A Global Green & Sustainable Finance -Technology Research & Development Forum

BLACK SWAN SUMMIT
24 - 26 March 2025 | Perth, Australia

Bringing you a groundbreaking initiative

The inaugural Black Swan Summit will be held from March 24-26, 2025, at the iconic Winthrop Hall within the University of Western Australia (UWA). This event brings together leaders in FinTech, Web3, and Green Technology to explore disruptive technologies. Leveraging UWA's leadership in areas like Quantum and Climate Tech, the summit will focus on AI, Blockchain, IoT, Digital Assets, and Web3. Attendees will connect with researchers, innovators, and thought leaders.

Convening a vibrant community

1500 + International Participants
100 + Speakers
50 + Exhibitors and Sponsors
50 + Countries
30 + Hours of Content
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Why the Black Swan Summit matters

  • Tackle unprecedented, high-impact challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving world with academics, technologists and Financial Sector Specialists
  • Fostering Sustainable innovation powered by Web 3 (AI, DLT, IoT, Quantum) and Climate Tech to prepare for and capitalize on the unexpected
  • Pre-empting disruptive shifts by exploring transformative technologies, and drive actionable strategies​
  • Collaborate to shape the future of a sustainable digital economy and finance

Summit Overview

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24 March
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Across Perth
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University of Western Australia (UWA)
Calender Tuesday, 25th March - Wednesday, 26th March
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Supercomputer Innovation Tours
Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre
DUG Technology

Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Perth's world-class supercomputing facilities. This is a rare opportunity to see the sheer power of advanced computation firsthand and understand its transformative potential. Experience the technology that is driving breakthroughs across AI, climate modeling, and blockchain.

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Summit Stage
Winthrop hall

The Black Swan Summit challenges the boundaries of thought, exploring bold and transformative ideas that redefine business models, economic systems and humanity in a world shaped by AI, Web3, Robotics, Quantum and Climate Technologies.

The Summit is a collision of philosophy, science, technology, finance and policy designed to provoke, inspire, and reshape paradigms, providing action blueprints for the leaders of tomorrow.

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Summit Stage
Winthrop hall

The Black Swan Summit challenges the boundaries of thought, exploring bold and transformative ideas that redefine business models, economic systems and humanity in a world shaped by AI, Web3, Robotics, Quantum and Climate Technologies.

The Summit is a collision of philosophy, science, technology, finance and policy designed to provoke, inspire, and reshape paradigms, providing action blueprints for the leaders of tomorrow.

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GFTN Insights™
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GFTN Insights™
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Workshops
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Workshops
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Investor Hours & Networking
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Investor Hours will be taking place within Black Swan Summit this year! Our mission is simple yet powerful: to encourage investors to invest and founders to secure capital. Join us to create connections, spark collaborations, and fuel your business (or investor) dreams.
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Black Swan Summit Dinner

The Black Swan Summit's exclusive by-invite dinner offers a rare opportunity to connect with fellow innovators and thought leaders in an intimate setting. Amidst the stunning backdrop of the banks of Swan River, guests will engage in meaningful conversations and forge valuable relationships that extend beyond the summit itself. This curated experience is designed to foster deep connections and collaborations amongst the brightest minds in attendance.

*By invite only

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Shaping the future of a sustainable digital economy and finance

Visionary Focus

The summit champions the development of a sustainable, carbon-neutral digital assets economy and an innovative financial system. It leverages on cutting-edge advancements in ethically-driven AI, Quantum Computing, and Web3, empowering businesses to drive human wellbeing and long-term economic value.

Global & Local Convergence

Black Swan Summit unites global capital and markets with local talent, innovation, and resources, fostering unique opportunities for collaboration, investment, and growth. Welcoming participants of all sizes—from startups and small businesses to large corporations and governments—it encourages connections that create value greater than the sum of their parts.

Innovative Program Tracks

The summit features a dynamic three-day program with workshops, lab tours, roundtables, and demos focused on quantum computing, ethical AI, climate technologies, Web3, and digital assets.

Inclusive panels will spotlight Women in Tech, First Nations Entrepreneurs, and Diversity in Business, alongside specialized sessions on investment, launching startups, team-building, scaling globally, and navigating regulations. This event provides a unique platform for global leaders and innovators to influence the future of sustainable and inclusive digital transformation.

Strategic Partnerships

Black Swan Summit focuses on forming strategic alliances to boost economic and technological growth, establishing Perth as an innovation hub.

By partnering with leading players from APAC and beyond, the event aims to diversify traditional industries such as energy, agriculture, health, finance, and education, introducing new digital applications.

This network of partnerships will attract global investors and create new business opportunities, supporting the region's transition to a sustainable economy and enhancing its global competitiveness.

Economic Impact

The Summit will have a significant economic impact by attracting a diverse group of international participants, including business leaders, investors, and tech innovators, to Perth, which is emerging as a hub for renewable energy and green digital economy infrastructure.

It will connect international investors with local businesses and startups, catalyzing capital investment and fostering a supportive ecosystem for emerging ventures. This environment will promote homegrown innovations, boost Perth’s startup scene, and create high-skilled job opportunities in technology and green industries.

Additionally, the event will stimulate direct investments in local companies, facilitate long-term partnerships, and expand market access for Perth-based firms, strengthening the city’s economic resilience and laying the groundwork for sustained growth.

Bringing together stakeholders and audiences that matters

Black Swan Summit Thought Leaders

Thought Leaders

Actionable insights from the best minds in the industry and academia will drive discussions on emerging solutions and technologies that will shape the future.

Senior executives in FinTech, Web3 & Green Tech I Government I Central Banks & Regulators I FI Sectors I Industry Experts I Academics and Researchers

Black Swan Summit - Financial Capital

Financial Capital

Fuel the transition from research to implementation by directing investments at key stages of developments.


Investors and Venture Capitalists I Private Equity Firms I Institutional Fanciers I Corporate Financiers looking to fund innovation.

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Technology Partners

Guide critical discussion on sustainable finance, regulatory frameworks, and Deep Tech innovations, helping to drive major structural shifts in the industry.

Technology Companies I Industry Disruptors and Startups I Regulatory Bodies and Policymakers I R&D Professionals focusing on tech innovations

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GreenTech Partners

Join the world's most urgent transition to renewable energy and green mining, right at the forefront of action, with Western Australia leading the way globally.

Leaders in Renewable Energy and Green Mining I Decarbonization innovators I Green Infrastructure Providers for the Digital Economy and Finance

Black Swan Summit - Audience

Attendees

  • Leaders of sustainable change​
  • Executives from key sectors​
  • Institutional investors​
  • Policymakers and regulators​
  • Government officials​
  • Research and education leaders​
  • Tech leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators in quantum computing, AI, blockchain, fintech, web3 and climate tech​
  • Venture capitalists and angel investors​
  • SME business owners and innovators​
  • Highly skilled professionals​
  • Students and community leaders​
  • Tech enthusiasts
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The Venue

Winthrop Hall
University of Western Australia (UWA)

The Black Swan Summit takes place at the historic Winthrop Hall at the University of Western Australia (UWA), an iconic venue known for its grand neoclassical architecture and rich academic legacy. Its stunning design, with soaring ceilings and elegant timber interiors, provides the perfect setting for intellectual exchange, blending tradition with the innovative spirit of the summit.

More than just a venue—its atmosphere of scholarly excellence and its connection to UWA’s vibrant academic community make it the ideal backdrop for exploring bold ideas and fostering collaboration. The hall’s central location and tranquil surroundings further enhance the summit’s dynamic discussions, inspiring creativity and reflection.

Forum Agenda

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*Forum agenda is subject to changes.

Insights framing the 2025 summit programme

Bridging the Financial Gap

Blueprint for Digital Assets

Roadmap for Web3, AI and Quantum

Next-Gen Transactions

GreenTech and Sustainability in Action

Bridging the Financial Gap

Blueprint for Digital Assets

Roadmap for Web3, AI and Quantum

Next-Gen Transactions

GreenTech and Sustainability in Action

Our Partners

Supporting Partners

  • Biz Events Perth
  • Blockchain Association of Singapore (BAS)
  • Carta
  • CFTE
  • City of Perth
  • Fintech Nation
  • Global Fintech Institute
  • SFA
  • WA Web 3

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