State of the Block - Luxury industries in the Immersive Web
I joined State of the Block in Dubai Internet City (DIC) for an exclusive panel discussion with Bally Singh, moderated by M.Hamza A and Leandro Marcarian.
his prestigious, invitation-only event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts to discuss the evolving role of blockchain, big data, and digital transformation.
Located in the largest tech hub in the MENA region, Dubai Internet City hosts over 2,000 businesses, including major global players like Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and Cisco. This innovation hub also houses HPE's Digital Life Garage, a co-innovation platform where the Datachain Foundation collaborates on production-ready digital solutions. Through partnerships with global ICT giants, the Digital Life Garage is designed to transform how technology impacts society and accelerates business innovation.
Over five days, State of the Block featured engaging panels, fireside chats, and interactive workshops that focused on blockchain’s transformative potential across sectors. Panel topics included:
The Future of Blockchain
Women and Blockchain
Blockchain and Finance
Blockchain and Society
Metaverse and NFTs
Each morning began with panels, and the afternoons were filled with hands-on workshops and technology demonstrations, offering insights into blockchain applications in industries such as luxury, finance, and the creative economy.
Here’s a brief overview of the agenda:
Day 1: SOTB 2022 Opening Sessions
Day 2: Luxury Industry Disrupted
Day 3: Creative Economy Renaissance
Day 4: Future of Finance, Reinvented
Day 5: Regulating Cyberspace
Supported by big-data and blockchain platforms as well as the Dubai government, State of the Block showcased DIC’s role as a major innovation hub. This event underscored Dubai’s commitment to advancing blockchain and digital solutions across sectors, making it a vibrant center for tech innovation in the MENA region.
For anyone interested in blockchain technology, the immersive web, or the future of digital finance, State of the Block was an inspiring look into the cutting-edge developments driving the industry forward.
