Thursday, 16.01.2025
Finance Day
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Breakfast
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10:00 - 10:30
Networking Breakfast
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Block 1
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10:30 - 10:50
The Evolving Role of Technology in Democratizing Global Finance
Technology is transforming global finance, breaking down barriers, and fostering inclusion like never before. Discover how blockchain’s unique potential addresses systemic inequities, empowers underserved populations, and drives transformative change. How can these innovations reshape wealth distribution to create a fairer global financial system?
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11:10 - 11:35
From Vision to Reality: Challenges and Success Stories in Blockchain-Driven Financial Inclusion
Blockchain is more than a vision; it's a driver of real-world impact in achieving financial inclusion. Gain insights into tangible success stories and the obstacles innovators face in scaling blockchain solutions to underserved communities. What strategies and lessons can help overcome these challenges to create lasting change?
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11:55 - 12:25
Digital Assets: A New Frontier for Borderless Finance
Digital assets are reshaping global finance, fostering innovation, and enabling 24/7 access to capital. This panel examines the regulatory challenges, funding barriers, and strategic shifts required to support next-generation ventures and fully unlock their transformative potential.
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Lunch
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12:50 - 14:05
Awesome Lunch
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Block 2
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14:05 - 14:30
Balancing Innovation and Security: Risks and Regulation in the DeFi Era
As DeFi reshapes finance, managing risks and establishing effective regulation have become critical priorities. Explore how regulators and innovators can work together to address vulnerabilities while fostering a secure and thriving DeFi ecosystem. What are the best practices for balancing innovation and stability in this fast-evolving market?
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14:45 - 15:30
The Future of Finance: What’s Next for Innovation and Adoption?
Finance is on the cusp of transformation, driven by breakthroughs in technology and evolving global policies. Hear diverse perspectives on emerging trends, investment opportunities, and the essential steps needed to foster innovation and adoption at scale. How can we build trust, collaboration, and resilience to shape the financial systems of tomorrow?
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Networking
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16:15 - 17:30
Networking Drinks
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Evening program
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20:30 - 23:00
Drinks & Dinner
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Staci Warden
CEOAlgorand Foundation -
Dr. Leemon Baird
Co-FounderHedera & Hashgraph -
Belinda Zhou
Founding PartnerSharding Capital -
Marc Taverner
CEOXerof -
Sandro Knöpfel
Global Business Development LeadCardano Foundation -
Camilla McFarland
Strategy & Operations, G-20G-20 Group -
Dario Thürkauf
PhD Candidate & AssistantUniversität Basel -
Mahsa Behzadi
Senior Program ManagerGoogle Switzerland -
Lia Müller Peña
Chief Strategy OfficerBitGPT -
Benjamin Richter
Customer EngineerGoogle Cloud -
Maria Anselmi
Head of Division Startups and Next gen InnovatorsInnosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency -
Kerem Kolcuoglu
Digital Finance AdvisorGovernment of Bermuda - Ministry of Finance -
Anne Winston
Director of StrategyWave Digital Assets -
Mamadou Kwidjim Toure
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ubuntu GroupUbuntu Group -
Nadine Gisdon
Head Distribution & PartnershipsMargarita Finance / Obligate -
Sebastien Couture
General PartnerInterop Ventures -
Mihai Grigore
Director of Research, MessariMessari -
Ervin Jagatic
Product DirectorInfobip / Conversational AI -
Nick Ducoff
Head of Institutional GrowthSolana Foundation -
Richard Muirhead
FounderFabric Ventures -
Alexander Brunner
PresidentHome of Blockchain.swiss -
Eva Selamlar
Head Financial Innovation Desk (FIND)Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND) / Federal Departement of Finance -
Dr. Andreas Glarner
Legal Partner, Rechtsanwalt, LL.M.MME -
Daniela Herrmann
Co-Founder & Mission Leader Dynex/MoonshotsDynex / Dynex Moonshots -
Chris Fabian
Co-Founder & Co-LeadGiga (UNICEF+ITU) -
Bernhard Kronfellner
Partner & ADBoston Consulting Group -
Christian Niedermueller
Co-Founder of SMAPE CapitalSMAPE Capital & Black Manta Capital Partners -
Arno Pernthaler
Chairman of the Board of DirectorsDEC Institute
Friday, 17.01.2025
Deep Tech AI
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Breakfast
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10:00 - 10:30
Networking Breakfast
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Block 1
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10:30 - 10:50
How Web3 Will Spread to Everything
The real-world use of blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology is exploding. What will it take for it to truly reach its potential to benefit every aspect of the world? This talk will discuss how it must work with and enable Artificial Intelligence, decentralized identity, decentralized secret recovery, and the tokenization of everything of value in the world.
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11:10 - 11:35
The Future of Trust in a (AI driven) Decentralized World: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges
As crypto, blockchain, Web3, and AI continue to reshape industries, they are also revolutionizing the concept of trust in digital systems. What are the key challenges in building trust in AI-driven decentralized networks, and how can these technologies help reshape digital economies and systems?
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11:55 - 12:25
Outlook 2025 and beyond: Shaping the Digital Future
The future of AI, crypto, and blockchain holds immense promise, with the potential to reshape industries and economies over the next decade. What are the key expectations for AI, crypto, and blockchain by 2025, and how will these technologies collectively shape the digital future of industries and society?
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Lunch
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12:50 - 14:05
Networking Lunch
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Block 2
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14:05 - 14:25
The Magic of GenAI: Get inspired by the latest tricks & trends
Embark on a journey through the fascinating world of Generative AI, where innovation meets imagination! We will cover the latest trends and "magical" capabilities of GenAI, providing insights into Google's cutting-edge research and applications. Discover how text, images, and even 3D models are revolutionizing industries and agents are redefining human-AI interaction.
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14:40 - 15:05
Bringing AI, Crypto, and Blockchain to Life: Challenges and Breakthroughs in Real World Applications
The merger of AI, crypto, and blockchain has vast potential to revolutionize every facet of life, from consumer products to global industry. Yet challenges remain in finding near-term, real world applications. Which breakthroughs are needed for these technologies to finally merge at scale, and how close are we to achieving their full potential?
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15:25 - 15:55
Digital resilience, privacy and rapid innovation
In an era of rapid technological evolution, from crypto and AI to quantum computing, businesses and societies must navigate global challenges such as climate change, geopolitical instability, and economic uncertainty. What strategies can businesses adopt to remain resilient and adaptable in the face of rapid technological change and global challenges, and how can emerging technologies contribute to building this resilience?
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Networking
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16:00 - 17:30
Networking Drinks
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Evening program
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19:30 - 23:00
Drinks & Dinner
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Staci Warden
CEOAlgorand Foundation -
Dr. Leemon Baird
Co-FounderHedera & Hashgraph -
Belinda Zhou
Founding PartnerSharding Capital -
Marc Taverner
CEOXerof -
Sandro Knöpfel
Global Business Development LeadCardano Foundation -
Camilla McFarland
Strategy & Operations, G-20G-20 Group -
Dario Thürkauf
PhD Candidate & AssistantUniversität Basel -
Mahsa Behzadi
Senior Program ManagerGoogle Switzerland -
Lia Müller Peña
Chief Strategy OfficerBitGPT -
Benjamin Richter
Customer EngineerGoogle Cloud -
Maria Anselmi
Head of Division Startups and Next gen InnovatorsInnosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency -
Kerem Kolcuoglu
Digital Finance AdvisorGovernment of Bermuda - Ministry of Finance -
Anne Winston
Director of StrategyWave Digital Assets -
Mamadou Kwidjim Toure
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ubuntu GroupUbuntu Group -
Nadine Gisdon
Head Distribution & PartnershipsMargarita Finance / Obligate -
Sebastien Couture
General PartnerInterop Ventures -
Mihai Grigore
Director of Research, MessariMessari -
Ervin Jagatic
Product DirectorInfobip / Conversational AI -
Nick Ducoff
Head of Institutional GrowthSolana Foundation -
Richard Muirhead
FounderFabric Ventures -
Alexander Brunner
PresidentHome of Blockchain.swiss -
Eva Selamlar
Head Financial Innovation Desk (FIND)Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND) / Federal Departement of Finance -
Dr. Andreas Glarner
Legal Partner, Rechtsanwalt, LL.M.MME -
Daniela Herrmann
Co-Founder & Mission Leader Dynex/MoonshotsDynex / Dynex Moonshots -
Chris Fabian
Co-Founder & Co-LeadGiga (UNICEF+ITU) -
Bernhard Kronfellner
Partner & ADBoston Consulting Group -
Christian Niedermueller
Co-Founder of SMAPE CapitalSMAPE Capital & Black Manta Capital Partners -
Arno Pernthaler
Chairman of the Board of DirectorsDEC Institute