We’re thrilled to announce our official partnership with Consensus 2025, Presented by CoinDesk, the premier event for blockchain, crypto, and Web3 innovation! As a community partner, we’re bringing you an exclusive 20% discount on tickets – WOMENDIGITAL
This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and like-minded builders shaping the future of Web3. Don’t miss out!
📅 May 6: Join us to hear from blockchain software expert, Taylor Scheel of Labrys, who will bring a technical deep dive into cybersecurity challenges in a decentralised world.
In this talk, Taylor will explore the unintended consequences of permissionless, decentralised, and censorship-resistant technologies—focusing on how they can be both powerful tools for good and potential weapons for harm. Using botnets as a key example, we’ll examine how blockchain technology can be leveraged in ways that may bypass traditional security measures, creating new challenges in cybersecurity.
📅 May 19: From Australia to the World: Hashlock's Journey in Fortifying Web3. Join us on Monday, May 19th for an online-only AMA featuring Jock Haslam and Fletcher Roberts from Hashlock, Australia's pioneering Web3 cybersecurity firm. Discover how this homegrown success story has become a trusted global guardian of blockchain integrity through their specialised distributed ledger auditing services. This interactive session offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with industry-leading security experts who understand the unique challenges facing decentralised projects.
Learn about Hashlock's remarkable growth trajectory from Australian origins to international prominence. Jock and Fletcher will share insights into their strategic approach to business development, including their thoughtful expansion into key global markets and their distinctive presence at major industry conferences. Discover how Hashlock has built meaningful relationships within the web3 ecosystem through authentic engagement rather than aggressive sales tactics - a philosophy that has earned them trusted partner status with blockchain innovators worldwide.
📅 May 14: Statistical Proof of Execution (SPEX). Michele Dallachiesa and Antonio Pitasi will discuss the intersection of blockchain and AI.
📅 May 12: Artificial Intelligence in Project Management. Alex Tate works in the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Mining sectors, he will be presenting on his use of AI to make sure that projects are delivered successfully.
📅 May 14: AI & Society Brisbane brings together people from all walks of life who are keen to explore the social, ethical and everyday impact of AI.
Whether you're from tech, policy, business, research, or you're just AI-curious, this event is your chance to connect, learn, and contribute.
📅 May 8: Sunshine Coast Blockchain Meetup. Join for the May social event at the Saavy Squire – Beer Hall. As always a great chance to connect with the community of blockchain and crypto enthusiasts, enjoy a drink, and discuss the latest trends in the space.
📅 May 13: Blockchain, NFTs, Crypto, and Networking. The Sunshine Coast Blockchain Meetup is a blockchain agnostic forum to learn and share knowledge about the crypto-blockchain space.
The meetup structure will be as follows:
– 6:30pm – Networking over pizza and drinks
– 7pm – Intro and news bites
– 7:10pm – 2 presentations (approx. 15 minutes each + Q&A)
– 7:40pm – Dessert and back to networking
📅 May 1: Sydney Data & AI Innovation Meetup 2025. In an era when data and AI are redefining industries, join the All Thing Data team at the Microsoft Reactor for an immersive forum that brings together Sydney’s brightest minds in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
📅 May 6: Frontenders Sydney Meetup #18, Tue, 6 May 2025, 6:00 pm | Meetup. This meetup is about everything and anything frontend related - discussions are encouraged on all frontends, from Vue to Svelte, React, and Angular; even design related topics like design systems and UX/UI.
📅 May 7: Blockchain Sydney. Short talks by industry experts and Q&A between the audience and the speakers. Details TBA
📅 May 1: Lessons in using serverless for critical payments infrastructure. Dive into the journey from branch-based development, automatic rollbacks and hot deployments.
📅 May 13: AI Meetup. The GenAI meetup in Melbourne, in collaboration with Natural Velocity. Join for deep dive tech talks on AI, Generative AI, LLMs, ML, and Data, networking with speakers & fellow developers.
📍Dubai, UAE - MAY 1-2
Sui Basecamp | Sui's global conference - Gear up for two action-packed days filled with thought-provoking insights, live demos of Sui’s tech, fun networking opportunities, exclusive previews of what’s ahead, and the tools to turn your aspirations into action!
📍New York, USA - MAY 1-4
FarCon 2025. Farcaster’s annual event, organized by the community, for innovators, builders, and network contributors. The Summit will feature talks, demos, and pop-up activations by the Farcaster community. Formal schedule to follow...
📍 Switzerland – MAY 1-26
Zuitzerland. Who's it for? Web3 builders, DAO participants, and technologists interested in exploring how Switzerland’s rich history and contemporary governance structures can inform the creation of new societies. Technologies interested in testing tools with eager users.
📍Vienna, Austria - MAY 6-8
Sonic Summit 2025 - "Sonic Summit is our flagship event — three full days of uniting builders, investors, and enthusiasts in the heart of Vienna. From morning technical deep-dives to evening hack sessions in historic coffee houses, Summit is where we showcase the future of blockchain."
📅 April 1: Introducing Wallet V: Leading you into the world of Web3
Joined by Virgo Exchange where we held an engaging session with Peter Ip and Viola Hui, diving deep into the key challenges facing retail cryptocurrency traders, including fiat on/off-ramps and the growing demand for self-custody solutions.
Our recorded livestream:
📅 April 3: Sonic Down Under - Brisbane Blockchain Community Event
We hosted the Brisbane area of the Sonic Down Under tour, sponsored by Paintswap, Sonic Labs and Sovradao.
About Sonic Down Under:
Sonic Down Under is a community-led event series bringing together builders, investors, and freelancers to explore the next wave of blockchain innovation. Spanning three cities—Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane—this series dives into the future of Layer 1s, smart contract development, and the real-world applications of Web3 for creatives and developers. Led by Paintswap, the premier NFT marketplace on Sonic, the fastest Layer 1 EVM, and other ecosystem partners, Sonic Down Under is where deep discussions meet hands-on learning and real-world networking.
📅 April 7: She Connects: Online Networking Meetup
An online networking meetup for all women and allies in blockchain, crypto, AI, and emerging tech!
What Happened:
👉 Fireside chats featuring inspiring women sharing their journeys
👉 Fun and interactive networking sessions to connect and collaborate
👉 Quick, actionable tips to boost your digital career
📅 April 28: Beyond the Storm: Bybit's Exercise in Security, Transparency & Web3 Leadership
Our online AMA of the month featured industry leader Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange with over $40 billion in average daily trading volume. This session, explored how Bybit has not only weathered the recent 2025 security incident but emerged stronger, demonstrating unprecedented transparency and reinforcing their commitment to 1:1 asset backing through their treasury. Their swift and decisive response has set new standards for security protocols across the crypto landscape.
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Key values (from Virgo):
Security
Virgo allows Australians to buy and sell cryptocurrencies and digital assets safely and easily. We utilize advanced technologies to secure your funds and information. You can fund your account and buy crypto with confidence.
Fairness
We provide easy access to crypto trading with attractive pricing by providing instant deposit, tight spreads, and high liquidity.
Professionalism
We are trusted and we operate diligently. Our company is externally audited and we hold the highest standard of legal compliance, business conduct and ethics.
Transparency
Your trust requires our transparency. We don't charge any deposit or commission fees and offer competitive spreads. The fee schedule is straight-forward so you know exactly what you pay and what you get.
