2nd Southeast Asia Global Blockchain Congress, Singapore

Agora is proud to announce the hosting of the second Southeast Asian edition of our Global Blockchain Congress in Singapore.
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‍‍After the successful launch of the Global Blockchain Congress – Southeast Asian edition in Hanoi, Vietnam, in July 2022, we are now thrilled to expand the franchise to one of the most exciting cities in the Blockchain Space: Singapore.

‍The Global Blockchain Congress is a truly international event with editions taking place in Dubai, Hanoi, London, and now Singapore. The Global Blockchain Congress – Southeast Asia leverages the experience gained through the hosting of 13 editions in Dubai, one in Vietnam, and one in the United Kingdom, to ensure maximum return on investment for all our sponsors.

The previous editions of the Global Blockchain Congress were a tremendous success and we were able to host 1,500+ investors and 350+ blockchain startups and were able to raise millions in funds for our participating projects. This is not a conference nor an exhibition. This is an exclusive, closed-door, congress between investors and hand-picked blockchain projects looking to raise funds. It is the only event of its kind and it will bring together qualified investors (VCs, Private Equity Firms, Family Offices, Crypto Funds, and High Networth Individuals) with digital assets startups through a series of pre-scheduled and pre-arranged one-on-one meetings. Startup founders from all over the world need financial advocates on their side. Raising funds and receiving funding is vital to the growth and success of startups. NOW is the right time for international startups to tap into a pool of highly engaged investors who are actively looking to invest in exciting and promising companies.

WHY SHOULD STARTUPS ATTEND?
Raising funds is no easy task. It takes a lot of time, effort, and money to meet with the right investors. The Global Blockchain Congress reduces time and cost for you by connecting you with the right investors at the right time. Startups will:

Meet with institutional investors and family conglomerates looking for new investment opportunities
Listen to experts, educators, and regulators on the legal aspects covering digital assets investments
Network with colleagues and peers from all over the world
Interact with thought leaders and speakers
Have exclusive access to ultra-high net worth individuals
Conduct a 10-minute presentation about their project/start-up to more than 80 hand-picked, pre-qualified groups of investors

WHY SHOULD INVESTORS ATTEND?
Our event is the ideal platform to learn all about the new trends in digital assets investment, explore investment opportunities, and meet some of the most amazing entrepreneurs and founders from all over the world. Investors will:

Meet with the hottest blockchain start-ups
Keep their fingers on the pulse of the investment community
Listen to expert investors and fund managers
Understand risk management and regulations
Network with colleagues and peers from all over the world

WHY SHOULD GOVERNMENTS ATTEND?
Take a deep dive into blockchain technology and digital assets, engage with its ecosystem, and nurture solid cooperation in order to be able to properly legislate and govern. Governments will:

Promote Foreign Direct Investment into their country
Help create a platform that positions your country at the heart of the blockchain ecosystem
Meet with digital assets legislatures from all over the world
Understand how blockchain technology can help you streamline your operation and reduce cost
Learn from subject matter experts
Interact with thought leaders and speakers

WHY SHOULD ENTERPRISES ATTEND?
Blockchain Technology will affect every business and industry. Your company needs to understand how to leverage blockchain to maintain a competitive advantage. Enterprises will:

Meet with the best blockchain solution providers
Learn from world class organizations how blockchain technology helped them become better, faster, more transparent, and safer
Network with peers in an exclusive, by invitation only, c-level event
Explore the opportunities of investing in exciting blockchain startups

Program

Thurs

Registration and Refreshments

08:30am - 09:30am

10'

Opening Remarks - Welcome Note

09:30am - 09:40am

30'

Panel Discussion

Singapore — A Land of Opportunity

09:40am - 10:10am

10'

Presentation

The Evolution of Wealth Management & Digital Assets

10:10am - 10:20am

10'

Presentation

Aviation: The $1 Trillion Dollar Web3 Use Case

10:20am - 10:30am

30'

Panel Discussion

Digital Assets Market: Key Trends & Challenges in 2024 and Beyond

10:30am - 11:00pm

30'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

11:00am - 11:30am

1h30'

One-on-One Meetings

11:30am - 1:00pm

Lunch Break

1:00pm - 2:00pm

30'

Panel Discussion

What's on the Horizon for Bitcoin Ordinals?

2:00pm - 2:30pm

30'

Panel Discussion

Ways for Startups and Young Companies to Become "Investor Ready"

2:30pm - 3:00pm

15'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

3:00pm - 3:15pm

1h15'

One-on-One Meetings

3:15pm - 4:30pm

Chairman Closing Remark and End of Day One

4:30pm - 4:35pm

Fri

Registration and Refreshments

08:00am - 09:00am

Opening Remarks and Welcome from the Chairman of the Congress

09:00am - 09:05am

30'

Panel Discussion

The Crossroad between AI and Crypto

09:05am - 09:35am

30'

Panel Discussion

Real World Assets Tokenization

09:35am - 10:05am

30'

Fireside Chat

Unlocking Network Effects in Blockchain: Driving Growth & Innovation in Decentralized Systems

10:05am - 10:25am

20'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

10:25am - 10:45am

2h15'

One-on-One Meetings

10:45am - 1:00pm

Lunch Break

1:00pm - 2:00pm

30'

Panel Discussion

Web3 Gaming Is Not Just a Buzzword

2:00pm - 2:30pm

30'

Panel Discussion

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN)

2:30pm - 3:00pm

45'

Panel Discussion

Navigating the Future: Investment Trends in Web3

3:00pm - 3:45pm

15'

Coffee Break & Networking Session

3:45pm - 4:00pm

10'

The Global Blockchain Congress Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks

4:00pm - 4:10pm

Testimonials

Embarking on a 16-hour journey from Brazil to attend this event wasn't a simple feat for our startup. However, from the moment we set foot here, the rapport established with prospective venture capitalists worldwide has been remarkably encouraging.

Now, as we return home, we do so with more than just promising conversations; we carry the weight of over 12 major venture capitalists expressing keen interest in our venture, eagerly scheduling follow-up discussions.

I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the organizers of the GBC for their tireless efforts in orchestrating such a remarkable gathering. Your dedication has provided us with invaluable opportunities, and for that, we are sincerely thankful.

Lucas Schoch

Founder & CEO, BWS

The 13th Agora's GBC was well-organized and offered plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow VCs and founders. On the project side, we are currently doing follow-ups with startups from my 1-on-1 meetings, several of which are showing promising potential. On top of that, our portfolio projects participating in the event highlighted the exposure to a great number of VCs, ongoing investment conversations, and honest feedback.

I'm not going to miss the next editions of GBC in Singapore and/or Dubai.

Petr Hluze

Investment Manager, Black Alpha Capital

The GBC event was probably one of the best investor conferences I have been to. A great venue, great attendee list, and excellent management. We met about 10 high quality investor leads on a 1-to-1 basis, who were looking to deploy money, and had lots of other networking opportunities throughout the event and into the evening.

The management team was fantastic, and arranged a number of ad-hoc meetings for us. Every need was attended to, and staff were fun, friendly and focused on helping us to raise funds.

Overall an excellent event, and couldn't recommend it enough. 5 stars!

James Dunthorne

Founder, CEO, Neuron

The experience at this event was amazing! Everything was more than well arranged. We were promised at least 10 meetings with investors but it was closer to 20! The difference between other events and Agora is that everyone knows why they are there. 1 side comes to raise funds, the other side is searching for a project to put their funds in.

I can advise EVERYONE to go to the next one. Met incredibly interesting people. In one word “amazing”.

Randy van Brienen

CEO, Bitsliced

GBC in Dubai was an extremely well-organized and curated conference which brought together highly-interesting startups with high-quality investors from many jurisdictions. The mix of professional content and organized meetings added a lot of value both to the investors as well as the companies looking for investment in a wonderful setting in a 5-star setting on the beach of the Palm in Dubai.

Patrick Martin

General Partner, Europe, Alpha Sigma Capital

As the Head of Business Development at Cointelegraph Accelerator, my role involves attending numerous significant conferences annually. This extensive travel schedule often leads to experiences with overcrowded events, which can be quite exhausting. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the high caliber of attendees at the recent GBC conference. The event's selective audience truly set it apart. Notably, two of our portfolio companies from the Cointelegraph Accelerator have garnered substantial preliminary commitments following their participation in this conference. We are now eagerly anticipating the conversion of these commitments into actual investments.

Anna Shakola

Business Development Manager, Cointelegraph Accelerator

When we participated in the 1st edition of the Global Blockchain Congress, we were able to secure funding and partnerships that allowed us to get to where we are today. To all the Blockchain projects, whether in the early or advanced stages, we assure you that the Global Blockchain Congress experience is unlike any other summit. This Congress is an exclusive, closed-door opportunity to connect with the greatest investors from the MENA region.

Daniel Santos

CEO, Woonkly

I always admire the events organized by the Agora Group and the Global Blockchain Congress was one such initiative. Being a partner at NewTribe Capital, we always struggle finding new investment opportunities in the top growing startups that could deliver us long term benefits but the 1 on 1 format implemented by this event was unique and very efficient indeed.

I'd recommend this as a must attend event.

Juliet Su

Partner , NewTribe Capital VC

I've attended Agora’s GBC events five times, and nowhere else have I found such a unique opportunity for founders and entrepreneurs seeking funding. In just two days, various project owners can meet a minimum of 10 highly vetted, matched enthusiastic investors (typically around 120+) eager to deploy capital.

John Lombela

Founder, Axalio

Agora have seen the vision prior to that being a vision in Dubai when they were hosting the GBC when Crypto was still seen as something negative. What they have done has been super successful in navigating the storm and what we see today at the GBC is just brilliant with so many great minds & amazing projects coming together all under one roof. There was a real vibrant atmosphere and everyone understood that we are in a building phase and we were able to have this togetherness all down to the amazing Agora team for putting this show together and making everything flow so smoothly.

Mohamed Ezeldin

Head of Tokenomics, Animoca Brands

I have been to many events but this was something special, sponsoring this event was more than worth it, as a startup you need events like this to help you not only to receive funding but to connect with those who have already been through similar stages and became great successes. It was a well organised and intense event, well done to Agora Group and all of the teams involved in making this a truly unique experience for us so far.

Athar Ahmed

CEO, Legion Network

It has been my honour and privilege to have been invited to speak at and participate in the most prestigious and most innovative events in the web3 and Blockchain industry. I can confidently say, without fear or favor, that GBC matches these events stride for stride. One simply needs to look at the luminaries in attendance to know how well regarded this event is and deservedly so. I will be back next year as will the team from Cypher Capital Group.

Agora remain best in class when it comes to arranging these events and their continuous striving to further improve their offering serves them exceedingly well.

Vineet Budki

CEO , Cypher Capital

Pitches are good and all, but have you ever sat on a table for 8 hours with 30 minutes one-on-one meetings with 50 rotating investors? Agora is next level. I went to this conference last year, and it was like speed dating with investors.
THIS IS EXACTLY HOW IT SHOULD BE.

If you’re in Dubai or can get there, and are looking to raise funds for your project, this is your jam.

Nikita Sachdev

Co-Founder , LunaPR.io

This was the first GBC I attended and I look forward to attending more in the future. It was very well organized, and brought together a highly selective audience in an intimate fashion, allowing for deeper conversations and stronger connections to be build. For sure my network has gotten stronger as part of my attendance.

The Agora team was extremely professional as well. Every team member I interacted with was thoughtful and helpful.

Jad Chahine

Founding Member, Superscrypt

Our experience with Agora was exceptional. Every promise exceeded, every opportunity to engage with the right funds exploited. But the real key was that it was all so well curated. Having done so many of these events I have never had such a high hit rate! Of the 22 funds we spoke to we had 20 with a strong fit. The dinner was a hit and the time we enjoyed in the Cleopatra Suite will create lifelong relationships.

I don’t know how Agora does it, but each event is more amazing than the last.

Jay Moore

Co-Founder & CMO , Prasaga

I am very pleased about the performance and success of the Agora Global Blockchain Congress event! You feel all the efforts and dedication that the team put into turning this conference into a hit! From the registration counter, to the main stage where they picked the best panelists and to the section where start-ups pitch to investors all was very well done! It is truly a quality conference.

Feras Al Sadek

Managing Partner, Ghaf Capital Partners

Agora was a wonderful experience for Wild Meta Earth. The event was very well organized and fruitful in new encounters. All the team is dedicated to help you to connect with the right people, either investors or future partners. We have almost finished our seed and private sale of token. Thanks to a great organization!

Adrien Moisson

Founder & CEO , Wild Meta Earth

GLOBAL BLOCKCHAIN CONGRESS, SINGAPORE

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