Web3
Innovation Summit
4.17.24 | Public | Free | Hybrid
An immersive day of Web3 programming!
Built w/
2024 Summit sponsors
Networking & breakfast
8:30-9:00 AM
Networking, coffee, and light breakfast.
Opening remarks
9:00-9:10AM
1871, CEO, Betsy Ziegler
Presentation
9:55- 10:15 AM
Transformation: Web3’s Impact on Everyday Financial Services
Arry Yu, Co-Founder & Executive Director @ US Blockchain Coalition
Lauren Thorbjornsen, Chief of Staff and VP of Communications @ Stellar Development Foundation
Panel
10:20-11:00 AM
Web3 in Action: Real-World Web3 Use Cases
Katia Kobylinski, Head of Partnerships @ ETHChicago
Nathan Love, Sr. Business Development Manager – Wholesale Partnerships & Innovation @ T-Mobile
11:05 - 11:45 AM
What needs to be done for Web3 mass-adoption- A candid conversation
Arry Yu, Co-Founder & Executive Director @ US Blockchain Coalition
Nelson Rosario, Founder and Partner @ Rosario Tech Law
Katherine Kirkpatrick, Chief Legal Officer @ Cboe Digital
Networking & lunch
12:00-1:00 PM
Topic: Future of Cannabis
Startup expo
1:00-1:45 PM
Discover the innovative services & products from 1871’s 2024 Web3 Innovation Lab cohort startups! Walk booth-by-booth to connect with Web3 innovators in our immersive Startup Expo.
Startup pitches
Group 1
2:05-2:55 PM
Group 2
3:05-3:55 PM
Hear pitches from the top startups in 1871’s 2024 Web3 Innovation Lab
Closing remarks
4:50-5:00 PM
1871, CEO, Betsy Ziegler
Arry Yu, Co-Founder & Executive Director @ U.S. Blockchain Coalition
Happy-hour networking
5:00-6:30 PM
Summit breakdown
This event brings together 250+ growth and late-stage startups, corporate partners, VCs, industry leaders, and public attendees for a full day of networking and curated Web3 and decentralized tech programming!
Who
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Public
Early-stage startups
Growth-stage startups
Late-stage startups
Corporate innovators
VCs
Industry experts
Cannabis Innovation Summit is the capstone of Cannabis Innovation Lab, an immersive program for those in cannabis-tech.
This event brings together 250+ startups, investors, corporate partners, industry experts already in the space and those who are “canna-curious.”
Together, we’ll celebrate and continue industry innovation by bringing together all players in a business ecosystem for a full day of networking & custom programming.
Read about “why cannabis now” in a report from partners at World Business Chicago.
Year 2023 Rewind
Cannabis Innovation Lab
1871’s Cannabis Innovation Lab enables early startups, connecting them to growth-scalers, corporates, and VCs with the goal of collectively solving for industry problems with technology.
Meet our first-ever Web3 Innovation Lab cohort
Our winter 2024 Web3 Innovation Lab cohort will be showcasing their products at the summit and networking throughout the event. Don’t miss witnessing the newest industry tech solutions and connecting with those on the forefront of Web3 innovation!
What to expect
Built with lab parter
- Inspirational keynote
- Networking with cannabis ecosystem players
- Pitch competition featuring lab cohort
- Thought-provoking dialogue and organic connections through breakout discussions
- Presentations of industry technology
- Education through an expert panel
- Be a part of the cannabis-tech evolution
2024 Web3
Innovation Lab
Apps are open for the 2024 cohort! Apply today to join the lab and be on the forefront of web3 & decentralized tech innovation.
Interested in becoming a late-stage or corporate lab partner? Connect with our team today!
Participating growth-scalers
View the full list of lab participants on our blog announcing its cohort.
