To demystify blockchain technology for entrepreneurs, students, and tech enthusiasts in Sahiwal, offering actionable insights into its applications, opportunities, and transformative

potential. Attendees will leave with:

• A clear understanding of blockchain fundamentals.
• Real-world examples of blockchain disrupting industries (finance, healthcare, supply chain).
• Inspiration from a story of resilience and innovation.
• Networking opportunities with like-minded innovators.

Why This Seminar?

• Relevance: Blockchain is reshaping industries globally—understanding it is critical for
• future-ready entrepreneurs.
• Local Impact: Empower Sahiwal’s ecosystem with cutting-edge knowledge to foster
• tech-driven startups.
• Unique Value: Mudaser’s blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurial success, and
• personal resilience offers unparalleled insights.
• ETHDenver Credibility: Fresh off a victory competing against 225 global projects,
• Mudaser brings firsthand experience in blockchain innovation.

Proposed Structure

(Duration: 2.5 Hours)

1- Opening (15 mins)

• Welcome by Startup Grind Sahiwal.
• Introduction to Crypto Hawking: Journey from adversity to blockchain leadership.

2. Blockchain 101 (45 mins)

What is Blockchain? Simple analogies (e.g., “digital ledger,” “trustless systems”).

• Key Concepts: Decentralization, smart contracts, tokens, oracles.
• Use Cases: DeFi, healthcare data security, supply chain transparency.
• Demo: How openBridge.network connects smart contracts to real-world data.

3. From Idea to Reality: A Founder’s Journey (30 mins)

• Overcoming setbacks: Surviving the 2019 crypto crash.
• Strategic focus in entrepreneurship: Why “niching down” matters.

4. Interactive Workshop (30 mins)

• Activity: Map a blockchain solution to a local problem (e.g., agricultural supply chains in Punjab).
• Q&A: Busting myths about crypto, career paths in blockchain, and AI’s role in validation.

5. Networking & Closing (30 mins)

• Connect with attendees, share resources, and discuss collaboration opportunities.

Why Mudaser Iqbal (Crypto Hawking)?

• Proven Expertise: CEO of Thehash.io, architect of openBridge.network, and ETHDenver hackathon champion.
• Compelling Story: A masterclass in turning challenges (cerebral palsy, late education start) into fuel for innovation.
• Global Perspective: Insights from tech hubs like Silicon Valley, Dubai, and ETHDenver.
• Engaging Speaker: Combines technical depth with relatable storytelling.