Sunday, January 14th

Registration

from 18:30 to 21:30

Venue:

Promenade 63, 7270 Davos

What to Expect:

Arriving in Davos, your journey at our event begins with a warm welcome! Join us for registration and an Apéro at our venue. Here's what's in store for you:

Registration:

If you haven't already completed your registration online, don't worry. You can finalize your registration right here at the venue. Our dedicated team will be on hand to assist you.

Badge Collection:

Collect your event badge, granting you access to our sessions and events for the event.

Welcome Snacks and Drinks:

No need to rush off for dinner – join us for a delightful Apéro. Network, unwind, and enjoy a selection of welcome snacks and beverages. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow participants and start your event experience on a high note.

Day 1: 15th January (Monday)

Breakfast With Representative From Hong Kong

from 8:00 to 9:00

Join top experts from Hong Kong for conversations spanning the world of cryptocurrency and Web3 at breakfast.

Representative: Yuan Jie Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO
Conflux Network

Goal #1: ACCESS

Session 1: Global Crypto Regulation: Market Evolution, Jurisdictions, and Banking

from 9:30 to 10:30

Moderator: Ekaterina Anthony
Board member, CVA
CEO SMART-compliance GmbH

Panelists

Yves La Rose
Founder & CEO
EOS Network Foundation

Alessio Quaglini
CEO & Co-Founder
Hex Trust

Mattia L. Rattaggi
Managing Partner
METI Advisory AG

Guido Schmitz-Krummacher
Board
Bancor, Notardec, Liquidapps, Vault

Juan Carlos Reyes
President of CNAD
National Regulator of El Salvador

  • FATF, SEC, MICA, FINMA, MAS: Regulatory Landscape and Future Expectations
  • Comparing Asia & Middle East to Europe and America: Market Trends and Regulatory Frameworks
  • Switzerland's Crypto Regulation: A Closer Look at a Prominent Jurisdiction
  • BRICS Nations: Prospects for Crypto Industry Development
  • Offshore Jurisdictions: Suitability for Crypto Projects
  • Banking Relationships in Crypto Projects: Jurisdictions with Established Banking Support

Break

from 10:30 to 11:30
Goal #3: INNOVATION

Session 2: The DeFi Ecosystem: DEXs, Lending Platforms, and Derivatives

from 11:30 to 12:30

Moderator: Kumardev Chatterjee
CEO
Blue Hat Founders

Panelists

Marcel Robert Harmann
Board Member, Course Director, Founder
CVA , HSLU, Thorwallet

Piers Ridyard
CEO
RDX Works (Radix DLT)

Pawel Łaskarzewski
CEO
Nomad Fulcrum

  • Unlocking DeFi: A Comprehensive Overview
  • Navigating DeFi Lending Protocols
  • Crypto Exchanges: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
  • The Revolution of Decentralized Finance: How DeFi is Disrupting Traditional Finance
  • Securing the Future: Risk Management in DeFi Liquidity Pools

Power Lunch

from 12:30 to 14:30
Goal #2: ADOPTION

Session 3: Social Media and Influencers in Crypto

from 14:30 to 15:30

Moderator: Rob Holub
Filmmaker and Creator of “Searching for Contact”

Panelists

Kristina L. Corner
Editor-in-Chief
Cointelegraph

Annika Kessel
Founder & Board Chairman
Cosmiq Universe AG

Adrian Zdunczyk
Founder
THE ₿IRB NEST

Bilal Bin Saqib
Founder
Web3 Pak

  • Demystifying Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) and Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
  • The Impact of Social Media Influencers on Price Movements and Market Dynamics
  • The Vital Role of Social Media Influencers in the Crypto Ecosystem
  • The Crypto Landscape: Influencers, Prominent Platforms & Leverage

Break

from 15:30 to 16:30
Goal #4: STANDARDIZATION

Fireside chat: Asset Tokenization - Fact vs Fiction

from 16: 30 to 17:30

Moderator: Janina Pietrowska
Partner, LindemannLaw

Panelists

Guido Schmitz-Krummacher
Board
Bancor, Notardec, Liquidapps, Vault

Alexander Filatov
Co-Founder & CEO
EverX

Eugene Ng
Co-Founder
Open Eden

Bonart Mati
Chief Growth Officer
Obligate

  • Benefits of Tokenization
  • Determining Tokenization Eligibility: What Assets Can Be Tokenized?
  • Tokenization Strategies: How to Digitize Your Assets
  • Navigating the Secondary Market: Jurisdiction Considerations for Asset Tokenization and Cross-Border Challenges

Break

from 17:30 to 18:00

STARTUP SPOTLIGHT FINALS 2024: DeFi Trendsetters

from 18:00 to 18:55
  • Live Pitching Finals of Davos Disruptors: Crypto Startup Spotlight Series
  • Category: Disrupting traditional finance with DeFi

The curated finalist startups pitch on the main stage in front of investors and the audience.

Host & Moderator: Benedek Orban
Chairman of Startups
Crypto Valley Association

Startups

fija Finance
www.fija.finance

Folks Finance
www.folks.finance

KEOM Protocol
www.keom.io

Official Opening

from 19:00 to 21:30

Opening speech by Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs.

Join us for the official opening of our event with flavourful Asian cuisine. Hear from influential leaders, gain insights on emerging trends and network with like-minded individuals.

Day 2: 16th January (Tuesday)

Breakfast

from 8:00 to 9:00

Join top experts for an exclusive event filled with insights and networking opportunities.

Goal #3: INNOVATION

Session 4: The Future of NFTs

from 9:30 to 10:30

Moderator: Maxim Kon
CEO & Founder Consultiks
Board Member Crypto Valley Association

Panelists

Mohamed Ezeldin
Head of Tokenomics
Animoca Brands

Sara Simeone
CEO & Co-Founder
Niftyz

Lisa McClory
Director & Consultant Solicitor
Fractal Legal

Ross Murray-Jones
CEO
Rand

  • Navigating NFTs: Unpacking Community, Culture, and Utility
  • NFTs: What's next for digital collectibles?
  • Beyond Art: Unlocking NFT Potential in Real Estate, Finance, and Supply Chain
  • Building Trust and Transparency in NFT Marketplace Ecosystem

Break

from 10:30 to 11:30
Goal #5: SECURITY

Session 5: Crypto Assets and Risk Management: Insights and Considerations

from 11:30 to 12:30

Moderator: Ekaterina Anthony
Board member, CVA
CEO SMART-compliance GmbH

Panelists

Juan Carlos Reyes
President of CNAD
National Regulator of El Salvador

Reto Luthiger
Co-Chair Regulatory Working Group / Partner
Crypto Valley Association / MLL Legal

Ilya Volkov
CEO
YouHodler SA

Abdul Rafay Gadit
CFO & Co-Founder
Zignaly

Monty Metzger
CEO
Monty

Sebastien Badault
VP of Enterprise Revenue
Ledger

  • Regulating Financial Stability: Decrypting Risks in Crypto-Asset Markets
  • Risk Management in the Crypto Landscape
  • Position Limits and Market Control: Balancing Crypto Exchanges
  • Cryptocurrency and Investor Protections

Power Lunch

from 12:30 to 14:30
Goal #4: STANDARDIZATION

Masterclass: Crypto Derivatives: Options and Futures

from 14:30 to 15:30

Facilitator: Clément Florentin
CEO, Darley Technologies AG

  • Futures: Hedging, Speculation, and Beyond
  • The Influence of Crypto Derivatives on Market and Regulatory Dynamics
  • Navigating Crypto Derivatives and Risk Management

Break

from 15:30 to 16:30
Goal #8: TRANSPARENCY

Session 7: Web3 Governance: Building Trust in Decentralized Networks

from 16: 30 to 17:30

Moderator: Jerome Mingard
Emerging Technologies for Financial Services
PwC

Panelists

Sandro Knöpfel
Head of Financial & Regulated Institutions
Cardano Foundation

Carlos Alberto Durigan Jr
PhD candidate
University of Zurich - Blockchain Center (BDLT)

Alina Tustanovska
Council Member
AirDAO

Claudio J. Tessone
Professor / Chairman UZH Blockchain Center
University of Zurich

Suji Yan
Founder & CEO
Mask Network

  • How Decentralized Governance Operate
  • Decentralization: Safeguarding Against Concentrated Power and Abuse
  • Privacy and Security in Web3: Protecting Personal Data

Break

from 17:30 to 18:00

STARTUP SPOTLIGHT FINALS 2024: NFT Pioneers

from 18:00 to 18:55
  • Live Pitching Finals of Davos Disruptors: Crypto Startup Spotlight Series
  • Category: Startups Shaping the NFT Narrative

The curated finalist startups pitch on the main stage in front of investors and the audience.

Host & Moderator: Benedek Orban
Chairman of Startups
Crypto Valley Association

Startups

Arabian Night

from 19:00 to 21:30
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the Middle East, while forging valuable connections on this enjoyable evening.

Day 3: 17th January (Wednesday)

Breakfast

from 8:00 to 9:00
Join top experts for an exclusive event filled with insights and networking opportunities.
Goal #8: TRANSPARENCY

Session 8: The New Trilemma - Privacy, Transparency, Security

from 9:30 to 10:30

Moderator: Nicole Beranek Zanon
Attorney-at-Law, Managing Partner and Experienced Exec. Chairwomen

Panelists

Yves La Rose
Founder & CEO
EOS Network Foundation

Anna Zeiter
Chief Privacy Officer
eBay Inc.

Roman Jedele
Legal Counsel
Google Cloud

  • Balancing Transparency, Security, and Privacy in Decentralized Systems
  • Scalability Solutions for Privacy-Preserving Decentralized Networks
  • Addressing Bad Actors: Navigating Privacy Tools and Regulatory Oversight
  • Decentralized Exchanges: Balancing Privacy and Transparency

Break

from 10:30 to 11:30
Goal #6: PRIVACY

Session 9: Liquid Investments – The Perspective of Investors and Project Representatives

from 11:30 to 12:30

Moderator: Katie Richards
Head of Platform Delivery / Change
Lionsoul Global

Panelists

Brendan Nagelin
Founding Partner
NodeGate

Alex Witt
General Partner
Verda Ventures

Abdul Rafay Gadit
CFO & Co-Founder
Zignaly

  • Liquid Investments vs Over-the-Counter Trading
  • A Review of Lockup Investments
  • Project Representatives' Perspectives: Talking about real deals
  • Listing and Trading Platforms: Role in Providing Liquidity
  • Risks of Liquid Investments: Volatility, Slippage, and Price Stability

Partisia Blockchain Lunch

from 12:30 to 14:30
Goal #7: EFFICIENCY

Session 10: Navigating Crypto Markets: A Deep Dive into Market Makers

from 14:30 to 15:30

Moderator: Ekaterina Anthony
Board member, CVA
CEO SMART-compliance GmbH

Panelists

Andrei Grachev
Managing Partner
DWF Labs

Alex Witt
General Partner
Verda Ventures

Derek Lam
Head of Finance
Mask Network

Maksym Osmanov
Head of Research
Web3 Stealth Startup

  • The Intersection of Market Making and Algorithmic Trading
  • Charting the Future of Market Making: Emerging Trends and Beyond
  • The Role of Market Makers in Price Stability and Mitigation of Market Volatility

Break

from 15:30 to 16:30
Goal #8: TRANSPARENCY

Session 11: The Future of Centralised Exchanges

from 16: 30 to 17:30

Moderator: Chris McAteer
Head Financial Crime & Digital Compliance
Six Group AG

Panelists

Carlos Salinas
Head of Digital Assets & Fintech
MoraBanc

Rachel Cheung
Global PR
Bitget

Dorian Vincileoni
KuCoin Europe BD Lead
KuCoin Exchange

Jirayut Srupsrisopa
Founder & Group CEO
Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd

  • Margin Trading, Futures Contracts, DeFi Integrations, and Staking Options
  • Security Insights: Lessons from Breaches in Centralized Exchanges
  • The Evolving Role of Centralized Exchanges: Regulatory Landscape and Competition

Break

from 17:30 to 18:00

STARTUP SPOTLIGHT FINALS 2024: Blockchain Privacy Patrons

from 18:00 to 18:55
  • Live Pitching Finals of Davos Disruptors: Crypto Startup Spotlight Series
  • Category: Privacy Preserving Tech, ZK, Digital Identity

The curated finalist startups pitch on the main stage in front of investors and the audience.

Host & Moderator: Benedek Orban
Chairman of Startups
Crypto Valley Association

Startups

International Night

from 19:00 to 21:30
Network with influential individuals from various industries while enjoying our dinner with international cuisine. Enjoy an evening filled with exquisite food, mesmerizing entertainment, and the opportunity to forge valuable connections in a truly magical setting. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience.

Day 4: 18th January (Thursday)

Breakfast With Representatives From Switzerland

from 8:00 to 9:00

Join top experts from Switzerland for an exclusive event filled with insights and networking opportunities.

Representative: Alberto Diaz
Deputy Head of Economic Promotion
Canton of Zug

Goal #4: STANDARDIZATION

Session 12: Stablecoins vs CBDC: Co-existing in a Cashless Society

from 9:30 to 10:30

Moderator: Mattia L. Rattaggi
Advisor, Board Member and Start-ups Developer

Panelists

Yves Longchamp
Managing Director
AMINA Bank

Kumardev Chatterjee
CEO
Blue Hat Founders

Johnna Powell
Managing Director, Global Head of Technology Research & Innovation
DTCC

Morten Bech
Centre Head - BIS Innovation Hub Switzerland
BIS

  • Understanding Stablecoins: Types and Mechanisms for Stability
  • CBDCs: Impact and Role of Central Bank Digital Currencies
  • Regulatory Considerations: Stablecoins and CBDCs
  • Use Cases: Transforming Finance with Stablecoins and CBDCs
  • Interoperability: Enabling Seamless Transactions
  • Stability and Trust: Evaluating Stablecoins and CBDCs
  • Financial Inclusion: Advancing Access to Financial Services
  • Coexistence: Collaboration between Stablecoins and CBDCs

Break

from 10:30 to 11:30
Goal #3: INNOVATION

Session 13: Layer 1 vs. Layer 2: Rivalry or Synergy?

from 11:30 to 12:30

Panelists

Sasha Ivanov
Founder
Waves

Igneus Terrenus
Public Liaison
Mantle

Alan Szepieniec
Chief Architect
Neptune

Sam Jernigan
Advisor
Scroll

Yuan Jie Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO
Conflux Network

  • Comparing Scalability Solutions for Blockchain Efficiency
  • L1/L2 Narrative and Value Capture

Power Lunch

from 12:30 to 14:30
Goal #7: EFFICIENCY

Session 14: Building the Future With Cross-Chain Liquidity

from 14:30 to 15:30

Moderator: David Collett
Co-founder & COO
Parso

Panelists

Krzysztof Gogol
Researcher
UZH Blockchain Center

Fabio Tomaschett
Director of Operations & BD
SKALE

Brian Gallagher
Co-Founder
Partisia Blockchain

Benedetto Biondi
CEO
Folks Finance

  • Building Cross Chain Features for a Multichain Future
  • Technical Considerations: Bridging Mechanisms, Interoperability Protocols, and Asset Transfers
  • Regulatory Implications: Cross-Border Transactions, AML Measures, and Compliance

Break

from 15:30 to 16:30
Goal #2: ADOPTION

Session 15: Decentralized Exchanges: Past, Present, and Beyond

from 16:30 to 17:30

Moderator: Magdalena Boškić
Head RegTech & Crypto Compliance Services
Sygnum Bank

Panelists

Yana Afanasieva
CEO
Competitive Compliance GmbH

Michel Sharbin
COO, Edelcoin
Board Member, Kookiejar

Christoph Scholze
CEO
fija Finance

Firas Nadim Habach
Head of Compliance & MLRO
Sygnum Bank

  • DEXs in DeFi: Unpacking Milestones and Impact on the Ecosystem
  • The Future of DEXs: Technology, Regulations, and Adoption

Break

from 17:30 to 18:00

STARTUP SPOTLIGHT FINALS 2024: Guardians of Trust

from 18:00 to 19:10
  • Live Pitching Finals of Davos Disruptors: Crypto Startup Spotlight Series
  • Category: Startups Safeguarding the Crypto Space

The curated finalist startups pitch on the main stage in front of investors and the audience.

Host & Moderator: Benedek Orban
Chairman of Startups
Crypto Valley Association

Startups

Swiss Night

from 19:10 to 21:30

Join us for a Swiss night of rich conversations and Web3 connections.

Join us for an enjoyable evening of forging meaningful connections while savouring Swiss delights.

Day 5: 19th January (Friday)

Breakfast

from 8:00 to 9:00

Join top experts for conversations spanning the world of cryptocurrency and Web3 at breakfast.

Goal #7: EFFICIENCY

Session 16: Bitcoin Mining: Fundamentals, Security and Implications

from 9:30 to 10:30

Moderator: Reto Gadient
CEO
B. ACADEMY GmbH

Panelists

Gopal Bharvad
Founder
21m

Vineet Budki
Managing Partner & CEO
Cypher Capital

Daniel Jogg
Chief Executive Officer
Enerhash Group AG

  • PoW Algorithm and Network Security
  • Hardware, Pools, Profitability, and Energy Efficiency
  • BTC Mining: Network Security and Associated Risks of Centralization
  • Sustainability and the Environment Footprint of BTC Mining

Break

from 10:30 to 11:30
Goal #2: ADOPTION

Session 17: Navigating the Web3 Venture Landscape

from 11:30 am to 12:30

Moderator: Benedek Orban
Chairman of Startups
Crypto Valley Association

Panelists

Julian La Picque
Group CFO
Chiliz / Socios.com

Annika Kessel
Founder & Board Chairman
Cosmiq Universe AG

Daniel Diemers
Co-Founder & Chairman
SNGLR Group

  • Venturing into the Future: Uncovering Crypto Trends
  • Insights for Evaluating Crypto Projects
  • Tokenonomics and Asset Valuation
  • Navigating Risk, Security, and Exit Strategies

Power Lunch With Representative From El Salvador

from 12:30 to 14:30

Join top experts from El Salvador for conversations spanning the world of cryptocurrency and Web3 at breakfast.

Representative: Juan Carlos Reyes
President of CNAD
National Regulator of El Salvador

Goal #1: ACCESS

Session 18: The Future of Play-to-Earn and the Metaverse

from 14:30 to 15:30

Moderator: Guido Schmitz-Krummacher
Blockchain Industry expert

Panelists

Anna Tutova
CEO
Coinstelegram

Jane Thomason
Chair of Board
Kasei Holdings London

Philippe Gerwill
Executive Advisor
Aimedis

Beryl Li
Co-Founder
Yield Guild Games

  • Monetization, Game Mechanics, and Player Empowerment
  • Digital Real Estate, Virtual Economies, and Interoperability
  • Digital Ownership, and the Balance of Centralization in Virtual Worlds

Break

from 15:30 to 16:30
Goal #6: PRIVACY

Session 19: Web3 and Digital Identity

from 16:30 to 17:30

Moderator: Ekaterina Anthony
Board member, CVA
CEO SMART-compliance GmbH

Panelists

Ana Carolina Merighe
CTO
Veritise

Ilya Brovin
Chief Growth Officer
Sumsub

Shirly Valge
Chief of Growth
Partisia Blockchain

Alexander Ray
CEO & Co-Founder
Albus Protocol - mFactory GmbH - jFactory

Kailai Wang
CTO
Litentry

  • Privacy and Data Security: Concerns about unauthorized access and breaches of personal data.
  • Identity Theft and Fraud: Risk of malicious actors using stolen identities for fraudulent purposes.
  • Lack of User Control: Limited control over personal data and reliance on third parties.
  • Fragmentation and Interoperability: Incompatibility between different digital identity systems and platforms.
  • Inclusion and Accessibility: Ensuring equal access to digital identity solutions for all individuals.

Break

from 17:30 to 18:00

STARTUP SPOTLIGHT FINALS 2024: Token Titans

from 18:00 to 19:10
  • Live Pitching Finals of Davos Disruptors: Crypto Startup Spotlight Series
  • Category: Startups Tokenizing the World & Trailblazing Digital Ownership

The curated finalist startups pitch on the main stage in front of investors and the audience.

Host & Moderator: Benedek Orban
Chairman of Startups
Crypto Valley Association

Startups

After Party

from 19:10 to 21:30
Get ready for the ultimate after-party where leaders of Web3 converge for a night of meaningful connections.

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