The Blockchain Campus Conference 2024, jointly presented by The BLOKC, Junior Blockchain Education Consortium of the Philippines, PSITE, and DOST-Science and Technology, emerged as an immersive platform that brought together blockchain enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds to explore the latest advancements and trends in blockchain technology. Held at the iAcademy in Makati, Philippines, last June 13-14, 2024, the conference facilitated an exchange of blockchain expertise and insights, uniting industry leaders, esteemed academics, students, investors, and regulators.

Whack-a-Thon: Road to Bonkathon

One of the highlights of the conference was the Whack-a-Thon: Road to Bonkathon event, where eight finalists pitched their innovative and disruptive projects. The finalists included:

• KreiosLabs
• FoundIt
• SOLAKNOWS
• Bonk The Explorer
• LOVE - Localized Online Visitors Ecosystem
• Me-Aw
• HackHaive
• KaBONK!

These projects showcased the creativity and ingenuity of the participants, offering solutions that could potentially transform various industries.

Acknowledging Panelists & Key Contributors

The event featured distinguished panelists from diverse industries, such as Jose Mendoza, Bitget's Country Manager; Jen Bilango, Coins.ph's Country Manager; Jan Allen San Miguel, Senior Growth Manager at OKX; Eli Becislao, Core Lead at Superteam Philippines; Eoin Kirwan, Founding Partner of Ionic Group; and Myrtle Anne Ramos, Founder & CEO of Block Tides.

Myrtle expressed, "As we continue to explore and innovate, the potential for AI and blockchain to collaborate further is limitless, promising exciting advancements that will redefine how we interact with data and conduct business in the digital age."

The organizers has also extended their special thanks to John Sedano and Jenna Ilao of YGG Pilipinas & Web3 Metaversity for sharing their wisdom and building programs that provide a pathway to earning opportunities in the web3 space through education, upskilling, and advice on future career opportunities. Their insightful sessions have undoubtedly enriched the experience for attendees, offering valuable knowledge about Web3 and its potential.

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Building an Ecosystem for Nation and Capacity Building

The unveiling of a lucrative laptop raffle for attendees who successfully complete the stamp quests has generated significant buzz, adding an element of excitement to the event. Additionally, with over P200,000 worth of merchandise from the conference's esteemed sponsors and partners up for grabs, participants had a unique opportunity to glean insights from blockchain experts and engage with industry leaders.

The Blockchain Campus Conference 2024 went beyond technology, it cultivated an ecosystem for students and professionals committed to nation and capacity building. By promoting collaboration and innovation, the conference had setthe stage for new ideas to flourish and drive positive change within the blockchain space.