DeSci Lagos
DeSci Lagos by Borderless Science
📅 Date & Time: December 5th - 6th (Two Full Days)
📍 Location: Unilag Design Studio, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria (Day 2)
💻 Virtual Platform: Online for Day 1, Academic Track
DeSci 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.
Event Structure & Themes
DeSci Lagos is structured to maximize both academic rigor and community engagement through a hybrid format:
Day 1: Virtual Academia & Global Research
(Online Focus: Encouraging Young Researchers & Open Access)
A dedicated virtual track for the global research community. This day focuses on peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and includes:
Virtual Paper Presentations: Researchers present their latest papers and findings, focusing on the intersection of science and decentralization.
Virtual Poster Sessions: Opportunities for young researchers to showcase their work and engage with a wider audience.
The goal is to move research into the open, transparent frameworks of DeSci.
Day 2: Physical Breakthrough & Community Gathering
High-Impact Panels, Keynotes, and Networking)
The physical gathering in Lagos brings together thought leaders for in-depth discussions on real-world impact. This high-energy day will feature:
Breakthrough Research Showcase: Dynamic, short presentations by top researchers.
Keynote Presentations: Visionary talks from leaders in science, Web3, and biotech.
Panel Conversations: Focused discussions led by experts on critical topics, including:
Scaling products from research – Exploring how DeSci can accelerate product development, access, and funding for breakthroughs.
Other topics on Finance protocols, bridging TradSci (Traditional Science) and Web3.
Live Demonstrations & Networking
Experience the tools building the future of science.
Web3 Tools for Science: Live demos of practical decentralized applications for research collaboration and data sharing.
Project demos: Presentation of science products and breakthroughs scalable by the blockchain
Special Perks for Attendees
✨ Network with Thought Leaders – Engage directly with Community builders, Business leaders, innovators, and DeSci founders from across the continent and the globe.
⚠ Seats Are Limited for the Day 2 Physical Event – Secure your spot now to be part of this groundbreaking conference.
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