On February 19th, the Sui Foundation and ibriz.ai hosted an impactful event in Palo Alto, California, bringing together innovators, technologists, and industry leaders to explore the convergence of blockchain and artificial intelligence. Titled "Sui Blockchain & AI: A New Era of Decentralized Intelligence," the event highlighted how blockchain technology can revolutionize AI applications by ensuring security, scalability, and privacy.

Event Highlights: Advancing the Decentralized AI Conversation

Opening Remarks
The event commenced with opening remarks and a welcome note by Alejandra Corbella(Community Events Manager, Sui Foundation). Following this, Bijay Niraula (CEO, iBriz.ai) took the stage to explain the groundbreaking work iBriz.ai is undertaking on the Sui platform. Jen McGinnis (Head of Community North America, Sui Foundation) and Henrik Johansson (Global Head of Community, Sui Foundation) then emphasized Sui’s mission to develop decentralized AI solutions that prioritize privacy, efficiency, and security while fostering a collaborative ecosystem for future innovations.

The gathering served as a platform for discussing cutting-edge infrastructure, decentralized data protocols, and the transformative potential of AI in blockchain-powered ecosystems. The event also featured a short but insightful presentation by Lochan Alagh, Co-founder and Managing Partner at VCNest. 

Showcase of Sui-Powered Innovations & Expert Panel Discussion

A key highlight of the event was a combined session that showcased groundbreaking projects built on Sui’s infrastructure, followed by a panel discussion featuring the minds behind these innovations.

The discussion was moderated by David Ticzon (Senior DeGen at Sui) and featured distinguished panelists, including:

• Kumar Pandey (CTO, ibriz.ai)
• Sui Partners:  Atoma Network, John Lee from SatLayer, and John Naulty from Mysten Labs

Each panelist shared their expertise while also showcasing their cutting-edge projects that leverage Sui’s decentralized infrastructure. The projects focused on enhancing scalability, security, and data integrity for AI systems operating on blockchain networks.

The panel explored how Sui’s infrastructure supports the development of secure, scalable, and privacy-focused AI applications. Discussions also highlighted real-world use cases, challenges in decentralized technology adoption, and strategies to accelerate innovation across industries.

Key takeaways from the panel included:

• How Atoma Network is driving secure AI data management through decentralized solutions.
• SatLayer advancements in improving scalability and efficiency for AI-powered blockchain applications.
• Insights from Mysten Labs on developing robust protocols to enhance network performance on Sui.
• Kumar Pandey‘s perspective on bridging AI innovation with blockchain through decentralized application development.

Food and Networking

The evening also had a lively networking session, allowing attendees to engage in meaningful conversations with industry professionals. A standout feature of the session was the inclusion of Nepalese momos (dumplings)—a cultural addition that not only delighted attendees but also symbolized the global and inclusive spirit of the event.

Organizers Behind the Success

The event’s success was made possible by a dedicated team of organizers who brought together leaders from across the blockchain and AI industries:

• Alejandra Corbella (Community Events Manager, Sui Foundation)
• Bijay Niraula (CEO, iBriz.ai)
• Lochan Alagh (Co-founder and Managing Partner, VCNest)

Looking Forward: A New Era for Startups and Decentralized Technologies

“Sui Blockchain & AI: A New Era of Decentralized Intelligence” served as both a milestone and a launchpad for future innovation. The insights shared, partnerships formed, and ideas exchanged at the event will continue to fuel the growth of decentralized AI technologies.

With platforms like Sui Foundation, iBriz.ai  and initiatives like VCNest supporting innovation, the future of blockchain-AI integration looks promising—offering opportunities for startups and industry leaders alike to drive transformative change.