Unlocking Potential in an AI and Web3-Driven World

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"Unlocking Potential in an AI and Web3-Driven World: Practical Lessons from Real Ecosystem Builders", by Gospel Uche – Product & Growth Marketing Lead | AI & Web3 Strategist

Abstract
Artificial Intelligence and Web3 are often treated as separate revolutions, yet their intersection is quietly reshaping how societies innovate, govern, and connect. This talk explores the work of real-world ecosystem builders who are bridging cutting-edge technology with everyday impact. Case studies include Manchester’s Bee Network, now powered by CitySwift (AI for public transport performance, renewed by TfGM in July 2025), which demonstrates how predictive AI can optimise civic mobility at scale. Expanding internationally into London and Hong Kong, CitySwift shows how transport AI moves from local pilots to global adoption. On the Web3 side, projects like Kasagi (an anime metaverse bridging culture and decentralised finance) (a collaborative Web3 publishing platform) reveal how digital ownership, NFTs, and fan-driven economies are creating new forms of cultural and financial participation. and AKA a community-led no-code launchpad for AI agents, enabling anyone to build and deploy tools, games, and businesses across BLOOM and platforms like Discord, Telegram, and Shopify. Finally, platforms like Fetch.ai highlight how agentic AI can connect decentralised infrastructure to practical business and consumer use cases. Together, these examples illustrate how trust, accessibility, and cultural relevance not hype, determine whether innovations truly take root. Audiences will leave with practical insights into how AI and Web3 together can unlock sustainable growth for institutions, cities, and communities.

Biography
Gospel Uche is a Product & Growth Marketing Lead working at the intersection of AI adoption, innovation strategy, and ecosystem building. He has contributed to high traction Web3 projects such as Kasagi (anime metaverse publishing) and Alphabot (DeFi ops). As the organiser of the North West AI & Emerging Tech Summit 2025, hosted in collaboration with BPP University Manchester, Gospel brings together academic leaders, policymakers, and tech innovators to address the future of work in an AI enabled world. He has also been invited to speak at leading forums including DTX London 2025, where his focus is on bridging advanced technology with community driven impact. With over 500+ ecosystem partnerships across NFT, DeFi, and AI startups, Gospel specialises in translating emerging technology into accessible, trust-based adoption strategies. His work highlights how innovation becomes meaningful when it connects to culture, education, and public life.