Bringing Web3 and decentralization to the masses, the BUIDL for Web3 Summit 2023 marked the commencement of the India Blockchain Week with an impressive gathering of over 1200+ attendees. Organized by Lumos Labs and Buidlers Tribe, powered by Bitget and supported by Aptos, Polygon Labs, and Zetachain, the summit emerged as the premier web3 event, featuring insightful Tech Talks, a startup competition with a $100K reward pool, and a robust job fair.
Tech Talks Unveiling the Cryptic Corners of Web3:
Ten global web3 experts, including Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon), Mo Shaikh (Aptos), and Jason Goldberg (Airstack.xyz), delivered thought-provoking insights. Topics such as “Restaking, Modularity and the Rise of Data Availability Layers,” “Re-imagining Web3 Developer Onboarding,” and “Making a Case for Integrated Blockchains” captivated the audience, comprising future web3 developers, founders, CXOs, and CEOs.
Lumos Labs introduced their new venture, HackHub, aimed at transforming the developer onboarding ecosystem. HackHub, a web3 hackathon arena, simplifies the organization of hackathons across colleges and brands, enhancing the overall developer experience.
Bitget’s Impactful Blockchain4Youth Initiative:
Bitget showcased the impact of their Blockchain4Youth initiative, supporting startups with funds, technical expertise, and go-to-market assistance. The top three startups, Blockflow,
BitSave, and StationX.network, emerged as winners from the $100K reward pool, demonstrating innovation in data backends dApps, crypto-based mutual funds, and workflow automation for on-chain communities.
“In the evolution of the web3 industry over the years, we at Lumos Labs and Builders Tribe unite in hosting this conference to reignite the spirit of exploration and innovation. Amidst the surge of participants, our mission is to foster meaningful discussions on crucial topics,” said Kaavya Prasad, Founder, Lumos Labs.
SPOTLIGHT on Web3 Solutions:
Bitget and BUIDL.so presented SPOTLIGHT, featuring over 120 applications with promising web3 solutions across various sectors. Ten decentralized solutions with real-world applicability were chosen to pitch live, culminating in the announcement of the top three startups from the $100K reward pool.
“The BUIDL for Web3 Summit enabled us to witness top-tier web3 startup talent in India. Bitget’s initiatives will continue to provide support and growth to flourish such ecosystems
globally,” expressed Simran Alphonso, PR and Communications, Bitget.
Redefining Conference Experience:
Raghu Mohan, Founder of Buidlers Tribe, praised the summit, stating, “Buidl for Web3 Summit was a one-of-a-kind event, one of the best events editorially in India. India and Web3 are going to be about job and value creation, and this conference really epitomized this ethos.”
Web3 Job Fair:
Featuring over 50+ roles across technical and non-technical sectors, the web3 job fair at the Summit became a hub for relevant talent and networking opportunities. With over 200+ professionals shortlisted for interviews, the event aimed to promote credibility and fair opportunities in the current job sector downtrends.
A Holistic Culmination:
Concluding with the winner announcement, the BUIDL for Web3 Summit 2023, Lumos Labs’ flagship initiative, proved to be a holistically curated premier web3 event, setting the stage
for the anticipated India Blockchain Week. The summit, hosted in association with Absinthe Labs and gaming partner Lync, aimed to augment the web3 wave, promote thought leadership, and raise web3 awareness.
“Lumos Labs’ mission of revolutionizing the web3 developer experience was further augmented with the BUIDL for Web3 Summit providing a seamless journey full of learning, education, awareness, hiring, and innovation,” emphasized the organizers.
In retrospect, the BUIDL for Web3 Summit 2023 stands as a significant milestone in propelling India’s presence in the global web3 landscape, fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth in the decentralized space.
