2023 Blockchain in Education summit and Digital Civilisation conference

University College Oxford Blockchain Research Centre collaborated with The Immersive Education Initiative to hold the 2023 Blockchain in Education summit and Digital Civilisation conference.

The event was held at Oriel College, Oxford University and hosted public talks and workshops focused on the impact of blockchain technology on education and our global society. Special conference sessions addressed open international standards related to Knowledge Token® and blockchain in the field of education that are developed through Working Groups (WGs) and Technology Working Groups (TWGs) chaired by faculty, administrators, and researchers.

Immersive Education also hosted a Front-End and Blockchain Hackathon in which teams from Switzerland, England, Nigeria and South Africa emerged as the victors of the 3-day competition, leading the field of over 50 global entrants. The winning teams received a professional Internet Computer blockchain developer grant ($35,000 in total grant prizes) and Knowledge Token® intellectual currency ($5,000 in total prizes).

For more information on the workshops and speakers, please visit summit.immersiveeducation.org/agenda.html to view the conference agenda and available presentation slides.