Join us at the Better Web3 Forum 2024, where renowned scholars and industry leaders come together to explore the forefront of Web3. This year’s theme, Blockchain Technology Frontiers, focuses on the latest advancements and pressing challenges in the blockchain space and explore the future of Web3 development.

The forum will delve into pioneering innovations in blockchain security, the impact of network dynamics on performance and stability, and the transformative potential of emerging technologies in driving real-world adoption of secure, scalable, and efficient decentralized systems. Our panel session will bring together thought leaders to discuss forward-looking aspects of Web3, including its broader vision, the potential role of stablecoins, societal impacts, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Be part of the conversation that is shaping the future of Web3!

Agenda

14:00 – 14:15 

Reception 

14:15 – 14:20

Opening Remarks by Professor Allen Au 

14:20 – 14:50

Keynote Speech by Professor Claudio J, Tessone, University of Zurich

(Topic: Web3: A Complex Outcome of Design Choices and Behaviour)

14:50 – 15:20

Keynote Speech by Professor Yajin Zhou, Zhejiang University and BlockSec

(Topic: DeFi Protocol Security: Lessons Learned and New Developments)

15 Minutes Break 

15:35 – 16:15

Panel Discussion – The Future of Web3 Development

16:15 – 16:20

Closing Remarks by Professor Daniel Luo

16:20 – 17:00

Networking

Keynote Speakers

Professor Claudio J. Tessone

Professor for Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies, Department of Informatics, University of Zurich

Co-founder & Chairman, UZH Blockchain Center

Professor Yajin Zhou

Professor, Department of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University
Co-founder and CEO, BlockSec

panelists & Moderator


Panelist

Mr. Otto Lee

Head, Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT)

Panelist

Mr. Sean Lee

Co-founder & CSO, IDA


Panelist

Mr. Simon Lee

Senior Director of FinTech, PropTech & Art-Tech, ASTRI

Panelist

Mr. David Alexander Scheer

Founder & CEO, zkMe



Panelist

Mr. Curt Shi

Founding Partner, ProDigital Future Fund


Panel Moderator

Professor Andy Chun

Professor of Practice in Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies, Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

hosts

Professor Daniel Luo

Professor, Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Director of The Research Centre for Blockchain Technology

Professor Allen Au

Professor and Associate Head (Research and Development), Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Director of PolyU and Cybaverse Academy Joint Lab in Law and Web3

organizers


co-organizers


supporting organizations & media support

Media Support