The Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2023 has gained the support of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
This highly anticipated sequel to the event will be held from September 19 to 21, 2023, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts in Manila, Philippines.
During the conference, DICT Director Emmy Lou Delfin and DTI Director Jo-Dann Darong highlighed the significance of the Philippine Blockchain Week in advancing collaboration, innovation, and digitization among government agencies.
Presently, cryptocurrency ownership extends to approximately 6.13% of the Philippine population, which translates to nearly 7 million individuals, while 32% of Filipino internet users claim to possess non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
The event is expected to attract numerous attendees from various industries and regions worldwide, bringing together influential leaders from the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.
Under the theme "BRKOUT," this year's Philippine Blockchain Week aims to inspire individuals to break free from traditional norms and embrace new opportunities, thereby positioning themselves as leaders in the blockchain space.
The event will feature extensive discussions on blockchain, fintech, the metaverse, regulation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), privacy, and decentralized finance (DeFi), among other thought-provoking topics.
Director Delfin announced that the DICT will spearhead a program called Blockchain 101, which aims to educate thousands of students in the National Capital Region (NCR) about the industry's potential.
The department will also conduct focus group discussions with government officials to promote the utilization of blockchain technology for storing government data.
Meanwhile, Director Darong expressed the DTI's support for adopting a comprehensive approach to integrating blockchain technology across various sectors.
“At DTI, we promise to support all initiatives that will gear towards the attainment of the vision of making the Philippines not just innovative and creative, but more competitive through blockchain,” he said.
In addition to government partnerships, the Philippine Blockchain Week announced a unique collaboration with renowned Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco, based in Dubai.
Cinco, recognized for his work with Hollywood celebrities and royalty, will partner with PBW to present a Metaverse Fashion Gala, showcasing the fusion of fashion and the metaverse.
This collaboration signifies the immense potential for incorporating blockchain technology into various industries that have yet to explore its possibilities.
