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CHICAGO, March 26, 2024 — 1871, global nonprofit innovation hub is hosting its first annual Web3 Innovation Summit with execution partners Advanced Technology Cluster, U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), and Fintech4Good on April 17, 2024. In this hybrid event, 250+ startups, investors, corporate partners, and public attendees will convene for a full day of programming centered around Web3 innovation and critical industry topics.
The 2024 Web3 Innovation Lab cohort will be highlighted at the event, with founders pitching their startups and showcasing their products and services in an immersive Startup Expo. Fenwick, Hyperledger, Global Business Blockchain Council (GBBC), Genesis Block, Wave Digital Assets, Chainlink, EX3 Labs, Decasonic, World Business Chicago, Alphabit.fund, ETHChicago, Global DCA, and T-mobile Wholesale support the 2024 Summit.
“We stand at the cusp of a revolution, where decentralized systems, blockchain, and digital sovereignty will redefine the fabric of the internet as we know it. Our summit will serve as a crucible for innovation, where the brightest minds in technology, finance, and creative industries converge to forge the pathways of the future,” said Betsy Ziegler, CEO of 1871.“I invite you to join us in this journey, to explore the unbounded possibilities of Web3, and to shape the future together. Let’s build a digital world that is open, secure, and belongs to us all.”
“I am thrilled to be part of this incredible journey as the Executive-in-Residence for the Web3 Innovation Lab, where we’ve been at the forefront of exploring and shaping the future of blockchain-based decentralized technologies,” said Arry Yu, Co-Founder & Executive Director at U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), an initiative of GBBC. “This Summit will showcase innovative real ideas and bring together some of the brightest minds in the field, offering a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the transformative potential of Web3. If you’re looking to be a part of a movement setting the stage for a more decentralized and empowered future, this Summit is the place to be. Let’s pave the way for a new digitally native epoch together!”
Summit Agenda
The public Summit will take place in the Worklife space on the second floor of the Merchandise Mart for Web3-centered programming from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM CST, with lunch and Startup Expos taking place in 1871’s space on the twelfth floor. Breakfast and lunch will be offered to in-person attendees, followed by happy-hour networking and drinks in the final hour of the event.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Web3 experts in panel discussions highlighting industry trends, including ‘Web3 in Action – Real-World Web3 Use Cases’, ‘What Is the Real State of Web3 Today’, and ‘What Needs to Be Done for Web3 Mass-Adoption – A Candid Conversation’. Interactive presentations and keynotes on Web3 transformation will also be available.
While attendees can watch virtually, only a select group of events will be live-streamed. In-person participation is highly recommended. Registration is required to participate in this event. RSVP and confirm your attendance by April 15, 2024, as the number of public tickets is limited.
For information regarding joining the Summit as a sponsor or partner, please get in touch with corpinno@1871.com. Subscribe to stay up-to-date on 1871’s Innovation Labs programming & news.
About 1871
1871, a nonprofit global innovation hub, exists to inspire, equip, and support early-stage, growth-stage, late-stage, and corporate innovators in building extraordinary businesses. 1871 is home to ~500 early-stage startups, ~250 growth and late-stage companies, and ~60 corporates, and is supported by an entire community focused on accelerating their growth and creating jobs in the Chicagoland area. The member experience includes virtual and in-person access to workshops, events, mentorship, and more. The nonprofit organization has 350 mentors available to its members, alongside access to more than 200 partner corporations, universities, education programs, accelerators, venture funds, and others. Since its inception in 2012, more than 1,050+ alum companies are still active, have created over 14,700 jobs, and have raised more than $3.7 billion in follow-on capital.
About The U.S. Blockchain Coalition
The U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), an initiative of Global Business Blockchain Council (GBBC.io), is a proactive collaboration of state associations, private entities, and influential individuals that drives a national conversation about emerging technology policy, education, and adoption. The USBC’s mission is to share best practices, lessons learned, improve operational efficiency for each member, improve the purchasing power for the benefit of each member, and to consolidate political influence. The Coalition serves as the convener and the subject matter experts with a multi-state focused collective voice to better advocate for constructive public policy and educate key stakeholders, especially investors.
About WTIA Advanced Technology Cluster
The Advanced Technology Cluster is funded through Washington State’s Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program, and the focus of the group is to convene stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and the investment community to work together towards ensuring the Pacific Northwest and the broader United States is a leader in emerging technologies. The near term focuses of the Cluster are to promote the growth of web3, quantum information sciences, and artificial intelligence within the Pacific Northwest, while also finding opportunities for partnerships across the United States and the world. The Cluster works on a variety of initiatives including public policy and advocacy, workforce development, startup acceleration, and community building.
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