Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin represent much more than financial digital innovations. The true value of the underlying technology called the Blockchain has only just begun to be explored, and potential applications to the Internet of Things are immense. IBM and Samsung envision networks of devices that are capable of autonomously maintaining themselves with the help of blockchains enabling any smart device to become independent agents, autonomously conducting a variety of transactions. Keynote speakers will present the fascinating possibilities which Bitcoin and the Blockchain can offer us.
Calling all Blockchain Startups! Blockchain has been widely regarded as the next big disruptive technology in the financial sector with huge untapped potential. Many new startups have been formed around this new technology and corporate VC money is pouring in. This panel will showcase some of the best and brightest companies that are innovating in the blockchain space providing them with opportunity to showcase their projects to a sophisticated audience and even find potential investors.
The Blockchain is a fairly new invention, and current applications only scrape the surface of its possible uses. Over the last year, the Blockchain has become one of the hottest technologies you’ve never heard of as various companies, projects and individuals begin thinking about ways to use it. Expert kenote speakers in this section will present information and insights about future developments in this emerging ecosystem.
Bitcoin and Blockchain are outpacing financial regulations causing legal and regulatory issues. This topic will cover what you can and cannot do in the existing Global and UK's regulatory structure and examine how future regulatory developments may effect the legal landscape.
With more than $1 billion so far invested in bitcoin and blockchain technology startups, it's safe to say that venture capitalists are certainly captivated. Within the last year, all the venture capitalists are looking to invest in blockchain startups, the banks are all investing, senior finance IT executives are jumping ship to start their own blockchain startups. The panel comprised of high-stake venture capitalists and investors will discuss the various ways entreprenuers of all levels can directly invest in bitcoin and blockchain technologies. Investing in Blockchain Technology today is like investing in the internet in 1994 so don't miss the boat.
Over the last year, the concept of private (permissionless) blockchains has become very popular when Nasdaq formally debuted its blockchain product, Nasdaq Linq. Since then, Banks and other financial institutions are looking at multiple different private systems. The debate will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of each blockchain type, the possible uses and concerns if private blockchains are a sustainable model and anything more than a traditional database.
