Black Swan Summit

A pioneering R&D foresight forum

 

About The Black Swan Summit

The Black Swan Summit, a pioneering R&D foresight forum, challenges conventional thinking by exploring the transformative power of disruptive technologies like Blockchain, AI, Quantum, and Climate Tech.

Delegates can join a gathering of radical thought leaders that provide the insights and tools needed to lead, not just react, to the future.

Inaugurated in Perth, Australia in 2025, the Black Swan Summit will go global in 2026, making stops in Bhubaneswar, India and Perth, Australia, in Q1 2026. 

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Upcoming Editions

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Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India | Jan 2026

As a nexus of global dialogue on disruptive innovation, the Black Swan Summit India will reflect on Odisha’s recent policy support in FinTech and AI-driven economic growth.
Supporting partners
  • Odisha Govt
  • Odisha Higher Education
  • Odisha IT
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Perth, Western Australia, 23 - 25 Mar 2026

Held at the University of Western Australia, the Black Swan Summit Australia will dive deep into the fusion of innovations like Blockchain, AI, Quantum, and Climate Tech, uncovering the unpredictable impacts of Web3 and other emerging networks.
Supporting partners
  • Sponsor_Business Events Perth
  • Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS) (1)
  • Carta
  • City of Perth
  • CFTE_PZF2025
  • Fintech Nation
  • Global FinTech Institute
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  • WA Web 3

A collision of philosophy, science, technology, finance and policy designed to provoke, inspire, and reshape paradigms.

The programme

Black Swan Summit

Black Swan Summit

Participate in conversations that matter with the key players - the Black Swan Summit convenes global leaders across policy, climate, technology, and finance.

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GFTN Insights

GFTN Insights

Gain impactful knowledge from global leaders and innovators about policy roadmaps and current technological advancements, and apply these to your strategic initiatives. 

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Workshops

Workshops

Enhance your understanding and cooperation for innovation and growth among regulators, policymakers, and leaders in finance and technology.

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Investor Hours

Investor Hours

Investor Hours will be taking place within Black Swan Summit. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to encourage investors to invest and founders to secure capital. Join us to create connections, spark collaborations, and fuel your business (or investor) dreams.

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Black Swan Summit - Supercomputer Tours

Supercomputer Tours

Take a tour of the most cutting-edge innovation labs in Perth. The Supercomputer Tours will give attendees the opportunity to step inside the innovation labs and witness the latest up-and-coming projects and innovations in the industry.

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Session recordings and insights from the Black Swan Summit 2025

Silver Sponsors

AMINA
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Cardano Foundation
Chainlink
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