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Global Finance & Technology Network to Host the Inaugural Black Swan Summit 2025

Perth will host the inaugural Black Swan Summit, an  ambitious international foresight and R&D forum presented by the Global Finance & Technology  Network (GFTN) at the University of Western Australia’s iconic Winthrop Hall from March 24–26, 2025.  

At a time when the world continues to feel the reverberations of geopolitical tensions, technology  disruptions and reshaping of the global economy from COVID-19, the summit will be dedicated to  exploring how emerging technologies can help the world navigate black swan events—rare,  unpredictable shocks with outsized impact. 

“The inaugural Black Swan Summit is where some of the world’s boldest thinkers gather to shape the  frontier of innovation and build the next era of human progress. We are living through a technological  convergence that is redefining industries and disrupting the status quo. This summit is designed to  empower entrepreneurs, builders, and visionaries with insights, connections, and frameworks needed  to launch transformative ideas and build ventures that thrive in the face of volatility,” said Sopnendu  Mohanty, Group CEO, GFTN. 

“As AI, Web3, Blockchain, Robotics, Quantum Computing, and Climate Tech converge, the need for  agile, inclusive, and forward-looking policies has never been greater. This summit will equip  policymakers, regulators, and thought leaders with the foresight and tools to build policies and systems  for the global financial architecture that are not only resilient, but adaptive, inclusive and just”, said Mr  Mohanty 

GFTN convenes high impact global policy dialogues for balancing innovation and regulation, deploys  innovative solutions in finance through cutting edge technology for building consumer trust and  confidence, and promotes industry best practices to help industry and emerging economies globally  level up and achieve greater financial access and connectivity. 

Held in partnership with the Western Australia Web3 Association (WAWEB3) and supported by the  Western Australia Government’s Business Events Perth and the City of Perth, the Black Swan Summit,  will gather over 300 influential voices from 35 countries including CEOs, technologists, scientists,  innovators, regulators, academics, and entrepreneurs to anticipate systemic vulnerabilities, accelerate  disruptive innovation, and co-create actionable policy and business strategies. Participants will  challenge conventional thinking, reimagine business models, and shape forward-looking frameworks  that promote financial inclusion, technological agility, and long-term sustainability in an age of  compounding uncertainty and exponential transformation. 

“The Black Swan Summit is more than a conference. It’s a global foresight laboratory driven by GFTN,”  said Dr. Andrzej Gwizdalski, Project Lead at GFTN. “We’re bringing together researchers, regulators,  entrepreneurs, and visionary thinkers to co-design bold, actionable solutions for the world’s most urgent  challenges. This is where disruption meets purpose, and where transdisciplinary collaboration becomes  a catalyst for resilience, innovation, and impact.” 

Session Spotlights: Exploring the Big Themes at Black Swan Summit 

What it Means to be a Machine: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Future of Humanity Machine Coexistence 

The Quantum Revolution is Here – Are You Ready? 

Money 2040: Rethinking Money in the Digital and Quantum Era 

Future Proofers: Powering 2050 – Recharging the Energy Supply 

Futureproofing the Digital Frontier: Bridging Technology and Policy for a Safer Future

The Future is Tokenized: Redefining Trust and Efficiency from Digital to Real-World Assets

A Global Gathering of Visionaries 

Bruce Reynolds, Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor, City of Perth 

Amy-Rose Goodey, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA) Antonio Alvarez Lorenzo, Chief Compliance Officer, Crypto.com 

Caroline Bowler, Chief Executive Officer, BTC Markets 

Effie Dimitropoulos, Chief Executive Officer, AUDC Pty Ltd 

Prof. James Ong, Founder & Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence International Institute  (AIII) 

Prof. Jingbo Wang, Professor, University of Western Australia, Head of Physics Department,  Director of QUISA (Research Hub for Quantum Information, Simulation, and Algorithms) Dr. Justine Lacey, Research Director, The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research  Organisation (CSIRO) 

Dr. Mark Staples, Chief Technology Officer, University of Western Australia

Prof. Peta Ashworth, Director, Curtin Institute for Energy Transition 

Dr. Warren McKenzie, Founder & Managing Director, HB11 Energy 

…and many more at the forefront of innovation, regulation, and research. 

Key Highlights 

Supercomputer Tours (March 24) 

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Setonix, the most powerful public research supercomputer in  the Southern Hemisphere, and DUG HPC, a world-class high-performance data centre, showcasing  real-world applications in AI, quantum computing, climate modelling, and blockchain. 

GFTN Insights™ (March 25–26) 

A signature element of the Summit, GFTN Insights™ roundtables fosters year-round, Chatham House rule dialogues connecting senior leaders and institutions across continents. In Perth, it will explore real world scenarios—like retirement readiness in 2050—and how emerging tech can reshape concepts like  value, trust, and inclusion. 

Hands-on Workshops (March 25–26) 

Led by regulators, agencies, and industry experts, workshops offer fast-tracked, professional insights  on fintech licensing, Web3 business setup, and digital asset compliance—condensing months of  research and cost into 60-minute actionable sessions. 

Registration and Information

Visit: www.blackswansummit.com
Dates: March 24–26, 2025
Location: University of Western Australia, Perth

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