Al-Iktissad-Wal-Aamal Co. with the sponsorship of Smart Dubai Office, Dubai’s government entity leading the Smart City transformation with the higher aim of achieving happiness, and in cooperation with UAE Bank Federation will be organizing the “UNLOCK” Blockchain: the Future of Sharing Economy to be held at Ritz Carlton DIFC in Dubai UAE from 14^th of January until 15^th of January 2018. The event will bring together more than 400 attendees from across the MENA region and parts of Asia.

Decision makers from private and public sector, as well as international and regional speakers will be at the event that will gather Blockchain proponents determined to building the Blockchain ecosystem as we speak. For further details, check www.unlock-bc.com

Register now and receive a 20% discount with code fintechnews20

JANUARY 19-21, 2018

Blockchain Week kicks off with the Hack-The-Block Blockchain Hackathon at Cocoon Network. The challenge will be set by our sponsor(s). Typically we require an innovative use of Blockchain/DLT technology To solve a real problem. The winners for 2017 got the opportunity to develop their projects further with the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea. Get in touch if you'd like to sponsor the 2018 Challenge.

JANUARY 22-24, 2018

The original Blockchain Conference is back a 4th year. We launched the first Blockchain Conference in 2015, since then we have taken the event to New York, Hong Kong, San Francisco and many other cities. The 4th Annual Blockchain London Conference & Expo will take place during London Blockchain Week. This year, the event will span 3 days. The first day will feature an expo of 40-60 of the hottest blockchain companies worldwide. After the expo we'll run our two day conference exploring Blockchain/DLT across all sectors.

JANUARY 25-26 2018

While the conference is great for keeping up to date with the latest trends from top industry experts, people who would like a deeper dive into Blockchain/DLT can attend workshops on topics including, Smart Contracts, Ethereum and BigchainDB, to name a few. We've dedicated Wednesday and Thursday to learning. Space is limited. Workshops will take place at Cocoon Networks. Get in touch if you would like to sponsor a workshop or Blockchain related event.

Register now and get 20% off with code: FNS20

For more information, please visit: https://www.blockchainweek.com/

Content

Topics and speakers

• Integration of AI into the IT infrastructure of banks
  Nikolai Tsenov, Finnova AG
• Bots - Ready for banking 
  Pranaj Jain, Enterprise Bot
• Potential and limits of AI in banking
  Speaker form Cognizant

Target group

Interested people in finance and technology, investors, enterpreneurs

Costs

The participation at this forum is free of charge. Register here.
After the event we invite you to a networking apéro. Thank you for your registration!

Recharge your professional relationships at the Nextgen Payments Forum, taking place 27-28 February 2018, in Malta! The Forum will host the exclusive meeting point between leading solution providers, experts, regulators and senior representatives from the European banking and merchant industries in an intimate and dynamic 2 days format. The agenda combines keynote sessions and practical  case studies for compliance, payments professionals and solution providers on subjects like upcoming regulations, digital transformation and cyber security, mobile banking, customer experience, blockchain, e-wallet, AI, interoperability and many more.

Register here and get 20% off.

FinTech gilt als innovative Lösung für die Probleme der Finanzindustrie und verzeichnet hohe Wachstumsraten. Neben der Präsentation der Ergebnisse der IFZ FinTech Study geben hochkarätige Referentinnen und Referenten Auskunft über Entwicklungen im FinTech Bereich.

Zielpublikum

Führungskräfte und Entscheidungsträger/innen von Banken, weiteren Finanzdienstleistern und Informatikdienstleistern. Alle an innovativen FinTech Lösungen interessierten Personen, welche sich eine spannende und konstruktive Debatte von und mit Top-Referentinnen und -Referenten nicht entgehen lassen wollen.

Die Präsentationen sind jeweils in englischer oder in deutscher Sprache, ohne Simultanübersetzung.

Weitere Details zum Programm finden Sie auf der Website.

The first conference is all about Bitcoin, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). We'll be exploring the evolution of Blockchain from Cytpto to ICO and hearing from innovators and influencers in the space.

The second conference focuses on all things Fintech. Hear from Key players from across the fintech ecosystem including banks, VCs, start-ups and innovators.

The third conference is all about the intersection of cyber security and financial services. We'll talk to experts on both sides and explore how safe your money and data really is.

For more information, please visit: https://www.telaviv.fintechweek.com/

Register now and get 20% off with code: FNS20

Blockchain technology today forms the basis of on-line secure ledger/settlement system. Blockchain is gaining momentum since it has multifaceted applications and is moving towards mainstream adoption. The global Blockchain technology market is predicted to rise from $210m in 2016 to $2.31bn by 2021. It is important to know the full range of opportunities that the blockchain can offer.

With Blockchain Summit Zurich, planned for March 7 and 8, 2018, you are granted the opportunity to know how specifically Blockchain is applied to all possible spheres. In this two day event, tutorial followed by multi-speaker summit, leading venture capitalists and angel investors will examine the emerging Blockchain technology and its contributions to on-line secure settlement system in multiple industry sectors.

Attend this event and earn GARP/CPD credit hours.
UNICOM has registered this program with GARP for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. Attending this program qualifies for 14 GARP CPD credit hours.

In these two days our speakers who are subject experts will examine and analyse the impact on various industries, the challenges and opportunities that Blockchain presents. If you’re interested in the latest tendencies that are about to build up our future, visit the official webpage and book yourself a ticket.

Register now and get 15% off with code: FT15

European Payment Summit (EPS) offers a unique 2 day dual program featuring key developments in the payments/transaction space combined with a key sessions on international Security & Fraud in a special collaboration with Hague Security Delta (HSD).  Next to plenary introductions, delegates can create a meaningful 2 day program in order to gain best insights on developments, debate on key issues and learn from best practices.

The digitally connected world has changed the way we transact. New technology and new schemes enable us to by-pass regulated models. New payments techniques require new rules as we need to protect users (businesses and consumers). This fast changing landscape opens door to instant payments, optimisation of processes and logistics but also new security risks. The 2018 program will address key issues and changes in this space with leading thought leaders.

We will face dynamic market changes. GDPR will force us to rethink responsibilities and customer centric obligations. AI will enable us to smarter payments and a more secure environment. In our data economy “identity” will be crucial. Not static but in layers, de-centralised and dependent on the context of use. EPS 2018 will discuss all key trends and developments as we secure a top program for you as professional in the transaction space!”

For more than 17 years, over 3.500 leading professionals have attended the conference. The audience consists of key policy makers, decision makers in the FSI, top-experts in payments and the transaction space and key stakeholders in both payments, cyber-security, technology, transaction infrastructure, mobile, cards and other related areas of expertise.

Register now and Get 20% off code: FINCH

Digitalisierung bedeutet für die Banken, sich zu öffnen. Das fordert die Finanzinstitute nicht nur in technischer Hinsicht heraus, sondern verlangt von ihnen auch, ihr Geschäftsmodell und langfristige Positionierung grundlegend zu überdenken.

Der einstige Mobiltelefon-Titan Nokia verlor wegen Apples iPhone und anderer Smartphones binnen weniger Jahre sein wichtigstes Kerngeschäft. Der Erfolg Apples als Neuling im Mobilfunkbereich war zu grossen Teilen des personalisierbaren Benutzerelebnis zu verdanken. Mit dem hauseigenen App Store und dank seinem lebhaften Ökoystem konnte Apple jedem Kunden den passenden Service zur Verfügung stellen.

Keine Bank ist heute in der Lage, eine annähernde Personalisierung ihrer Dienstleistungen anzubieten, wie dies die Tech-Giganten Apple, Google oder Tencent und Alibaba mit ihren Plattformen heute können. Dem Finanzwesen steht dieser Wandel mit dem weltweiten Trend des Open Banking nun bevor. Sind die Banken von heute die Nokia von gestern?

Ob und wie sich Banken und Versicherungen öffnen, ist von höchster strategischer Bedeutung und entscheidet über den Geschäftserfolg in Zukunft. Europa verpflichtet seine Banken mit PSD2 (Payment Services Directive 2) zur Öffnung. Welche Strategien empfehlen sich für die Schweiz? Welche Schritte haben die Entscheidungsträger von Schweizer Banken und Versicherungen bereits unternommen? Mit welcher Einstellung begegnen sie diesem Paradigmenwechsel? Erfahren Sie aus erster Hand, welche Szenarien Fintech-Visionäre zeichnen und wie Schweizer Entscheidungsträger die Zukunft anpacken. Vernetzen Sie sich mit den Meinungsführern der Fintech- und Finanzbranche am Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum «FinTech 2018».

For more information, visit here: https://www.fuw-forum.ch/fintech-2018/

Mit dem Ziel der Standortförderung wurde rund um die Swiss FinTech Awards das stärkste Schweizer Fintech Ecosystem mit internationaler Vernetzung aufgebaut. Dieses Netzwerk von zahlreichen Partnerorganisationen und Fintech-Experten verleiht die Swiss FinTech Awards für herausragende Start-ups, Persönlichkeiten und Organisationen aus der Schweizer Fintech-Szene.

AWARD-KATEGORIEN:

Early Stage Start-up of the Year 

Für Fintech Start-ups mit Schweiz-Bezug, die weniger als zwei Jahre alt sind oder weniger als CHF 2.5 Millionen an Funding aufweisen. Die Gewinner erhalten ein Preisgeld.

Top 5 Start-ups (alphabetische Reihenfolge):

• Apiax
• Finform
• Proxeus (Finalist)
• Sonect
• Viac (Finalist)

Growth Stage Start-up of the Year 

Für Fintech Start-ups mit Schweiz-Bezug, die über zwei Jahre alt sind oder über CHF 2.5 Millionen an Funding aufweisen.

Top 5 Start-ups (alphabetische Reihenfolge):

• FirstYou24
• Loanboox (Finalist)
• NetGuardians
• PriceHubble (Finalist)
• Stonestep

FinTech Influencer of the Year

Für Persönlichkeiten oder Organisationen, die die Schweizer Fintech-Szene positiv geprägt haben. Die Nominierung erfolgt durch die Jury-Mitglieder.

Our readers will get 25% discount off for  Workshops, Conference and Awards Night with code: 25FinTech18

The Finance 2.0 conference is coming back this year and will focus on the change of paradigm: from CRM, the classic Customer Relationship Management, to CRM, a Customer-Managed Relationship.

Our readers will get a 20% discount with code: FINENEWS-F20-20

In it's 5th year, EXECfintech once again gathers the movers and shakers of #Fintech in Europe. It's called the "No Bullshit" Fintech event for a good reason - there's no high-level keynotes and no bla-bla panels. Instead, the content focuses on specific Fintech case studies from startups and financial institutions and in-depth Masterclasses and discussion rounds. Join Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, VISA, raisin, Optiopay, Spotcap and many more top participants on March 21-22 in Berlin.

For more information, please visit: https://exec.events/

Register now and get 10% off with code: CHFINTECH

Crypto Summit is the second edition of the ICO Summit.  Smart Valor are building on the incredible success of last year’s Summit, making this the best place for blockchain start-ups or investors to see where the industry is headed.  For more information on the event and videos please visit https://cryptosummit.smartvalor.com

The inaugural Global Blockchain Forum (https://www.gbforum.co/) will be held on April 2nd & 3rd at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Silicon Valley. The event brings together some of the most recognized leaders of the blockchain community. It is also a place for entrepreneurs and top managers to immerse themselves in today’s fast-evolving blockchain economy.

The line-up of speakers includes keynotes by John McAfee (cybersecurity legend, co-founder of McAfee Associates), Tim Draper (world-famous venture capitalist, founder of Draper Associates), Michael Arrington (founder of TechCrunch and XRP Capital) and features other leaders from the blockchain ecosystem who will talk about best investment strategies and tactics; ICO legal aspects, Internet Of Things and many more topics.

The Forum will feature panel discussions, networking sessions, a hackathon contest and a VIP party. The organizers are expecting over 2,000 attendees and 50 speakers from well-recognized companies and organizations such as Bitpay, Civic, Linkedin, Evercoin, Doc.ai, Singularity University and more. Please visit website for detailed information and theprogram.

Prices range from early bird $399 tickets to VIP for $1,999. Secure your ticket now and get 15% off with code: Fintechnews15

LendItFintech USA 2018 returns to San Francisco as we host World’s Leading Event in Financial Services Innovation at the Moscone Center. The year’s event brings together 5,000 decision makers from major fintech, blockchain, digital banking and lending companies for 3 action-packed days of networking, learning and doing business.

New for 2018 is BlockFin Summit which is a unique experience for all who see the future of Financial Services inextricably linked to Blockchain.Co-located at LendIt Fintech, Blockies to participate in 1:1 investor meetings, a demo stage for crypto funds & ICOs and 40+ hours of cutting edge blockchain content.

PitchIt @ LendItFintech 2018 is the world’s largest stage for startups to showcase innovation in financial services. We runs three competitions per year in the US, UK and China to identify the world’s top fintech startups. Startups from the global fintech industry can apply to perform a 7 min pitch of their product, followed by Q&A from high profile VC judges on the industry’s largest stage. This is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their product and brand to an audience of the most powerful investors, banks, platforms and over 100 media outlets per event.

Register now and get 15% off with code: FintechNews15%

Beobachter und Branchenvertreter sehen den Finanzsektor vor einer historischen Zäsur, wo nur überlebt, wer sein Geschäftsmodell grundlegend überdenkt. Stimmt diese Diagnose? Und wenn ja, was heisst das für den Finanzplatz Schweiz, welcher einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur gesamtwirtschaftlichen Wertschöpfung und Beschäftigung leistet?

Im ersten Teil der Veranstaltung geht es um eine Einschätzung dazu, ob und, wenn ja, in welcher Form die aktuellen technologischen und regulatorischen Umwälzungen die Finanzbranche tatsächlich grundsätzlich verändern werden. William N. Goetzmann von der Universität Yale wird dazu in seinem Keynote-Referat auch der Frage nachgehen, wie tief die Zäsur im historischen Vergleich ausfallen dürfte.

Im zweiten Teil wird erörtert, wie gut der Finanzplatz Schweiz in diesem Veränderungsprozess positioniert ist, ob das herkömmliche «Swiss Banking» mittelfristig überhaupt noch eine Perspektive hat und was vielversprechende Strategien wären, um vom technologischen Wandel zu profitieren und gestärkt aus dem Umbruch hervorzugehen. Das Keynote-Referat hierzu wird von Sergio P. Ermotti (UBS Group AG) gehalten.

For more information and registration: https://www.ubscenter.uzh.ch

Join us for our 3rd Blockchain Conference in Silicon Valley.

We have met a lot of innovators and seen Blockchain captivate the industry beyond financial services, including media, logistics, charity, government and many more.

The last time we were in Silicon Valley we had an amazing line-up of speakers and a diverse audience.
This year's event promises to be even more dynamic. As always our format is fast-paced and has plenty of networking time built in.

Claim your 20% discount with code SOCIAL! We hope to see you there.

Join us for our 4th New York Blockchain Conference.

We have met a lot of innovators and seen Blockchain captivate the industry beyond financial services, including media, logistics, charity, government and many more.

The last time we were in the New York we had an amazing line-up of speakers and a diverse audience.
This year's event promises to be even more dynamic. As always our format is fast-paced and has plenty of networking time built in.

Claim your 20% discount with code SOCIAL! We hope to see you there.

Loanboox is the leading money- and capital market platform, connecting cities, communities and cantons with institutional investors and banks. The young start-up Loanboox has been developed in an iterative approach, together with our customers. From the very beginning, we have involved them actively into the development of our platform. By the way, they still are an active part. The best ideas of how we can develop Loanboox even further comes from them. The lean start-up approach helps us to successfully do that. I’ll give you some insights and examples about that in our discussion.

For more information, visit here: https://www.meetup.com

We are back in Toronto with our Blockchain conference.

We have met a lot of innovators and seen Blockchain captivate the industry beyond financial services, including media, logistics, charity, government and many more.

The last time we were here we had an amazing line-up of speakers and a diverse audience.
This year's event promises to be even more dynamic. As always our format is fast-paced and has plenty of networking time built in.

Claim your 20% discount with code SOCIAL! We hope to see you there.

The swiss regtech conference will bridge the gap between tech-speak and the potential for achieving meaningful business impact through the deployment of cutting-edge technology.

The event will explore how to use cutting-edge technologies to address the regulatory compliance challenges facing the Swiss financial industry. Our speakers and presenters will include:

• Dr. Patrick Winistörfer, Swiss Federal Department of Finance
• Dr. Laurence White, Financial Stability Board
• Dr. Günther Dobrauz, PwC Legal Switzerland
• Regtech technology pioneers from Switzerland, Israel, and the UK

In addition to hearing from state-of-the-art Regtech influencers, the conference is an opportunity for industry professionals to meet, and be inspired, and to contribute to the RegTech scene in Switzerland and beyond.

Date & time: 24.04.2018 13:00 – 18:00, followed by apero
Location: Swisscom Arena Förrlibuckstrasse 181 8005, Zurich

For more information and registration: https://www.swiss-regtech.ch/

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We are back for our 3rd Chicago Blockchain conference.

We have met a lot of innovators and seen Blockchain captivate the industry beyond financial services, including media, logistics, charity, government and many more.

The last time we were in Chicago we had an amazing line-up of speakers and a diverse audience.
This year's event promises to be even more dynamic. As always our format is fast-paced and has plenty of networking time built in.

Claim your 20% discount with code SOCIAL! We hope to see you there.

Technological innovations and opportunities are changing the financial sector, as evidenced by Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Social Media or Big Data. Non-banks such as Paypal and technology companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Apple or Google and telecommunications companies are doing everything they can with disruptive technologies to supplant the classic players and tap into new business areas.

With this digital revolution, the Swiss banking center is increasingly under pressure: where are changes necessary? Where are they possible? Where allowed? How can Swiss financial institutions maintain and expand their pioneering role in an increasingly global market?

The Swiss Digital Finance Conference 2018 serves as a network and exchange platform where players from the Swiss financial sector discuss and answer such questions.

For more information, visit here: https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch

BlockShow Europe 2018 powered by Cointelegraph is one of the major international platforms for showcasing innovative Blockchain solutions, revealing hottest industry trends & sensations and bringing together the global Blockchain community. The conference will take place on may 28-29 in Berlin - one of the major European centres for FinTech and a capital for many trending sectors and industries.

As an international event, BlockShow is bringing together the global Blockchain community, as well as demonstrating multiple new solutions for implementation and enhancement of the Blockchain technology; the conference is designed to provide an exclusive look into exciting projects and ICOs, and introduce Blockchain to the World. Our team’s aspiration is to exhibit the industry’s most groundbreaking use cases, as well as bring businesses together with the Blockchain.

BlockShow Europe 2018 is to attract over 3000 guests, 120+ partners, over 70 globally recognized speakers and much more. Just like last year, we will be happy to welcome venture funds and entrepreneurs from all over the world, searching for new projects and business perspectives. Each participant will enjoy a unique opportunity to gain company growth and attract new clients.

Additionally, the event provides a platform for businesses to reveal their new products, get feedback on their new solutions and share their thoughts in a panel discussion and on the stage.

Learn more and register for BlockShow Europe 2018 here! Moreover, don’t forget to save 40% off from your ticket purchase and get the most profitable deal right now with the code: 40FINTECHNEWS

See you in Berlin!

An unmissable event for the smartest visionaries and innovators, Money 20/20 is the destination where payments, FinTech and financial services come together to connect and create the future of money. In June 2018, Money20/20 lands in its new home – the Rai in Amsterdam – to once again focus the world’s eyes on Europe. Everyone is here, every time, coming together to explore unique regional insight and trailblazing enterprise, seizing the opportunity to meet the person or land the deal that will change the trajectory of their business.

Save €200 with code: 18FNSW
https://www.money2020europe.com/register

Over 2-days, join 300 of your peers to debate the future of connected insurance. Discover the new products and services that are delivering experiences worth paying for, and delve into the business case for developing a value proposition around connected technologies.

Get Exclusive Insights On:

• Create A Value Proposition Beyond Core Protection: Reimagine traditional risk-based coverage, refine your risk prevention strategy, and diversify your offering through personalised, relevant and compelling non-traditional insurance services

• Deliver Exceptional Experiences That Your Customers Want To Pay For: Enter the everyday lives of today’s connected customers, get to know them and their habitats well, get to grips with their pain points, and develop a compelling value proposition that wins new business and cultivates loyalty

• Lead Proactive Partnerships That Align Interests To Deliver Better Products And Services Than Each Partner Can Offer Alone: Confront the challenge of new entrants to the insurance market head-on, align interests to get your partnership strategy right, and foster powerful multi-industry partnerships that establish new and robust revenue streams

• Transform Your CEO Into An Innovation Ambassador And Drive Cross-Enterprise Commitment That Guarantees To Impact The Core Business: Build an innovation culture that tackles inertia, amplify the business case to get buy-in from the board and business units, and nurture multi-functional project teams that bring the whole company along with you

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Future of Fintech is a world-class experience. We deliver a snapshot of where the disruption of finance stands today and offer clues as to what the future will hold as technology continues to disrupt every aspect of finance.

You won’t find a speaker line-up like this one anywhere else, or find sharper, questioning of the smartest minds in fintech.

In addition to our incredible speaker lineup, there are ample times for networking with our audience of VCs, founders, hedge funds, corporations, authors and unicorns.

Register through this link and get $500 off when you use discount code: FintechNewsVIP

The organising partners of the Fintech Awards Luxembourg have opened applications for the 2018 edition of the competition. Rising stars from the fintech startup universe are invited to apply for several prizes and the chance to build their networks and credibility with senior decision-makers and CEOs from the Luxembourg financial services community. This represents real and tangible opportunities for them to acquire new clients for their solutions and businesses.

Applications open until 1 May

Applications for the Awards opened on 1 March and will close on 1 May. Fifteen startups will then be selected to go through to Competition Day on 20 June, where they will be whittled down to seven finalists who will compete to be Fintech Startup of the Year. Prizes will also go to the first and second runner ups.

The winners will be announced during the awards ceremony and after-party on the KPMG Plage beach in Luxembourg on 20 June in the presence of the Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and Luxembourg Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna.

€50,000 in prize money, sponsored by Digital Lëtzebuerg

The startups will be competing for prizes designed to help them grow and develop their company in Luxembourg. Prizes include €50,000; four months of hosting at the Technoport (coworking space in Luxembourg); 10 free consulting hours from KPMG; and a free LHoFT membership including six months of hosting at the LHoFT Fintech hub.

The Awards are organised by the LHoFT and KPMG Luxembourg, in collaboration with Digital Lëtzebuerg, the Luxembourg ICT Cluster, LuxInnovation, and Maison Moderne.

You can apply for the awards at www.fintechawards.lu

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are considered by many to be a "4th Industrial Revolution". Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) or "Blockchain" is highly disruptive and the implications for business and investing are dramatic. This event will focus on introducing blockchain and cryptocurrencies as the new generation of investable asset classes as well as offer participants an opportunity to hear from ICOs and Start Ups. Delegates to the conference will receive an overview of the sector as well as an introduction to actual investment opportunities.

// Agenda
Morning: Introduction to Blockchain and DLT
Afternoon: Presentation of different Initial Coin Offering (ICO) companies
Late afternoon: Networking drinks field-side for the polo matches
Evening: "Crypto Party" in reserved VIP lounge at "Les Voiles"

// Speakers
The conference features key Blockchain and Crypto experts such as:

• Marc P. Bernegger (Fintech and Crypto Entrepreneur),
• Mark Turrell (CEO of Orcasci),
• Guenther Dobrauz (Partner PWC),
• Dr. Philipp Kallerhoff (Co-founder of Ultraviolet Protocol),
• Fabio Federici (Founder & CEO at Base58 Capital),
• Désirée Müller (CEO at Crypto Consulting AG)

and many more to come. Full agenda, speaker list and tickets on www.cfcgeneva.com

// Language
All presentations will be held in English.

// Level
Basic - focus of the conference is to give an “un-biased” and “to the point” overview of the key aspects and themes surrounding the industry as well as to identify investment opportunities. Following lunch conference delegates will take in a series of “timed” presentations from a number of innovative operating companies, some in the start-up stages, representing ICO’s.

// Venue
Geneva Polo Club
Chemin du Pont de Crevy
Polo-Field No. 1
74140 Veigy-Foncenex
France

Register now at www.cfcgeneva.com

Our aim once again is to unite the world of Fintech in the world’s financial capital to enhance the dialog between established multi-nationals, innovation firms, disruptive start-ups, governments, media and investors. See the 2017 overview including sponsors, speakers and exhibitors.

Fintech Week is a series of conferences, exhibitions, workshops, hackathons, meetups and parties. Each day we focus on a different topic. We always ensure that there is plenty of time for networking and meeting other innovators. The main conference/exhibition takes place at the QEII, but other events take place across the City of London, Canary Wharf and “Tech City.”

Expect 600-1,000 conference delegates per day from over 50 countries and 3,000 – 5,000 participants in events throughout the week.

You can book tickets for specific events or purchase a full event pass and come and go as you please.

Fintech Week delegates come from around the globe to engage in one of the world's leading financial services ecosystems. It's truly and international event. With Brexit looming in the background, there's no better place to get answers than from London's key influencers and decision makers. Some may see challenges ahead, but there will also be plenty of opportunities in London for innovators from around the world. 

For more information, visit here: https://www.fintechweek.com

In 2015, we launched the first Blockchain Conference in London. Our aim was to bring senior figures in finance, tech, government, venture capital and start-ups into a room and discuss Blockchain/DLT beyond Bitcoin. Shortly after that, we took the show on the road to New York, Hong Kong, Dublin, Amsterdam, Washington D.C., San Francisco and Tel Aviv. Things have
ome a long way since and we continue to bring the most up to date information directly from the people making it happen.

We have met a lot of innovators and seen Blockchain captivate industry beyond financial services, including media, logistics, charity, government and many more. Last July, in Washington D.C., we had an amazing line-up of speakers and an diverse audience. The year,s event promises to be more dynamic, with new tokens and regulation. As always our format is fast-paced and has plenty of networking time built in. We hope to see you there.

For more information, please visit: https://www.blockchaindc.com

In March 2014 we launched the Original Fintech Week in London. The idea was to help fast-track innovation by getting the right people in the room in a casual, frictionless environment and let the magic happen organically.

Since then we have been running Fintech and Blockchain conferences all over the globe in cities  including, London, New York, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Dublin, Amsterdam, Washington D.C., Chicago and Tel Aviv. We are one of the fastest growing, independent Fintech events companies with a global footprint.

2018 is the 5th year that we're been running Fintech Week and the 2nd year we're bring bringing the multi-day conference/exhibition/workshop/meetup concept to New York. We pride ourselves on bringing together the Fintech ecosystem, including investors, large banks, consultancies, start-ups, academics, government and innovators. Join for our inaugural event in New York, NY.

For more information, please visit: https://newyork.fintechweek.com

THE ORIGINAL FINTECH WEEK IS COMING BACK TO SILICON VALLEY

In March 2014 we launched the Original Fintech Week in London. The idea was to help fast-track innovation by getting the right people in the room in a casual, frictionless environment and let the magic happen organically. Since then we have been running Fintech and Blockchain conferences all over the globe in cities including, London, New York, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Dublin, Amsterdam, Washington D.C., Chicago and Tel Aviv.

We are one of the fastest growing, independent Fintech events companies with a global footprint. 2018 is the 5th year that we've been running Fintech Week and the 2nd year we're bring bringing the multi-day conference/exhibition/workshop/meetup concept to Silicon Valley. We pride ourselves on bringing together the Fintech ecosystem, including investors, large banks, consultancies, start-ups, academics, government and innovators.

For more information, visit: https://www.siliconvalley.fintechweek.com/

Visa bringt weltweites Start-up-Programm in die Schweiz

Die Everywhere Initiative von Visa startet erstmals mit Fokus auf den deutschsprachigen Raum. Ziel der Visa Everywhere Initiative ist, neue digitale Bezahlformen jenseits der Plastikkarte weiter voranzutreiben. Die Initiative ist Teil des Fintech-Programms von Visa. Dieses soll europäischen Fintechs den Zugang zum weltweiten Netzwerk von Visa vereinfachen und beschleunigen, um ihr Geschäft auszubauen und neue Kundenerlebnisse zu schaffen. Die Teilnehmer können Preisgelder in Gesamthöhe von 50.000 Euro gewinnen. Sie haben ausserdem die Chance, Teil eines Förderprogramms zu werden. Bei diesem unterstützt Visa die Gewinner dabei, neue Lösungen zu pilotieren. Dabei erhalten Start-ups Zugang zu Mentoren aus dem Visa Führungsteam und Technologien, darunter die Visa APIs.

Von heute an bis zum 20. August 2018 sind teilnahmeberechtigte Start-ups aus Europa eingeladen, ihre Lösungen für den deutschsprachigen Raum (DACH-Region) einzureichen. Start-ups können sich für folgende Challenges bewerben:

1. "Daily Customer Experience in Payments Challenge" – Wie können digitale Technologien die Kundenzufriedenheit beim Bezahlen im Alltag verbessern?
2. "Future Ecosystem for Payments Challenge" – Wie können künftige Technologien durch Verknüpfung zum digitalen Bezahlen neue Anwendungsfelder für Konsumenten schaffen?

Nach dem Bewerbungsschluss am 20. August 2018 wird Visa bis zu fünf Finalisten aus beiden Kategorien auswählen und die Stellvertreter jedes Unternehmens einladen, die ihre Ideen vor einer Jury präsentieren. Das Finale findet am 19. September 2018 in Frankfurt statt, am darauffolgenden Tag werden die Gewinner bekanntgegeben.

Bewerbungen können hier eingereicht werden https://visa.de/VEI-DACH

BlockShow is heading the North continent for the first time with BlockShow Americas 2018!

BlockShow Americas 2018 powered by Cointelegraph is one of the major international platforms for showcasing innovative Blockchain solutions, revealing hottest industry trends & sensations and bringing together Blockchain enthusiast and experts from all over the world. The conference will take place on August 20-21 in Las Vegas, NV – the city that has earned the distinction as one of the world’s top destinations for blockchain meetings.

As an international event, BlockShow is bringing together the global Blockchain community, as well as demonstrating multiple new solutions for implementation and enhancement of the Blockchain technology; the conference is designed to provide an exclusive look into exciting projects and ICOs, and introduce Blockchain to the World.

The team’s previous event, BlockShow Europe 2018, has brought together 3000+ attendees, over 100 partners and exhibitors, and more than 90 internationally recognized high-class experts including true celebrities like Jimmy Wales (founder of Wikipedia), Bobby Lee (Co-founder of BTCC), Mike Butcher (Editor-At-Large at TechCrunch) and Johanna Maska (Ex-Head of White House Press Advance for President Barack Obama). With a top-notch event program as a basis, this time BlockShow will provide even more opportunities to learn, forge business connections and meet the recognized Blockchain experts in person.

Learn more and register for BlockShow Americas 2018 here!

Moreover, don’t forget to save 30% from your ticket purchase and get the most profitable deal right now with the code 30FINTECHNEWS..

Let’s rock Vegas together!

In 2015, we launched the first Blockchain Conference in London. Our aim was to bring senior figures in finance, tech, government, venture capital and start-ups into a room and discuss Blockchain/DLT beyond Bitcoin. Shortly after that, we took the show on the road to New York, Hong Kong, Dublin, Amsterdam, Washington D.C., San Francisco and Tel Aviv. Things have come a long way since and we continue to bring the most up to date information directly from the people making it happen.

We have met a lot of innovators and seen Blockchain captivate industry beyond financial services, including media, logistics, charity, government and many more. Last July, in Washington D.C., we had an amazing line-up of speakers and an diverse audience. The year,s event promises to be more dynamic, with new tokens and regulation. As always our format is fast-paced and has plenty of networking time built in. We hope to see you there.

For more information, please visit: https://www.blockchain-seattle.com

In this multi-speaker summit, leading venture capitalists and angel investors, blockchain and crypto-enthusiasts will examine the emerging Blockchain technology and its contributions to multiple levels in the industry and industrial sectors. This event will focus more on Blockchain as a technology and we will deep dive to uncover the potential of this promising technology

Blockchain has many applications – in supply chains, healthcare, global monetary systems, financial technologies, energy trading, music, electronic record authentication, delivery of Government services and many more. As a result, the Blockchain technology is expected to have significant impact on various industries and so it is critical for stakeholders to formulate careful legal and business strategies around this new business models as the technology and infrastructure, as well as the corresponding market appetite and regulatory structures, evolve rapidly in disparate global markets.

This Summit brings together Blockchain technologists in the finance sector, regulators, industry commentators, computer science researchers and others involved in innovation; these experts explore some of the technology and the many applications of Blockchain.

Click on the link to book yourself a ticket and use code FT20 for 20% discount.

Blockchain technology today forms the basis of on-line secure ledger/settlement system. Blockchain is gaining momentum since it has multifaceted applications and is moving towards mainstream adoption. The global Blockchain technology market is predicted to rise from $210m in 2016 to $2.31bn by 2021.

In this multi-speaker summit, leading venture capitalists and angel investors, blockchain and crypto-enthusiasts will examine the emerging Blockchain technology and its contributions to multiple levels in the industry and industrial sectors. This event will focus more on Blockchain as a technology and we will deep dive to uncover the potential of this promising technology.

This will help you in detecting where underlying problems and frictions exist in your organization that will be alleviated by blockchain technologies. Using blockchain as a tool for innovation across your organization.

This Summit brings together Blockchain technologists in the finance sector, regulators, industry commentators, computer science researchers and others involved in innovation; these experts explore some of the technology and the many applications of Blockchain.

Click on the link to book yourself a ticket and use code FT20 for 20% discount.

Let’s celebrate the graduation of our Startups at the Demo Day

The F10 team warmly invites you to the Demo Day at the Limmat Hall, where all the Startups will pitch and present their products and services for the last time during the program. Let’s celebrate, raise our glasses, and enjoy some delicious food with the F10 community.

F10 is a proven expert, ranked multiple times amongst the ten best European Incubator and Accelerators. It is a non-profit organization that supports and guides Startups in transforming their ideas into successful companies.

Working together with SIX, Baloise Group, Julius Bär, Generali Group Switzerland, PwC Switzerland, Raiffeisen, Zürcher Kantonalbank, eny Finance and ERI Bancaire, F10 is at the forefront of the new financial paradigm. The association aims to bridge the gap between exciting new ideas and tomorrow’s leading products.

For more information please visit www.f10.ch

Register here: Eventbrite.com

The Crypto Finance Conference is the world’s most exclusive investor conference for cryptocurrencies and blockchain investments, with events in Switzerland, the US and soon Asia. CFC is connecting private investors, institutional investors and family offices with the leading players in the crypto and blockchain universe. The upcoming three-day conference in Half Moon Bay, California, offers expert education, investment opportunities, and excellent networking opportunities. The list of participants of each conference is strictly limited and curated by the board to enable the participating experts to build a unique network. 

Agenda:

The agenda is structured into blocks of education, investment opportunities and networking in an exclusive and private setting. Amongst the others, we're proud to host some top-notch speakers from the crypto, finance and fintech industry such as Bobby Lee (Co-Founder BTCC), Meltem Demirors (CSO of CoinShares), Wences Casares (Founder and CEO of Xapo), Dan Morehead (CEO of Pantera Capital), Jennifer Zhu Scott (Co-Founder and Principal of Radian Partners) or Brian Kelly  (Author and financial market expert).

For more Information, visit here: https://bit.ly/2NpFwi7

Dezentral aims to be an inclusive blockchain conference by bringing newcomers, builders and
longtime hodlers from all over the world together to Berlin for a day full of immersion on several
topics.

For this very first edition we have planned over 40 speakers and 500 attendees, including
founders of prime projects and partners of tier 1 funds divided between two tracks on the 6th of
September in Berlin.

Tickets: dezentral.io
Use code “WelcometoDezentral” for 20% discount.

Token Fest 2018 is the definitive blockchain conference & expo in the United States. This event brings together industry thought leaders who are pioneering innovative solutions for the token economy. Our Boston event is expected to attract 4,000+ attendees, 200+ speakers & 200+ exhibitors making Token Fest one of the largest conference & expositions in the world focused on the business and technology of blockchain. Thousands of senior-level decision makers will converge in Boston, MA to network and collaborate in an executive setting.

Unlike other events, Token Fest strives to provide unique networking environments where true relationships can be formed. We produce some of the most exclusive parties in the industry sparing no expense when it comes to the quality of the experience for our sponsors and attendees. Our mission is to continue to lead the field as the "must attend" annual conference for the blockchain industry. The most important consideration for attending or sponsoring an event is a proven track record of success.

Register here: eventbrite.com

Join the Movement that’s Helping Thousands Reach Millions with a Positive Money Message

On September 26-29, 2018, an energetic community of money media nerds will descend on Orlando, FL for a time of connecting and learning.

FinCon is for personal finance and investing digital influencers - and their fans, too!

At the annual event each Fall, attendees connect with others in the community, learn to create, promote, and profit from compelling online content, and discover new trends in personal finance and investing.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/

OCTOBER 2ND: EVENING MEETUP AND TECHNOLOGY PITCHES

​OCTOBER 3RD: BLOCKCHAIN MARKET AND USE CASES

OCTOBER 4TH: TOKENS AND TECHNOLOGY

Register now and get 10% off with code: FIN10

On October 9, 2018, Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Switzerland will take place for the second time in Geneva, the European fintech hub.

The event is dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrencies uniting blockchain project developers, investors, analysts, financiers, specialists in marketing and legal support of business.

Conference gives an opportunity to meet global blockchain and cryptocurrency experts. It is a comfortable networking space, where one can exchange experience with companies that have already developed and implemented real-life blockchain-based solutions.

What else is waiting for visitors?

The conference will also feature the demozone. There, DLT-based corporation will have a space to show their latest developments and present their innovative ideas to the audience.

Pitch-sessions will become a part of the event as well. They will allow blockchain enthusiasts to acquaint visitors with their projects and find potential business partners and investors.

Grab one of the last 50 tickets; especially for you we have fixed the price – 240 EUR.

Tickets are available on the official website switzerland.bc.events. Take your chance to be a part of the #BBConfSwiss!

This course will allow participants to master core skills for smart contracts development. After completion, participants will understand the technology and the fundamentals of smart contracts programming enabling them to apply it and develop key use cases on Ethereum.

Participants will be able to:

• Understand Blockchain for the decentralization of internet and a new paradigm for solution-enabling.
• Setup the developer environment for smart contracts, both in testnet and production.
• Understand Ethereum as the platform for developing top and key blockchain-based applications.
• Develop smart contracts for solving real-life problems through key use cases of Blockchain.

Goal & Target

This course is open to anyone with no previous or minimum experience in Ethereum interested in becoming a top blockchain developer. Participants will learn and develop fundamental skills for using and understanding the technology. They will be able to design, code, deploy and call smart contracts.

Requirements

We strongly recommend a minimum of 6-months experience as a developer, preferably of web applications.

Advised but not required proficiency in the following topics:

• Object-Oriented Programming
• C++, Python or JavaScript
• Git, Terminal & VM Tool

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/consensys-academy-ethereum-smart-contract-development-powered-by-tim-tickets-45370819342

Hugely successful Crypto Summit is making its 3rd appearance on October 28-29 in Zurich, Switzerland.

As the world’s fifth largest banking centre, Switzerland is the home to more than 500 blockchain companies, including the Ethereum Foundation, XAPO, Bitmain, Cardano, Status, Bancor and many more global crypto brands. This October they will be joined by global influencers, policy makers, innovators, investors, and blockchain pioneers in an action-packed two-day event end.

The October event promises to gather: over 2000 Delegates, over 120 Top Speakers, over 70 Exhibitors in 3 Parallel Tracks.

The attendees can expect brilliant keynotes, informative panel discussions, company-led roundtables, Q&A sessions, three parallel tracks, and much much more. Hot topics will include regulation, asset tokenization, cryptocurrency’s move to the mainstream, and other key developments shaping the future of blockchain.

Whether you’re an investor, developer, founder, or simply want to learn more about this fascinating space, be sure to add Crypto Summit to your agenda now! Meet the global champions in the crypto space and learn from leading minds in the industry.

To book your ticket, please register here.
Select “Enter Promotional Code” and use COMMUNITY20 to benefit from 20% discount on a ticket of your choice.

As has become evident during the first quarter of 2018, Malta is taking the lead as the blockchain hub and has become known as ‘Blockchain Island’ across social media, following the relocation decision of Binance and OKEx, the two largest crypto exchanges. Boasting over 4000 delegates, 100 speakers and 150 sponsors and exhibitors, the Malta Blockchain Summit promises to be an innovative and momentous opportunity for global influencers to network, forge new connections and debate the potential applications of blockchain – reflecting the central role that Malta is establishing as a jurisdiction for crypto exchanges and blockchain application developers.

The summit is comprised of four conferences covering the field’s government and regulation, marketing and affiliation, fintech, tokenomics and cryptocurrencies, and blockchain for developers. To provide maximum value for their exhibitors, blockchain developers and affiliates are invited to the Malta Blockchain Summit free of charge. The summit also includes a Hackathon, an ICO Pitch, a buzzing expo floor, and ends with an unwinding Crypto Cruise.

An illustrious melting pot of global speakers has already been confirmed to take part, including prominent individuals such as the Co-Inventor of Blockchain, W. Scott Stornetta, PhD, Evercoin-founder Miko Matsumura, Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur Christopher Obereder, former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum and angel investor Donna Redel, as well as James Catania, Max Krupyshev, Gordon Einstein, Alex Lightman, Eva Kaili, Joseph Cuschieri, Sally Eaves, Tugce Ergul, Karl Schranz, Pavel Kravchenko, and Vince Vella. The Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat, will inaugurate the regulatory conference. The Malta Blockchain Summit will also fly one of the Founding Fathers of Blockchain to the island, stay tuned.

Register now and get 25% off with code: 25MBSDCTM52832 

The Swiss Payment Forum, organized by the Vereon AG will take place from 5th November to 6th November 2018 at the Zurich Marriott Hotel in Zürich, Switzerland.

For more Information, visit here https://www.swisspaymentforum.ch/

London: Nov 18-19 - 2019
FinTech World Forum 2019 (FinTech Conference) is based in London UK Europe as one of the leading fintech events 2019 for the global financial services, finance and banking technology industry. It focuses on Mobile Payments, Lending, Insurance, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Investment, Money, Crypto, Cryptocurrency, Digital, Innovation, Wallet, Pensions, Funds, Payment, Tech, Technology, Bank, Wealth Management.

For more info visit: http://bit.ly/2PeBj5T

LendIt Fintech Europe is the continent’s leading event for Innovation in Financial Services. This year's event will attract 1,200+ fintech, banks and investors from Europe’s most influential companies to learn, network and do business. Hot topics will include: lending innovation, financial inclusion, digital banking, blockchain and AI.

Register now and get 15% off with Code: FintechNewsCH15%

Codemotion Berlin is back on November 20-21! Are you ready for the largest, all-inclusive tech conference for developers?

-2-day event open to all languages and technologies
-6 parallel tracks
-60+ international speakers from leading tech companies

Ticket includes lunch, drinks, snacks and our awesome afterparty!

Register now and use AFFILIATE to get 20% off

The Blockchain Leadership Summit is one of the largest blockchain events in Switzerland, gathering 2500 attendees, 70+ speakers and 13 industries, including high-level representatives of organizations such as IBM, Bosch, Novartis, Ubuntu, and the World Economic Forum.

After an opening ceremony performed by politicians from different countries, the Blockchain Leadership Summit will welcome thought-leaders to present and debate on topics ranging from blockchain in the public sector and their regulation to real business applications on blockchain across nine industries: Blockchain technology, ICT, finance, healthcare and pharma, smart cities, media and marketing, academia, governments, and jurisdictions.

Get your tickets with 20% discount now by using the Code: BLSB2018_FINTECHNEWS20

HELVETISCHE CRYPTO-NATION?

Die digitale Welt mit dem Internet der Information im Zentrum wird heute dominiert von den Giganten aus dem Silicon Valley. Künstliche Intelligenz, Machine Learning, Big Data und (hier bitte ein gehyptes Buzzword Ihrer Wahl denken) haben bei Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple & Co. zu einer Ballung an Macht, Einfluss und vor allem schier unvorstellbaren Profiten geführt. Die frühere Tech-Kapitale der Welt ist mittlerweile das Zentrum für die Disruption vieler Industrien. Warum fürchten sich denn gerade die dortigen Giganten vor dem disruptiven Potential von Smart Contracts, Tokenisierung & Cryptowährungen?

Mit diesen Themen befassen sich unsere beiden digitalen Vordenker Patrick Comboeuf und Isabella Brom an unserem nächsten Informations- und Netzwerk-Event.

The MJAC & CryptoCompare London Blockchain Summit is taking place on November 30th and will see a host of key industry players discussing and debating the hot topics from within the blockchain and cryptocurrency spheres.

In addition to keynote speeches, fireside chats and panel discussions, delegates will have access to exhibition with more than 50 companies that are making waves in the blockchain industry.

Speakers will include Claire Wells (Legal & Business Affairs Director - Europe, for Circle), Saar Levi (CEDEX CEO and co-founder), Amir Ness (Founder of Elevate Group), Teana Baker-Taylor (Advisory Council at Global Digital Finance), and Obi Nwosu (CEO and co-founder of Coinfloor Ltd) among others.

Register now and get 30% off with the code: FINTECHNEWS