PCD April 2025

Speakers wanted:
If you are working on something you would like to share or you are playing / learning something new, let us know. Let's keep the community alive by sharing and learning from each other.

Location:
The American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo
Apostolou Pavlou Ave 51, Paphos 8046 · Paphos
ROOM: GF01

Schedule:
18:50 Doors opening
19:00 Talk by Theo Hadjiyianni
19:45 Talk by Philipp Keinberger
20:30 Networking
21:00 Closing

Talk#1 Details:

The need for professionals in Web3!

With Web3 growing swiftly, the need for skilled professionals in this space is clear. In this talk, we'll cover the basics of Blockchain and the types of jobs available in Web3. Web3 is the next big step for traditional Web2, changing industries through Decentralised Technologies. Experts who can understand and work in this new space are in high demand. Find out about the career opportunities in Web3, the skills you'll need, and how you can get involved and stand out in this exciting field.

Theo Hadjiyianni is a security professional with real experience in penetration testing.

Talk#2 Details

"The Real Web3: Building, Learning, and Thriving as a Solo Dev"

The talk shares my personal journey of becoming a self-taught Web3 developer who began coding at age 11, discovered blockchain at 13, and eventually choosing to skip university to fully commit to building in this space. The session will explore the many layers of Web3 beyond meme coins and ape pictures — highlighting real-world opportunities across DeFi, Smart Contracts, protocols, and decentralized infrastructure. Along the way, it will cover lessons learned from navigating the ecosystem as a solo developer, including the mindset required, common challenges, and the importance of community. The goal is to offer an inspiring and practical look at how accessible Web3 — and even seemingly complex development areas like blockchain and smart contracts — can be, especially for younger people or those coming from non-traditional paths, and how anyone can get started and make an impact.

Philipp Keinberger is a self-taught developer with a bit interest in Web3 related projects and security.