Joshua Ellul
Associate Professor - University of Malta
Web3 Panel: Web3 Adoption - Where Blockchain Meets Business Reality
Does it make sense for every business to adopt Web3? This panel takes a sober and realistic look at blockchain adoption, moving beyond hype to highlight where real value lies. Focusing on legal, technical, and business perspectives, the discussion explores meaningful use-cases that demonstrate how Web3 can drive innovation while addressing its challenges.
Panelists will examine opportunities for businesses to leverage blockchain in areas such as compliance, finance, operations, and customer engagement, while also shedding light on the hurdles of scalability, regulation, and integration with existing systems.
Featuring Prof. Joshua Ellul, Jean Michel Azzopardi, Jacob Camilleri, and Megan Easey, and moderated by Feres Mezghani, the session brings together expertise spanning academia, fintech, operations, and entrepreneurship. Attendees will gain practical insights to guide informed decision-making and accelerate responsible adoption, ensuring that when IT meets business, Web3 adds measurable value.
About Joshua ...
Prof. Joshua Ellul is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) at the University of Malta. His interdisciplinary research spans blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized social media, IoT, and AI, covering both technical foundations and regulatory, ethical, and societal dimensions. He played a key role in establishing Malta’s first DLT-focused academic programs, bridging academia, industry, and policymakers to drive innovation responsibly.
A frequent contributor at international conferences and panels, Prof. Ellul provides expert insights on how emerging technologies can be harnessed to create meaningful, real-world impact.