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THE WEB3 PARADOX: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE

MAY 05 - JUNE 06, 2023

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UNBLOKC 2023 UNBLOKC 2023

THE WEB3 PARADOX: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE

Experience the latest in blockchain and Web3 technology at our two-day event held at the most luxurious integrated resort located in the Entertainment City gaming and leisure complex in the Philippines, Okada Manila!

Victorious teams will embark on an 8-WEEK mentorship journey, guided by celebrated experts from diverse industries, accelerators, and incubators. Our mentors will equip each team with the know-how to transform their projects into thriving startups ready to conquer the world!

14 DAYS OF... 14 DAYS OF...

CREATING. INNOVATING. DEVELOPING. CODE HACKING. NETWORKING. NEW FRIENDS. MENTORSHIP. CHALLENGES. CAFFEINE. FOODS. SNACKS. REWARDS!

Dive into the hackathon experience, where you can contribute to the community while refining your mentoring prowess. Engage with a versatile array of mentors, exchange insights, and seek guidance when needed. Embark on this fulfilling journey, buckle up, and let our mentor maestros navigate you to victory lane!

EVENT PARTNERS EVENT PARTNERS

OFFICIAL LIVESTREAM PARTNER

MEDIA PARTNERS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

ACCELERATION AND INCUBATION PARTNERS

MENTORS MENTORS

FRANCIS PLAZA

Francis Plaza
PayMongo, 335 Fund & A Force Ventures

Co-founder of PayMongo. Studied Computer Science & Economics at MIT. Recognized by Forbes as part of Under 30 list.

MYRTLE RAMOS

Myrtle Anne Ramos
Block Tides

CEO and Founder of Block Tides. Official Influencer of CoinMarketCap. Serial entrepreneur and investor.

JAY FAJARDO

Jay Fajardo
LaunchGarage Innovation Hub

CEO at LaunchGarage and ProudCloud. Serial entrepreneur & investor. Successful exits in HealthTech startups.

FRANCIS SIMISIM

Francis Simisim
Favcy Venture Builder

Former Ventures Officer of 917 Ventures, Partner at Favcy Venture Builder.

TRACY LI

Tracy Li
Blockdevs Asia, XC Labs

Co-Founder of Blockdevs Asia. Technical Project Manager at XC Labs.

ABE LOZADA

Abe Lozada
Plug and Play Asia

Venture Officer of Plug and Play Asia.

GENESIS DELLOSA

Genesis Dellosa
Future Tech Pros

Founder of Future Tech Pros. A former content creator for Moralis on YouTube focusing on utilizing Moralis SDK and Web3.JS for mobile app development.

He has also created his own YouTube channel, where he shares his knowledge with aspiring tech professionals and offers guidance on how to prepare for actual tech/programming jobs.

LOREEN SABLOT

Loreen Sablot
THE BLOKC Labs Inc.

Mobile Development Mentor at The BLOKC. Also currently working as Mobile Developer at Navagis. Former Android Developer at MONEYME.

LANCE PORMALEJO

Lance Pormalejo
Archipelago Labs

Executive Director of Archipelago Labs, the venture arm of PDAX.

JAN RALPH EBORA

Jan Ralph Ebora
New Energy Nexus

Program Manager for Startup Development at New Energy Nexus. Former COO & co-founder of WattSmart.

KRISTIAN QUIRAPAS

Kristian Quirapas
Vulcanic Labs, hawak, Web3 Philippines

Founder of Vulcanic Labs. CTO at hawak. Co-Founder of Web3 Philippines.

ELI RABADON

Eli Rabadon
Good Game Society, DvCode Technologies Inc., GladiatorDex, Ark of Dreams

Co-Founder and CTO at Good Game Society. CEO and Founder at DvCode Technologies Inc. and GladiatorDex. CTO at Ark of Dreams.

ERNESTO BOYDON

Ernestor "Boogie" Boydon
Cyber Optimus Phlippines, Inc.

Founder and CEO of Cyber Optimus Philippines Inc., Author of the Davidic Growth Paradigm - A Digital Transformation Framework, 35 years of experience in Computing and Information Technoloy Industry, Former PSITE President.

MARK HUGH NERI

Mark Hugh Neri
The Blokc Group

CTO at The BLokc Group. Senior software engineer with solid experience in full-stack software development from client-side web application development, backend development, system architecture design and implementation and DevOps practices involving automation, infrastructure administration, monitoring and maintenance.

FRANCIS PLAZA

MYRTLE RAMOS

JAY FAJARDO

FRANCIS SIMISIM

TRACY LI

ABE LOZADA

GENESIS DELLOSA

LOREEN SABLOT

LANCE PORMALEJO

JAN RALPH EBORA

KRISTIAN QUIRAPAS

ELI RABADON

ERNESTO BOYDON

MARK HUGH NERI

TIMELINE TIMELINE

APRIL 26, 2023
Deadline of Application

APRIL 28, 2023
Final Roster of Participating Teams

MAY 05, 2023
HACKATHON KICKOFF
Venue: Tier One Entertainment HQ

Start of Learning Sessions

MAY 06, 2023
Workshop: Business Readiness
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 09, 2023
Workshop: Tech & Customer Readiness
Venue: Launchgarage Innovation Hub Bagumbayan, Quezon City
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 10, 2023
Workshop: Web2 to Web3
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 12, 2023
Workshop: Mobile Development
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 13, 2023
Workshop: Business & funding Readiness Checkpoint
Venue: Online
1:00PM-2:00PM

Workshop: Web2 to Web3
Venue: Online
2:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 16, 2023
Workshop: Web3
Venue: Launchgarage Innovation Hub Bagumbayan, Quezon City
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 17, 2023
Workshop: Mobile Development
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 18, 2023
Workshop: Customer Readiness
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 19, 2023
Wrap up and Tech Readiness
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 20, 2023
Mock Pitch 1
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 23, 2023
Pitch Deck Preparation
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 25, 2023
How to Present
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 27, 2023
Mock Pitch 2
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

MAY 30, 2023
Mentorship Session
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

JUNE 01, 2023
Mentorship Session
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

JUNE 03, 2023
Mock Pitch 3
Venue: Online
1:00PM-4:00PM

JUNE 06, 2023
LIVE PITCH - 16 TEAMS
Venue: LPU Intramuros Manila
1:00PM-4:00PM

FAQs FAQs

The UNBLOKC Hackathon is open to all Filipinos in the Philippines aged 18 and above. We welcome teams of students, a mix of alumni and currently enrolled students, developers from one organization or different institutions, CEOs, web3 enthusiasts, and startups – anyone passionate about innovation!

To apply, register your team at this link: bit.ly/UNBLOKC2023_Hackathon. Submit a 1-2 minute video introducing your team, discussing your idea, and showcasing your skills. Upload the video to YouTube as 'Unlisted.' Selected teams will be notified via email by April 28th.

Absolutely! This hackathon is designed for team participation as we believe in the power of collaboration.

Currently, we only accept applications from teams of at least two members. We encourage you to find a teammate to join the competition. Alternatively, you can attend our online learning sessions and workshops to network, gain knowledge, and potentially find inspiration for our next hackathon.

For face-to-face (F2F) or on-site learning sessions/workshops, please refrain from bringing weapons, drugs, or alcohol. If you are uncertain about a particular item, feel free to ask us ahead of time.

For F2F workshops, bring your own devices, internet source, and any other necessary hardware.

The application deadline is Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Participation in the hackathon is entirely FREE.

Teams must consist of a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 5 members.

Participants will have access to learning sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, and the chance to compete for cash prizes and an 8-week mentorship program if the team decides to continue the project as a startup.

Our Code of Conduct requires participants to treat each other with respect, adhere to rules on pre-existing work, and foster a positive and inclusive environment. Any form of harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. Read more here.

Embracing diverse learning preferences, we offer face-to-face (F2F) learning sessions tailored to each individual's unique learning style. Rest assured, you won't be disqualified if you're unable to attend F2F sessions since we have teams participating from all across the Philippines. However, we highly recommend joining these in-person sessions to reap the benefits of networking, hands-on learning, and connecting with fellow developers and seasoned professionals in the startup ecosystem.

Absolutely! Make sure to clearly specify which parts or features you'll be developing during the hackathon and showcase them during the demo. For more details, refer to the Application Guidelines under Rules on Pre-existing Projects. Moreover, this event presents a fantastic opportunity to pitch your startup, as our panel of judges includes esteemed representatives from top incubators and accelerators.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at theblokchackathon@gmail.com.