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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.