Conference Agenda

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Welcome Networking

8:30

Opening Remarks

8:55

Case Study: Building Resilient Teams Amid Hypergrowth in Web3

As Web3 companies expand rapidly, balancing growth with team stability is essential. This session delves into best practices for scaling teams sustainably, including how to manage resources effectively in volatile markets and create a supportive, growth-oriented culture. Learning outcomes include:

• Approaches to recruiting at scale without compromising quality

• Strategies for aligning rapid growth with company vision

• Best practices for fostering team resilience in fluctuating markets

Kasia Kowalska
Head of HR
Keyrock

Case Study: Crafting the Web3 Employee Value Proposition to Attract Top Talent

A strong value proposition is crucial for drawing talent from Web2 to Web3. This presentation will explore how Web3 companies can highlight the unique career development, cultural, and impact-driven opportunities in the space. Learning Outcomes include:

• Developing a compelling Web3-specific value proposition

• Understanding candidate motivations for transitioning from Web2

• Practical steps for differentiating your Web3 organisation in the talent market

Kristina Kuleshova
Head of People & Culture
Magic Square

• Is asking employees to return to the office beneficial or counterproductive?

• How can organisations balance flexibility with productivity?

• What strategies best support team cohesion in fully remote or hybrid models?

Nelson Lopez
Head of People & Culture
1inch

Christian Slaney
Head of Talent Acquisition
Biconomy

Myriam Bouclier
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Kiln

Ceri Power
Head of People
Starknet Foundation

Case Study: Crafting the Web3 Employee Value Proposition to Attract Top Talent

Roundtable Networking: Attracting Talent & Managing Remotely

Pick a breakout room and turn on your webcam to start brainstorming solutions in small groups to either of the below questionsDeveloping a compelling Web3-specific value proposition

• How are you attracting talent to Web3 from Web2?

• How are you overcoming the challenges associated with a remote workforce?

Refreshment Break

Case Study: Developing Leadership Skills in Founders and New Managers

Founders and senior management in Web3 often lack past management experience and may have limited soft skills. This session will explore strategies for People & Talent leads to foster leadership capabilities in such environments, including how to work around gaps in experience and leverage external resources when needed. Learning outcomes include:

• Identifying key soft skills and how to cultivate them within the team

• Practical frameworks for developing leadership in unseasoned managers

• How to work with founders to integrate people-first practices in leadership

Case Study: Navigating Compensation Complexity in Web3

Compensation in Web3 presents unique challenges, from balancing fiat and token-based pay to benchmarking niche roles and managing international variances. This session will examine strategies to create fair, competitive, and attractive compensation packages for Web3 professionals. Learning outcomes include:

• Approaches to balancing fiat and token-based pay structures

• Practical techniques for benchmarking salaries in a niche market

• Addressing cross-border considerations to maintain fairness and consistency

Antony Lias
VP People & Operations
Parity Technologies

Roundtable Networking: Developing Leaders & Designing Compensation

• What is your experience working with founders and inexperienced managers – how do you develop them rapidly into the people leaders the team needs?

• How are you approaching the compensation challenge? Discuss how you benchmark, the role of tokens and how you amend for regions.

Refreshment Break

Lightning Talk: Tracking Engagement & Improving Retention of High Value Web3 Talent

Lightning Talk: Leveraging Niche Social Media Platforms to Source Technical Talent You Won't Find on LinkedIn

Panel Discussion: Enhancing the Candidate Experience in Web3 Recruitment

• How can organisations keep candidates engaged and reduce dropouts?

• What are the best ways to ensure a positive experience for rejected applicants?

• How can a company build a strong reputation within the Web3 talent market?

Bawar Hamad
Director of People & Talent
Sentient

Marine Sully
People Ops & Talent Lead
LI.FI

Stephane Mehmet
Global Head of Talent Acquisition
Luno

Roundtable Networking: Candidate Experience & Miscellaneous

• What are the things you are proud of, and things you want to improve regarding your candidate experience?

• What other web3 people and talent challenges would you like to discuss that have not been raised at the conference?

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Taz Mukhtar
Chief People Officer
Ramp Network

Lightning Talk: Applying AI in Web3 Talent Acquisition Today

Lorenza Salerno
Talent Acquisition Lead
Gnosis

Alexandrs Rocha
People Operations
Anchorage Digital

Aleksandra Kedra
Senior Technical Sourcer
Matter Labs

9:00

10:00

9:30

11:10

10:40

12:40

12:10

1:50

3:20

2:20

3:05

2:35

3:50

5:00

4:30

Panel Discussion: Scaling at the Right Speed – Long-Term Planning in Bull and Bear Markets

1:10

• How can talent planning align effectively with shifting company goals?

• What strategies help ensure hiring aligns with market cycles and company growth?

• How can leaders foster proactive collaboration across functions?

Eric Smith
Head of People & Culture
Animoca Brands

Bawar Hamad
Director of People & Talent
Sentient

Ilya Shvetsoz
Chief Human Resources Officer
Neon Labs