Mantle Builders' Night (University Edition): A Conversation on AI & Crypto
This event is jointly organised by Mantle, NTU Blockchain Club, SMU Blockchain Club, NUS Blockchain Club, SUTD Blockchain Club and SIT Blockchain Club.
Join us for an evening at the intersection of AI and crypto — where the next wave of onchain applications is taking shape. Brought together by the Mantle ecosystem and Singapore's leading university blockchain clubs, this is your chance to connect with the builders, researchers, and founders shaping the space.
Programme
6:30PM - Doors open & mingling
7:00PM - Welcome remarks & Introduction to Mantle
7:20PM - Panel 1: AI agents & on-chain intelligence
7:55PM - Panel 2: Investing at the frontier — AI & Crypto
8:30PM - Open AMA
8:40PM - Networking
9:30PM - End
Panel 1: AI agents & on-chain intelligence (30 min + 5 min Q&A)
How AI agents are becoming first-class actors on-chain: from social signal aggregation to autonomous execution and on-chain reputation.
Joshua Cheong, Head of Product & BD, Mantle (Moderator)
Tristan, CEO, Elfa AI
Shelly, BD Lead, AltLayer
Alex, CEO, Nansen
Panel 2: Investing at the frontier — AI & Crypto (30 min + 5 min Q&A)
Where capital is flowing, what separates signal from noise, and what founders need to know before approaching investors in this space.
Joshua Cheong, Head of Product & BD, Mantle (Moderator)
Arun Kumar, Investment Principal, Caladan
Edward Tan, Senior Associate, Hashed
Open AMA All speakers on stage. Ask anything — building on Mantle, ecosystem grants, careers in crypto, or the big picture.
Networking & drinks Wind down and connect with fellow attendees, builders, and speakers.
Register for our hackathon Joining us for the event? Take it further — register for the Mantle Turing Test Hackathon 2026. 👉 dorahacks.io/hackathon/mantleturingtesthackathon2026/detail