Networking #1
Registration & Breakfast

Opening Speech

Keynote #1 | Blockchain in Asia

Who are the big players in Asia at the moment?
What has been done, and what to expect?

Round Table #1 | In search of stability – will stablecoins be the Kings of 2019 ?

Why does the world need stablecoins? And what are the challenges and opportunities that come with its rise?

Keynote #2 | The impact of DLT on the investment industry

Decentralised DLT Funds – Investing into blockchain startups through funds designed on smart contracts.

Networking #2

Coffee Break & Networking Session

Debate #1 | State of STOs

ICOs have died down, we are now looking at the rise of STOs. What should investors look at when picking a project to invest in? What are the main legal concerns?

Panel #1 | Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain – match made in heaven?

This session will bring together key players that are working to implement blockchain in AI, to show the potentials and challenges that these two technologies are facing.

Networking #3

Lunch Break & Networking Session

Panel #2 | Can banks and FinTech companies coexist?

How has blockchain changed payment demands (efficiency, lower costs and customers’ needs) and how is the industry adapting? What is the future of fintech and banking – can legacy systems compete with blockchain?

Panel #3 | How to integrate blockchain in the energy industry

From P2P renewable energy trading to energy source tracking. The speakers will discuss the ways that blockchain is being implemented in the energy industry, at the local and national level.

Networking #4

Coffee Break & Networking Session

Round Table #2 | Connecting the insurance industry with blockchain

What are the applications of blockchain in the insurance industry? In this panel we will see how the tech is being used on two fronts: to manage users’ data & provide liquidity, and to remove the middle man between customers and providers.

Panel #4 | Major trends in blockchain

This panel will identify the major trends in blockchain and the figures behind it. Who is leading the change, what are the challenges, benefits, road ahead. These leaders will talk about their projects & and their journey.

Networking #5

End of Day 1 Drinks & Networking Session

Networking #1
Registration & Breakfast

Kick Off

Panel #1 | Blockchain tech – help or hindrance to cybersecurity?

The pros and cons of applying blockchain to cybersecurity. How are blockchain solutions being implemented in governments, institutional and financial organizations? What are the steps for a cyber secure environment – from picking the right blockchain, to testing, to implementing, to managing?

Panel #2 | Bridging Asia and Africa – the power of blockchain

Investors have had their eyes turned to Africa when it comes to blockchain development. What, where, how when? Big players, regulations, market environment.

Networking #2
Coffee Break & Networking Session

Debate #1 | Blockchain for data management – the on-going challenge

Data storage and management has become a key challenge for multiple industries. We will explore how blockchain allows customers and businesses to handle identities in ways that are sometimes contradictory. While it ensures protection, it denies the deletion of data. This digital way of “proving who you are” is useful KYC to AML purposes but, it is a challenge on the personal/private sphere.

Case Study #1 | How IoT and blockchain have been changing the automobile industry

IoT has coupled with blockchain to take the automobile industry to another level. We’ve seen the rise of connected cars and digital IDs. Blockchain can provide data storage, management and sharing, to security and transparency, but is it the best pick for the future of connected devices?

Networking #3
Lunch Break & Networking Session

Case Study #2 | Use cases of blockchain in the aviation industry

Ticketing, loyalty, data security and management, and maintenance. Blockchain in the aviation industry has proven to be beneficial, beyond pure financial transactions.

Panel #3 | Blockchain in the food industry – how to ensure product quality & trust

What are the challenges and the benefits of using blockchain in the supply chain? Which blockchain to use? What are the next steps for a broader adoption of the technology?

Round Table #1 | The rise of crypto exchange platforms

This panel will touch on who are the big players, and their challenges in 3 areas – software technology, cyber security and regulations.

Networking #4

Coffee Break & Networking Session

Debate #2 | The future of blockchain games

Are blockchain games set to become the new phenomenon of mainstream gaming?

Panel #4 | Blockchain for social innovation

Beyond the commercial arena, how can blockchain be used for social innovation? Check out how the technology is transforming the non-profit sector.

Closing Ceremony

Cocktails & Final Networking Session