Tokens have been integral to computer networks and applications since the advent of computerisation. Essentially, tokens were a method of storing, managing, and transmitting data such as serving as a means of user identification and typically comprise information that identified an object and determined its privileges.

Curated by EdenBase and taking place on the 27th of June, our flagship summer event is focused on investment into and business adoption of frontier technologies.

As AI and frontier technologies threaten to replace many of the jobs we currently depend on, we are witnessing an accelerating “tech talent war” for people with skills to train, deploy and use these powerful technologies. This demand has never been higher and is only going to accelerate. As these technologies continue to shape our future, addressing the crucial need for talent at a policy level is imperative. Some governments and academia worldwide are starting to recognise this need and taking innovative steps to bridge the skills gap, some through policy and some via programmes. We urgently need both and more.

As 2024 unfolds, and most of the world's attention is on geopolitics and elections, frontier technologies are still advancing at an exponential rate. It is becoming increasingly evident to us that by 2030 we may witness serious disruptions rather than mere transformations.

January finds members of EdenBase making their way to Switzerland. Skiing, you might wonder? While always appealing, our annual journey has a different purpose. We dedicate two weeks to attending distinctly different events; first the private CfC Conference in St. Moritz, followed by the bustling and engaging Davos week with over 900 wide-ranging panels and events. And of course this year, following the crowd, the main focus across both weeks was on current AI and its impact on just about everything.