## Introduction

Web Summit, one of the world's largest tech conferences, is not just about the main stage presentations and panel discussions. It's also an opportunity for attendees to connect, collaborate, and build relationships at the various side events organized by startups and organizations. In this article, we'll explore some exciting networking events happening alongside Web Summit and how they can enhance the overall conference experience.

## Startup Event: ne4tec networking dinner @ Web Summit Lisbon 

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Date: Monday 12 November 2023
Time: 19:30 PM - 23:00 PM
The ne4tec networking dinner is a unique opportunity for Web Summit attendees to enjoy a delightful dining experience while networking with like-minded individuals from the startup ecosystem. This event offers a relaxed setting where participants can connect, share insights, and foster meaningful relationships over a delicious meal.

## Startup Event: Networking Web Summit Lisbon

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Date: Monday 13 November 2023
Time: 18:00 PM - 21:00 PM
The Networking Web Summit Lisbon event offers attendees a chance to network and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals. Held at a vibrant location in Lisbon, this event promises an engaging atmosphere where participants can exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and explore potential collaboration opportunities.

## Startup Event: Business Breakfast Networking 

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Date: Tuesday 14 November 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
For Web Summit attendees looking to kickstart their day with meaningful connections and valuable partnerships, the Business Breakfast Networking event organized by Lisbon Founders is a must-attend. This exclusive entrepreneurial breakfast focuses on networking, providing participants with an ideal environment to meet potential collaborators, engage with fresh ideas, and expand their professional networks.

## Conclusion

Attending Web Summit offers more than just listening to keynote speakers and attending panel discussions. The side events organized by startups and organizations provide a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and relationship building. Whether it's a networking dinner, a business breakfast, or a happy hour event, these gatherings create an environment conducive to meaningful connections and fruitful partnerships. By taking advantage of these networking opportunities, Web Summit attendees can maximize their conference experience and unlock new possibilities in the tech industry.

Discover the power of networking at Web Summit side events. Explore exciting networking opportunities like business breakfasts, happy hours, and networking dinners. Connect, collaborate, and forge valuable partnerships alongside the main conference. Maximize your Web Summit experience with these networking events.

Unleashing the Power of Networking at Web Summit Side Events



Salvatore Leggiero, an Italian entrepreneur, has made quite a splash with his latest venture, the Blockchain Tower, in Dubai. This groundbreaking project holds all the promises of success, marrying Leggiero's extensive real estate experience with his passion for cryptocurrencies. The result? The awe-inspiring Bitcoin Tower.

“Thus, the Bitcoin tower was born to celebrate Bitcoin and its values. It will be a hotel, a building with content not only of technological innovation but also sociologically different.”

With a touch of visionary madness and a hint of crypto-magic, Leggiero conceived this extraordinary structure to symbolise the fusion between the world of real estate and the ever-evolving realm of cryptocurrencies. Imagine a tall and proud tower overlooking the Dubai skyline, its gleaming facade capturing the essence of luxury and cutting-edge technology.

What sets the Bitcoin Tower unique? It's the incorporation of blockchain technology into its foundation. It’s the bedrock of the tower's operations. Every transaction, every lease agreement, and financial interaction is logged securely and unalterably on the blockchain.

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Where is the Blockchain Tower going to be in 10 years?

“In ten years, there will be 15 towers, and it will be a hotel chain. For example, there will be properties designed and managed with new rules through NFTs.”

A tower was built to symbolise the marriage of real estate and cryptocurrencies. Who would have thought? It surprises us, challenges our preconceived notions, and presents new possibilities.

As we navigate the ever-expanding world of cryptocurrencies, Salvatore Leggiero has ingeniously combined his expertise in real estate with the transformative power of blockchain technology. The Bitcoin Tower is set to be an architectural marvel that encapsulates the spirit of innovation while offering a glimpse into the future of the real estate and crypto worlds.

The Bitcoin Tower it's more than just a building, it's a testament to the bold imagination of Salvatore Leggiero and a beacon of possibility in the realm of crypto-infused real estate.

Stay tuned for more exciting developments in crypto and real estate, and remember: innovation knows no bounds. 

The interview with Salvatore Leggiero is not just an inspiring story, but also a powerful source of daily motivation for anyone pondering whether to dive into the world of entrepreneurship. Salvatore is a shining example who took the leap and succeeded against all odds.

Introducing Salvatore Leggiero: The Italian Entrepreneur behind the Blockchain Tower in Dubai

Interview with the Italian real estate entrepreneur, who has rebuilt his life in the United Arab Emirates

 Salvatore Leggiero: The Italian Entrepreneur behind the Blockchain Tower in Dubai

**The Metaverse Summit, an event pioneering in tech evolution, is poised to reveal a new epoch in the metaverse sphere**. This landmark happening, taking place from **21-22 September in Paris**, assembles a global ensemble of trailblazers, disruptors, and tech enthusiasts. The summit's mission is to sculpt the metaverse's future, presenting breakthroughs in AI, mixed reality, and Web3 decentralization, melding state-of-the-art tech with limitless creativity to define future digital interactions.

As the metaverse garners global spotlight with its fusion of artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and Web3 decentralization, the Metaverse Summit steps in as an epicenter of exploration and partnership for industry mavens, innovators, and creative geniuses.

## AI and Mixed Reality Paving the Way for Metaverse Uprising

With recent strides in AI and mixed reality technologies, the foundation for a groundbreaking metaverse uprising has been laid. Intelligent virtual domains merging physical and digital realities unlock unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, creation, and interaction among individuals, businesses, and communities. Metaverse Summit 2023 offers an avenue to explore these avant-garde technologies and their amalgamation within the metaverse sphere.

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## Venturing into the Infinite Capabilities of AI in the Metaverse

As AI matures, its significance within the metaverse escalates. From AI-powered virtual personas to intelligent algorithms that enrich user experiences, AI tech integration offers boundless potential in transforming the metaverse scene. At the summit, thought leaders and specialists will dissect the transformative influence of AI in virtual environments, user personalization, content creation, and social interactions, offering attendees a myriad of possibilities to explore.

## Mixed Reality Experiences Fostering Creativity in the Metaverse

The seamless merger of physical and digital realities through mixed reality experiences presents an unrivaled canvas for creativity within the metaverse. The summit will spotlight how mixed reality technologies empower creators, artists, and designers to revolutionize storytelling, immersive entertainment, and interactive experiences. Attendees will experience fascinating demonstrations, acquire insights into pioneering projects, and discover the potential of mixed reality in transforming the metaverse's creative landscape.

## Web3 Decentralization: Equipping Individuals in the Metaverse

Web3 decentralization, founded on blockchain technology, signifies a paradigm shift in digital ownership, governance, and interactions within the metaverse. The Metaverse Summit will delve into the potential of Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi), underscoring the importance of enabling individuals to command their digital identities, assets, and experiences. Attendees will glimpse the disruptive potential of Web3 in crafting a fairer, user-focused metaverse.

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## A Gathering of Industry Gurus, Innovators, and Visionaries

The Metaverse Summit 2023 is assembling a diverse, influential congregation of industry gurus, innovators, and visionaries. Esteemed speakers will provide their insights, experiences, and visionary outlooks on the future of the metaverse. Attendees will engage in lively discussions, idea exchanges, and establish meaningful connections with peers from varied sectors, encouraging collaboration and propelling the metaverse ecosystem onwards.

## Illustrious Speakers and Industry Leaders Deliver Engrossing Keynotes and Panels

The Metaverse Summit 2023 will host a roster of esteemed speakers who are authorities in their respective fields. These thought leaders will offer compelling keynotes, sharing their extensive knowledge and visionary outlooks on the metaverse's future. Interactive and stimulating panel discussions and fireside chats will offer attendees the chance to converse with industry titans, exploring an array of metaverse-related subjects from diverse perspectives.

## Stage for Budding Metaverse Startups

The Metaverse Summit 2023 proudly provides a platform for budding metaverse startups to demonstrate their innovative products and solutions. Attendees will experience the innovative concepts and groundbreaking technologies propelling the metaverse evolution. This platform offers startups a priceless opportunity for exposure and connection with potential partners and investors.

## Networking Opportunities to Encourage Collaboration

Recognizing the importance of networking and collaboration in fueling the metaverse ecosystem's growth, the Metaverse Summit 2023 will feature dedicated networking breaks and social events. These tailored sessions aim to facilitate connections among attendees, fostering professional network expansion and valuable partnership formation.

## Metaverse Summit: Welcoming a New Epoch

Under the theme "Metaverse New Era, Emerging Tech, and Creativity," the Metaverse Summit is set to redefine the metaverse landscape by integrating the latest advancements in AI, mixed reality, and Web3 decentralization. This influential convergence of industry leaders, innovators, and creative minds endeavors to shape future digital experiences, thrusting the metaverse into a new age of infinite possibilities.

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**`To learn more about Metaverse Summit 2023 and secure your spot at this pivotal event, please visit the official website at `[`https://metaverse-summit.org/`](https://metaverse-summit.org/)`.`**

Be part of the digital transformation as AI, mixed reality, and Web3 take the stage at the Metaverse Summit 2023. Connect with the brightest minds and explore the limitless potential of the metaverse universe.

Metaverse Summit 2023: Discover the Future of AI, Mixed Reality, and Web3

Metaverse Summit 2023: Where Innovation Meets Imagination in the New Digital Era

**The Lugano Business Forum was held in Switzerland to organize Ukrainian-European partnerships**

 

*The event brought together 100 speakers and over 800 participants, becoming a powerful B2B & B2G network platform for discussing the development of Ukraine*

 

On May 11-12, 2023, an international Ukrainian-Swiss forum was held in Lugano, Switzerland, which brought together businesses, organizations, and the government of Ukraine, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, UAE, USA, and other countries. The organizers of the forum were the [Blockchain Association of Ukraine](https://bau.ai/) with founder Mykhailo Chobanyan, [Ukrainian-Swiss Business Association](https://ukraine-swiss.ch/uk/home-ukrainska/) and the [Swiss Federation of Small and Medium Business SGV-USAM](https://www.sgv-usam.ch/) with the support of the Lugano City Hall and the Embassy of Ukraine in Switzerland.

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Ukrainian business representatives had the opportunity to meet with Swiss and European businessmen and discuss real cases of the development of the Ukrainian economy at present and in the post-war period. In particular, the forum included a presentation of general macroeconomic indicators of Ukraine's development forecasts and a vision from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO to support Swiss companies planning to enter the Ukrainian market as part of the development of post-war Ukraine.

 

In particular, more than 100 speakers with strong expertise in energy technologies, manufacturing, FoodTech, Digital, FinTech, HealthTech & Biotech, construction, venture capital and investments united with the great goal of not just restoring, but building a strong, economically prosperous and independent Ukraine. Among the main points of the forum, the speakers singled out the shift of focus of Ukraine from a raw material country to a country with a transition economy.

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"***We managed to organize one of the largest Ukrainian forums in Europe, the main purpose of which was to gather Ukrainian and European businessmen and show them the prospects of joint profitable business. The Swiss business community knows little about Ukraine and does not have information beyond the big headlines about wars. Our goal was to provide real economic indicators, numbers and opportunities, to focus on the recovery of Ukraine, we also talked about repatriations and recovery funds and the trends of our time,***" emphasizes Mykhailo Chobanyan, co-organizer of the Lugano Business Forum and president of the Blockchain Association of Ukraine.

 

Chobanyan also noted that the Ukrainian government predicts economic growth in the post-war period and an increase in GDP of at least 2%, which will allow Ukraine to become a place for the development of long-term European projects with 30-40% per year and a short logistics route. For this, he noted, it is worth working with the main problem identified by the Europeans — information and analytics.



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"***One of the most important achievements of the Lugano Business Forum was the presentation of the current developments of the Swiss government regarding the legislative regulation of issues related to the financing of reconstruction projects and state guarantees of private investment in Ukraine. This gave Forum participants a unique opportunity to understand the real situation and adjust their strategies regarding timing and necessary preparatory actions,***" said Dmytro Sidenko, President of the Ukrainian-Swiss Business Association, one of the co-organizers of the Lugano Business Forum.

 

At the forum, European business was able to highlight the attractiveness of the Ukrainian economic landscape and obtain detailed and step-by-step solutions for specific projects and partnerships, as well as systematize and find solutions for obtaining up-to-date information necessary for the European environment to make further decisions.

 

Thus, the forum discussed the need to invest in Ukraine in projects of deep processing in the agricultural sector (among other things in the west of Ukraine), IT development, in particular in the field of defense tech, and the restoration of the energy sector already now, without waiting for an increase in logistics and raw material costs in the post-war period.

Among the challenges, the speakers discussed the three most important issues — lack of investment and funding opportunities, brain drain and talent migration, as well as infrastructure and logistics issues.

 

Alfred F. Praus (Vienna), a member of the Board of the International Council of Business Associations and Chambers in Ukraine, noted that the main task of foreign investors in relation to Ukraine is to overcome opposition and uncertainty regarding private capital, and on the part of the Ukrainian business community, it is important to work on security guarantees, first of all financial turn and show real working cases of such partnerships.

 

"***Currently, we have more than 250 competitive projects from Ukraine, for which foreign investors have ready proposals. However, the biggest issue in this is agreements with state bodies and regional and local self-government bodies to obtain the best cooperation framework and the ability to provide narrow specific solutions for highly specialized business investors. My message as a speaker is that Ukraine needs not only investments, but also investments and developed financing measures already now. But Ukrainians should also be ready to implement projects after the discussions,***" Praus noted.

![pic from LBF](img/praus.jpg "Praus")

 

Anna Derevyanko, Executive Director of the European Business Association, also noted in her message that Ukrainians should be patient in entering new markets and not forget that no one abroad has special, more favorable conditions for Ukraine. At the same time, Derevyanko noted that step by step foreign exporters and investors are learning more about Ukraine and its greatest value — social creative capital, whose business works even during the war.

 

"***When communicating with foreign companies, I note their surprise that we have profitable companies even during the war, despite the drop in volumes. And I tend to believe that it is necessary to talk more about this and prepare a platform for these potential foreign investors or partners to enter Ukraine. They should hear about our state and receive quality information that will instill confidence in them, because they will be the key asset of Ukraine's recovery. Therefore, it is important for me to remember the house and the order in it, to work with the regulatory climate, to prepare the investment field as much as possible and make it high-quality and attractive, and to give the maximum green light to those companies that are already working in Ukraine. So that they feel confident comfort in the market of Ukraine and at the same time can take care of economic diplomacy abroad, when we represent our country there, it is worth it for Ukrainians to be proud of it,***" concluded Anna Derevyanko.

![pic from Lugano Business Forum](img/derevyanko.jpg "Derevyanko")

 

Democratization of access, comprehensive access to development and education, and charity — this is exactly what Victoria Tigipko, founder and managing partner of TA Ventures, founder of WTech Global and president of IClub Global, noted in her speech, talking about diversification of earned funds and trends of the next 5-10 years.

 

Tigipko also noted that for the powerful recovery of Ukraine, it is first of all necessary to enlist the support of the state, which is able to accelerate the formation of the green corridor and organize it so that there is no need to change the norms in accordance with each new project.



"***International organizations are ready to invest in Ukrainian products and production under the conditions of transparency in the use of funds and guarantee of investment rights from the state. There are prospects of a transition in the world to Ukrainian businesses and suppliers for construction, both by Ukrainian companies and foreign ones — and we should engage the examples of market leaders and not complicate things, but organize and do it already, without waiting for permits or the end of the war,***" added Victoria Tigipko .

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Mykhailo Kukhar, senior economist of Ukraine Economic Outlook and a member of the economic staff of the Government of Ukraine, notes that it is important for business to see investment figures on the monitor and understand macroeconomic forecasts and new plans and financial infusions. Every business should be aware that this is about increasing the cash flow of Ukraine and increasing the cash flow of all Ukrainian companies, and this is not just talk of politicians about enrichment, but serious calculations from serious European sources.

 

"***In the last 30 years after the war, no country was rebuilt with its own money - Iraq was rebuilt by the United States, because there was a desert there after the battles, and all of Yugoslavia was rebuilt by the European Union after the war. It also became clear about Ukraine last year, and it was clear that we actually cannot spend a single penny from our budget and at the same time we must attract funds that will allow us to rebuild Ukraine and about which we will be able to report transparently. These are huge sums, but I really hope that at least half will go to this 300 billion seized Russian funds from their Central Bank and 200 billion seized corporate Russian money. It is clear that there will be courts there and they will somehow go according to the party, but I believe that at least 1.5 million of them are already ours for all the crimes committed,***" noted Mykhailo Kukhar.

 

In addition to analytical meetings, real projects designed to contribute to the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine were also presented at the forum. For example, Konstantin Pisarenko first introduced the FreedomCode project, a groundbreaking application that uses blockchain and AI to create a seamless ecosystem for social impact. In a world where one in four aid dollars does not reach its recipients, FreedomCode promises a radical solution. By bringing together donors, volunteers and non-governmental organizations, FreedomCode facilitates unprecedented collaboration and transparency, ensuring that aid reaches where it is needed most. Having successfully completed a $200K angel round, FreedomCode is now in the pre-seed stage, aiming to complete development and launch of the app in Ukraine and partner countries, including Switzerland, which demonstrated strong local support at the conference.

                               

"***The main task of the forum was to shed light on the issue of receiving feedback from foreign businesses, to obtain up-to-date data on the barriers to providing positive solutions for the benefit of Ukraine, and to single out attractive industries and companies for receiving investments. That is why we do not plan to limit ourselves to this year's forum and will continue to hold it on a regular basis and will announce the dates of the next Forum in 2024 in a month,***" concluded Dmytro Sidenko, President of the Ukrainian-Swiss Business Association, one of the co-organizers of the Lugano Business Forum and Mykhailo Chobanyan, co-organizer of the Lugano Business Forum and president of the Blockchain Association of Ukraine.


*The event brought together 100 speakers and over 800 participants, becoming a powerful B2B & B2G network platform for discussing the development of Ukraine*

Lugano Business Forum Partnerships Ukraine Europe Postwar period 

The event brought together 100 speakers and over 800 participants, becoming a powerful B2B & B2G network platform for discussing the development of Ukraine

The Lugano Business Forum was held in Switzerland to organize Ukrainian-European partnerships

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