Introduction

Web 3.0 represents the next-generation internet with blockchain as the underlying technology. It is likely to present a $1.1 Tn opportunity by 2032, despite the regulatory roadblocks owing the continued growth amongst the Indian Web 3.0 start-ups. Blockchain, today is viewed as a transformative technology that can transform multiple mainstream industries like automotive, gaming, healthcare & pharmaceuticals by making processes more transparent, traceable, and secure. It is an emerging technology, and also the backbone behind crypto and NFT, which is gaining a lot of traction from enterprises and start-ups. NFT often called Non-fungible Token and Crypto are amongst the top-most use cases of blockchain technology and are showing promising signs of adoption.

As NFTs can be the unique and virtual evidence of ownership of digital assets, hence is being closely watched by both consumers and businesses. The deployment of this emerging technology can open a plethora of monetization opportunities. On witnessing the promising trends amongst consumers and businesses, many start-ups have started venturing into this space. However, the uncertainties around the government policies and regulations remain a significant challenge, the adopters are eyeing.

TechCircle this year presents the Web 3.0 Conclave.

Themed ‘Enabling Transparency with Blockchain & Web 3.0’, the event focuses on identifying the factors triggering the exponential adoption of blockchain technology in India and internationally and decoding NFT & Crypto’s role in helping the mainstream industries monetize their digital assets.


Agenda

2:45 PM onwards
  • 2:45 PM – 3:05 PM

    Welcome & Keynote Address: Inside India's Thriving Blockchain World

    An instigation speech that will emphasize the exponential adoption of blockchain technology in India and internationally. Besides, a viewpoint on the new horizon of possibilities and the opportunities NFTs and Crypto are likely to bring soon, and their role in helping the industries monetize their digital assets.

    By Ashwin Moduga, Head - Research, Mosaic Digital-An HT Media Group Company

  • 3:05 PM – 3:30 PM

    Fireside Chat: Unlocking differentiated use cases for Indian Blockchain firms

    As NFT technology evolves, its adoption is poised to grow immensely amongst start-ups and large enterprises. With the improvement in tech-maturity index, new use cases will emerge across industries like Gaming, Automotive, Supply Chain & Logistics, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Legal, Fashion Retail, Sports and Media & Entertainment, and Ticketing among others. How will these use cases shape-up the NFT/Crypto Market and will the enterprises be willing to spend on NFT & Crypto?

    Ashwin Moduga, Head - Research, Mosaic Digital-An HT Media Group Company in conversation with Rajan R. Navani, Vice-Chairman & MD, Jetline Group of Companies-JetSynthesys

  • 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM

    Fireside Chat: Unveiling the Web 3.0 market opportunity and the challenges lying ahead

    VC-led investments in crypto-based startups in India has grown almost 15x between 2020 and 2021 to reach around $587 million. Considering an exemplary growth of 641% from July 2020 to June 2021, the Indian cryptocurrency market is likely to grow exponentially going forward. However, we would like assess the impact, regulatory framework around crypto can have on the Web 3.0 market and what are the possible areas that need to be regulated to unlock the full potential of digital tokens.

    Speaker: Sumedha Bose, AGM - Research and Solutions, Mosaic Digital - An HT Media Group Company in conversation with Anirudh. A. Damani, Managing Partner, Artha Venture Fund

  • 3:50 PM – 4:15 PM

    Panel Discussion 1: Decoding the impact of Government policies on NFT & Crypto Adoption in India

    As Crypto and NFTs are starting to gain traction in the country, the interest of major brands in the ecosystem on using NFTs as a part of their engagement strategy is likely to boost its adoption. However, the uncertainties around the government policies and regulations are still a key challenge for the adopters. Besides, government’s stand on launching its own regulated CDBC, RBI’s Digital Rupee can aid in creating awareness towards the benefits of virtual currency.

    Speakers:
    Anirudh Rastogi
    , Founder, Ikigai Law
    Praphul Chandra,Founder, KoineArth

    Moderator: Sanchit Goyal, Principal Consultant, Mosaic Digital- An HT Media Group Company

  • 4:15 PM – 4:35 PM

    Fireside Chat: Enabling Digital Healthcare using Blockchain & NFT

    Integrating tokenization into the Healthcare is witnessing promising signs as NFTs can solve some very critical use cases like tokenization of EMR, tracking the blood donations in & out, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs for better authentication and traceability. Will Blockchain and NFT find its place in the digital transformation of healthcare system in India?

    Sumedha Bose, AGM - Research and Solutions, Mosaic Digital – An HT Media Group Company in conversation with Deepak Sahni, Founder & CEO, Healthians

  • 4:35 PM – 5:00 PM

    Panel Discussion 2: Unlocking NFT-Metaverse Potential

    Discussion on the inter-relatedness of Metaverse and NFT as Metaverse offers a virtual environment to showcase either art, assets, or properties, whereas NFT can act as a proof of ownership to those assets. With enterprises starting to explore the metaverse environment, can Metaverse NFT Marketplaces become a virtual marketplace for promotion, sale of products?

    Speakers:
    Manasa Rajan
    , CEO, Jupiter Meta
    Amit Jaju, Sr. MD, Ankura Consulting India
    Ramkumar Subramaniam, Co-Founder & CEO, Guardian Link

    Moderator:  Ashwin Moduga, Head - Research, Mosaic Digital - An HT Media Group Company

  • 5:00 PM – 5:20 PM

    Fireside Chat: Elevating Gaming Experience with NFTs through Play-to-Earn Model

    The plethora of start-ups in online gaming industry are looking to leverage the potential of NFTs for both gaming developers and the gamer. Since, the players today are eyeing towards financial yields for their gaming skills and effort, therefore the emergence of play-to-earn model is likely to pose a win-win situation for both gaming developers and players.

    Sanchit Goyal, Principal Consultant, Mosaic Digital- An HT Media Group Company in conversation with Paavan Nanda, Co-Founder, WinZO

  • 5:20 PM – 5:25 PM

    Closing Remarks


Speakers 2022

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Amit Jaju

Sr. MD, Ankura Consulting
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Anirudh. A. Damani

Managing Partner, Artha Venture Fund
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Anirudh Rastogi

Founder and Managing Partner, Ikigai Law
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Ashwin Moduga

Head - Research, Mosaic Digital - An HT Media Group Company (Moderator)
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Deepak Sahni

Founder & CEO, Healthians
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Manasa Rajan

CEO, Jupiter Meta
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Paavan Nanda

Co-Founder, Winzo
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Praphul Chandra

Founder, koinearth
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Rajan R. Navani

Vice-Chairman & MD, Jetline Group of Companies JetSynthesys
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Ramkumar Subramaniam

Co-Founder & CEO, Guardian Link
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Sanchit Goyal

Principal Consultant, Mosaic Digital- An HT Media Group Company (Moderator)
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Sumedha Bose

AGM - Research and Solutions, Mosaic Digital - An HT Media Group Company (Moderator)

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