Blockchain Scotland Meetup
Welcome to the Monthly Blockchain Scotland Meetup at the Bayes Centre in Edinburgh. The event takes place at the ground floor in G.03.
17.00 - 17.30
Arrivals & Networking
17.30 - 17.35
Welcome from the organizer
17.35 - 17.55 "Keys to a Successful Web3 (Art) Career" by Trevor Jones, artist
Trevor Jones, Scotland's most successful artist in the NFT space, shares his journey as an artist in the web3 space and highlights four essential keys to his success. Beginning with a challenging start, he illustrates how each principle helped him turn setbacks into milestones, from early struggles to breakthroughs in the digital art world. His story underscores the resilience, creativity, and connections necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
17.55 - 18.10
Q&A
18.10 - 18.30 "Harnessing Decentralization: KulaDAO's Blueprint for Sustainable Impact" by Chris Turner co-Founder and COO of the Kula Group (remote)
In this presentation, Chris will explore how Kula is leveraging blockchain to create transparent, equitable systems that drive real-world impact in global communities. From Kula's mission to foster decentralized solutions for sustainable development to the open-source code base driving innovation, KulaDAO is not just a platform but a movement. He will share how Kula's global team and he are unlocking transformative outcomes in areas like clean energy, water management, and economic empowerment, shaping a better future through decentralized technology.
18.30 - 18.45
Q&A
18.45 - 19.05 Break with refreshments and champagne
19.05 - 19.25 "How AI on-chain agents are going to revolutionize the economy" by Alejandro Acuña Rodríguez - web3 expert & GTM Lead at Crossmint (remote)
In this talk, Alejandro will explore how AI agents are revolutionizing consumer behaviour and business interactions, with blockchain technology serving as the crucial infrastructure. He'll dive into three key components: the tokenization of real-world inventory, the role of stablecoins in reducing transaction costs compared to traditional fintech, and how smart wallets combined with verifiable credentials and checkout APIs are enabling AI-powered commerce. This presentation will demonstrate how these innovations are creating more efficient and cost-effective consumer experiences, paving the way for a new era of AI-driven economic interactions.
19.40 Introductions
Announcements
20.00 Pizza, sushi & drinks
(incl. vegan and gluten-free options)
Networking and drinks until 9.30 pm in Bayes
21.30 - 23.00 Networking in the Pear Tree
Drinks and networking in the Pear Tree until 11 p.m.
At the pub they are offer drinks and dinner (until 10 pm).
Please join us to the Pear Tree where the discussions will continue.
Our Sponsors:
Rexla Global (gold sponsor)
Newcore (bronze sponsor)
Redeem Technologies (bronze sponsor)