2019 EVENT AGENDA
BLOCKERCON 3 DAYS // 50 KEYNOTES // +120 SESSIONS // WORKSHOPS // MEET THE EXPERT SESSIONS // 4-6 JUNE 2019
DAY 1
TUESDAY 4TH JUNE BLOCKCHAIN FOR GOOD CRYPTO, FINANCE, BANKING & INVESTMENT CAREERS IN BLOCKCHAIN PageS 2-3
DAY 2
WEDNESDAY 5TH JUNE CRYPTO, FINANCE, BANKING & INVESTMENT BLOCKCHAIN FOR GOOD LAW & LEGAL SERVICES CAREERS IN BLOCKCHAIN FINTECH & CRYPTO STR ATEGY & INVESTMENT PageS 4-7
DAY 3
THURSDAY 6TH JUNE THE FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN IN BUSINESS CRYPTO, FINANCE, BANKING & INVESTMENT DATA, SECURITY, PRIVACY & IDENTITY BLOCKCHAIN & GAMING BLOCKCHAIN DEVELOPMENT PLATFOR MS & SYSTEMS STARTING A BLOCKCHAIN BUSINESS STR ATEGY & INVESTMENT PageS 8-11
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Day 1 Keynotes Registration from Midday, talks start 1pm
Time
Presenter
Topic
talk details
13:00
Richard Potts Whisper Media @FiresideSummit @Blockercon
Introduction
Welcome Address Brief introduction from the founder of Blockercon, outlining three actionpacked days with total immersion into blockchain technology.
13:15
Matt Whiteman Choco4Peace @Choco4Peace
Blockchain for good
Peacebuilding in Colombia using cacao and Blockchain Choco4Peace is a multi-institutional movement which uses cacao and blockchain to support peacebuilding by generating socioeconomic and environmental impacts in post-conflict regions.
13:40
Alex Mashinsky Celsius Network @CelsiusNetwork
Blockchain for good
Bringing the Next 100 Million People to Blockchain The Crypto community has run out of anarchists, libertarians and almost absorbed all the speculators it can handle, the next 100m users to join Crypto need a world class application to use. What will it be?
14:05
Areiel Wolanow Finserv Experts @FinservExperts
Blockchain for good
How blockchain can deliver protection for natural disaster in Indonesia: a case study for the rest of the world Insurance is not generally available in parts of the world where people need it the most. Areiel will discuss how blockchain is changing that reality in a way that makes a real difference.
14:30
Muhammad Irfan The Hive Technology @MIjarral
Blockchain for good
Blockchain: Key for the knowledge Economy The opportunities that exist for Blockchain applications are endless and we have to be at the forefront of this new wave. The advancement in technology is rapid yet to the pace of the training and skills development is slow.
14:55
Khalid Belghiti Scrypt.Media @ScryptMedia
Blockchain for good
Blockchain for SDG's The potential of Blockchain and DLTs goes beyond cryptocurrencies. Many actors are exploring the possibilities of using these technologies to tackle some of the most pressing social issues of our time.
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Gavin Smith Panxora @PanxoraCrypto
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
How token founders can turn cryptocurrency volatility from a risk into an opportunity ICO founders tend to leave subscriptions in wallets to provide transparency for their subscribers. But this practice has cost ICOs dearly when the market turns mean and crypto plummets in value.
15:45
Laurenti Arnault WTVOX @lefashiontech
Blockchain for good
Blockchain In Fashion – A Necessary Step Towards Transparency And Sustainability In fashion, particularly in the supply chains, blockchain is a critical step towards higher transparency.
16:10
Dr. Mihaela Ulieru IMPACT Institute for the Digital Economy @EndorProtocol
Blockchain for good
Blockchain as an enabler I will address the major breakthroughs which decentralization enables and give several examples featuring applications from emergency response to solving the data and advertising conundrum to reducing bureaucracy in several industries.
16:35
Srini Katta SocialChains @socialchainsio
Blockchain for good
Blockchain and AI applications for the social economy I will be discussing how Blockchain and AI will disrupt the status quo and put the users/consumers in the front and center.
17:00
Oliver Gale Basetwo.com @olivizion
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Central Banking 2.0 - DeFi tools using legal tender The central bank digital currency revolution has begun with the production pilot project between Bitt.com and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
17:25
Tony Evans FGC Group @ConsultFintech
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Asia: the new opportunity In this talk, Tony will explore why Asia has taken the lead in crypto market in regulation, adaption and the future.
17:50
Alex Marchenko Avalon Chase
Careers in Blockchain
Recruitment challenges of a blockchain startup In my speech I will provide detailed information on ways to overcome recruitment challenges blockchain startups face after raising funds as well salaries overview for both tech and non-tech roles.
Join us for drinks and networking at the venue bar after the afternoon session of talks. A brilliant opportunity to mix with the brightest minds in blockchain technology! From 6pm.
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Day 2 Keynotes Registration from 8am, talks start 9.30am
Time
Presenter
Topic
talk details
09:30
Adiraj Gupta Crypto, Finance, Crypto Launchpad Banking & @CryptoLaunchpad Investment
The future of Financial Infrastructure Payments & finance will look very different in the next 5-8 years. Adiraj will share insights and information on the changes that will emerge and what to expect in this future of finance.
09:55
Mátyás Záborszky 6SLambo @matyaszaborszky
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Highlighting what investors are searching for in ICOs/STOs As an investor and a chief adviser, I believe there are 6 proven steps to attract investors.
10:20
Farooq Ahmed Arcift Technologies @FarooqAhmedE
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
A borderless and free world with bitcoin A talk about bitcoin and why it was invented. Comparing it to the traditional banking system and how it promotes a borderless free world where anyone can trade/send payment with anyone around the globe without having third parties and censorships.
10:45
Iain Robertson Own Group @OwnMarket
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Digital Investment Demystified If you’re interested in raising capital via the blockchain, this session is a must-see! Own is pioneering a faster, cheaper way for businesses to fundraise and attract new investors using Security Token Offerings (STOs).
11:10
Malcolm Tan Gravitas International
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Digitisation of Assets - the New World Order Covering how digital assets through tokens are a new asset class, that will spur a new wave of investments, and revolutionise many industries, and the way that we do business.
11:35
Hanifa Azri Regal 38i83 @R38i83
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
OIII3 BANK - Ethical Finance Creation of a new Virtual Bank based on ethical finance outside the current FS system. Emotional intelligence and creation of new accelerator model.
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James Roy Poulter The Reserve
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
12:25
Justine Scerri Herrera Crypto, Finance, Michael Kyprianou Banking & & co LL.C Investment @KyprianouCyLaw
Will Cash Remain King? Regulation as a Necessary Evil during the Mass Adoption of Cryptocurrencies (with a specific focus on Malta). Regulation has an important role to play during the potential shift from cryptoassets (speculative nature) to cryptocurrencies.
12:50
Martin Ploom SmartCredit.io @SmartcreditI
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Do we need credit-money in the cryptosphere? Credit-money is 5000 years old, and central banking is 350 years old. We believe that credit-money will be created in the crypto-sphere, via the lending process. However not centrally, but de-centrally.
14:05
Erica Stanford SW Circle
The Future of Blockchain in Business
How blockchain could revolutionise shopping How blockchain can provide full accountability and a fully personalised, gamified shopping experience for every consumer, and a USP to shops and brands.
14:30
ON Yavin Cointelligence @on_yavin
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Due Diligence in the Crypto Sphere This presentation will cover the core concepts of due diligence, how we apply those concepts at Cointelligence, and show how we used these concepts to uncover specific ICO scams.
14:55
Danielle Khayat Saikaly Crypto, Finance, The Chain Economy Banking & Consultancy Investment @TheChainEconomy
The Economics of Cryptocurrencies: From Barter to Blockchain Danielle Khayat Saikaly is Senior Lecturer at ESCP Europe Business School.
15:20
Mauro Andriotto Andriotto Financial Services
STO Security Token Offering - Opportunities for SME's in Europe A talk about the financing problems of SMEs and the opportunity of the STO: how it is done, steps, time, pro and cons compared to traditional financial models.
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
The STO is dead A summation of what STOs are going to inevitably disappoint.
Join us for drinks and networking with Crypto Curry Club from 7pm.
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Time
Presenter
Topic
talk details
15:45
Wendy O Beyond Associates @CryptoWendyO
Careers in Blockchain
How to work in blockchain without a tech degree My journey from a cooperate healthcare role to finding my way in an unknown new industry. Blockchain is still in its infancy, the direction of the market is still to be determined and created: can you shape it?
16:10
Thomas RĂŠveillon Chaineum @Chaineum
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
The French touch of asset tokenization In a brief presentation, we will provide a clear overview of the asset tokenization process put in place by Chaineum Group.
16:35
Cal Evans Gresham International
Law & Legal Services
HTO - The new fundraising model The Hybrid Token Offering is the logical way forward for companies looking to conduct fundraising through the sale and distribution of digital tokens. Offering a mix of equity and utility to attract participants in all markets.
17:00
Kingsley Udofa The University of Sheffield @KingsDee
Law & Legal Services
Rethinking Law and Regulation: The case for cryptoasset payments This talk focuses on the legal challenges facing the regulation of cryptoasset payments. The talk argues that certain aspects of the law, as currently constituted, are not fit for purpose.
17:25
Cloudesley Hobbs Dominion Bitcoin
Law & Legal Services
What is Cryptocurrency custody? Describing the nature of digital assists and private keys and methods and best practices to custody private keys.
17:50
Sergey Baloyan X10 Agency
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
How to get fundraising and community for blockchain projects How to raise investments and build big community for blockchain projects in 2019.
18:10
Philip Agyei Asare Blockchain Foundation Africa @BTC4Revolution
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Bitcoin Remittances and Mobile Money: The need for Synergy A talk about how Bitcoin is solving a world problem by letting Africans in the diaspora to remit funds back home easy and affordable. Usercase with whats happening on Blockchain within the African continent.
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Interactive Sessions Day 2 'Meet the Experts' round-tables and workshops Time
Experts
Topic
Format
11:00
Areiel Wolanow - Finserv Experts Melissa Tate - DOVU Joerg Molt - Satoshi School Dewansh Poddar - Young Engine Eloisa Marchesoni - Freelance Advisor Srini Katta - SocialChains Martin Ploom - SmartCredit.io Amit Joshi - HashPrix and LATOKEN Loha Hashimy - Knowledge Innovation Market Arnoud Berghuis - Dutch blockchain language knowlege foundation
Blockchain for Good
Meet the Experts round-table 1 Meet the experts in a relaxed round-table format. Each 10-person table will have one knowledge expert moderating and providing an opportunity to discuss your projects, get advice and find network with peers.
12:30
Alex Marchenko - Avalon Chase Michaela Gillon - Blocktec Sade Jacob - M. W. Cornish & Co Philip Agyei Asare - BtcGhana Nsikakabas Thomas - Globatalent
Careers in Blockchain
Meet the Experts round-table 2 Meet the experts in a relaxed round-table format. Each 10-person table will have one knowledge expert moderating and providing an opportunity to discuss your projects, get advice and find network with peers.
14:30
Iain Robertson - Own Group
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Workshop 1 Discover the latest in blockchain technology with a workshop session provided by Own.
15:20
Gavin Smith - Panxora
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Workshop 2 Discover the latest in blockchain technology with a workshop session provided by Panxora.
16:00
Iain Robertson - Own Group Fintech & Crypto Srini Katta - SocialChains Alpesh Doshi - Fintricity Sade Jacob - M. W. Cornish & Co Thomas Reveillon - Chaineum Areiel Wolanow - Finserv Experts Melissa Tate - DOVU Ralph Liu - TurboChains Michaela Gillon - Blocktec Justine Scerri Herrera - Michael Kyprianou & co LL.C
Meet the Experts round-table 3 Meet the experts in a relaxed round-table format. Each 10-person table will have one knowledge expert moderating and providing an opportunity to discuss your projects, get advice and find network with peers.
17:00
Iain Robertson - Own Group Strategy & Srini Katta - SocialChains Investment Thomas Reveillon - Chaineum Ralph Liu - TurboChains Michaela Gillon - Blocktec Alex Marchenko - Avalon Chase Justine Scerri Herrera - Michael Kyprianou & co LL.C Jonathan Dunsmoor - Dunsmoor Law, PC Tony Evans - FGC Group Areiel Wolanow - Finserv Experts Nsikakabas Thomas - Globatalent Alpesh Doshi - Fintricity Arnoud Berghuis - Dutch blockchain language knowlege foundation
Meet the Experts round-table 4 Meet the experts in a relaxed round-table format. Each 10-person table will have one knowledge expert moderating and providing an opportunity to discuss your projects, get advice and find network with peers.
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Day 3 Keynotes Registration from 8am, talks start 9.30am
Time
Presenter
Topic
talk details
09:30
Abiodun Ayorinde LIFTIX Technologies
Data, Security, Privacy & Identity
Africa: Leveraging blockchain technology to revolutionize digital identity verification The rising need for the use of Blockchain technology to revolutionize identity verification has hit its zenith; making possible the simplification of large and complex systems of multiple verifications.
09:55
Tim Keough Chainable Corporation
Blockchain & Gaming
Blockchain & Gaming: Putting the "Fun" in "Non-Fungible" I'll be giving my talk on the multiple use cases of non-fungible tokens, especially in the gaming sphere. I'll define non-fungibility then highlight some of the general applications for non-fungible tokens.
10:20
Ali Azam Vault @VaultPlatform
Blockchain Development
How to Mutate the Immutable? Smart contracts are immutable code, guaranteed to be always available and never changing, which conflicts with the human fallibility of software development. In this talk we will look at the most commonly used ways for handling upgrades and their impacts.
10:45
Pedro Febrero Bityond @Febrocas
Blockchain Development
Crypto constellations: an outlook of consensus This talk will cover: 1. Crypto currencies and blockchain 2. Crypto-constellations dimensions 3. Governance decentralisation 4. Security 5. Scalability 6. Promoting what matters 7. Conclusion(STOs).
11:10
AndrĂŠ Bruckmann Mycro @Mycrojobs
The Future of Blockchain in Business
Blockchain & Crypto: How to reach mass adoption? Blockchain is one of the most disruptive technologies around, but mass adoption seems far away. How can we reach the point where ordinary people enjoy the advantages of Blockchain and cryptocurrency?
11:35
Declan Goodwin Vistra Corporate Law @JordansLimited
The Future of Blockchain in Business
Where's the smart contract revolution? A talk exploring what's holding back the smart contract revolution, including examining the legal status of smart contracts and how they fit into the existing legal and commercial environment.
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Rhiannon Payne Sea Foam Media & Tech @SeaFoamMedia
The Future of Blockchain in Business
Building Distributed Ecosystems to Empower Global Innovation Entrepreneurs and innovators struggle to raise capital, build their teams, access knowledge, and develop products using high tech like blockchain and AI. This talk addresses these problems head-on.
12:25
Aviva Õunap Savii Digital Marketing and Media Agency @SaviiDigital
The Future of Blockchain in Business
Meet Bob The Blocktrain Blockchain is going off the rails, but many people still have no clue what blockchain means. Education in this space is not just needed for adults, it should be required for all children: meet Bob the Blocktrain!
12:50
Eloisa Marchesoni @TheCrypthusiast
The Future of Blockchain in Business
The Architects Of The Future: Token Model Engineering My mission is to explore in-depth on “tokenomics”, what it consists of and its burgeoning impact on the traditional economy. I will then address tokenomics as a solution for eliminating “scam” projects.
14:05
Helen Tanner Data Cubed
The Future of Blockchain in Business
Blockchain + Data = Big time business opportunities Whether it's data strategy, data security, ETL, data cleansing, data permissions, data analytics, data science, predictive analytics, data visualisations...the challenges and opportunities are largely the same.
14:30
Lior Zaks Tel Aviv University @TelAvivUni
The Future of Blockchain in Business
Blockchain, braking conceptions and misconceptions, window to the future path The Bitcoin phenomena was thrown into the world a decade ago. Where are we standing today? How does the future look? Should we direct and improve it, can we utilize it? How can we shape the future path?
14:55
Mattias Bergstrom Quantum1Net @Quantum1Net
The Future of Blockchain in Business
The Value of Decentralization How to calculate the value of a decentralized world. Sharing Economies, second markets how will they develop and provide value? Follow me as we walk down the path of a decentralized future.
15:20
Ralph Liu MuleChain, Inc. @RalphYLiu
The Future of Blockchain in Business
From MuleChain to TurboChains - how to connect the blockchain technology to the real world How to take the benefits of the blockchain technology beyond developing cryptocurrencies for trading purposes by create utilities and applications in the real world.
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Time
Presenter
Topic
talk details
15:45
Alex de Bruyn DoshEx @thedoshexchange
The Future of Blockchain in Business
The application of oracles in blockchain An oracle, is a third-party agent that acts a trusted data point of verifiable events that link blockchains to the real world. If blockchain were created to destroy trust and the reliance of third parties, how do oracles have a place in the blockchain realm?
16:10
Charles St.Louis Ethereum Cat Herders and MakerDAO @CharlieStLouis
The Future of Blockchain in Business
Decentralizing Project Management The Ethereum Cat Herders is a globally distributed group of Ethereans working towards bringing decentralized project management practices and coordination strategies to the Ethereum ecosystem.
16:35
Joerg Molt Satoshi School
The Future of Blockchain in Business
From the beginning of Bitcoin to Distributed Ledger Technology - What does it change? Big words shouted out: Bitcoin, Blockchain, ICO and now STO but is this only a sales movement or does it really change something? And what happens to the philosophy behind Bitcoin today?
17:00
Dr. Yannis Kalfoglou Kalfoglou.info @plakatech
The Future of Blockchain in Business
Blockchain frontiers In this talk I will elaborate on personal experiences from four different industries, working primarily with large FG500 conglomerates on how blockchain technology is viewed, piloted, deployed and enhanced.
17:25
Alex Partin alexpartin.com @AlexPartinIT
The Future of Blockchain in Business
Entrepreneurs vs the Blockchain Paradox This talk is aimed at entrepreneurs who are interested in cryptocurrency adoption trends as well as the near future of marketing in our industry. It will contain practical insights into improving your positioning on the market.
17:50
Amit Joshi HashPrix
The Future of Blockchain in Business
Present challenges and the future of healthcare applications on blockchain My talk will cover the current healthcare use cases being taken up and the challenges faced in implementing blockchain. This will be followed by what lies in the future for healthcare on blockchain globally.
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Interactive Sessions Day 3 'Meet the Experts' round-tables and workshops Time
Experts
Topic
Format
11:00
Iain Robertson - Own Group Srini Katta - SocialChains Ralph Liu - TurboChains Tim Keough - Chainable Martin Cornish - MW Cornish & Co. Matyas Zaborszky - 6SLambo Eloisa Marchesoni - Freelance Advisor Philip Agyei Asare - BtcGhana Mario Stumpo - BmyBit LTD Alex Partin - alexpartin.com
Starting a Blockchain Business
Meet the Experts round-table 1 Meet the experts in a relaxed round-table format. Each 10-person table will have one knowledge expert moderating and providing an opportunity to discuss your projects, get advice and find network with peers.
12:00
Tony Evans - FGC Group Starting a Alex Marchenko - Avalon Chase Blockchain Pedro Febrero - Bityond Business Areiel Wolanow - Finserv Experts Martin Ploom - - SmartCredit.io Rhiannon Payne - Sea Foam Media Jonathan Dunsmoor - Dunsmoor Law, PC Loha Hashimy - Knowledge Innovation Market
Meet the Experts round-table 2 Meet the experts in a relaxed round-table format. Each 10-person table will have one knowledge expert moderating and providing an opportunity to discuss your projects, get advice and find network with peers.
14:30
Gavin Smith - Panxora
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Workshop 1 Discover the latest in blockchain technology with a workshop session provided by Panxora.
15:20
Iain Robertson - Own Group
Crypto, Finance, Banking & Investment
Workshop 2 Discover the latest in blockchain technology with a workshop session provided by Own.
16:00
Srini Katta - SocialChains Sade Jacob - M. W. Cornish & Co Thomas Reveillon - Chaineum Mattias Bergstrom - Quantum1Net Eric Alexandre - Jetcoin Pedro Febrero - Bityond dr. Yannis Kalfoglou - Kalfoglou.info Alex Partin - alexpartin.com
Platforms & Systems
Meet the Experts round-table 3 Meet the experts in a relaxed round-table format. Each 10-person table will have one knowledge expert moderating and providing an opportunity to discuss your projects, get advice and find network with peers.
17:00
dr. Yannis Kalfoglou - Kalfoglou.info Strategy & Iain Robertson - Own Group Investment Sade Jacob - M. W. Cornish & Co Thomas Reveillon- Chaineum Matyas Zaborszky - 6SLambo Eloisa Marchesoni - Freelance Advisor Tony Evans - FGC Group Martin Ploom - SmartCredit.io Jonathan Dunsmoor - Dunsmoor Law, PC Arnoud Berghuis - Dutch blockchain language knowlege foundation
Meet the Experts round-table 4 Meet the experts in a relaxed round-table format. Each 10-person table will have one knowledge expert moderating and providing an opportunity to discuss your projects, get advice and find network with peers.
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