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July 8-11, 2024

Brussels, Belgium

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FIL BRUSSELS

The Filecoin community is descending upon Brussels, Belgium from July 8-10, alongside EthCC 2024, for an exploration into the realms of decentralized AI, DePIN, and compute. Join us for insightful talks, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and can’t miss announcements from trailblazing Filecoin ecosystem teams building at the forefront of the data economy.

The FIL Brussels Network Base promises three packed days of programming, coworking, and collaboration, centrally located in the heart of Brussels’ iconic Grand Place.

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FIL Brussels Schedule

9am

Doors Open | Welcome to FIL Fest Day at FIL Brussels Network Base!

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9:30am - 11am

Coworking Space

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Boost your productivity with our professional workspace, complete with high-speed internet, comfortable seating, and complimentary coffee and snacks. Meet the Filecoin team and hear the latest happenings on the network!

11am - 1pm

FIL Fest, in partnership with CoinDesk Studios

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Hear it here first. Catch the latest signal and breakthroughs from leading Filecoin ecosystem projects as they build an in-demand open data economy.

11am-11:10am

Clara Tsao, Filecoin Foundation | The Future of Filecoin

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Kick off FIL Fest with the latest updates on the state of the Filecoin network and get a sneak peek at themes spanning the entire week at FIL Brussels, including possibilities and priorities for the Filecoin ecosystem to thrive in the growing data economy.

11:15am-11:25am

Heath Behncke, Holon | Materially Reducing the Cost of Data Infrastructure

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Data infrastructure solutions for the exponential age will need to be vastly more capital and energy efficient than existing data networks. Holon's vision for green edge data infrastructure provides a solution for that future network state.

11:25am-11:30am

Jen King, FilStor & DeStor | DeStor. Not Your Dad's Dropbox.

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Discover DeStor, the cutting-edge decentralized storage solution revolutionizing data storage for the Web3 era. Unlike traditional services like Dropbox, http://DeStor.com leverages blockchain technology to provide a secure, scalable, and decentralized storage marketplace, connecting data owners with Filecoin storage providers. Learn how DeStor is pioneering a new market in decentralized storage, similar to DePIN's impact. Innovators are using DeStor with Filecoin as the L3 storage layer to enhance their data management: improving how they handle, store, and manage data. Join the future of data storage with DeStor –– where "Proof Beats Promises."

11:35am - 11:50am

Bidhan Roy, Bagel | People Powered AI

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Bagel's novel GPU restaking technology shatters AI's compute monopoly. This groundbreaking technology lays the first step in Bagel's vision: a P2P machine learning ecosystem enabling truly people-powered AI.

11:50am - 12:05pm

Molly Mackinlay, Protocol Labs & FilOz | Filecoin Forward!

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What are the most exciting opportunities for Filecoin in 2024 and how is FilOz contributing to a thriving future for Filecoin? Come learn about Fast Finality, hot storage proofs, and a new vision of a Filecoin-powered AWS!

12:05pm - 12:25pm

Michael Clark & Porter Stowell, FF | Fireside Chat: Data as an Asset Class

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Two of the foremost thinkers and achievers in the industry introduce us to the "data economy" –– a world where data is no longer a cost center but a revenue center. Learn how the AI boom is accelerating the transition to this new digital age and why blockchain is vital for retainining data's value.

12:30pm - 12:40pm

Natalie Wang, Numbers Protocol | TRUST 2024: Combating Misinformation in Election Media with Decentralized Tools

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Discover cutting-edge decentralized tools for combating misinformation in a year of elections globally. Learn how blockchain-based tech enhances media transparency, safeguarding democratic integrity. Explore the future of the trust economy!

1:40pm-2:15pm

Ty Smith, Swirlds Labs | Hedera: Innovating RWA Tokenization (sponsored session #paidpartnership)

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Tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) can revolutionize asset management, but security and efficiency are paramount. Hedera’s Token Service (HTS) and EVM equivalency address these needs, making it the best choice for RWA tokenization. Explore how Hedera’s unique features ensure seamless, secure, and compliant asset digitization.

2:15pm-2:30pm

Ethan Lau, RRM Global | Compute as a Currency (Sponsor spotlight #paidpartnership)

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GPU: Driving the future by breaking limitations.

2:45pm-3:00pm

Diogo Coimbra, Haven Digital Partners | Haven Digital Partners: Institutional FIL Liquidity for Storage Providers (sponsor spotlight #paidpartnership)

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3:45pm-4pm

Arthur Tan, FiLLiquid | FiLLiquid: Filecoin’s Next Generation Liquidity Leasing Solutions (sponsor spotlight #paidpartnership)

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4pm-4:25pm

Panel Discussion | Pathways to Data Onboarding

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Hannah Howard, Storacha; Mara McMahon, DeStor & FilStor; Daniel van der Woude, Nuklai; and Konstantin Tkachuk, Titan Network; (Moderator) Danielle DuBravac, Filecoin Foundation

4:30pm-4:55pm

Panel Discussion | Data at the Center: The Possibilities of Decentralized Compute, Storage, and AI

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Anil Murty, Akash Network; Tom Trowbridge, Fluence; Angelo Schalley, Akave; (Moderator) Clara Tsao, Filecoin Foundation

5pm-5:30pm

Filecoin Orbit 2.0

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Relaunching Orbit to supercharge the Filecoin Community

5:30pm - 6:00pm

Molly Mackinlay, Protocol Labs & FilOz | Closing Keynote: Faster, Stronger, Everywhere: Filecoin Upgrades & Opportunities in 2024

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Come learn about some of the most exciting updates in Filecoin-land from the CEO of FilOz and Protocol Labs EngRes Lead Molly Mackinlay! We’ll talk about new opportunities for decentralized storage in Compute, DePIN, and AI –– and how Filecoin is upgrading with faster bridging & interop, new hot-storage proofs, and better builder tools to support a thriving community of founders!

9am

Doors Open | Welcome to Cloud & Compute Day at FIL Brussels Network Base!

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Presented by Impossible Cloud Network, explore Web3’s hottest sector, DePIN, and learn about the possibilities unlocked by decentralized storage and compute-over-data advancements as DePIN creates scalable alternatives to centralized players.

1pm

Infra 3.0 DePin Deep Dive | Opening Remarks

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A member of ICN will welcome the participants and co-hosting parties. Register for Infra 3.0 DePin Deep Dive here: https://lu.ma/cgi2nejb

1:05pm-1:20pm

Infra 3.0 DePIN Deep Dive | Filecoin Foundation Introduction

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Register for Infra 3.0 DePIN Deep Dive here: https://lu.ma/cgi2nejb

1:35pm-1:50pm

Infra 3.0 DePIN Deep Dive | Incredible Cloud Network Intro

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COO CK will explain ICNs mission. Register for Infra 3.0 DePIN Deep Dive Here: https://lu.ma/cgi2nejb

1:20pm-1:35pm

Infra 3.0 DePIN Deep Dive | POKT Network Intro

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2pm-2:30pm

Infra 3.0 DePIN Deep Dive | Panel: ​wen web3 100%? The way to a full-stack decentralized infrastructure

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Where are we on our way to a full-stack web3 infrastructure? This panel discussion explores the roadmap and challenges to achieving a fully decentralized Web3 infrastructure, focusing on key components like decentralized storage, computing, RPC, blockchain interoperability and other essential components of a comprehensive web infra. Register for Infra 3.0 DePin Deep Dive here: https://lu.ma/cgi2nejb

2:30pm-2:55pm

Infra 3.0 DePIN Deep Dive | Panel: Nodes Together Strong! - The role of community for DePIN success

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Why is everyone talking about Community? What do DePINs need a Community for and what are members expected to do? This panel discussion examines the crucial role of community in the success of DePINs, highlighting how collaboration and collective effort drive innovation and resilience. Register for Infra 3.0 DePIN Deep Dive Here: https://lu.ma/cgi2nejb

2:55pm-3pm

Infra 3.0 DePin Deep Dive | Closing Remarks

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ICN will close the event off and thank all organizers and participants. Register for Infra 3.0 DePIN Deep Dive Here: https://lu.ma/cgi2nejb

5pm-7pm

Networking Reception sponsored by Haven

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9:00am - 11am

Coworking Space

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Boost your productivity with our professional workspace, complete with high-speed internet, comfortable seating, and complimentary coffee and snacks. Meet the Filecoin team and hear the latest happenings on the network!

9am

Doors Open | Welcome to Data Economy Day at FIL Brussels Network Base!

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Join us as we explore why data is destined to become one of the world’s largest digital assets and how decentralized data networks like Filecoin underpin how data assets maintain their value – from AI agents to data marketplaces to use-case-specific LLMs.

11am-Noon

Ty Smith, Swirlds Labs | Unlocking RWAs: Advanced Tokenization on Hedera using HTS & Smart Contracts (Sponsor spotlight #paidpartnership)

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In this interactive workshop, participants will learn to create and manage RWA tokens utilizing both Hedera's Token Service and EVM Smart contracts. Experience first-hand why Hedera is optimal for secure, efficient, and compliant asset digitization. Join us to master the essentials of leveraging Hedera for innovative asset management.

1pm-1:15pm

Porter Stowell, Filecoin Foundation | Welcome to the Data Economy!

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1:15pm-1:30pm

Michael Clark | Understanding Data as an Asset Class

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1:30pm-1:45pm

Fireside Chat | Empowering AI and DePIN Without Sacrificing Decentralization

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Fireside chat with Alex Blagirev , SingularityNET and Yan Bo Ng, Filecoin Foundation

1:50pm-2:05pm

Anjali George, Theoriq | From Archive to Action: AI Agents’ Potential to Drive Breakthroughs From Untapped Data

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2:05pm-2:35pm

Panel Discussion | Pioneering the Data Economy: From Cost Center to Revenue Center

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(Moderator) Eric Hillerbrand, Brainstems.ai Stefaan Vervaet, Akave Sebastian Cheek, Faculty Group Jeremy Hazan, Hyperbolic.Meet the builders at the cutting edge of the new age of data as they help lay the foundations for the rising data economy –– from the ground up with decentralized storage and compute infra and from the top down at the VC level.

2:35pm-2:50pm

Bidhan Roy, Bagel & Richard Muirhead, Fabric Ventures |Fireside Chat: Decentralized AI Insights from Bagel and Fabric VC

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2:50pm-3:05pm

Marla Natoli, Textile| The World’s First Data L2 on Filecoin: Unlocking Opportunities for AI/ML, DePINs and Data-Driven Applications

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A look at Basin, Textile’s decentralized object storage solution built on the Filecoin network and powered by InterPlanetary Consensus. Discover how DePINs and AI protocols use this high-throughput data layer to maximize data value, and explore how Basin is positioned to optimize synthetic data management, accelerating advancements in AI.

3:25pm - 3:45pm

Daniel van der Woude, Nuklai | AI’s New Horizon: The Dawn of Collaborative Data Ecosystems

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3:50pm - 4:10pm

Ram, Openledger & Aaron Stanley, Filecoin Foundation| Role of Data in Decentralized AI

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4pm - 5pm

DeAI Mixer with Filecoin + Lumerin

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5pm-5:25pm

Danny O'Brien, Filecoin Foundation | The History of Open Source and Future of DeAI

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5pm-6pm

Reception

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