along with other leading names in blockchain and crypto.
Scotland has become a major hub for Web3 and blockchain operations in recent years, with over 60 companies operating throughout the region's five major cities. However, this growing community has been largely disconnected from leading industry discussions and networking opportunities.
BlockStart is bringing Web3 conversations to the heart of Scotland. The event will attract over 600 blockchain enthusiasts and industry leaders, encouraging them to share insights on the latest trends and developments with the local community and businesses.
Industry giants like Solana, BONK, and Zumo are also notable sponsors of the event. Key speakers will include Dr Lisa Cameron, a former member of the UK Parliament and a leading policy maker in crypto. Taha Abbasi, the CTO of Ferrum labs and a pioneering mind behind blockchain interoperability, will also give an intriguing keynote speech on decentralization.
More specifically, Abbasi will elaborate on how Bitcoin could be a solution to the increasing centralized corruption across global economies. At a time when economic challenges and inflation are looming large, this speech will potentially provide influential insights to crypto enthusiasts and newcomers.
“Ferrum Labs is proud to support BlockStart, Scotland's first major Web3 event, through the Ferrum Network protocol,” said Taha Abbasi. “This conference is pivotal in connecting the Web3 community and sharing insights about decentralization. Ferrum Labs is dedicated to building infrastructure and providing resources to realize a decentralized, fair, and equitable world.”
Over the past year, Ferrum Network has been the leading voice in blockchain operability with its next-gen solution Quantum Portal allowing different blockchain networks to seamlessly communicate and integrate functions. Being part of the BlockStart Web3 summit, the organization is hoping to address the most complex issues blockchain faces today and discuss possible solutions with Scotland’s emerging Web3 startups.
Other notable key speakers for the event include Tom Wilkinson, the Scottish Government's chief data officer, and Robby Yung, the CEO of Animoca Brands. With such a heavyweight panel leading the discourse, attendees will be treated to exciting industry insights and regulatory developments.
The event will take place at Glasgow’s Barras Art & Design Centre, with a range of ticket options available for all types of attendees. BlockStart provides founders and business leaders with additional networking opportunities at the pre-launch drinks and afterparty. With such dynamic arrangements, the BlockStart Scotland Web3 summit is nicely shaping up to be the blockchain event of the summer.
