Programme Timetable
09:00 - 10:30
Introduction to Web3, Metaverse & Blockchain
Develop an understanding of the different types of technology in this industry and how they are linked together, including:
Web3: History of web3 and where we are now
Metaverses: State of technology, current metas and future metas
Blockchains: Polygon, Solana and ETH
10:30 - 10:45
Break
10:45 - 11:15
Introduction to Web3, Metaverse & Blockchain (Continued)
Develop an understanding of the different types of technology in this industry and how they are linked together, including:
NFTs: Types
Community: Discord
11:15 - 12:15
Introduction to NFTs
Become familiar with the concept of NFTs and digital collections
Learn about new intellectual property dynamics and its role in NFT technology
Understand how artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI can be utilised to create NFT collections
12:15 - 13:15
Lunch
13:15 - 13:45
Introduction to Tokenomics
Develop an understanding of tokens and their role in web3 and NFT technology
Become familiar with a token’s use and value factors, including supply and demand, burn schedule, incentive systems and creation and distribution
13:45 - 14:45
Case Study: Critique Digital Collections
Analyse and evaluate the core elements of high profile digital collection case studies, including:
The strategy that was adopted
How the community was created and engaged
How the product was launched
The technical aspects behind the projects
The economics of the project
Understand what elements successful digital collections from a range of industries need to have and why
14:45 - 15:00
Break
15:00 - 16:00
Workshop: Implement Web3 into a Brand’s Global Strategy
Collaborate with other students to apply web3 / blockchain concepts and technologies to create your own digital collection and integrate it with a brand’s strategy
Discuss your digital collection and brand strategy with a panel of industry professionals and the wider class
Receive feedback and recommendations from industry professionals and analyse how these suggestions could be implemented alongside the brand’s current strategy
16:00 - 16:30
Q&A and Networking
Question and listen first hand to guest speakers working on world renowned NFT projects, enabling you to gain a direct insight into the forefront of the industry as well as learn about the future direction of the sector
Obtain guidance on university and A-Level / IB choices
Succeed in this industry by gaining inside tips / industry secrets obtainable only from those who have worked in the web3, metaverse and blockchain industries
16:30
End of Day