Dr. Andrzej Gwizdalski is a distinguished thought leader, innovator, ecosystem builder, researcher, and educator at the forefront of emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on sustainable and human-centric Deep Tech, Web3, and Climate Tech. His interdisciplinary background and holistic approach to applied research uniquely position him to investigate complex systems and processes, such as digital transformation, which is the focus of his primary research project at UWA.

With over two decades of international experience across leading global universities, Dr. Gwizdalski has explored the economic, political, socio-cultural, legal, ecological, and metaphysical causes and impacts of technological transformation in the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. His research focuses on the adoption and impact of Deep Tech and Web3 —such as Blockchain, AI, IoT, Quantum Science and Tech—and Climate Tech. His applied research and experimental innovation in tokenised economy advance knowledge and inform policies on the technological impact of transformation on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large corporations, governments, First Nations communities, and individuals. These areas include productivity, employment, and new paradigms for ecological living and meaning in a post-singularity world. Dr. Gwizdalski has been committed to building the Western Australia Quantum ecosystem translating research into industry applications alongside projects such as Quantum Australia.

Dr. Gwizdalski is also a visionary Web3 ecosystem designer and builder, with over a decade of experience. He co-founded and chairs the Western Australia Web3 Association, driving initiatives to accelerate Web3 adoption for a sustainable tokenised and diversified future. His expertise extends to executive consulting, advising organisations on leveraging emerging technologies for strategic advantage.

As an award-winning educator, Dr. Gwizdalski has pioneered blockchain and Web3 education in Australia. He developed and delivered one of the country’s first Master-level units on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies in Business at the UWA Business School. This innovative curriculum integrates practical applications of cryptocurrency, smart contract deployment, NFT design, DAO implementation, and immersive exploration of functional Web3 metaverses. His exceptional teaching and curriculum development have earned him multiple university and national teaching awards, as well as international recognition as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).

As the founder and director of the Blockchain Technologies Knowledge Network (BTKN), Dr. Gwizdalski continues to drive innovation in sustainable blockchain, AI, and green technologies in education, research, and practice. His commitment to leveraging emerging technologies for social good is evident in projects like CryptoMob—the first WA Indigenous NFT art platform—and initiatives promoting Web3 data ownership and privacy.

At GFTN, Dr Gwizdalski has been responsible for developing and leading the original Black Swan Summit Australia and assisting the conceptualisation and growth of the global Black Swan Summit Network with contributions to leading GFTN forums such as Point Zero Forum, Insights Forum, Singapore Fintech Festival and thought leadership across related advisory and publications.