Impact Plus facilitated a key meeting between the French Minister for Digital & Telecom, Jean-Noël Barrot, and Polygon Labs’ experts, Mihailo Bjelic & Antoni Martin. This meeting aimed to combine diverse expertise and innovative ideas. It was a productive and inspiring discussion focused on exploring how Polygon’s infrastructure and ecosystem can contribute to France’s role…
In the ever-changing world of blockchain technology, compliance with regulations is crucial for innovation and growth. This series of events explored the rules and regulations affecting blockchain in Kenya and Nigeria, shedding light on their complexity and what they mean for those involved in the Web3 ecosystem. In Kenya, the Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill has…
In a gathering that brought together key players from the web3 ecosystem in Kampala, startup founders, Polygon guild representatives, and the esteemed Tony Olendo from Polygon, the conversation revolved around the transformative potential of blockchain technology, including the realm of International Development. This event featured a series of presentations by various projects, with a special…
Moment of pride for Polygon Labs, ImpactPlus.io, and The GeoAnalytics Center as we achieved national recognition by being featured on Niger’s national television! Collaborating closely with Niger’s “Agence Nationale pour la Societe de l’Information” and led by the visionary Ibrahima Guimba-Saidou, we orchestrated a significant national workshop with the goal of bolstering the establishment of…
Impact Plus recently convened at IESE Business School in Barcelona, a renowned institution known for its unwavering dedication to academic excellence, values-driven leadership, and robust industry affiliations. Our visit to this esteemed institution offered a valuable platform for productive discussions with stakeholders during a week, enabling us to align with their interests and aspirations, further…
“Hacking for trust” an international M.E.A.L Hackathon Measuring and proving the value of impact-driven projects can be a challenge, impacting their reputation and funding. To tackle these issues, wedeveloped #HackingForTrust, a solution that enhances measurement techniques and helps projects showcase their impact. The hack introduced international development and humanitarian practices to web3 builders and fostered…
The Blockchain for Impact Workshop, a groundbreaking event that took place on April 25th, was hosted at Harvard University’s prestigious Belfer Center, renowned as one of the world’s foremost think tanks. The workshop was a pivotal component of the Technology and Public Purpose Project, an initiative aimed at exploring the intersection of technology and societal…
Polygon TechHouse’s open day event, held within the Complexo do Chapadão favela in Rio de Janeiro, presents a compelling case study for examining technology’s role in marginalized communities. This event showcased a series of workshops and activities aimed at demonstrating the practical applications of technology and its potential to foster community development. The context of…
ETHDenver, the world’s largest and longest-running annual Blockchain/Web3 event grew 50% this 2023 year, recording its largest attendance in history with a total of 48,000 (15,000 unique) from 115 countries. The Festival provides mentors, resources and educational content to assist in teaching, connecting and expanding all attendees’ involvement in the space. As anticipated since the…
The Society for International Development Roundtable held on February 28, 2023, in Washington D.C., USA, marked a pivotal moment for Impact Plus. Impact Plus, in its journey towards becoming a trusted resource for the global development community, embarked on a significant step by forging robust connections with USAID (United States Agency for International Development) and…