A YourStory initiative to BUIDL a decentralised future
powered by Web 3.0
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Into the Metaverse: A Deep Dive into Virtual, Shared Worlds
Emerging Trends of Web 3.0 in India
Investing in Web3 startups: a Paradigm Shift
Women Winning Web3
Building the Metaverse using modern Web 3.0 tools
Next wave of Blockchain Middleware and DeFi
YourStory's Blockchain Economy franchise + The Metaverse Summit
Building Blocks of the Metaverse: DeFI, NFTs and DAOs
Infra layers for the next wave of Web 3.0 innovations
Building world-class crypto products from India
India's Crypto Story: The Way Forward
Bringing the global Web 3.0 and blockchain ecosystem together to BUIDL a decentralised future

The Metaverse Summit - a Virtual, global conference to be held on March 25-26, 2022, for connecting blockchain gurus, tech players such as startups and large enterprises, government authorities, IT leaders, tech entrepreneurs, investors and developers to come together to BUIDL a decentralised future powered by Web 3.0

A Primer: The Metaverse Summit
(Concluded on Dec 18, 2021)
The Metaverse Summit: Main Event
March 25-26, 2022
Key Initiatives

As part of YourStory’s The Metaverse Summit, a series of initiatives is being undertaken to foster an enabling environment for innovators, developers, entrepreneurs, and technologists building the decentralised networks that will power the next era of the digital economy.

The Top 30 Web 3.0 Metaverse Innovations/Innovators
The Web 3.0 Metaverse Hackathon Challenge
BlockChain Meetups
Technical Workshops & Masterclasses

Top 25 Web3 Innovations Report

YourStory and Web3 incubator Buidlers Tribe present the Top 25 Web3 Innovations report - a specially curated list of 25 promising, Indian founder-led startups in the blockchain segment.

The report is part of YourStory's continued commitment to develop narratives around the blockchain and the Web3 space, and to curate, build and empower cohorts of innovative and disruptive Web3 startups that we are convinced have the potential to solve problems at scale and define the future of the Metaverse.

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Agenda (Virtual)
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote: Into the Metaverse: A Deep Dive into Virtual, Shared Worlds

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Gita Gopinath, Chief Economist, International Monetary Fund
Ajit Mohan
VP & MD,
Meta, India
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO,
YourStory
10:45 AM - 11:40 AM
Fireside Chat: Emerging Trends of Web 3.0 in India

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Himanshu Yadav
Founding Partner,
Woodstock
Pranav Sharma
Founding Partner,
Woodstock
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO,
YourStory
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
Keynote: Data Infrastructure for a Multichain World

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Gita Gopinath, Chief Economist, International Monetary Fund
Ganesh Swami
CEO,
Covalent
11:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Fireside Chat: Investing in Web3 startups: a Paradigm Shift

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Shailesh Lakhani
MD, India,
Sequoia Capital
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
Panel discussion: Investor Focus - What VCs look for in a Metaverse startup

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Nitin Sharma
GP, Co-Founder,
Antler India
Vaas Bhaskar
Principal,
Elevation Capital
Sindhu Kashyaap
Associate Editor,
YourStory
12:45 PM - 1:10 PM
Fireside Chat: Building engineering teams in the Web3 world

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Sriram Iyer
DIrector, Engineering, International,
Coinbase
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel discussion: NFTs: Powering Micro-economies of the Metaverse

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Abhay Aggarwal
Founder & CEO,
colexion
Vishakha Singh
VP,
WazirX NFT Marketplace
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Panel discussion: Building blocks of the Metaverse: Interoperability and Cross-chain Infra

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Aniket Jindal
Co-Founder,
Biconomy
Ramani Ramachandran
CEO,
Router Protocol
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Fireside chat: Building blocks of the Metaverse: Data, Storage and Identity

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Mayur Relekar
Co-Founder & CEO,
Arcana Network
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Roundtable: Women Winning Web3

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Roshni Aslam
Co-founder,
GoSats
Kaavya Prasad
Co-Founder & COO,
Lumos Labs
Sindhu Kashyaap
Associate Editor,
YourStory
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
3:10 PM - 3:35 PM
Masterclass: Building the Metaverse using modern Web 3.0 tools

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Ivan Liljeqvist
Co-founder & CEO,
Moralis
3:35 PM - 4:00 PM
Masterclass: The Science of Sustainability in Web3

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Pratik Gauri
Co-Founder & CEO,
5ire
Woodstock Fund Track
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Panel discussion: Next big trends in Web 3 Gaming

Delve into insights from XXX latest research that addresses why consumer-facing businesses struggle to become truly customer-centric, data driven organizations and what needs to change to overcome the structural, cultural and technological obstacles.

Sameer Nigam, CEO, PhonePe
Bridge Craven
Co-Founder & CEO,
Arterra
Alex Shalash
Co-Founder & CEO,
Metaengine
Chase J Thompson
Co-Founder & CEO,
Arena
Todd Young
Co-Founder & CEO,
Gamestar+
Ramarko SenguptaSenior Editor,
YourStory
10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
Panel discussion: Next wave of Blockchain Middleware and DeFi

Delve into insights from XXX latest research that addresses why consumer-facing businesses struggle to become truly customer-centric, data driven organizations and what needs to change to overcome the structural, cultural and technological obstacles.

Sameer Nigam, CEO, PhonePe
Mayur Relekar
Co-Founder & CEO,
Arcana
Alexander Szul
Co-Founder,
Benqi & Rome Blockchain Labs
Tuhina Singh
Co-Founder & CEO,
Propine
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
11:20 AM - 12:05 PM
RoundTable: Big opportunities in Metaverse and NFTs

Delve into insights from XXX latest research that addresses why consumer-facing businesses struggle to become truly customer-centric, data driven organizations and what needs to change to overcome the structural, cultural and technological obstacles.

Sameer Nigam, CEO, PhonePe
Prakhar Sharma
Co-Founder & CEO,
Metasky
Jawad Ashraf
Co-Founder & CTO,
Terra Virtua
Anuj Kodam
Co-Founder & CEO,
Wall
Jonathan Caras
Head of Communications,
Levana
Carolin Wend
COO,
Mintbase
Priya Sheth,
Senior Anchor,
YourStory
Crypto and DeFi Track
12:05 PM - 12:40 PM
Panel discussion: Empowering India to Lead the World in Crypto Innovation

Delve into insights from XXX latest research that addresses why consumer-facing businesses struggle to become truly customer-centric, data driven organizations and what needs to change to overcome the structural, cultural and technological obstacles.

Judith McKenna, President and CEO, Walmart International
Ashish Singhal
Founder & CEO,
CoinSwitch Kuber
Madhumitha Harishankar
Co-Founder,
Nume Crypto
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
Fireside Chat: Simplifying crypto transactions for developers and users

Converge promises an ultimate experience for participants' to - forge connections through strategic networking, be part of catalyzing conversations and discover breakthrough innovations that are transforming the retail landscape.

Madanmohan Rao, Research Director, YourStory in conversation with (Hari)
Sami Start
CEO & Co-founder,
Transak
Ramarko SenguptaSenior Editor,
YourStory
1:10 PM - 1:45 PM
Panel discussion: Solving Key Challenges of Implementing Crypto Regulation in India

Delve into insights from XXX latest research that addresses why consumer-facing businesses struggle to become truly customer-centric, data driven organizations and what needs to change to overcome the structural, cultural and technological obstacles.

Judith McKenna, President and CEO, Walmart International
Sumit Gupta
Co-Founder & CEO,
CoinDCX
Tanvi Ratna
Founder & CEO,
Policy 4.0
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
1:45 PM - 2:25 PM
Masterclass: Fundamentals of DeFi

Delve into insights from XXX latest research that addresses why consumer-facing businesses struggle to become truly customer-centric, data driven organizations and what needs to change to overcome the structural, cultural and technological obstacles.

Judith McKenna, President and CEO, Walmart International
Arindam Roy
Founder & CEO,
Pillow
2:25 PM - 3:05 PM
Masterclass: Investing in crypto in India

Delve into insights from XXX latest research that addresses why consumer-facing businesses struggle to become truly customer-centric, data driven organizations and what needs to change to overcome the structural, cultural and technological obstacles.

Judith McKenna, President and CEO, Walmart International
Mridul Gupta
COO,
CoinDCX
3:05 PM - 3:20 PM
Leadership Talk: Cricket Fandom through NFTs

Delve into insights from XXX latest research that addresses why consumer-facing businesses struggle to become truly customer-centric, data driven organizations and what needs to change to overcome the structural, cultural and technological obstacles.

Judith McKenna, President and CEO, Walmart International
Sunny Bhanot
Co-founder & CTO ,
Rario
Speakers
Himanshu Yadav
Founding Partner,
Woodstock Fund
Pranav Sharma
Founding Partner,
Woodstock Fund
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO,
YourStory Media
Ajit Mohan
VP and MD,
Meta, India
Sumit Gupta
Co-founder & CEO
CoinDCX
Ashish Singhal
Founder & CEO
CoinSwitch Kuber
Sunny Bhanot
Co-founder & CTO,
Rario
Nitin Sharma
GP, Co-founder, Antler India
Tanvi Ratna
Founder & CEO
Policy 4.0
Vaas Bhaskar
Principal
Elevation Capital
Sami Start
Co-Founder & CEO,
Transak
Madhumitha Harishankar
Co-founder
Nume Crypto
Vishakha Singh
VP
WazirX NFT Marketplace
Mayur Relekar
Co-founder & CEO, Arcana Network
Mridul Gupta
COO
CoinDCX
Roshni Aslam
Co-founder,
GoSats
Prakhar Sharma
Co founder,
MetaSky
Anuj Kodam
CEO,
WALL
Jonathan Caras
Head of Communications,
Levana
Bridge Craven
CEO,
ARterra Labs
Tuhina Singh
CEO,
Propine
Alex Shalash
Co-founder,
metaENGINE
Todd Young
Founder & COO,
Gamestar+
Aniket Jindal
Co-Founder & COO,
Biconomy
Jawad Ashraf
Co-Founder,
Terra Virtua
Dan Roberts
CEO,
Nayms
Chase J Thompson
Founder
arena.gl
Carolin Wend
COO,
Mintbase
Ivan Liljeqvist
Co-founder & CEO,
Moralis
Alexander Szul
Co-founder,
Benqi & Rome Blockchain Labs
Ganesh Swami
CEO,
Covalent
Medha Parlikar
Co-founder & CTO,
CasperLabs AG
Sindhu Kashyap
Associate Editor,
YourStory Media
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory Media
Why participate?
Enterprises:
  • Explore latest blockchain innovations from established tech leaders and emerging startups
  • Learn from the world’s top-most blockchain gurus, successful use-cases, implementation, roadblocks and much more
  • Network with and meet some of the most talented blockchain developers and engineers in the business
  • Find relevant startups for collaboration to develop products and services of mutual interest
  • Network with regional government authorities and potential partners
Startups:
  • Showcase your innovations in front of early adopters, governments and enterprises who are eager to explore blockchain solutions in their businesses
  • Meet the most exciting blockchain startups to explore integrations, listings and other areas of common interest
  • Raise funds by meeting with potential investors interested in your type of product and solutions
  • Present your ideas and innovations in front of curated audience consisting of investors, senior government authorities and global technology enterprises
  • Get maximum brand exposure through regional and international media, tech-bloggers and journalists
  • Learn and network with international blockchain experts and regional policy makers
Investors & Ecosystem Stakeholders:
  • Meet curated startups that have potential value in a growth oriented markets and practical solutions to real problems
  • Get privileged access to startup pitch decks that are curated and approved by our advisory board comprising of investors, thought leaders and senior technology fellows
  • Access to dedicated networking lounge specially reserved for speakers, investors and VIPs attending the show
  • Receive startup pitch decks much prior to the event, so you can come prepared with your customized questions to them
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A Primer: The Metaverse Summit (concluded on Dec 18, 2021)
YourStory's Blockchain Economy franchise + The Metaverse Summit
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO,
YourStory
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
Building Blocks of the Metaverse: DeFI, NFTs and DAOs
Ganesh Swami
CEO,
Covalent
Kaavya Prasad
Co-Founder & COO,
Lumos Labs
Illia Polosukhin
Co-Founder,
NEAR Protocol
Ashish Anand
CEO & Co-Founder,
Bru Finance
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
Shared worlds and the Internet of Blockchains
Sandeep Nailwal
Co-founder & COO,
Polygon
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO,
YourStory
Infra layers for the next wave of Web 3.0 innovations
Ramani Ramachandran
CEO,
Router Protocol
Rishabh Mansur
Special Correspondent,
YourStory
Building world-class crypto products from India
Neeraj Khandelwal
Co-Founder and CTO,
CoinDCX
Shradha Sharma
Founder & CEO,
YourStory
India's Crypto Story: The Way Forward
Aniket Jindal
Co-founder,
Biconomy
Pranav Sharma
Founding Partner,
Woodstock Fund
Tarusha Mittal
Co-founder and CEO,
Unifarm
Minal Thukral
Executive VP - Growth & Strategy,
CoinDCX
Raghu Mohan
Co-founder & CEO,
Lumos Labs
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