SmartFutures is a two-day event hosted in close partnership with UNDP and its BOOST and City Networks, bringing together global development actors and the Web3 ecosystem. Taking place during Berlin Blockchain Week at the iconic w3.hub, the event is supported by the Cardano Foundation and features contributions from leading organizations such as Nortal and Stahlo.
With a strong focus on collaboration, the program combines keynotes, panel discussions, and facilitated Think Tanks to explore how technologies like blockchain, AI, and IoT can drive sustainable innovation in fields such as smart cities, circular economy, CO₂ tracking and trade, industry 4.0/5.0, and digital public infrastructure.
Join us via free livestream – or contact us directly if you are interested in joining in person in Berlin.
Blockchain ensures all transactions and data entries are immutable and visible to authorized parties, building trust and accountability in both public governance and private industry operations.
By leveraging cryptographic mechanisms and decentralized structures, blockchain safeguards sensitive data and infrastructure, reducing vulnerabilities to cyber threats in city and industrial systems.
Blockchain automates processes and removes intermediaries, streamlining operations and reducing costs for industries and enhancing public service delivery in cities.
With an immutable ledger of records, blockchain enables end-to-end tracking of goods, services, and data, ensuring provenance and ethical management across supply chains and city resource usage.
VP of Digital Transformation
Nortal
Founder and Co-Founder
PBTokn.com, BlockchainLab Drenthe, IoT Nederland BV
CEO
ARIC Hamburg
Manager Productgroup Green Steel
STAHLO
Kick off SmartFutures with a warm welcome, an overview of the event’s goals, and a preview of Day 1’s exciting sessions. Get ready to connect, collaborate, and explore Blockchain’s potential for smarter, fairer systems.
Start the event with insights from UNDP representatives as they introduce their urban transformation priorities, challenges, and goals. This opening segment frames the day, offering a unique perspective on how Blockchain and related technologies can support their mission.
Alex Maaza explores how Cardano’s decentralized treasury and ecosystem empower impactful projects across sectors — showing how blockchain can drive real-world progress in sustainability, inclusion, and innovation.
Discover how blockchain ecosystems and treasuries converge to innovate funding and impact for the sustainable development goals.
Take a quick breather to grab a coffee or snack! Use this short pause to network or refresh before diving back into the sessions.
Explore how Blockchain technologies make global supply chains more transparent and tackle issues like deforestation and fraud. This segment highlights practical solutions for sustainable value creation.
Step out and savor Berlin’s local flavors! Use this extended break to enjoy a hearty meal-think currywurst or döner-and recharge for the final stretch of the day.
Kick off deep dives into Day 1 themes like conservation, supply chains, and AI creativity. Choose from parallel sessions to explore challenges, share insights, and frame solutions in detail. Switch between Tanks to maximize learning.
Think Tanks Day 1
As the day’s closing session, this segment opens minds to the creative potential of AI paired with Blockchain to craft innovative solutions for the future. Diverse perspectives reveal how these technologies inspire new ways of thinking.
Mahsa Doorfard of Hanseatic Blockchain Institute eV will present the W3NOW study, giving an oversight where we’re at in Germany, when it comes to Blockchain adoption. Reflect on Day 1’s key insights and takeaways with a moderator-led recap. Preview Day 2’s agenda and prepare for deeper discussions, setting the stage for continued collaboration.
Rejoin SmartFutures with a brief welcome back, recapping Day 1 highlights and outlining Day 2’s focus. Energize for a day of innovation and actionable outcomes with Blockchain and beyond.
This Keynote is reserved for one of our guests. If you want to take the stage and tell about your mission for 15 minutes, get in touch!
Explore how Blockchain, IoT, and things like DMP/DPPs are revolutionizing industrial efficiency and sustainability. This segment delves into real-world applications that enhance transparency, reduce energy consumption, and streamline operations across various sectors.
How can digital technologies like IoT, AI, and Blockchain create a seamlessly connected logistics chain from port to doorstep? This segment explores automation and networking solutions that enhance efficiency across the supply chain, with a focus on delivering goods to city dwellers sustainably and swiftly.
Grab a quick coffee or Berlin pastry! Use this short pause to refresh and chat with fellow attendees before the next sessions.
Which token models and gamification strategies motivate sustainable behavior in urban spaces? This segment explores how Web3 can create real behavioral change.
Time to refuel with Berlin’s tasty street food or a cozy café meal! Take this longer break to enjoy local bites like schnitzel or falafel and gear up for the final discussions.
Dive into new discussions on Day 2 about topics like skills credentials and AI creativity. Refine ideas, draft pilots, and plan next steps in parallel sessions, switching Tanks for broader perspectives.
Think Tanks Day 2
Incentivizing Positive Change (PBTokn.com)
How do Blockchain-based badges and learning platforms pave the way for verifiable, portable skill certificates? This segment discusses applications in education and professional development.
Conclude the event with a synthesis of both days’ learnings, key outcomes, and next steps. Leave inspired with new connections and clear pathways to co-create sustainable urban futures.
We’re still welcoming input from experts, innovators, and practitioners. Whether you’d like to give a keynote, join a panel, or shape a Think Tank session — we’d love to hear your ideas.
Click the button below to submit your proposal and become part of the conversation.
Located in the heart of Berlin, w3.hub is the city’s premier venue for Web3 innovation and collaboration. As a vibrant hotspot for startups, visionaries, and tech pioneers, this space offers the perfect atmosphere for meaningful conversations, forward-thinking ideas, and cutting-edge inspiration. Join us where the Web3 pulse beats strongest.
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robin@disruptive-elements.com
