Polkadot at the House of Lords: Web3 and the Future of Trust
On Wednesday, 15th October, the UK House of Lords opened its doors to a landmark event “Web3 Education, Innovation & Opportunity”, bringing together esteemed guests, lawmakers, academics, and industry pioneers to explore how blockchain in addition to its use with AI can shape the next era of digital trust and innovation.
“Much of the Agentic Web’s infrastructure is still to be built — and that’s where blockchain’s greatest opportunity lies.”
— Ingo Rübe
Co-organized by the Polkadot Blockchain Academy and supported by the Polkadot Event Bounty team, the event marked the first high-level policy dialogue on Web3 education and innovation ever held in the UK Parliament.
Following the day’s roundtable discussions, R0GUE was delighted to be invited by Richard Houldsworth, CEO of Xcavate, to an evening Gala Dinner, drinks, talks, and networking, set against the backdrop of one of the most historic venues in British politics. With, among others, highly inspiring talks from Baroness Uddin, Lord Ranger, Gavin Wood, and Marta Carslake.
The conversations that began in the afternoon carried naturally into the evening, as speakers expanded on the central theme of the day: how blockchain can and should be part of the national UK agenda across education, innovation, and governance.
We were truly honoured to have been invited to such a significant occasion and to take part in an evening that brought together so many visionary minds shaping the future of technology and policy. Our sincere thanks go to Baroness Manzila Uddin, Lord Kulveer Ranger, Richard Houldsworth and Lucy Coulden for their exceptional work in coordinating this event and for their dedication to fostering meaningful dialogue between innovators, educators, and policymakers. It was a privilege to witness Polkadot’s growing role in these national conversations, and an inspiring reminder of how collaboration and education can drive real change.
