01-30, 18:40–19:00 (Europe/Zurich), Beam Stage
As blockchain technology continues to evolve, it is reshaping the philanthropic landscape by enabling greater transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity. How can not-for-profits benefit from Web3?
Web3 and Philanthropy: How decentralized technologies are driving transparency and accountability in charitable giving.
We will cover insights from UNHCR's succesful Cardano-based impact staking initiative and its planned arrival on Ethereum and exploring how tokenizing assets and contributions can enhance funding mechanisms particularly in addressing global challenges, from refugee assistance to climate change.
Head of Innovation - Switzerland for UNHCR
Alvaro Cosi is the Senior Innovation Lead at Switzerland for UNHCR, the national partner of the UN Refugee Agency in Switzerland. With a background in global advertising, Alvaro initially worked as a creative and strategic planner before transitioning to venture building and innovation. In his current role, he leads efforts to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the organization to better address the needs of refugees and displaced persons. A key aspect of his work involves exploring innovative solutions from Swiss startups and tech ecosystems and connecting these solutions to the challenges faced by UNHCR.