a groundbreaking summit on Decentralized Science (DeSci), a pioneering movement in the Crypto and web3 landscape.

Discover how DeSci is revolutionizing scientific research through its collaborative, open model that harnesses distributed networks and digital technologies.

This event will showcase the most prestigious DeSci projects, illustrating how decentralized structures and blockchain technology are broadening participation, accelerating research, and redefining the scientific exploration paradigm.

Engage with leading researchers, enthusiasts, and innovators from various backgrounds to explore the vast potential of DeSci.

Highlights:

• ​Funding Science through DAOs: Learn about the financial engines empowering DeSci.
• ​Blockchain Infrastructure for DeSci: Uncover the latest advancements in blockchain technology that are pivotal for DeSci’s growth.
• ​Bridging Web2 and Web3 in Science: Explore the integration and synergies between traditional and new-age digital technologies.
• ​DeSci Opportunities in the UAE: Delve into the burgeoning scene of DeSci in the UAE and its potential to lead the region in scientific innovation.
• ​The Future of Science with DeSci: Envision the future of science through the lens of decentralization and open-access principles.

​Confirmed Speakers:

​Host:

• ​Max Unfried, CoreTeam @ VitaDAO

​In person Speakers:

• ​Balaji Srinivasan, Founder of The Network State
• ​Bryan Johnson, Founder of Blueprint
• ​Dr. Sameer Al Ansari, CEO @ Ras Al Khaimah Digital Asset Oasis
• ​H.E. Dr. Maryam Matar, Founder & Chairperson of UAE Genetic Diseases Association
• ​Paul Kohlhaas, Co-founder of Molecule
• ​Niklas Anzinger, Co-founder of Vitalia
• ​Akshay BD, Solana Foundation
• ​Emil Kendziorra, Co-founder of CryoDAO
• ​Todd White, Coordination Steward @ VitaDAO
• ​Laura Minquini, Founder of AthenaDAO
• ​Anthony Schwartz, CEO @ Artan Bio
• ​Pierre-Antoine Mudry, Head of Business Development and Investor Relations @ STS Digital
• ​Brian Magierski, Co-founder of CerebrumDAO
• ​Tomaz Levak, Founder of OriginTrail
• ​Tom Howard, Founder of network0
• ​Maxim Kholin – Co-founder of Gero
• ​Joshua Jake – Host of Discover Crypto
• ​Ethan Chae, Co-founder of Hippocrat

​Schedule:

​10:00 Doors Open & Light Snacks

​10:30-10:40 Opening (Max Unfried, VitaDAO)

​10:40-11:00 Keynote – What is DeSci?

​11:00-11:30 Fireside Chat on DeSci & Network States with Balaji Srinivasan

​11:30-11.45 Funding the frontier: From memes to genes (Akshay BD, Solana Foundation)

​11:45-12.00 Token Launch: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (Pierre-Antoine Mudry, STS Digital)

​12:00-12:30 Fireside Chat on DeSci & Digital Assets with Dr. Sameer Al Ansari (RAK- DAO)

​12:30-13:30 Lunch

​13:30-13:45 How BioDAOs and IPNFTs are democratizing medicine (Paul Kohlhaas, Molecule)

​13:45-14:00 Pharma On-Chain: Making Drug Development Liquid (Again). (Todd White, VitaDAO)

​14:00-14:15 Funding Moonshot cryopreservation research. (Emil Kendziorra, CryoDAO)

​14:15-14:30 Why we need $ATH to colonize Mars. (Laura Minquni, AthenaDAO)

​14:30-14:45 Solving the Translation Gap (Brian Magierski, CerebrumDAO)

​14:45-15:25 Panel: BioDAOs and the DeSci Narrative Paul Kohlhaas, Todd White, Emil Kendziorra, Laura Minquni, Brian Magierski

​15:25-15:40 Launching a Biotech Company via Crypto. (Anthony Schwartz, VitaDAO)

​15.45-16.00 A Bio-Crypto Future in Vitalia City. (Niklas Anzinger, Vitalia)

​16:00 – 16.30 Fireside Chat with Bryan Johnson from Blueprint

​16.30-16.45 The Largest Decentralized Study of Aging And Health (Maxim Kholin, Gero)

​16.45-17.00 Autonomous Inferencing with Decentralized Knowledge Graph(Tomaz Levak, OriginTrail)

​17.00-17.15 Cooperative protocol for healthcare data (Ethan Chae, Hippocrat)

​17.15-17.50 Panel: Decentralizing Science and AI in the UAE with H.E. Dr. Maryam Matar, Tomaz Levak, Tom Howard, Irina Heaver

​17:50-18:00 Closing