Ignacio Varese is an early blockchain advocate focused on building Web3 solutions, consultancy, and training. He co-founded Blockbear Software Solutions and Blockchain Summit Global, the first international blockchain conference in Uruguay and the most significant in LATAM. As an academic professor and international speaker, he has published numerous articles on blockchain for books, conferences, and organizations like IEEE and PMI. With over 20 years in the software industry, Ignacio has aided large corporations in digital transformation across sectors including finance, education, food, fashion, retail, logistics, and government.