DeSci Lagos
โDeSci Lagos by Borderless Science
โ๐ Date & Time: December 5th - 6th (Two Full Days)
โ๐ Location: Unilag Design Studio, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria (Day 2)
๐ป Virtual Platform: Online for Day 1, Academic Track
โDeSci Lagos, a two-day conference exploring how decentralized technologies (Web3) can accelerate scientific discovery and empower researchers, with a special focus on use cases in Africa. This event is a critical gathering for scientists, researchers, Web3 enthusiasts, founders, and innovators.
โEvent Structure & Themes
โDeSci Lagos is structured to maximize both academic rigor and community engagement through a hybrid format:
โDay 1: Virtual Academia & Global Research
โ(Online Focus: Encouraging Young Researchers & Open Access)
โA dedicated virtual track for the global research community. This day focuses on peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and includes:
โVirtual Paper Presentations: Researchers present their latest papers and findings, focusing on the intersection of science and decentralization.
โVirtual Poster Sessions: Opportunities for young researchers to showcase their work and engage with a wider audience.
โThe goal is to move research into the open, transparent frameworks of DeSci.
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โDay 2: Physical Breakthrough & Community Gathering
โ High-Impact Panels, Keynotes, and Networking)
โThe physical gathering in Lagos brings together thought leaders for in-depth discussions on real-world impact. This high-energy day will feature:
โBreakthrough Research Showcase: Dynamic, short presentations by top researchers.
โKeynote Presentations: Visionary talks from leaders in science, Web3, and biotech.
โPanel Conversations: Focused discussions led by experts on critical topics, including:
โScaling products from research โ Exploring how DeSci can accelerate product development, access, and funding for breakthroughs.
โOther topics on Finance protocols, bridging TradSci (Traditional Science) and Web3.
โLive Demonstrations & Networking
โExperience the tools building the future of science.
โWeb3 Tools for Science: Live demos of practical decentralized applications for research collaboration and data sharing.
โProject demos: Presentation of science products and breakthroughs scalable by the blockchain
โSpecial Perks for Attendees
โโจ Network with Thought Leaders โ Engage directly with Community builders, Business leaders, innovators, and DeSci founders from across the continent and the globe.
โโ Seats Are Limited for the Day 2 Physical Event โ Secure your spot now to be part of this groundbreaking conference.
โMore details on the speaker lineup and detailed agenda will be posted soon! Sign up now to not miss any updates about DeSci Lagos!
