​Welcome to the Team1 Avalanche University Connect @ Marinduque State University, Philippines!

​✨Introduction

​​​​Calling all students, future innovators, and community builders, Team1 is coming to South Luzon for an empowering University Connect session!

​Whether you're building on-chain, exploring new ecosystems, new to Web3, this university connect is your chance to connect with fellow builders, students & community members.

​Enjoy exclusive Avalanche Merch, drinks & food, good vibes, and a short presentation about Avalanche, Avalanche Team1 & Ecoystem Opportunities

​🗓️ Event Program

​[9:30 AM] – [10:30 AM] | What is Web3, Blockchain, and Smart Contracts

​A deep yet beginner-friendly introduction to blockchain technology, Web3, and smart contracts.

​Students will understand how decentralized systems work, what smart contracts are, and how they automate trust in digital transactions — forming the foundation for DeFi, NFTs, and other Web3 applications.

​(Speaker: Tristan Pueblo)

​[10:30 AM] – [11:15 AM] | DeFi 101 with OKX Wallet

​Learn the basics of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) — how users can lend, earn, and trade assets securely without intermediaries.

​This session includes a hands-on OKX Wallet demo, covering account creation, seed phrase safety, and responsible DeFi participation.

​(Speaker: OKX Philippines / Partner Rep)

​[11:15 AM] – [12:00 NN] | Avalanche Ecosystem Overview

​Discover Avalanche, one of the world’s fastest and most energy-efficient blockchains.

​Learn how its subnets and ecosystem tools enable developers to build scalable and secure dApps.

​(Speaker: Rommel OctavianolAvalanche Philippines)

​[12:00 NN] – [1:00 PM] | Lunch Break

​1:00 – 1:45 PM | Avalanche Team1: Building the Future on Avalanche

​A dynamic session led by Avalanche Team1, showcasing real-world applications, innovations, and opportunities for students to participate in the Avalanche ecosystem.

​(Speaker: Avalanche Team1 PH)

​[2:30 PM – [3:15 PM] | Blockchain for Social Good (by Cryptita Plays)

​Highlighting how blockchain can drive education, inclusion, and community empowerment.

​Featuring Cryptita Plays’ initiatives such as the Web3 Young Learners’ Encyclopedia, mini-libraries, and outreach programs that bring digital literacy to rural areas.

​[3:15 PM] – [4:00 PM] | Securities and Best Practices in Web3

​A practical session on staying safe and responsible in the decentralized world.

​Covers wallet security, avoiding scams, protecting personal data, and following ethical standards in Web3 participation.

​(Speaker: Cryptita Plays / Partner Expert)

​[4:00 PM] – [4:30 PM] | Careers & Opportunities in Web3

​Discover diverse paths in Web3 — from community management, design, and writing to technical development and innovation.

​Encouraging students to pursue opportunities that match their skills and passions.

​(Speaker: Cryptita Plays & Partner Projects)

​[4:30 PM] – [5:00 PM] | Panel Discussion: The Future of Web3 in the Philippines

​A collaborative discussion featuring Cryptita Plays, Avalanche Team1, and partner representatives.

​Panelists will explore the current Web3 landscape in the Philippines, challenges in education, and how collaboration can create inclusive digital opportunities for students.

​(Moderated by Cryptita Plays)

​🤝 Partners & Sponsors

​[OKX Wallet] OKX Wallet is a non-custodial, multi-chain Web3 wallet developed by OKX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Unlike the exchange account (which is centralized), OKX Wallet gives users full control of their private keys and digital assets, enabling them to explore decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and on-chain applications securely.

​[Educational Partner - Cryptita Plays] Youth-led Web3 education initiative. Empowering students through blockchain learning, outreach & innovation.

​🎉 Huge thanks to all our partners for helping us bring this meetup to life!

​🧩 About Team1

​Team1 is a new global network of builders, developers, creatives, gamers, and community leaders dedicated to growing the Avalanche ecosystem.

​Operating in over 50 countries, Team1 drives the democratization and global adoption of Avalanche by onboarding new users and projects through local meetups, targeted workshops, exclusive side events, engaging content creation and community-led initiatives...

​By bridging online and offline communities, Team1 empowers grassroots innovation and expands the reach of Avalanche into new regions and cultures.

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