DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated Web3 Oscar, a prestigious event hosted by the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), celebrating blockchain projects driving real-world impact aligned with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Industry leaders gathered in Bangkok to honour innovators shaping a sustainable future.
The event was part of BGA's November lineup, featuring two major initiatives for global change through blockchain: the Sustainable Innovation Summit and the Web3 Oscar Awards.
Sustainable Innovation Summit: A Hackathon for Social Impact
Held from September 9 to November 11, 2024, the Sustainable Innovation Summit hosted a hackathon with a $100,000 prize pool, inviting participants worldwide to create blockchain solutions addressing key issues such as poverty, clean water access, and gender equality. The summit concluded with a Demo Day at the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok, where finalists showcased their projects to blockchain pioneers, investors, and industry leaders, with opportunities for incubation support and equity-free funding.
Rising Stars
In a cinematic presentation style, 10 shortlisted projects from across the globe, participating in the Sustainable Innovation Summit's 17 SDGs Challenge, took the stage. Each team presented their blockchain solutions to address sustainability challenges, telling the story of a "hero" confronting a global crisis (one of the 17 SDGs), with blockchain as the "tool" they wield for change.
Winners for the 17 SDGs Challenge:
Rising Star Awards (top 10 projects, in no specific order):
Web3 Oscar Awards: Honouring Leaders in Blockchain for Social Good
Coinciding with the hackathon's Demo Day on November 11, the BGA Web3 Oscar Award recognizes individual contributions to blockchain for social good across three categories, with up to 7 total winners.
Each category highlights individual efforts aligning with BGA's mission.
The Collaboration Bridge Award honours individuals who have played a vital role in guiding the strategic direction of the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA). This year's recipients are:
The Public Welfare Contribution Award celebrates individuals who have harnessed #BlockchainForGood. This award was presented to:
These individuals have demonstrated remarkable dedication, guidance, and pioneering work, significantly advancing the mission of the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) in promoting sustainable development through blockchain technology.
In her closing remarks, Helen Liu, Co-founder and COO of Bybit and founder of BGA, explained how blockchain can bring people together to make a real difference worldwide. Her vision for leveraging blockchain to create worldwide impact was both inspiring and forward-thinking.
About Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA)
The Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) is a long term collaborative non-profit initiative with key partners with the main aim to contribute to societal good by using blockchain technology to solve real world problems. By convening leaders, innovators, and organisations from across the blockchain community, BGA seeks to drive innovation, collaboration, and action towards a more sustainable and equitable world.
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Blockchain for Good Alliance Hosts Web3 Oscar, Celebrating Innovators Advancing UN's Sustainable Development Goals
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dreaming big transcends ideas—it's ambition, drive, and the desire to excel. Across Touring, Corporate Events, Virtual Production, Sports, and House of Worship, fearless ambition has propelled exceptional teams into the spotlight of major global events. When teams unite with a shared vision, boundaries vanish, and the potential to Dream Big becomes the pathway to Going Big.
Adele's Record-Breaking Munich Residency - Solotech
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSâ„¢ title
for the LARGEST Continuous Outdoor LED Screen (temporary)
Behind the dazzling performances and massive LED screen was a story of relentless teamwork, resilience, and creativity. From tight timelines to complex logistics, the project pushed everyone involved to their limits; from constructing the stadium to laying cabling under fresh tarmac, the crew tackled each challenge to bring Adele's bold vision to life. To meet the project's ambitious requirements, Solotech, a renowned technical solutions provider, accelerated its planned investment in LED technology. ROE Visual rose to the occasion, producing 6,200 Carbon CB5 MKII LED panels within an impressive 90-day timeframe.
Reimagining Major Event Experiences - Creative Technology
The Most INFLUENTIAL Collaboration with Global Tech Giants.
"LED remains the display technology of choice for corporate events due to its exceptional visual properties." When a global tech giant requested an elaborate arena display that enveloped attendees, Creative Technology took on the challenge. Their design for the keynote stage featured over 1,000 ROE Visual LED panels, creating a showstopping 22-meter-wide by 9-meter-high Hero wall with an 8640x3456 resolution. ROE Visual LED strips and repeater screens added an immersive environment that perfectly complemented the stage presentations and product demos.
Full-Service xR Stage - NantStudios
The World's LARGEST LED Volume
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a picture 12 meters high and 88 meters wide? That is the immense size of the incredible digital canvas created by NantStudios at Docklands Studios in Melbourne, Australia. Incredibly, the second LED volume, measuring 21m by 7.9m, complements the first, together providing international and local productions with the best possible destination for Virtual Production anywhere in the world.
Transforming Worship Production - Daystar TV
Among the Most-Watched Faith-Based Networks in America
DaystarTV, an award-winning faith-based network, reaches over 108 million U.S. households and 2 billion viewers globally. "Seeing the team use our technology to inspire connection is truly impressive," shared Frank Montero, Managing Director at ROE Visual US. "This marks a new approach to worship, where faith events are broadcast through TV instead of traditional spaces. DaystarTV's setup demonstrates how our LED solutions bring powerful messages to life, meaningfully bridging the studio and the audience."
U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials - Dodd Technologies
The World's LARGEST Natatorium
The 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials marked a new era in event production by transforming Lucas Oil Stadium into the world's largest natatorium. This historic event featured ROE Visual LED panels forming a six-story entrance wall and a 9x9.6-meter center-hung scoreboard. With over 285,000 attendees across nine days and 23,000 spectators nightly, the event set records. Dodd Technologies brought this vision to life, with Andy Meggenhofen noting, "A good team like this is hard to replicate; everyone is fully engaged and supportive."
The above cases underscore the journey to exceptional projects is fueled by collaboration, creativity, and courage. Across every project, from massive LED walls that illuminate the biggest acts on tour to immersive virtual worlds on production stages, things are made possible when boundaries are removed. Continue embracing the power of imagination—because when you Dream Big and Go Big, the possibilities are endless.
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Dream Big, Go Big: Redefine What's Possible with ROE Visual
