AB DAO and AB Charity Foundation Forum
On May 12, 2025, AB DAO joined forces with the AB Charity Foundation to hold their inaugural closed-door forum dedicated to technology and philanthropy in Dublin, Ireland. This high-profile event aimed to explore how emerging technologies can enhance global well-being, drawing influential figures from various sectors.
Keynote Speech
The forum was graced by the presence of His Excellency Bertie Ahern, the president of the AB Charity Foundation, a former Prime Minister of Ireland and past President of the European Commission. Ahern delivered a compelling keynote address titled "Technology and Trust: A New Order for Philanthropy". His insights set the tone for discussions surrounding the intersection of technological advances and philanthropic efforts.
Esteemed Attendees
Notable attendees included His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, the former President of Nigeria and past Chairman of the African Union, alongside Mr. Malcolm Byrne, a member of the Irish Parliament and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence Committee. Together, they engaged in discussions about utilizing technology to foster widespread societal benefits.
Presentations and Innovations
During the forum, Anthony Tsang, representing AB Chain, unveiled recent technological advancements such as the high-performance mainnet architecture, the AB Connect interoperability protocol, and the universal no-fee transfer protocol. These innovations underline AB DAO's vision to establish a compliant and transparent global blockchain infrastructure dedicated to philanthropic purposes.
Proposals and Future Directions
The critical proposals discussed during the forum will be collated by the AB Charity Foundation and presented to the United Nations along with global collaboration networks. This effort aims to stimulate ongoing initiatives focused on using technology for good, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of philanthropic efforts across the globe.
About AB Charity Foundation
The AB Charity Foundation is an internationally registered non-governmental organization based in Ireland, recognized by the European Union. Through its technological and financial support from AB DAO, the foundation strives to create a non-profit ecosystem that is both transparent and traceable, leveraging blockchain and artificial intelligence to advance its mission.
For further information on the foundation’s activities and initiatives, please visit
www.ab.org. Additionally, viewers may take a look at the
attached image for a glimpse of the event's highlights.