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Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain – The Start of a Revolution?

The cryptocurrency «Bitcoin» generated a lot of positive and negative headlines in the media. With our conference we are kicking off the discussion on the long-term capabilities of digital currencies and their impact.

Bitcoin was launched six years ago. Blockchain, the fundamental technology behind it, contains a lot of potential. Will thistechnology transform the financial industry in the future? Will it be able to shift the paradigm towards stable financial systems? What are the impacts of Blockchain for other industries?

Leading experts will talk about these topics on 23 September, 2015 in Zurich. >> Event website

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Am 25. und 26. September 2015 findet der zweite PostFinance-Hackathon statt. Gesucht werden Ideen rund ums Thema «The Future of Finance». Das Preisgeld beträgt total CHF 40'000.–. Der Anlass findet in der Energie Lounge der PostFinance-Arena in Bern statt. Teilnehmen können alle in der Schweiz wohnhaften kreativen Tüftlerinnen und Tüftler, die sich für FinTech interessieren und in den Bereichen Softwareentwicklung, Grafik, Interface Design, Marketing oder Projektmanagement tätig sind. Anmeldeschluss ist 11. September 2015.

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We are excited to you to join us at the Swisscom Business Center for an overview of their activities related to Fintech, followed by an open innovation workshop. Join here

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Inhalt

• Was ist Big Data - wie werden die Daten gewonnen und gespeichert?
• Wie werden die Daten ausgewertet und verwendet?
• Was hat Machine Learning und Artificial Intelligence damit zu tun?
• Welche Anwendungen und Unternehmen gibt es dazu in der Finanzindustrie?

Referenten/-innen

• Andreas Becks, Manager Business Analytics DACH, SAS
  Thema: Werte aus Big Data heben - Wie können wir aus Daten Wissen gewinnen
• Bernhard Bicher, Co-Founder & CEO, Wealthport AG
  Thema: Automatische Integration von Finanzdaten
• Carla Caspar, Inventx AG
  Thema: Anwendung von Big Data zur Betrugserkennung (Fraud Detection) - Praxisbeispiele
• Jed Grant, CEO, KYC3
  Theme: Eclipsing Human Intelligence: How Smart Data will change our world 

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We are very happy to announce that Richard Olsen will start the nexussquared ‘Drink Up’ on January 18th, 2016 with a key note on his latest project ‘Lykke’. more information here

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Die Hochschule Luzern lädt am Mittwoch, 3. Februar 2016, zur 4th Swiss Digital Finance Conference. Wir bieten eine spannende Mischung an innovativen Ideen und Lösungen für digitale Finanzdienstleistungen.

Themen wie Digitale Disruption, Digitale Transformation, Blockchain für gestandene und neue Player sowie eine spannende Podiumsdiskussion über die Chancen der Schweizer Mobile Payment Lösungen im internationalen Umfeld werden präsentiert und besprochen.

Das detaillierte Programm und die aktuellsten Informationen finden Sie auf hslu.ch/sdfc. Die Konferenz findet von 9.15 bis 17.30 Uhr im Hans-Lütolf-Auditorium der Hochschule Luzern – Wirtschaft, Zentralstrasse 9, in Luzern statt.

Highlight ist sicherlich die Podiums-Diskussion rund um Mobile Payment: David versus Goliath

Finance 2.0/Fintech: Krempeln Robo-Advisor das Wealth- & Asset Management um?  Mehr Infos zur Fondsmesse hier.

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Register here http://www.nexussquared.co/en/nexussquared-drinkup-3-march-22nd-2016-lima-bar/

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The Silicon Valley meets Switzerland event masterfully combines the talent and expertise of entrepreneurs and business managers from Silicon Valley and Switzerland.

Leading Silicon Valley startups present latest IT trends and its impact on businesses and consumers. From Switzerland the most promising IT startups and internationally successful IT companies and entrepreneurs will be present.

In panel discussions and live interviews chaIlenges in IT innovation, investments and international expansion will be addressed.

The event is an ideal platform to share ideas and build strategic alliances and collaboration between individuals and organisations alike.

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find more information about Money2020 Europe here and a list of speakers of Money2020 Europe

Robo Advice: Hat die klassische Kundenberatung ausgedient?

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Join the European FinTech Awards and Conference where innovative and disruptive FinTech companies are awarded. Meet 400 hand picked entrepreneurs, bankers, investors and advisors, extend your network and develop business.  Join the festive award ceremony on 14 April 2016 at the ABN AMRO Headoffice in Amsterdam. Sign up for the European FinTech Conference featuring international keynote speakers, thought provoking panels discussions and pitches by the European FinTech 100.

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Speakers:

• Taylor Gerring, Ethereum's Director of Technology, will speak about the "Future of Ethereum" at our meetup.
• Peter Schnürer from Inventx AG

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Lykke builds a global marketplace for all asset classes and instruments. The marketplace builds on top of blockchain and is designed to accommodate different blockchain technologies. In the case of Bitcoin issuers use the open asset protocol to create digital coins that are financial securities representing currencies, equities, commodities or any other type of 'I_Owe_You'. The exchange has a new type of matching engine that uses price, spread and time to queue Limit orders. Our goal is to build an efficient market and establish human right of direct access to a fair marketplace.

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The digitization of the economy is extensive, the consequences for companies and industries often revolutionary and existential in nature. The speed of innovations and concepts is so breathtaking that startups immediately begin to vie with large corporations for markets. The challenge for business leaders is to remain oriented and focused in a process of change that constantly demands new ways of thinking, new rules, new partners and an increased willingness to actively embrace change. The DIGITAL ECONOMIC FORUM (DEF) is a platform which brings together new trends, standards and the people behind them, independently of industries and sectors.

The focus of the Digital Economic Forum is on the entire potential of digital technologies, the developments in politics, security and compliance and the requirements for cross-border information exchange and value creation.

Oliver Stoldt, innovative event professional with a global network – is behind the Digital Economic Forum. The DEF is organised under the lead management of Premium Conferences GmbH.

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April 26 - Inessa Collier, Bloomberg, Head of coordination foropenfigi.com London will come to Geneva to introduce us withBloomberg Open Figi - financial instrument global identifier.

What is that? 

Do you find it hard to spot ISIN? Security asset class? Ticker? Data consistency?

Well Openfigi is the beginning of the solution you are looking for and Inessa will explain us how this Free API can be used to enhance and clean your databases.

Inessa is the head of platform adoption, working with Bloomberg for many years, ex Goldman Sachs, ex Oxford Business school and Tampa University. She is an outstanding speaker of financial services community.

Who will be interested?

Market participants and traders
Brokers
Asset Managers
Third party vendors and FINTECH
Regulators

When : April 26 - 6.00 pm - SHARP. Please be on time.

Where : FUSION Av. de la Praille 50, 1227 Geneva

OpenFigi Event will be followed by a dinner at La Barca Italian restaurant. Please confirm me by email if you wish to join us : contact at investglass.com

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A Fast and Scalable Payment Network with Bitcoin Duplex Micropayment Channels

Bitcoin does not scale, because its synchronization mechanism, the blockchain, limits the maximum rate of transactions the network can process. However, using off-blockchain transactions it is possible to create long-lived channels over which an arbitrary number of transfers can be processed locally between two users, without any burden to the Bitcoin network. These channels may form a network of payment service providers (PSPs). Payments can be routed between any two users in real time, without any confirmation delay.

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Gamification in financial services means the application of game-design elements and game principles in the banking and insurance context. While paying and investing money is definitely “not a game”, there is actually a lot we can learn from game-designing and approaches used in the multi-billion game industry. And gamification is happening also in Switzerland! So join us for a definitely engaging and interesting discussion around how gamification can help us reach the next level in Swiss Fintech.

Speaker biographies:

Matthias Sala is founder and CEO of gbanga.com, a Swiss game studio that focuses on the development of mixed-reality games. That means games that analyse the player’s current situation such as location, local weather and friends nearby to deliver a game experience that is more fun. Patrick Kramer is Executive Director at UBS and Head Strategy & Service Management at Group Marketing & Communications Services. Patrick had the project lead on launching UBS’ application “Quiz & Fly”.

Iryna Nosan is a graduate of the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW and wrote her Master’s Thesis on “Gamification in the Financial Industry”, interviewing Executives and Gamification Experts around Switzerland. She will present her findings exclusively for the first time at our meetup.

Event agenda:
18:30 - Doors open
19:00 - Welcome from Swiss FinteCH from John Hucker & Daniel Diemers (SFTA)
19:10 – Introduction to gbanga.com from Matthias Sala (gbanga.com)
19:30 – Lessons learned from a gamification project from Patrick Kramer (UBS)
19:50 – Presentation of research results “Gamification in Switzerland” from Iryna Nosan (FHNW)
20:10 – Open discussion, followed by drinks & networking
21:00 – End of event

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The fintech & digitization industry is prosperous and growing, and has already successfully managed the transiton from hype to a lasting future-oriented trend. However, world’s leading finance hub Switzerland still has got a lot to learn when it comes to innovation, digitization, disruption – in one word fintech!

Swiss Finance Startups and partners have accomplished a major milestone by putting Swiss fintech & digitization on the agenda of top level politics and bringing together with the Swiss Bankers Association the industry leaders, in Switzerland’s first official Fintech & Digitization Day.

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Technologie, Digitalisierung und Innovation – Chancen für den Bankplatz Schweiz

Zukunftsweisende Themen der Vorträge und Panels der Tagung sind:

WHEN
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (CEST)

WHERE
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich - 101 Rämistrasse HG D1.2, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland

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On the 17th of May Richard Olsen, Lykke founder and CEO, will give a talk From the Blockchain to a Global Comprehensive Marketplace. His discussant will be Matthias Niklowitz, an e-foresight analyst in Swisscom, computer scientist and business journalist.

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AGENDA

• 18:30 - Doors opening / Apero
• 19:00 - Keynote: Art Provenance and the Blockchain (Masha McConaghy)
• 19:45 - Q&A
• 20:00 - Open Mic - 5 slots of 2 minutes, no slide (please contact me should you have an issue, a job offer or other topic you would like to address)
• 20:15 - Apero
• 21:30 - End of the event

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Venez découvrir une technologie en train de révolutionner nos échanges de tous les jours. Alexis Roussel sera là pour vous expliquer ce qu'est le Blockchain, ainsi que pour vos présentez le Bitcoin et l'Ethereum.
Après la conférence, nous nous déplacerons au Café L'Imprévu pour échanger bières et idées.

Alexis Roussel est le co-fondateur de Bity, une entreprise pionnière dans le Bitcoin et Ethereum en Suisse.

WHEN
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CEST)

WHERE
Colab Fribourg - 2 Route de la Fonderie, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland

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AGENDA

• 18:30 - Doors opening / Apero
• 19:00 - Keynote: Art Provenance and the Blockchain (Masha McConaghy)
• 19:45 - Q&A
• 20:00 - Open Mic - 5 slots of 2 minutes, no slide (please contact me should you have an issue, a job offer or other topic you would like to address)
• 20:15 - Apero
• 21:30 - End of the event

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Bitcoin Conference Prague :

Conference covering the latest and hottest topics of the year: forecasts, analysis, best deals for work with cryptocurrencies;

Exhibition area - an opportunity to get acquainted with the market leaders, innovative products and to obtain first-hand information. Everything that can help your business become more successful will be presented there;

Start-up Alley - new ideas and new offers. The most unexpected and interesting solutions that will touch your feelings!

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This Ethereum-focused workshop will familiarize developers, software architects and technical decision makers with principles of blockchains and smart contracts. Hands-on programming sessions, using the language Solidity, guide participants through the smart contract development cycle.

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Submerge yourself in the world of crowdfunding, together with over 900 entrepreneurs, financial professionals, funders and the crowdfunding industry. Gather al the knowledge, tools and contacts you, or your costumers need, to start a crowdfunding adventure!

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Special offer for Fintech News Switzerland audience: register now with code "FINTECHNEWS50" to get 50% discount!

FinTechStage is a conference with an unconventional format that brings together a unique network of innovators, aiming to driving entrepreneurship and investment in Fintech. For the first time, Holland FinTech & FinTechStage join forces to gather the full European Fintech community in Amsterdam during the StartupFest.

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Meet on 26 May FinTech enthusiasts and listen to pitches of several winners of the European FinTech Awards and meet leading FinTech companies at the expo. Attendance is free of charge.

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This year’s Israel Innovation Effect conference will be hosted by UBS in Zurich, offering a unique opportunity to meet with some of the most innovative Israeli companies from the Fintech and Cyber Security scenes.

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The undisputed global stage for payments and commerce innovation. The largest gathering of senior executives from banks, retailers, enterprise and government in the eastern hemisphere. Attendees coming from the Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Asia and Central Europe for the fastest growing payment show in EMEA.

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June 1st - We have the pleasure to organise a very special Blockchain meetup with two distinguished guests :

• Bernard Lunn, Founding Partner at Daily Fintech Advisers

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• Daniel Drummer, Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldrummer

As specialists of Blockchain they will expose :

1. Outsmarted by smart contracts? A promising concept and its current limitations.
2. How Blockchain can be used for Real Time Equities Settlement?

Learn from the best and take a dive in the tech world behind a hype word.

When : June 1st - 6.00 pm - SHARP. Please be on time.

Where : FUSION Av. de la Praille 50, 1227 Geneva

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• This block Event will be followed by a dinner at La Barca Italian restaurant.
• Our friend from Nipcoin podcast will present their next October conference http://nipcast.com/category/nipcoin/
• Conference will be broadcasted on Live Periscope

A weekend packed with entrepreneurial minds and focus on FinTech

What to expect:

• Pitch your idea (if you want to; its an open stage format)
• Form a team around an idea, design it, prototype it, test it, build a business model around it, go out and validate. Just do it and make it real
• Get grilled and coached by some of the toughest industry experts
• Present to a panel of expert judges and win amazing prizes
• Test your limits and forget your comfort zone

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1. Vortrag: Von Sandro Graf, ZHAW, Swiss Payment Research Center

2. Vortrag: Von Carsten Miehling, Geschäftsleiter, PPI Schweiz

3. Vortrag: Von Guido Müller, General Manager Mastercard Schweiz

Jeden ersten Montag im Monat treffen wir uns zum Behavioral Economics Network Meetup im Restaurant Linde Oberstrass in der Universitätsstrasse 91.

Unterschiedliche Vortragende aus Wissenschaft und Praxis stellen ihre neuesten Forschungsergebnisse und Erfahrungenim Zusammenhang mit Behavioral Economics vor, danach gibt es Diskussionen und Austausch zwischen allen Teilnehmern.

FehrAdvice sponsort gemeinsam mit Matter Gretener Lesch Communications und additiv die Location, kleine Snacks und Getränke (Wein, Bier, Unalkoholisches).

Wir freuen uns auf eine rege Teilnahme!

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Blockchain Dublin Conference:
June 7th 2016
09:30 - 17:30
AIB Bankcentre, Serpentine Ave,  4 Dublin Ireland

Join us for Blockchain Conference Dublin. We've been organising The Blockchain Conference in multiple cities including London, New York, Hong Kong and San Francisco. Now we're bringing the Blockchain Conference to Dublin. If you're interested in learning more about how blockchain (distributed ledger) technology is disrupting traditional models of financial services and other industries, you should join us.

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Learn about the Global Fintech Sector, meet the FINTECH Book Authors based in Switzerland and get your signed copy of this new Bestseller!

WHEN
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (CEST)

WHERE
SIX Group - F10 FinTech Incubator Förrlibuckstrasse 10, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

AGENDA

• 17:30 Check In & Willkommensgetraenke
• 18:00 Welcome by Markus Graf, Head of F10 Incubator, SIX Group
• 18:15 "The FINTECH Book" by Susanne Chishti, CEO FINTECH Circle & Co-Editor of The FINTECH Book
• 18:30 “Principles of Economics applied to FinTech” by Matthias Mueller, SIX Group
• 18:45 "Valuations of Gods and Ants - Der Wert von Banken und Fintechs" by Spiros Margaris (CEO Margaris Advisory & Author of The FINTECH Book)
• 18:55 "How Banks & FinTechs can build Win-Win Strategic Partnerships" by Bernard Lunn (Founding Partner - Daily FinTech Advisers & Author of The FINTECH Book)
• 19:05 Networking over Canapees & Drinks

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Don't miss out on Amsterdam’s premiere Blockchain event. Things kick off on June 9th with The Blockchain Conference. Hear first hand from the people that are creating the future. Expect inspiration, talks, panels, demos and plenty of time to engage with attendees and speakers. We’ve run the Blockchain Conference in London, New York, Hong Kong, San Francisco and now we’re bringing it home to Amsterdam.

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For the 7th edition of the FinTech lunch we are partnering with Technopark Zurich to get to know some of the FinTech companies hosted there. The lunch will include presentations from three startups:

• Digital Asset (Switzerland)

• Innomatika

• Fractal Labs

We greatly appreciate the support from Technopark and specifically Matthias Hölling, for sponsoring the lunch. There is a limit of 25 tickets for SFTA members and non-members

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Blockchain With The Best is offering you a 50% discount for a full day of online tech conference for developers featuring some of the world’s top Blockchain experts, including:

• Muneeb Ali Founder @Blockstack,

• Josh Cincinnati @BlockCypher,

• Kobi Gurkan @Magic In Bits,

• Zach Ramsay @Eris Industries,

• Kristen Stone @Coinbase,

• Ethan Buchman @Tendermint

and check out more on our website.

Every speaker will have a 30-minute tech talk, followed by a 20-minute Q&A for your questions.

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4-in-1 World Class Conference Series. Join experts in Digital Transformation, Customer Service, Marketing, Collaboration and Internal Communications at #WCDGTC

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This year’s theme — Rising to the Challenge — speaks to the massive sea change impacting the ETF industry, advisors and institutions putting ETFs to work in their portfolios. You will walk away from Inside ETFs Europe with a detailed understanding of how ETFs work and how you can use them - immediately - to generate strong risk-adjusted returns.

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Opening Keynote | Session 1: Ethereum - Smart Contracts & Decentralized Apps
June 13: 6 - 7 PM (PST) | 9 - 10 PM (EST) | 3 - 4 AM (CET) | June 14: 9 - 10 AM (HKT)
-What are the latest developments and startups on Ethereum?
-What will a future powered by smart contracts look like?

Session 2: Overview of Blockchain & its Global Landscape
June 14: 6 - 7 PM (PST) | 9 - 10 PM (EST) | 3 - 4 AM (CET) | June 15: 9 - 10 AM (HKT)
-What does Blockchain matter?
-What are the various Blockchain concepts - sidechains, hyperledger, public/ private blockchain?
-Who are the major players? What are they building/ what sectors are they targeting?

Session 3: Hyperledger - the Open, Flexible & Extendable Blockchain
June 15: 6 - 7 AM (PST) | 9 - 10 AM (EST) | 3 - 4 PM (CET) | 9 - 10 PM (HKT)
-What is hyperledger and why are so many big companies involved?
-How can enterprises contribute to the project?

Session 4: Investment Trends in Blockchain Startups
June 21: 7 - 8 AM (PST) | 10 - 11 AM (EST) | 4 - 5 PM (CET) | 10 - 11 PM (HKT)
-What is the investors' perspective on blockchain startups?
-What are the latest notable blockchain startups?

Session 5: Enterprise Landscape Across Ethereum & Smart Grids
June 21: 6 - 7 PM (PST) | 9 - 10 PM (EST) | June 22: 3 - 4 AM (CET) | 9 - 10 AM (HKT)
-What is ConsenSys developing in the pipeline?
-Is Ethereum a game changer for the energy / smart grid industry? What should we expect?

Session 6: Distributed Ledgers - The Approach by Digital Asset Holdings
June 27: 7 - 8 AM (PST) | 10 - 11 AM (EST) | 4 - 5 PM (CET) | 10 - 11 PM (HKT)
-What is Digital Asset Holdings developing in the pipeline?
-How does Digital Asset apply distributed ledger technology to financial services? How is it unique among companies in this space?

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Case studies are utilized to exemplify economic relevance as well as chances and risks. Regulation & Tax: Dr. Alexander Lindemann. Moderation: Raoul Würgler. In the end of the seminar, there is the opportunity of individual 1:1 Sessions with Dr. Paolo Tasca & Prof. Tomaso Aste to discuss your questions confidentially.

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The 6th edition of our ‘DrinkUp’ will be a closed-door event and take place on Tuesday June 16, 2016 from 06:00 p.m. @ our nexuslab Pop-Up LAB, Fraumuensterstrasse 16, 8001 Zurich.

The key-note speech: "Blockchain controversies: PoW waste and the private blockchain oxymoron“ will start at 06:30 pm.

Our guest speaker that night will be Roger Wirth. Roger holds a degree in Information Technology and functions currently as a Managing Director at UBS. He has been with the company for more than 9 years in various positions. Prior to heading UBS’s IT Security Services for three years, Roger started as Head of Engagement Mgmt & IT Compliance. Currently Roger is Head of Information Security – Wealth Management. Before joining UBS Roger was Head of Java Professional Solutions at trivadis.

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At Startupbootcamp FinTech we’re looking for top-notch FinTech startups for our accelerator programs, and our Startupbootcamp FastTracks are informal events that we use as part of the screening process. In return, you get instant feedback from our panel of high-profile mentors and a chance to connect with other teams locally.

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The organisers of London Fintech Week bring you the 2nd Annual Fincoder, a conference tailored especially for Fintech technologist, developers and coders. Fintech developers are changing the face of the financial services industry. From enterprise to start-up and everything in between. Join us at Aviva's Digital Garage in Hoxton on June 20th 2016. This event is part of London Tech Week.

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Taking place in Madrid and now in its second year, MoneyConf is an invite-only event focused on the future of finance. It comes to you from the people behind Web Summit, the world’s fastest growing technology event.

In 2016, we’re bringing together 1,500 decision makers from across the industry spectrum, including over 100 exhibiting startups looking to transform the industry.

Amid unparalleled networking opportunities, attendees will have access to almost 30 hours of content across two days. Expect to hear inspirational keynotes, insightful fireside chats and thought-provoking panel discussions from key players redefining financial services as we know it.

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This talk describes BigchainDB. BigchainDB fills a gap in the decentralization ecosystem: a decentralized database, at scale. It has big-data performance levels, a rich querying system, and a permissioning system that supports public and private deployment. It's complementary to decentralized processing platforms like Ethereum, and decentralized file systems like IPFS.

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Bereits zum dritten Mal organisiert das IFZ die Konferenz, Innovative Angebote im Retail Banking“. Die Teilnehmenden diskutieren am Nachmittag des 23. Juni 2016 über Themen, welche die Retail Banken heute und in naher Zukunft beschäftigen. Dazu gehören Fragen, wie die Digitalisierung erfolgreich im Firmenkundenbereich eingesetzt werden kann, wie innovative Filialen der Zukunft aussehen, wie Banken „soziale Netzwerke“ aufbauen und einsetzen, wie der Online-Onboarding Prozess umgesetzt werden kann und wie Analytics helfen, mehr über den Kunden herauszufinden.

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"The DAO" is the first truly "decentralized venture fund". It is based on the Ethereum blockchain, with backers who are potentially anonymous and distributed globally across many jurisdictions. The anonymous (or pseudonymous) participation of individuals distributed globally opens up a multitude of interesting questions when it comes to distributing the income of the DAO and the use of the funds by DAO projects from a legal and tax perspective.

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For the 7th edition of the FinTech lunch we are partnering with Technopark Zurich to get to know some of the FinTech companies hosted there. The lunch will include presentations from three startups:

• Digital Asset (Switzerland)
• Innomatika
• Fractal Labs

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Money-Tech features 20 international digital payment and finance technology company pitches and offers 1on1 meetings.

Innovations presented will include digital currencies, mobile banking, peer-to-peer financing (crowdlending, crowdfunding), crypto finance, new trends insurance tech, robo advisors, among many others.

Speakers will include academics and executives from fintech startups and financial services firm including Roland Berger, Ascribe, the Ethereum Foundation, Nexussquared, Wikifolio, Crowdhouse, and more.

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FT Future of Insurance will bring together thought leaders and senior figures from within the industry in the UK to assess these challenges and discuss the best strategies to thrive in what has become the world’s most regulated insurance market.

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Am 28. Juni 2016 findet in Bern zum dritten Mal das Swiss International Finance Forum unter dem Motto «Back to Growth» statt. Rund 25 Top-Speaker wie der amerikanische Star-Ökonom Kenneth Rogoff präsentieren aktuelle Einschätzungen zur Finanzindustrie.

Regulation around digital signature is evolving. With recent FINMA regulation on digital signature, the CDB 2016 recognizes a digital signature provided by official digital identity provider as “valid” as a copy of signature provided by notary. What is more, in March 2016, FINMA authorized the Bank to identify clients using video channels. Three experts will talk about regaulation, application of Digital Signature and automation of the documentation workflow.

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WealthTECH - powering a new era for the asset and wealth management industry: The world of wealth management, is undergoing unprecedented change. Wealth and asset managers as well as private bankers are needing to respond to pressure from a multitude of sources - regulation, cost pressure, changing customer preferences and shifting demographics.

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The Future of Digital Banking will bring together 200+ bankers from across the globe to discuss the key issues shaping the industry in this era of digital innovation.

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As part of the second annual UKTI Swiss FinTech Mission, we are pleased to offer an exclusive opportunity for networking between FinTech insiders from the UK and Switzerland. The event is intended to build connections between the two leading financial centres and FinTech ecosystems. Those participating include entrepreneurs, financial professionals, investors, financial industry insiders, and accelerators. Please join us for insightful presentations and lively networking apéro. Reserve your place today. Program:

18:30 - Welcome from John Hucker, CFA, President of Swiss Finance + Technology Association
18:45 - Keynote from Shaul David, Head of FinTech for UK Trade & Investment
19:00 - Pitching by startups, investors, and potentially corporates
19:30 - Closing remarks from Markus Graf, Head of SIX F10 Incubator
19:45 - Networking apéro
Thank you to our partners SIX F10 Incubator and UK Trade & Investment

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As part of the second annual UKTI Swiss FinTech Mission, we are pleased to offer an exclusive opportunity for networking between FinTech insiders from the UK and Switzerland. The event is intended to build connections between the two leading financial centres and FinTech ecosystems. Those participating include entrepreneurs, financial professionals, investors, financial industry insiders, and accelerators. Please join us for insightful presentations and lively networking apéro. Reserve your place today.

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Viva Technology’s unique mission is to bring the world’s most innovative startups together with the major global players in digital transformation. For three days starting 30 June, an expected 30,000 entrepreneurs, corporate executives, venture capitalists and other investors will join us in a purpose-built environment in Paris. The goal: to provide a real-time platform for collaboration and a high-level stage for discussions around the impact technology has on both businesses and society.

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UKTI Fintech Roadshow - Networking is about 20 UK fintech entrepreneurs and investors are discovering Switzerland and stopping by at FUSION on Thursday evening. This is an interesting occasion to mingle and network with fintech entrepreneurs transforming UK... and why not, discovering new business opportunities?

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Von Herbert Bucheli, Head of Business Analytics Services of VISECA Card Services SA (Aduno Group) will speak about the use of data in the payments industry.

The Zurich Behavioral Economics Network meetup is held at the restaurant Linde Oberstrass on the first Monday of each month. Registered as an association, the Zurich Behavioral Economics Network aims to serve as a platform for the exchange between science and practice.

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We would like to invite you to "Save-the-Date" for the 'nexuslab festival' in Zurich on July 7, 2016 from 1pm onwards. 

That afternoon, our pilot cohort of blockchain start-ups from all over Europe will present their business ideas to potential investors, corporate representatives, mentors, press and the general public. Apart from the start-up pitches itself, we will have blockchain expert key notes followed by an opportunity to network with all the start-ups and speakers.

Please RSVP your interest by clicking on the following link so we can send you more information on the programme and location details in due course. Feel free to forward this invitation to anybody that might be interested to participate at the nexuslab festival.

The event will be free of charge. Register here

We are looking forward to welcoming you on July 7 in downtown Zurich.

Dear fintech leaders,

July 12th - It's summer time! We have the pleasure to organise a very casual networking meetup at Bain des Pâquis.

When : July 12th  - from 6.00 pm.
Where : Bain des Pâquis - Geneva.

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It is becoming an annual tradition that we meet for drinks at Frau Gerolds Garten - please join us for the third edition!

Most importantly, this is an opportunity to connect and socialize with others in the group. We will also take the opportunity to give members their official 2016 member lapel pin. Members, in addition to receiving SwissFinTech pins, are treated to one drink - we will buy your second drink if you bring a potential new member signing up .

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Join us for an evening of presentations on Python, R and F# by leading fintech experts and stay for apero afterwards. This event is being held in collaboration with AdNovum at their offices. Below are details on topics and abstracts.

(1) Financial Time Series Analysis with Python and R

by Yves J. Hilpisch

Abstract
This talk illustrates how Python in combination with the pandas library makes financial time series analysis efficient, fast and fun. In addition, it illustrates how easy Python interacts with R to access its more advanced statistical capabilities. All examples are based on an interactive Jupyter Notebook in which both the Python and R codes are executed.

Speaker Bio 
Dr. Yves J. Hilpisch is founder and managing partner of The Python Quants (http://tpq.io), a group focusing on the use of open source technologies for financial data science, algorithmic trading and computational finance. He is the author of the books "Python for Finance" (O'Reilly, 2014), "Derivatives Analytics with Python" (Wiley, 2015) and "Listed Volatility and Variance Derivatives" (Wiley, forthcoming). Yves lectures on computational finance at the CQF Program (http://cqf.com) as well as on data science at htw saar (http://htwsaar.de). He has written the financial analytics library DX Analytics (http://dx-analytics.com) and organizes meetups and conferences about Python for quantitative finance in Frankfurt, London and New York.

(2) F# on GPUs for Quant Finance
by Dr. Daniel Egloff
Speaker Bio
Dr. Daniel Egloff is partner of InCube Group and Managing Director of QuantAlea, a Swiss software engineering company specialized in GPU software development. He studied mathematics, theoretical physics and computer science and worked for almost 20 years as a quant and software architect.

(3) Financial apps with Excel & Python
by Felix Zumstein

Abstract
While Excel offers an intuitive user interface, it has many deficiencies, VBA just being one of them. xlwings is an open-source library which allows to write Excel automation scripts, macros and user defined functions with Python instead of VBA. This talk gives a rundown of what xlwings can offer and how it can greatly enhance speed and reliability of spreadsheet models by relying on the Python ecosystem for numerical computing.

Speaker Bio
Felix is founding partner of Zoomer Analytics GmbH, a Zürich based consultancy for financial apps and the company behind xlwings. Before that, he was a director at UBS Global Asset Management where he was responsible for building an in-house system to analyze and optimize the strategic asset allocation of institutional and private clients. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Economics from the University of St.Gallen and is a CFA charterholder.

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Fintech Week is a series of conferences, 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 Grange Tower Bridge Hote, but other events take place across the City of London, Canary Wharf and “Tech City.”

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The lecturers and Others:
-Dr. Patrik Gisel, CEO Raiffeisen Switzerland
-Markus Gygax, CEO Valiant Bank
-Hansruedi Köng, CEO PostFinance AG
-Herbert J. Scheidt, Chairman Vontobel Holding AG
-January Schoch, CEO and founder Leonteq
-Martin Scholl, CEO Zürcher Kantonalbank
-Jürg Zeltner , President Wealth Management UBS Group AG

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A Special Blockchain Meetup as Arthur Breitman is in town. Our friends over at Monetas pointed it out and offer to host this event at their offices in Zug.

The presentation is open to the public. Light refreshment will be provided, so if you plan to attend please RSVP by Tuesday, August 30.

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Das IFZ organisiert zusammen mit Partnern aus der FinTech-Industrie kostenlose Abendveranstaltungen, an denen aktuelle Themen rund um FinTech vorgestellt, diskutiert und Netzwerke gepflegt werden.

Folgende Themen werden im IFZ FinTech Forum thematisiert:

- Analytics (Künstliche Intelligenz, Big Data)
- Blockchain
- Robo Advisor
- Identity Management
- Open Bank

Im Anschluss an die Veranstaltungen findet ein Networking-Apéro statt.

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How are innovations valued in large, successful organizations and at universities? Where do get innovative entrepreneurs and experts their ideas and insights from? Do women need promotions in business? What’s special about their situation today? How can innovative start-ups help the financial sector to change/transform? How can innovative start-ups become successful? The questions above and more will be answered in our next, non-profit-oriented educational conference in Zurich.

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WMA Fintech Conference 2016: Evolution, Not Revolution?

The WMA is pleased to announce the inaugural WMA Fintech Conference which is scheduled for Wednesday 7th September 2016 in conjunction with KPMG.

Our Fintech Conference is a one-day event which will provide attendees with a platform to discuss the advantages and potential risks of bringing technology and the Wealth Management industry closer together. Our aim is to encourage firms to review new technology and reflect on ways in which they can adapt their businesses for the benefit of their firms and clients.

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AXA is looking for start-ups that can solve one of the three challenges below with their offering (product/service):

-Additional services for private and corporate customers in the area of mobility
-Additional services for small and medium-sized enterprises that simplify their management or administrative tasks
-Help AXA make its internal operating processes more customer-friendly and efficient

If you are able to impress AXA's innovation team with your application, we will invite you as one of five start-ups to the big Zero Gravity Pitch Event on September 8 in Winterthur. AXA and the winning start-up will then develop a proof of concept or pilot by the end of 2016, which AXA will co-finance with up to CHF 30'000. If this is a success, nothing will stand in the way of a lasting strategic partnership with AXA. Moreover, there is also the possibility of a financial participation through AXA Strategic Ventures.

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In partnership with the EU Commission, the country Styria, WKO Steiermark, the city of Graz will be the second hosting city to gather THE European Crowd experts. All driven by a common goal: enabling the crowd for a greater good. Stakeholder from all 28 European member states represented by dedicated Country Patrons will gather to discuss diverse scenarios of crowd-disruption from the fields of practitioners, academia and politics.

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Dieser Frage möchten wir mit den Einstiegsreferaten und der anschliessenden Podiumsdiskussion unter der Moderation von Reto Lipp (SRF) nachgehen. Die Podiumsteilnehmer, namhafte Persönlichkeiten aus der Immobilienbranche, werden in der Beilage vorgestellt.

Aufgrund des „save-the-date“ E-Mails haben sich bereits zahlreiche Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer angemeldet. Somit sind nur noch einige wenige Plätze frei. Bitte melden Sie sich unter www.swissrei.ch an. Das Problem mit der neuen Anmeldungssoftware haben wir zwischenzeitlich gelöst.

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Why Blockchain will change the World

The cryptocurrency «Bitcoin» generated a lot of positive and negative headlines in the media. With our conference we are kicking off the discussion on which are the long-term capabilities of digital currencies and what will be the impact ?

Blockchain, the fundamental technology behind it, is arguably the most disruptive and the most important discoveries of our age. Now Blockchain is ready to go mainstream. How can this technology improve existing processes? And what are the most interesting use cases of blockchain? What are the impacts of Blockchain for other industries?

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Possibly the largest startup event in Central Switzerland.

The best of the best startups will present. We expect up to hundred investors and several hundred entrepreneurs, mentors, industry representatives and other innovation interested attendees.

STARTUPS
If you like to present, win a cash price and a seat in the San Francisco Accelerator, please register below. Nominees will get a free pitch training prior to the event. The six best from the pitch training will actually present

INVESTORS
We are expecting investors from all over Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy and maybe other European countries. The startups we are going to present are some of the very best and we are organizing a well thought our investment process from selection, introduction, interviews, due diligence, valuation review and call to invest.

STARTUP SUPPORTER
Everybody supporting startups and the idea of entrepreneurial spirit, you should come to this exceptional event. Meet entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and possibly find a way to become an entrepreneur or investor, mentor or supporter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 28.

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At Open Speech and Pitch Fintech session, each speaker will have 60 seconds to share with Geneva community members : a business idea - a product release - new technology - job posting - events…

If you have something important to share it’s your time! 30 speakers will be selected. Join us after for an afterwork drink.

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La scène fintech commence à se structurer en Suisse et des changements de réglementation pourraient remettre en cause des pratiques existantes. Pour échanger autour de ces enjeux et de la gestion des risques, Innovaud organise le 14 septembre prochain une matinée dédiée à ces questions. L’objectif est d’offrir une vue d’ensemble des dangers et des opportunités autour de ces thématiques et de présenter des solutions de pointe développées en Suisse. Maxime Charbonnel, responsable du département multicanal de la BCV, interviendra notamment sur les enjeux de l’expérience utilisateur et Dominique Witz (Swisscom Banking) sur les nouvelles réglementations dans la fintech.

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Nehmen Sie an unserem Webinar teil und erfahren Sie von kompetenten Experten, wie Ihr Unternehmen Insider Attacken meistern kann.

Dieses Webinar übermittelt CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers) und anderen Verantwortlichen für IT Security das Wissen, was der Begriff “Insider Threat” bedeutet und zeigt, wie Sie diese Attacken proaktiv ermitteln und effizient untersuchen. Des Weiteren sehen Sie, wie ObserveIT´s Partner IBV den Unternehmen hilft, «Böse Anwender» herauszufiltern.

Nach diesem Webinar werden Sie wissen:

• Wie Sie die Thematik «Insider Threat Management» richtig einschätzen und definieren
• Wie Sie Insider-Attacken identifizieren und proaktiv vermeiden
• Wie Sie Ihre Mitarbeiter «On the Spot» schulen

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The objective of the FinTech lunch series is to bring together Swiss Finance + Technology Association members and interested people for networking but also to provide a forum for discussion of a dedicated topic. The topic this time is "The Power of Design" for which we have secured two exciting speakers: Angela Dannhorn and Alan Cabello.

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September 16-18, 2016 in Zurich.
Europe's largest Hackathon is back.

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The Swiss ICT Investor Club organizes the SICTIC Investor Day in Zürich and Lausanne up to five times a year. Startups apply with their business plan for a pitch slot at the event and a jury selects the the most promising ones for each event. Successful startups like GetYourGuide, Spontacts (exit to Scout24) or TrekkSoft Ltd. have pitched in the past.

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18:30 - Doors opening / Apero

19:00 - Blockchain Realism: Facts in a World of Fictions - (Florian Glatz)

19:45 - Q & A

20:00 - Open Mic

20:20 - Apero

21:00 - End of the event

About the Speakers:

Florian Glatz is a lawyer, researcher and software developer with a passion for Blockchain Technology. His legal background lies in intellectual property, competition and data protection law. As a researcher he has worked for the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, the European University Institute and CNRS. Florian Glatz is also a web developer with over a decade of work experience. Now, he is focused on understanding and embedding blockchain technology in today's information society.

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The “Swiss Startup Summit” is a campaign / roadshow of 5 months in the Swiss startup ecosystem, which includes all key players on a national level.

The campaign is produced especially in events and via digital media.

Included in the multi-event concept are cantonal economic promoters / location marketers, startup incubators, universities / colleges, technology centers, investors, media, corporates/companies, services – and startups.

The campaign is developed nationally, globally marketed (digital) and culminates as highlight on the 22nd September 2016 in the Swiss Startup Summit, a multi-event-day-happening where the entire startup ecosystem meets in a multilingual region under one roof.

Goal and purpose is networking, the approach of business and relationships, as well as promoting the economic location of Switzerland – nationally and beyond borders!

The Swiss Startup Summit is a integrated and political neutral platform, which provides a stage for all participants in the Swiss startup ecosystem to present their topics to a broad public.

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On the 22th of September, Startupbootcamp InsurTech welcomes you to Zurich for a FastTrack day as part of its international tour to support the best talent in InsurTech. The 10 most promising startups selected from all applications will be invited to pitch their innovative ideas to the Startupbootcamp team and fellow entrepreneurs, get one-on-one mentor feedback, and learn more about our London-based InsurTech accelerator program.

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On the 22nd of September, Startupbootcamp InsurTech welcomes you to Zurich for Startupbootcamp Office Hours.

Office Hours are an informal and casual opportunity for interested startups to meet with Jens Hartwig, COO of Startupbootcamp InsurTech, to discuss their ideas, product, and team, and to receive valuable feedback.

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Discover advances in deep learning tools and techniques from the world's leading innovators across industry, research and the financial sector.

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The Swiss ICT Investor Club organizes the SICTIC Investor Day in Zürich and Lausanne up to five times a year. Startups apply with their business plan for a pitch slot at the event and a jury selects the the most promising ones for each event. Successful startups like GetYourGuide, Spontacts (exit to Scout24) or TrekkSoft Ltd. have pitched in the past.

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HyperLedger and Ethereum - How We Integrate, and The Path Forward
• Ethereum, technical introduction. Get started yourself
• Live demo of a private net and smart contracts
• The DAO, what went wrong?
• Current challenges, expectations
• When to Hyperledger, Ethereum, or Bitcoin?

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Switzerland’s second largest city shines as one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations – and will provide an idyllic setting for Sibos.

We are delighted to be returning to Geneva, following successful events in 1993 and 2002. Its favourable geographical location in the heart of Europe makes it a natural choice for an event that attracts over 7,000 guests from around the world.

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Die FinTech Konferenz Liechtenstein richtet sich an Marktteilnehmer des Finanzplatzes Liechtenstein sowie Entscheider und Interessierte aus der DACH-Region, mit dem Ziel, den regelmäßigen Austausch zu den Themen Innovation und Digitalisierung in der Finanzindustrie zu fördern.

Dabei zielt der Verein FinTech (Liechtenstein) e.V. darauf ab, eine Plattform für den Austausch zwischen Akteuren des Finanzplatzes (im Fürstentum Liechtenstein) und innovativen FinTech Unternehmen zu schaffen um somit das Bewusstsein für das Themenfeld der Finanztechnologie zu erhöhen und den Finanzplatz Liechtenstein in Zeiten der Digitalisierung bestmöglich aufzustellen.

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Join our next nexussquared ‘DrinkUp' and meet Swiss and international blockchain aficionados in a casual environment. The 8th edition of our ‘DrinkUp’ will take place on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 6pm onwards @ LIMA Bar, Talacker 34 in Zurich.

The key-note speech by François Sonnet: "Blockchain application in the energy industry: SolarCoin“ will start at 6.30pm

Full Day Sessions with the most influential thinkers , movers and shakers , talent force of tomorrow in Blockchain

Venue : Geneva (TBC)

When : 30 September 9 am to 6 pm

What’s cool this summer: Blockchain in Swiss Alps

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Conference Objective
Explore use cases for blockchain and exploit the opportunity to facilitate fast, efficient and secure transfer of assets
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Conference Content
-Embracing Blockchain: Cut through the hype to see how distributed ledger technology could provide a transformative opportunity to eradicate antiquated systems and processes within your organisation
-Use Cases: Investigate use cases including payments, settlements, KYC, AML, blockchain as a service and identity management to see how financial institutions can exploit blockchain
-Regulatory Environment: Hear how distributed ledgers could improve transparency, audit trails and transaction reporting to ease regulatory and compliance processes
-Technology Hurdles: Address concerns around performance, scalability and blockchain infrastructure to alleviate trepidations surrounding blockchain implementation
-Other Blockchain Experience: Learn from companies operating outside of finance to see how you can save money, time and resources by implementing blockchain in your business​

The 3rd Annual Insurance Analytics Europe Summit will bring together 200+ insurance executives from across Europe to explore both innovation in the insurance industry and uncover strategies to fully utilise the ever-increasing analytics capabilities available to insurers.

Featuring over 60 speakers including AIG, Aviva, Zurich, Generali and more, there is no other European insurance event that explores both the future of the industry including cutting-edge technology and innovative trends, as well as providing practical strategies to best use analytics across the core insurance business units including underwriting, pricing, claims and marketing.

For more information, see http://events.insurancenexus.com/insuranceanalyticseu

The Swiss ICT Investor Club organizes the SICTIC Investor Day in Zürich and Lausanne up to five times a year. Startups apply with their business plan for a pitch slot at the event and a jury selects the the most promising ones for each event. Successful startups like GetYourGuide, Spontacts (exit to Scout24) or TrekkSoft Ltd. have pitched in the past.

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The startup movement has accelerated growth in many cities and global industries, and fintech is one the most exciting and rapidly developing industries in the world! The time for entrepreneurs and innovators to work together and invest in their ideas is now. The industry in Switzerland is more susceptible to ideas now than ever before. Our goal for this event is to connect people who are passionate and want to tackle the tough challenges in the financial and fintech industries, all while learning-by-doing, firsthand, what makes a business and an idea successful.

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Bringing together senior figures from all areas of the financial services sector, The Blockchain Summit will address the key questions in distributed ledger technology. From board-level strategic implications and best practices to the challenges of mass adoption, this blockchain conference will shed light on the next steps and long-term impacts of DLT developments in FS.

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Where platforms and investors come to learn, network and do business. The 3rd annual LendIt Europe conference and expo will take place at the InterContinental London - O2. This year’s event will bring together more than 1,000 industry leaders and include the region's largest online lending expo with more than 2,500 square metres of exhibition space.

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Get involved and benefit from great opportunities to learn and to share experiences on a global level. Meet and network with experts, thought leaders and professionals in E-Invoicing, Purchase to Pay, E-Procurement, Supply Chain Finance, AR/AP.

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JAX London is a four-day conference for cutting-edge software engineers and enterprise-level professionals. JAX brings together the world’s leading innovators in the fields of JAVA, microservices, continuous delivery and DevOps.

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Bei der Fintech Week Hamburg 2016 treffen rund 2.000 Akteure aus der Fintech- und der Bankenbranche aufeinander, um eine Woche lang die zukunftsweisenden Trends und Konzepte zu diskutieren. Auf mehr als 20 Veranstaltungen vom Netzwerk-Frühstück über die klassische Konferenz bis zum Hackathon werden Themen vertieft, Lösungen entwickelt und Kontakte geknüpft.

Mit Hamburg findet die Fintech Week 2016 an einem Ort statt, der sich mehr und mehr zu einem Hotspot der Branche entwickelt. Neben den etablierten Bankhäusern entstehen erfolgreiche Start-ups, die mit ihren neuartigen Lösungen Innovationstreiber in Deutschland und Europa sind. Die Event-Woche vereint das Beste, das die Stadt zu bieten hat, mit spannenden neuen Formaten und exklusiven Networking-Gelegenheiten!

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The decision of the UK to leave the European Union, has plunged the financial services industry into uncertainty. This will be the ‘mother of all change programmes’ and systems will need to be more flexible than previously required. Minimising uncertainty is the order of the day, it is time for industry wide discussion.

Brexit apart, compliance spending for large multinational banks is regularly upwards of $1 billion and Citi Bank have 26,000 compliance staff earning on average $60,000 dollars. According to Schroders it’s only a matter of time before Shareholders begin to kick up a fuss about the cost of regulation.

The European RegTech Congress will provide a platform for the discussions really needed to move the space forward. With a dedicated track to exploring the realities of Regtech adoption, how to harmonise wide ranging platforms and the standards the technology needs to meet. Our practical ‘RegTech in Action’ track featuring dedicated seminars on topics such as the impact the move to Mifid II will have and how RegTech can manage Post-Brexit uncertainty.. For more information, visit www.regtechevent.com

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Innovation and disruption in finance is celebrated at the FinTech Africa Awards event 13 October 2016 in Johannesburg.

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Come start a company, learn something new, test your developer skills, maybe meet your future co-founder – either way you’ll have the most fun you’ve ever had! Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event where developers, designers and business folks come together to pitch an idea and launch a business, all in one weekend. It is a great opportunity to test startup ideas, meet like minded people and potential co-founders, build the community in Zürich and launch your next startup!

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Brexit & Global Expansion Summit is the world’s leading event on Brexit.

It is uniquely timed to provide a crucial platform for learning, discussion and networking between corporate and government leaders on international expansion and the impact of Brexit on FDI globally.

Following the EU referendum, business leaders are already weighing their options and exploring alternative international markets for their investments. Will businesses planning a move into the UK reconsider their next move? Will companies with a current home in the UK, make relocation plans? What contingency plans are emerging? How will governments and investment agencies around the world respond?

The event includes a comprehensive conference programme with keynotes, multiple track sessions, a large exhibition and welcomes over 1,000 delegate and 120+ speakers. In addition, Brexit & Global Expansion Summit will play host to a series of high level one-to-one meetings, a range of networking activities and deep dive workshops.

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Der Liechtensteiner Investitionsmarkt (LIM) findet am Mittwoch, 19. Oktober 2016, im SAL in Schaan statt. Die Tagung bringt bereits zum fünften Mal innovative Start-ups und KMU auf Kapitalsuche mit Investoren und hochkarätigen Entscheidungsträgern zusammen. Einer der Höhepunkte der Veranstaltung ist der Auftritt von Dr. Henri B. Meier. Er zählt zu den Schweizer Venture-Capital-Investoren der ersten Stunde und setzt sich für einen Zukunftsfonds zur Unterstützung von Start-ups ein. Ebenso hochkarätig sind die beiden Talkgäste - Entrepreneur Patrick Hilty (CEO und Partner Grant Thornton) und Philipp Ries (Google und Start-up-Coach). Im Zentrum des Anlasses stehen innovative und aufstrebende Start-ups oder bestehende Unternehmen auf Kapitalsuche, die Geldgeber für ihre neue Geschäftsidee suchen. Es erwartet Sie ein abwechslungsreicher Nachmittag mit neuen Impulsen und innovativen Ideen!

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Where Innovative Startups and Investors meet in Switzerland

Swiss startup Day brings together startups, investors, support organisations, representatives of industrial companies and like-minded people to learn, share, inspire and expand their network. This year the event will take place in two days from October 24th to October 25th. Registration is now open. Start-ups that want to take part in the Pitching Battle can apply for the Elevator Pitches where the companies will be selected.

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Deepen Customer Engagement Through The Development Of An Omnichannel & Frictionless Customer Experience Journey Enabled by Innovative Technology

CONFERENCE CONTENT
-The Future of Customer Experience: Track the trends shaping customer’s interactions and behaviours and the importance of a coherent customer experience strategy to your business

-Building a Customer Experience Strategy: Build the business case for an industry leading customer experience strategy that delivers frictionless interactions across multiple channels

-Customer Experience Excellence: Identify key moments in the customer journey, concepts of co-creation and collaboration with tech partners to deliver exceptional customer experience

-Customer-Centric Product Design: Use an iterative approach to product design that offers choice, flexibility and seamless channel interaction to facilitate deeper product engagement

-Customer Experience Tech Use Cases: Access proven, transformative customer experience enabling technologies to automate and digitalise your customer experience journeys

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Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a technologist and serial entrepreneur who has become one of the most well-known and well-respected figures in bitcoin. He is the author of Mastering Bitcoin, published by O'Reilly Media and considered by many to be the best technical guide to bitcoin. As an engaging public speaker, teacher and writer, Andreas makes complex subjects accessible and easy to understand. As an advisor, he helps startups recognize, evaluate, and navigate security and business risks.

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Fintech Europe will feature practitioner-oriented sessions across a broad spectrum of topics carefully chosen to meet the needs of those engaged in managing private wealth.

The day has been designed to be interactive and participatory. Inspiring keynotes from industry thought leaders will be mixed with interactive panels and a series of roundtables where you get to discuss key issues with peers, all moderated by a Managers of Wealth expert collaborator.

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It’s gold-rush season in the insurance sector. The digital transformation proceeds rapidly also in this industry. The pressure on established insurances is getting intensified by a variety of new technologies. Blockchain, the internet of Things as well as a new customer understanding and InsureTech Startups play a key role in the matter.

The first Finance 2.0 – InsurTech Conference connects the insurance industry with InsureTechs. Motto: Collaboration in facing the digital transformation.

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Everything you know about finance is about to change. Over the last 7 years an experiment called bitcoin has created and proven a new kind of financial technology: The Blockchain.

The Blockchain is a new, smarter way to track financial transactions and contracts. They are faster, safer and more efficient than any ledger ever before. They are set to rock the financial world. Are you ready?

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Themenschwerpunkte der Jahrestagung 2016

-Digitalisierung im Payment
-Updates zu Twint/Paymit, SwissWallet, ApplePay, MyWallet, Debit Card Wallet
-Blockchain: Chancen und konkrete Auswirkungen auf das Payment

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Marketforce’s 6th annual Cards & Payments Innovation Europe is a content-driven conference aimed at senior decision makers from across the continent. Join all the key members of the European payments ecosystem, including major banks, card schemes, payments processors and emerging challengers, to take an in-depth look at how your organisation can prepare for a successful future in this rapidly changing market.

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Das IFZ organisiert zusammen mit Partnern aus der FinTech-Industrie kostenlose Abendveranstaltungen, an denen aktuelle Themen rund um FinTech vorgestellt, diskutiert und Netzwerke gepflegt werden.

Folgende Themen werden im IFZ FinTech Forum thematisiert:

- Analytics (Künstliche Intelligenz, Big Data)
- Blockchain
- Robo Advisor
- Identity Management
- Open Bank

Im Anschluss an die Veranstaltungen findet ein Networking-Apéro statt.

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Innovationen im FinTech-Bereich haben in den letzten Jahren eine rasante Entwicklung in der Finanzindustrie ausgelöst. Aufgrund der Geschwindigkeit dieser Änderungen sind jedoch noch viele rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen offen.

Niederer Kraft & Frey und die Swiss Finance + Technology Association organisieren einen gemeinsamen Anlass zum Thema „FinTech-Startups: (Rechtliche) Perspektiven für die Finanzdienstleistungen der Zukunft“.

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Join us at Customer Strategy Innovation Conference (CSIC) 2016, London, UK and meet our Keynote Speakers providing you with valuable insights to how to develop a customer driven strategy and enhance overall customer experience.

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The Swiss Fintech Investor Day is a matchmaking event where 12 Swiss Fintech startups selected by a jury pitch to find experienced smart money investors.

If you are an investor or a business angel, this event is for you.

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The Swiss Fintech Investor Day is a matchmaking event where 12 Swiss Fintech startups selected by a jury pitch to find experienced smart money investors.

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Join Fintech News at the In|Vest Europe event, November 15, 2016 in London.

In|Vest Europe brings the wealth management industry together to explore the latest innovations in investing, saving and financial advice. Join hundreds of executives representing digital platforms private banks, investment advisers and technology leaders.

Use promo code FINTECH to receive a 15% discount when you register on the event website.

Need to know more? Check out the Website at InVest.Events or contact Maria DeMartino at Maria.DeMartino@sourcemedia.com or +1 212-803-8775.

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The A&RF Forum showcases the latest SME finance & working capital management tools from traditional lenders & alternative platforms. Find out how technology is democratising access to finance, with expert speakers from: Platform Black, British Business Bank, iwoca, Atom Bank, Funding XChange, British Bankers Association, Gapcap, Funding Circle, Shawbrook Bank.

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Ein «Muss» für alle Praktiker, die wissen wollen, wie sich die verschiedenen Wettbewerber im Schweizer Retail Banking entwickelt haben und welche Lösungsansätze im schwierigen Marktumfeld aktuell diskutiert werden. Es werden einerseits die Ergebnisse der IFZ Retail Banking Studie vorgestellt. Andererseits nehmen verschiedene Persönlichkeiten aus der Finanzindustrie Stellung zu relevanten Entwicklungen im Retail Banking und zeigen auf welche Lösungsansätze im schwierigen Marktumfeld aktuell diskutiert werden.

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CHF 560.-, inkl. Studie im Wert von CHF 290.-

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Zielgruppe

Führungskräfte und Entscheidungsträger/innen von Schweizer Banken und weiteren im Retail Banking tätigen Instituten. Alle am Retail Banking interessierte Personen, welche sich eine interessante, spannende sowie konstruktive Analyse und Debatte von Top-Referenten nicht entgehen lassen wollen. Ebenfalls sind Mandats- und Entscheidungsträger/innen in der Exekutive, Legislative und der Verwaltung auf Gemeinde-, Kantons- oder Bundesebene herzlich eingeladen.

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ARE YOU READY TO DISRUPT THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN JUST 24 HOURS?

Don’t miss this opportunity to join the EPAM Blockchain Hackathon in Switzerland to compete in developing blockchain solutions to solve real problems in the market.

The event is hosted by EPAM in collaboration with Swiss Finance + Technology Association and Validity Labs. The three largest insurance companies from Switzerland created the challenges and are looking forward to hearing your creative ideas.

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The Private Wealth Switzerland Forum is a one-day, investor-only meeting focused on fund selection, portfolio management and investment opportunity identification. Join us on November 21st in Zurich for this closed-door meeting designed to be the most effective networking and strategy exchange platform available to IFAs, private banks and family offices from across the region.

Panels include:

· Technologies to Enhance Investment Security and Performance

· How Can Technology Increase Profits and Enhance your Wealth Management Experience?

· Wealth Planning, Asset Protection and Structuring for After Risk, After Tax Returns

· Opportunistic Alternative Investing

· Family Governance & Dynamics

Sample list of investors that will be attending:

· Eric Verleyen, Global Chief Investment Officer, Societe Generale Private Banking

· Anja Hochberg, Chief Investment Officer Europe & Switzerland, Credit Suisse

· Philipp Bärtschi, Chief Investment Officer, Bank J. Safra Sarasin

· Humberto Garcia de Alba, Director of Global Wealth, BBVA

· Stefano Spurio, Global Head Investment Advisory, Julius Baer Group

· Stéphane Monier, Head of Investments, Lombard Odier Private Bank

· Christophe Donay, Head of Asset Allocation and Macro research, Banque Pictet & Cie

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Join 300 active FinTech investors, financial institutions and startup founders on November 24th in London for the FinTech Investor Forum. The Forum provides an environment for the most active institutional, corporate and venture investors to assess where the most attractive investment opportunities lie over the next year. In parallel, it enables investors to engage with the directors and CEOs of industry-leading companies and startups.

AltAssets has produced over forty extremely successful investor-focused forums by adhering to a proven format which provides: a private club-type environment; an investor-driven agenda; senior-level participants, a restriction on the total number of total attendees, a one-to-one balance of investors to investees; and extensive networking sessions.

The Forum will enable participants to make high-level connections, forecast industry developments and generate insights on the FinTech sectors and companies to which future investment capital will flow. We welcome you to join us if you are involved in creating the future.

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Join our next nexussquared ‘DrinkUp' and meet Swiss and international blockchain aficionados in a casual environment. The 10th edition of our ‘DrinkUp’ will take place on Thursday, November 24, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. onwards. The location in Zurich will be communicated in due course to the registered parties.

It is our great pleasure to have another timely topic for the event following the issues surrounding ‘The DAO’ this summer and the increasing interest in smart contracts from a corporate’s perspective - the presentations from Nina-Luisa Siedler and Biba Homsy (bios below) will elaborate on “Blockchain & Smart Contracts from a Legal Perspective“.

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The Future of Retail Banking is back and is bigger and better than before. With a brand new day focused on Customer Engagement in Banking and a stellar speaker line-up confirmed, the event will provide the perfect platform to learn from those driving change across the industry.

It’s no secret that innovation is absolutely crucial to remain competitive in the banking landscape. Our two day Retail Banking Summit will give you the knowledge you need to succeed, with hot topics on the agenda including artificial intelligence, open banking and app-only banking.

Our new third day, Customer Engagement Banking, will explore a wide array of business-critical topics ranging from personalisation and value-adding services to brand evangelists and encouraging customers to care about banking.

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Referenten:

• Regierungsrätin Carmen Walker Späh, Stiftungsratspräsidentin

• Lothar Ziörjen, Stadtpräsident Dübendorf

• Prof. Dr. Lino Guzzella, Präsident ETH Zürich

• René Kalt, Geschäftsführer Stiftung Innovationspark Zürich

• Daniel Gasteiger, Co-Founder Nexussquared

• Prof. Dr. Michael Schaepman, Dekan Mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Universität Zürich

Eine Anmeldung für die Veranstaltung ist nicht notwendig. Der Stiftungsrat freut sich auf Ihre Teilnahme.

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FinTech Connect Live, Europe’s most exciting, full eco-system Fintech event, is back – bigger, better and busier than ever, once again putting London at the centre of the Fintech map. With 150+ exhibitors, 2500+ attendees, 50%+ start-ups, scale ups and industry giants all coming together in one place to help you learn, network and fully immerse yourselves in the energy created by the most exciting industry. New to 2016 – PayTech Live & InsurTech Live conferences!

Tickets start from as little as £39*, making the event accessible for even the newest start-ups. Put it in the diary, get it signed off and get ready for free, pre-event content, webinars, industry insights, instructional videos, blogs, press releases and more as we build up to the most important event in the Fintech 2016 Calendar. (*Pre-Series A start-ups)

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IBM - Showcasing Blockchain & Watson

Get to know what IBM is currently working on.

The Hyperledger Project

IBM joins Linux Foundation to help advance blockchain.

Go beyond artificial intelligence with Watson

Watson is working with businesses, scientists, researchers, and governments to outthink our biggest challenges.

Program - Start at 12:00

• Intro Swiss Finance + Technology Association

• First Presentation - Hyperledger (Michael Osborne)

• Second Presentation - Watson (TBD)

• Open Discussion

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Our belief is that through the dialogue and community education the Swiss Finance + Technology Association can play an important role in directing FinTechs on their business route as well as demonstrating channels to cooperate with financial system players. In the framework of this series algorithmic trading platforms will offer you access to the global community of traders, whereas "smartphone" banks functionalities will be put to test. We will debate artificial intelligence making a way into commodities trading as well as our findings on valuation of FinTech companies. We kick off the series with the conversation about the future of investing on Dec 14th with a few innovators among established financial players and FinTech.

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FinTech lunches bring together Swiss Finance + Technology Association members and the interested public for networking but also to provide a forum for discussion of a dedicated topic. The topic this time is "Building a business on Cyberrisk" for which we have secured exciting speakers: Matthias Bossardt from KPMG and Maya Bundt from Swiss Re.

Program

1) Matthias Bossardt (KPMG)
Matthias leads KPMG's cyber security and IT risk consulting practice. In this role he helps Financial and other institutions advancing their digital transformation while protecting their clients and assets from the risks in an increasingly connected world. Matthias is a Partner at KPMG with a background as a researcher and engineer in software and hardware design.

2) Maya Bundt (Swiss Re)
Maya is Head Cyber and Digital Strategy at Swiss Re Reinsurance and responsible for further developing and implementing the Reinsurance cyber risk strategy and for driving digital innovation and initiatives. Before joining Swiss Re in 2003 Maya worked as a strategy consultant for BCG and obtained a PhD in environmental sciences.

3) Quick lunch & Networking

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CFA Switzerland brings a flurry of CFA related activity to Lugano just before Xmas!

Members who are interested in Ascom and what three USI student teams competing in the CFA Research Challenge’s Octofinals are making of it, are welcome to join the audience for this intense competition.

This will be followed by an inspiring CE presentation on Fintech and its impact on asset management, which will provide ample conversation starters (as if needed) for the Season’s drinks, courtesy of Morningstar. Thanks to our sponsor, this event is extraordinarily conducted free-of-charge.

CFA Society Switzerland, Swiss Finance + Technology Association and Università della Svizzera italiana are joining their networks for this great end-of-year occasion.

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Blockchain Week kicks off with the Hack-The-Block Blockchain Hackathon at Launch 22. Followed by a two day conference at The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel. The first day will focus on Crypto/Bitcoin/Public Blockchain, while the second day will focus on Blockchain/DLT in hybrid and public ledgers. To finish the week there will be partner workshops to deep dive into Blockchain/DLT. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available.

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2 days / 120+ C-level speakers
1200 european delegates
Palais Brongniart / Paris center
January 2017, 25th & 26th

2 parallel stages for Keynotes, panels & interviews
1 fintech pitch stage with 50+ showcases
2 workshop stages
1 exhibition hall with key players from from around the globe
Dedicated networking areas
1 gala dinner
So much more to come...

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Explore 50 highly promising early-stage startups advancing the fintech industry. Meet with the right tech founders and innovation executives with Pioneers matchmaking. Learn with practical workshops on A.I., Blockchain, and Big Data.

Get answers to your questions on technology trends from the innovative teams developing these technologies.

Don’t miss it! Fintech News Switzerland readers save 20% with Discount code "fintechch"          

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FinTech - Was braucht es für an die Weltspitze?

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PROGRAMM UND REFERENTEN

13.15 Uhr

Begrüssung und Präsentation der IFZ FinTech Study 2017
Thomas Ankenbrand
Dozent und Projektleiter, Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft, IFZ, Zug

14.00 Uhr

Regulatorische Herausforderungen durch die Entwicklungen im FinTech-Bereich
Patrick Winistörfer
Stv. Leiter Sektion Finanzmarktanalysen, SIF/EFD

14.30 Uhr

Pause

14.50 Uhr

What does it need to be the leading blockchain company in the world?
Michael Dillhyon
YouBase

15.35 Uhr

Erfolgsfaktoren und Stolpersteine für FinTechs in der Schweiz
Stefan Heitmann
CEO and founder, moneypark

16.20 Uhr

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16.40 Uhr

Roundtable: What is needed to become a champion or to survive?

• Oliver Bussmann
  Founder & Managing Partner, Bussmann Advisory
• Dolfi Müller
  Stadtpräsident Stadt Zug
• Myriam Reinle
  CEO Lendico Schweiz AG

17.45 Uhr

Fazit
Thomas Ankenbrand
Projektleiter und Dozent, Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft, IFZ, Zug

18.00 Uhr

Networking-Apéro

This presentation will detail why it is a particularly good time to invest in emerging markets, why active portfolio management is advisable in emerging markets, and why a multi-asset approach is an especially interesting risk-controlled approach to exploiting the opportunity.

The event starts at 6.00pm with a presentation followed by a cocktail networking session. Register now.

LendIt USA is the world’s biggest show in lending and fintech, and in 2017 the event returns to New York City, taking over the Javits Center on March 6-7.

More than 5,000 attendees from over 40 countries will gather to share ideas, network and learn the latest in all things lending and fintech. With 16 tracks of content, including digital banking, block chain, insurance, and auto financing, as well as our annual PitchIt @ LendIt startup competition, there truly is something for everyone.

Also new to 2017 is the first annual LendIt Industry Awards evening, celebrating outstanding achievement in lending and fintech.

Don’t miss it! Fintech News Switzerland readers save 15% with VIP code FNS16USA >> Register now!

More info is available at www.lendit.com/usa.

For this special luncheon meetup, we will exchange best practices and solutions for chatbot and client retention - monetisation within fintech and financial services (banking, trading, advisor, discretionary).

When ? March 7 - 12.00.

Where ? Pizzeria Molino Genève

This meeting is pay as you eat / drink. Please secure your seat asap - event limited to 20 people. Fill up the following form here https://goo.gl/forms/wNbosAQrgmoyQnCm2

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EuropeanPaymentSummit (EPS) offers a unique 2 day dual program featuring key developments ‘for-by professionals’ in the payments/transaction space combined with key sessions on international Security & Fraud in collaboration with Hague Security Delta (HSD).

These two programs are in parallel to enable delegates to switch and select sessions. Next to plenary introductions, delegates can gain best insights on developments, debate on issues and learn from best practices. Of course there will be ample time to meet international peers. Our audience consists of key policy makers, decision makers in the FSI, top-experts in the transaction space and key stakeholders in both (cyber)security , technology, transaction infrastructure, mobile, and cards.

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An der Swiss FinTech Awards Night werden die herausragendsten Startups und Influencer des aufstrebenden Fintech-Standorts Schweiz ausgezeichnet.

Der Weg von innovativen Jungunternehmen und Entscheidungsträgern ist geprägt von Erfolgen, Durchhaltewillen und lehrreichen Niederlagen gleichermassen. Unser inspirierender Gast Ottmar Hitzfeld schaut auf seinen Weg zurück und lässt uns im Gespräch an seinen wertvollen Erfahrungen aus 40 Jahren Fussballgeschichte teilhaben.

Seien Sie an der Preisverleihung am 9. März 2017 persönlich mit dabei und melden Sie sich hier zur Swiss FinTech Awards Night 2017 an. Gerne bieten wir Ihrer Firma auch einen eigenen Tisch mit Ihrem Branding an. Wenden Sie sich hierfür an Ihren Ansprechpartner Christian Lundsgaard-Hansen.

Themen der Veranstaltung

• Drivers of Change: Wie verändern Megatrends wie das mobile Internet, zunehmende Personalisierung oder Fortschritte in der künstlichen Intelligenz die Finanzwelt?

• Digitale Strategien: Mit welchen Strategien machen sich Schweizer Banken und Versicherer fit für die Zukunft?

• API Banking: Wie offen müssen Finanzinstitute werden, um künftig erfolgreich zu sein? Werden Banken zunehmend zu eigentlichen App Stores?

• RegTech: Wie können neue Technologien und Start-ups Compliance vereinfachen und verbessern?

Fintech Safary brings together startups, banks, financial institutions investors, and other stakeholders in the developing financial technology sector.

Over two days in Berlin, a startup hotspot in Europe, participants will get to know companies through founder talks, take part in workshops and discussions on current issues in Fintech, engage with decision makers, and explore new and relevant areas of development.

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Only a few weeks are left until the 5th edition of Finance 2.0, Switzerland's leading and biggest Fintech conference will take place. As there is only a limited numbers of seats don't miss out on buying your ticket now.

Use this unique opportunity to meet with the opinion leaders of Finance 2.0 / Fintech scene (at Schiffbau Zurich).

Please note that there is a unique offer available exclusively for the Fintech News Switzerland community – use discount code FinTech-F20-20 to get 20% off all tickets when registering on the Finance 2.0 page.

The event is free, but the space available is limited, don't forget to get your ticket HERE!

Innovation Jam Geneva Event is now open for both those who would like to showcase their Fintech demos and for those who would like to attend.

The event will:

- showcase the most advanced and innovative software available to financial institutions;

- through 14 fast-paced, exciting 7 minute demos;

- with a high profile industry expert key note speaker;

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With a programme that covers banking, capital markets, and insurance, and an agenda that brings together powerful incumbents and disruptive innovators, the event will explore what blockchain might mean both today and tomorrow.

Key reasons to attend in 2017:

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Top 5 reasons to attend:

- Take away proven results – See real life transatlantic case studies that will strengthen your IoT business case

- 100% insurance delegation – Enabling structured peer-to-peer networking and a clarified senior audience to engage with

- Be inspired by our start-up showcase – Identify the latest trends to hit the market

- Practical and interactive workshops – tailor discussions to your business needs and gain new ideas from your peers

- 15+ hours of networking – Including workshops, roundtables, drinks and dinners to build all-important business relationships

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BlockShow Europe 2017 is a major informational and networking platform for showcasing the most disruptive Blockchain solutions.

Join us to get a greater insight into the current state of Blockchain and meet the key industry figures that will provide the first-hand knowledge about the whole multiplicity of successful Blockchain implementations and what significant impact Blockchain has already had on the global markets.

Whether you are a developer, investor or a corporation representative - BlockShow Europe 2017 has something to offer everyone. Startups get the opportunity to present their revolutionary Blockchain projects and compete with each other for the title of The Best Blockchain Startup 2017. Corporations and financial institutions will thrive on fresh ideas and meet FinTech talents who can be valuable acquisition for development of Blockchain-related projects, and Investors will discover a wide variety of new promising opportunities.

Don’t miss it! A unique offer only for Fintech News Switzerland readers: use the discount code FNSMUNICH to get 30% off the conference tickets while registering on the official BlockShow Europe Eventbrite page.

The goal of this event is to connect people who are passionate and want to tackle the tough challenges in the financial and fintech industries, all while learning-by-doing, firsthand, what makes a business and an idea successful.

All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote) and then it’s a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekends culminate with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for critical feedback.

If you want to put yourself in the shoes of an entrepreneur, register now.

Chicago Fintech Week is a series of events that celebrate Chicago's thriving Fintech ecosystem. They will keep the talks short/interesting & networking long. Panels last 30 minutes, keynotes 20, and demo/intros 10. Plenty of networking time is built into each day. This is not a traditional corporate event.

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WIRED Money 2017 is a one-day summit on May 18 sees WIRED gather the foremost practitioners in a sector facing huge disruption. Since our inaugural event in 2013 the number of fintech startups has rocketed and London has established itself as the sector’s capital of the world.

The event brings together the fast-moving, dynamic startups disrupting financial services with incumbents that are building the innovative, customer-focused businesses of the future. Key themes will include, distributed ledger technology, personal financial management, RegTech, insurance, payments, the rise of algorithmic trading platforms and the bank of the future.

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CoinsBanks is back with its second annual event, the CoinsBank Blockchain Cruise 2017, which will be held in one of the best and latest cruise ships, the Anthem of the Seas.

The cruise, which begins on May 25, 2017, will include two full days of conferences, business meetings, two days of exclusive workshops, and four days of adventure and exploration of places such as Haiti, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten and Bermuda.

Among the topics that will be covered: blockchain in financial services, investment in blockchain, blokchain in banking, cards systems in blockchain services, cybersecurity, and many others.

The boat leaves from Cape Liberty, New Jersey on May 25, at 4pm.

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Die dnx ist das mega festival für angehende digitale nomaden & online unternehmer.

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A world-class experience for European innovators, Money20/20 Europe is more than just an event. It’s a catalyst for the growth and development of the payments and financial services ecosystem. Money20/20 organises the world’s largest events focused on payments and financial services innovation for connected commerce at the intersection of mobile, retail, marketing services, data and technology.

In April 2016, Copenhagen took centre stage as the companies and individuals building, disrupting and challenging the ways consumers and business manage, spend and borrow money come together at scale.

With 3,700+ attendees, including more than 1,000 CEOs, from 1,000 companies and 75 countries this year, Money20/20 Europe is critical to realizing the vision of disruptive ways in which consumers and businesses manage, spend and borrow money.

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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 Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, 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.

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On September 1, Humaniq opened an international competition of blockchain projects to improve the lives of the world’s unbanked people by integrating them into the global financial system. Winners will refine their ideas on an all-paid trip to Kenya, then receive support in launching an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) and an opportunity to join the Humaniq accelerator.

The challenge aims to identify startups that will maximize Humaniq’s humanitarian potential and will become effective business partners on its infrastructure. We invite entrepreneurs, blockchain projects developers, programmers, marketing specialists, and economists to enter the competition in teams or individually.

The Humaniq Global Challenge international competition opened to applicants on September 1 and will close on September 30, 2017. On October 3, a list of 30 semi-finalists will be published. These teams will present their ideas and will show prototypes of their solutions on October 13.

After the resulting competition on October 16, the jury will select 10 projects as finalists. These projects will receive support from experts, wide PR coverage, opportunities to obtain investments, and a chance to enter the Humaniq accelerator.

The three best projects will be announced on October 20. Their teams will go on an expedition to Kenya in order to explore the lives and financial habits of the unbanked and thus refine their projects. The expedition will take place from October 28 to November 4, 2017. Journalists and a professional guide will accompany the group.

How do I participate?

To participate, apply with your startup idea or a presentation of your finished project at www.humaniqchallenge.com.

Competition rules and expedition details can be found at www.humaniqchallenge.com.

Contact the organizers at challenge@humaniq.com. Find more information about the Humaniq project at humaniq.com.

Important Dates

September 1: Competition opens for application submissions
September 30 (23:59 GMT): Last day to submit applications
October 3: Semi-finalists announced
October 20: 3 winners announced
October 28 to November 4: Expedition to Kenya

in diesem Jahr findet bereits zum zweiten Mal das Flaggschiff-Event der Schweizer Fintech- und Digitalisierungsszene statt, der Swiss Fintech Day. Ganz unter dem Motto The Ecosystem in Digitization steht in diesem Jahr das wirtschaftliche Ökosystem im Zeitalter der Digitalisierung im Fokus. Fintech und Finanzplatz stellen dabei nur eines von vielen Beispielen wie sich Branchen wandeln und Ökosysteme heranwachsen. Neben traditionellen Marktteilnehmern und Grossunternehmen kommt Startups als neuen Playern auf den Märkten eine zunehmend wichtigere Rolle innerhalb der Wertschöpfungskette zu. Darüber wollen wir sprechen und uns austauschen.
Der Tag wird auch in diesem Jahr wieder unter anderem gemeinsam mit Bundesrat Johann N. Schneider-Ammann gestaltet. Derzeit befindet sich die Agenda noch im Aufbau, Sie können den aktuellen Stand des Programms auf der folgenden Seite oder unter http://www.swissfintechday.ch/ einsehen.

The NPF & Regtech Leaders Forum will host the exclusive meeting point between regulators, bankers, retailers, fintech & regtech execs, technology evangelists and thought leaders, in an exclusive 2-day setting, taking place 6-7 September 2017, in Brussels. The agenda combines keynote sessions on industry-wide issues with focused workshops and practical case studies for compliance, payments professionals and solution providers on subjects like upcoming regulation, digital transformation and cyber security, mobile banking, customer experience, blockchain, e-wallet, AI, interoperability and many more.

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A number of central banks are currently considering the use of blockchains, or distributed ledger technology (DLT), for the issuance of central bank money (Central Bank Digital Currency, CBDC).

In the most extreme scenario currently under consideration, companies and individuals would be granted direct access to the accounts of central banks, thus bypassing commercial banks. However, under less disruptive scenarios, the use of DLT by central banks will likely change the financial system as we know it.

Dr. Hans Kuhn will provide an overview of the current state of play, conditions for and obstacles to the use of DLT by central banks and potential ramifications for monetary policy, financial stability and the banking system.

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Register for the Zurich event here.

The world of cryptocurrency has been growing at a staggering pace. While Bitcoin is still the most popular digital currency, many different altcoins have been attracting considerable amounts of capital. Because of this ever-growing interest in digital currencies, the goal of our conference is to discuss their long-term capabilities and impact.

With cryptocurrencies, the blockchain is inevitably linked. It has been quite a few years now since this much-praised technology has first appeared in the mainstream. So it is time to take stock: how has blockchain effectively changed industries? And how has it effected our very personal life? What are the actual use cases? And what is still to come?

On September 14, 2017, leading experts are going to talk about these topics at Kunsthaus Zurich.

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During the last two years, Switzerland has become the epicentre of ICO storm. Two years ago Ethereum was the first blockchain foundation created in Kanton Zug as Vitalik Bouterin rented a house and brought his core team there. Today many reputable ICO startups are established in Switzerland and more teams are looking to join Swiss Crypto Valley.

The ICO Summit, which will be hosted in Zurich on the 15th September is set to bring movers and shakers of crypto funding together. A colourful program consists of educational blocks, keynotes and panel discussions. There will be pitch session, for which 8 most promising start-ups are being currently selected. The conference will start with a keynote from William Mougayar, who is is one of the front thought leaders in the crypto financing field and also a researcher and an investor in the Bitcoin and blockchain space. He is also very well known as the author of “The Business Blockchain” that came out as the first book taking a deeper look at the business implications of the blockchain.

The VCs specialized on crypto investments such as Polychain, Outlier Ventures and CoinFund will share their insight into how to pick the promising ICO project. Their view will be complemented with traditional VC funds such as UK-based Open Ocean let by Richard Muirhead.

Leading experts and advisors in the crypto finance field are coming to Zurich from all over the world, such as Michael Terpin, Richard Kastelein and Ransu Salovaara of TokenMarket, Daniel Zakrisson of ICONOMI and Dominik Zynis of Wings to name a few. They will share the learnings about the best practice and successful ICO execution. Also local crypto community will surely join the jet-setters. The early establishers of the Crypto Valley such as Niklas Nikolajsen, CEO of Bitcoin Suisse and Olga Feldmeier, CEO of SMART VALOR will join the stage.

Overall, as Swiss Crypto Valley is becoming ever more popular, the ICO Summit is likely to come as one of the first truly global crypto event in Switzerland. Join us and meet global crypto community in Zurich on the 15th September!

This years FinTech Conference will take place on the 27th of September in the SAL in Schaan following the topic Survival in a digital future.

In 4 different blocks, national and international speakers will talk about the latest FinTech trends and topics.

As such, a variety of current Blockchain Use Cases will be presented next to changes and developments in the wealth management sector. Additionally, the development of international FinTech Hubs as well as prior successful FInTech foundings will be part of the topics. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to participate in one of 4 workshops:

1. PSD2 (held by the Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein and the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein)
2. Design Thinking in the financial sector
3. Secure Behaviour in the daily business
4. 42nd SICTIC Investor Day FinTech (held by SICTIC)

In addition, a FinTech hackathon will take place prior to the Conference on the 24th and 25th of September. We’re happy to announce that aeternity, as a new blockchain technology, which is designed to deliver unmatched efficiency, transparent governance and global scalability, will be hosting and supporting this Hackathon. Everyone who is interested in coding an application of the aeternity blockchain in less than 2 days is very welcome to join this event!

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The 2nd annual Blockchain for Finance Conference Europe is set to be the European meeting point for finance and technology professionals who are working to move blockchain projects from proof-of-concept to full-scale deployment.

The conference will cover the most pressing topics for financial services, and will seek to help enterprises and organizations “move their blockchain projects from hype to prototype.” Topics will include digital identity on blockchain, blockchain in trade finance, blockchain for cross-border payments, and more.

Speakers will include representatives from the likes of Deloitte, Barclays, State Street, Credit Suisse and Fidelity, but also blockchain startup Wave, as well as the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.

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LendIt, one of the largest conferences series dedicated to connecting the global online lending and fintech communities, is coming to London on October 09 and 10, 2017 for an event that is expected to gather over 1,000 participants, 500 companies and 150 investors from all around the world.

This year’s conference will cover the hottest topics in the fintech industry from blockchain technology and insurtech, to digital banking and more. Confirmed speakers include representatives from Zopa, IBM, UBS Smartwealth, RateSetter, Microsoft, and more.

The event will also feature the PitchIt startup competition, which will allow startups from across EMEA to present their solution in front of the LendIt audience of international investors and industry leaders.

Get 15% Discount with Code “FNSwitzerlandVIP”.Register here!

We are extremely delighted to welcome Professor Olinga Ta’eed, Director of the The Centre for Citizenship Enterprise and Governance (CCEG), the world’s leading think tank on themovement of value. 

He will give a talk about their vision for a Circular Economybased on Values. Established in the UK with academic networks across Europe, Asia and the Americas, CCEG has provided financial and non-financial metrics which underpin global legislation and have become internationally recognised as a standard. He also will inform you about the latest project, the launch of the Seratio coin.

This is the first issue of a resilient Ethereum token, for a UK based organisation. Fundraising will fulfil the foundation and infrastructure to deliver the vision of Cryptocurrencies with Values. Planned connected coins will grow market adoption, including the already commissioned Women’s Coin, City Coin,Faith Coin, Edu Coin Leadership Coin and other UN Sustainable Development Goals. The unique feature of the Seratio token (SER) is the ability to capture the financial assets, microshares and provenance of transactions involving people, products, processes, projects and organisations Please join us in the old Rathaus Zug for the talk and for drinks offered by CCEG.

Join and RSVP here

This is our 16th Blockchain Conference. 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.

Always Dynamic, Always Evolving. We have met a lot of innovators and seen Blockchain captivate industry beyond financial services, including media, logistics, charity, government and many more. A lot has changed in the past few months with ICO's and Token Distributions really taking off. Expect the most up to date content in the industry. As always our format is fast-paced and has plenty of networking time built in. We hope to see you there.

For more information, visit https://events.bizzabo.com/205807

It’s gold-rush season in the insurance sector. The digital transformation proceeds rapidly also in this industry. The pressure on established insurances is getting intensified by a variety of new technologies. Blockchain, the internet of Things as well as a new customer understanding and InsureTech Startups play a key role in the matter.

The 2nd Finance 2.0 – InsurTech Conference connects the insurance industry with InsureTechs. Motto: Collaboration in facing the digital transformation.

Register here now and get 20% OFF when registering with code "FinTech"

Bitcoin, Ethereum, IOTA, Ripple & Co. – Blockchain Plattformen mit ihren Währungen haben sich in den letzten Monaten verstärkt ins Bewusstsein der Öffentlichkeit gebracht.

Die Aufmerksamkeit richtet sich vorwiegend auf die Kursentwicklung. Dabei wird übersehen, dass nicht der Preis im Mittelpunkt stehen sollte, sondern der eigentliche Wert, den eine Kryptowährung generiert. Denn dieser besteht in neuen Marktplätzen mit eigenen Ökosystemen und innovativen Geschäftsmodellen: dem „Internet of Money“.

Die Referierenden in dieser exklusiven Vorabendveranstaltung stammen aus dem Crypto Valley und geben Einblicke in die Funktionen von Kryptowährungen. Dabei wird unter anderem auch den Fragen nachgegangen, was langfristig vom Kryptowährungsmarkt bleiben wird, und ob sich dieser gerade in einer Blase befindet.

Themen und Referierende

• Crypto Currencies - Facts and Figures as an Asset Class
  Dr. Thomas Ankenbrand, Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft, IFZ

• IoT und Crypto Currencies – eine erfolgsversprechende SymbiosePeter Schnürer, Inventx AG
  
• weitere Details und Referierende folgen

Zielgruppe

Finanz- und Technologieinteressierte, Investorinnen und Investoren, Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer

Kosten

Die Abendveranstaltung ist kostenlos.

Im Anschluss laden wir Sie zu einem Networking-Apéro ein. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Anmeldung!

Register here

As finance becomes digital, understanding financial technology (Fintech) is more and more critical to succeed in finance.

However, learning Fintech can be an intimidating journey because of its complexity, its pace of change and the “noise” around Fintech.

To help you acquire the right knowledge, we have designed a structured course in 16 modules that teaches the essential concepts to understand the impact of technology in finance.

CFTE developed the course with 4 experts who know the industry inside out, and initiated the Fintech initiatives at Oxford Said Business School, Imperial College, Hong Kong University and Singapore Management University.

In addition to the structured curriculum delivered by the 4 experts, Around Fintech in 8 hours featuresexclusive insights from 16 Fintech CEOs, heads of innovation and global investors – for you to understand what is the reality behind Fintech.

Registration closes on 29th October. Get £50 off with code: CFTExFintechNews

This is our 17th Blockchain Conference. 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. Now we are focusing on specific sectors.

Always Dynamic, Always Evolving. We have met a lot of innovators and seen Blockchain captivate industry beyond financial services. Energy is one of the sectors that stands to gain a lot (and fast) from Blockchain. A lot has changed in the past few months with ICO's and Token Distributions really taking off. Expect the most up to date content in the industry. As always our format is fast-paced and has plenty of networking time built in. We hope to see you there.

For more information, visit https://www.eblockchain.co.uk/

The Swiss Payment Forum is the annual conference that you have to visit if you are interested in payment. It is the meeting point for anyone who is concerned with payment trends. There is a focus on innovative payment models and on mobile payment, commerce and banking.
The various topics will be introduced by opinion leaders of the Swiss payment industry. Moreover, an insight into the newest developments and trends will be provided.
During the course of the Swiss Payment Forum 2017, you will have the opportunity to on the one hand get a general view on Swiss payment transactions and on the other hand to learn a lot about the topics of your particular interests. Additionally, you will have the chance for intense networking.

Key Topics of the 6th Annual Conference
- Mobile Payment Trends: TWINT, Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay
- Biometry: Effects on digital payment
- 3-D Secure 2.0: Advantages for merchants and issuers of cards
- The implication of PSD2 for merchants and banks
- Value Added Services as a mean to escape the price spiral

The entry charge is CHF 2’195 (excl. VAT)

For further information visit us on www.swisspaymentforum.ch or send an email to marketing@vereon.ch.

The FinTech Investor Forum is bringing together Europe's most influential FinTech investors, start-ups and deal-makers andexplicitly distances itself from mass exhibitions that are becoming far too common in the FinTech industry.

The Forum is unique due to its exclusive format, as we believe maximum ROI is achieved through our focus on networking and face-to-face discussions rather than corporate branding and mass exhibitions. Our forum will bring together 100 senior-level investors, corporate acquirers & deal-makers alongside 100 CEOs of VC-backed start-ups.

Register now and get 15% off with code: FTSWISS15

Fintech meets Cyber Security. If you work with financial data you already know the importance of security. Improved technology brings new risks and rewards. Find out how the industry will change over the next few years and hear directly from the people creating the new landscape. If you work cyber security, risk or fraud prevention or are developing new game changing technology, you should definitely attend. Space is limited to a maximum of 150 people. Don't miss out.

Always Dynamic, Always Evolving. Fintech Worldwide has been running tech events since early 2011 and large Fintech conferences since 2014. We pride ourselves on bringing a diverse ecosystem together in order to fast-track innovation and connections. This is our third cybersecurity and the second in London. There's a lot of changes happening in the sector and we aim to bring you the latest content directly from the innovators themselves. As always our format is fast-paced and has plenty of networking time built in. We hope to see you there.

For more information, visit https://www.fintechsecurity.com/

Join Swiss Insurtech Meetup for an inspiring exchange on insurtech between startups, investors, academia, corporates, accelerators, politicians and other key stakeholders actively shaping the ecosystem. Every time, we bring in leading experts, innovators, movers and shakers to share their views and respond to your questions followed by a light apéro to make meaningful connections with other insurtech enthusiasts.

For November’s event “IoT data in insurance – (don’t) believe the hype!”, we are bringing to you perspectives from some of the most interesting players we can think of. They will all share with you their views on combining IoT data with insurances to create new customer value propositions.

Together with you, we want to engage in a discussion about evolving opportunities and how to tackle related challenges like customer adoption/education, data protection and technological limitations.

For more information, visit here: https://www.meetup.com/preview/Swiss-Insurtech-Meetup/events/244118517?rv=ea1

For a review of #INREACH16, click here.

For keeping updated about information of #INREACH17, click here.

The future of Wealth & Asset Management

Register here now and get 20% OFF when registering with code "FinTech"

For more information, visit here: http://www.finance20.ch/wealth2017/

The Swiss Fintech Investor Day is a matchmaking event where 12 Swiss Fintech startups pitch to find experienced smart money investors. This event is for angel investors and VCs that want to invest in Fintech startups.

For more information, please visit: https://www.fintechday.ch/

On November 15th 2017 the doors open to some of the most innovative and leading FinTech companies, unparalleled networking, incredible learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities among the top FinTech experts: be one of them and don’t miss this year’s edition of 4. International Money-Tech.

Fields of Innovations presented:

• digital currencies
• mobile banking
• peer-to-peer financing (crowdlending, crowdfunding)
• finance crypto
• new trends insurance tech
• robo advisors

For more information, visit http://moneytech.ch/
Register now and get 30% off with discount code: FINTECHNEWS30

The Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts conducts a broad range of scientific research in the field of FinTech. This includes, among others, publications and events for the financial industry. The IFZ FinTech Colloquium provides a platform for researchers and industry representatives to discuss their research ideas and findings. Therefore, we cordially invite all interested researchers to present their FinTech related papers or projects, also at an early stage, on 22 November 2017, in Zug.

Costs

The participation at the colloquium is free of charge.

Target group

Researchers and industry representatives in the field of FinTech

Important Dates

• 30 September 2017 - Deadline to submit a paper
• At the latest three weeks before the colloquium - Notification of acceptance/rejection
• 22 November 2017 -  IFZ FinTech Colloquium

Organisation

• Call for Papers - conditions and subject areas
• Submission of papers and registration
• Registration FinTech Colloquium (without research paper)

Capitalization of the crypto-currency market has approached the $ 100 billion mark in 2017.

The industry has been developing more rapidly than the boldest forecasts predicted. The Blockchain technology has already conquered not only the financial and banking spheres. It has started to spread its roots in medicine, insurance, document circulation, solar, etc.

Blockchain Conference Abu Dhabi creates a platform for the exchange of knowledge, experience and success in the field of the Blockchain technology application in the modern Middle East world.
The conference will open its doors for your future customers, partners and contractors only for one day on December 7, 2017.

Join Blockchain Conference Abu Dhabi to create our future today!
Get 10% off with code "BCAD-10"

Chief Operating Officers, Chief Innovation Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Data Officers and Chief Technologists from the top 250 insurance and broker companies form the advisory board and the panel of speakers and participants. Dozens of innovators will be joining the panels and debates, with some of the most senior C-level executives from the world’s largest insurance giants, as well as medium size underwriters, brokers and small companies, to explore the future impact of this technology on your business. In short, all of your competitors, partners and future employers will be at this event! instech serves as a source of new ideas, proven strategies and meeting place for both top established insurance companies, instech innovators as well as investors.

Register here and get 20% off with discount code: FINTECHSWISS2017

CFTE’s online Fintech course, Around Fintech in 8 Hours, is open again for registrations. The innovative programme, designed in collaboration with four senior and experienced Fintech lecturers’ plus 16 industry experts, delivers content of the highest quality.

Four chapters, led by one lecturer, provide a comprehensive breakdown of the core Fintech concepts. In addition ,each chapter has 4 industry experts who lend their expert insights that consist of first-hand experience to show learners, with real life examples, how Fintech in creating a new type of finance.

To learn more about the course and what alumni are saying, visit here. And for our readers here is a special £30 discount off the course using code: CFTExFINTECHNEWS.

From Swiss Financial Technology

Dear Fintech friends,

As slopes will open December 16th - and there is plenty of snow, we invite you for a day off at La Clusaz. ⛷

Meet 9.30 AM at Champ Guiget next to Sport 2000.

10 AM in the gondola - Crete du Merle.

Lunch 12.30 - Place to be decided.

End 4.30 PM with a warm vin chaud.

For coordination I will create a whatsapp group. Please send me a private message with your phone number.

Best regards,
Alexander

For more information, visit here: https://www.meetup.com/Financial-Technology-Switzerland-Meetup/events/245908249/?eventId=245908249&rv=ea1&rv=ea1

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

Click Here to Register now

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

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) brings together influential members of the global financial and business community for groundbreaking discussions and exchange of insights on the global economy from an Asian Perspective.

At a glance: 
▪ 100+ distinguished speakers
▪ 3,000+ participants from 46 countries and regions (85% C-suite level)
▪ 670+ meetings for 520+ companies at AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session
▪ 240+ participants at InnoVenture Salon

Key discussion topics
▪ China’s developments
▪ Global economic outlook
▪ Investment and wealth management
▪ Policy dialogue
▪ Technology and innovation
▪ Youth and talent development

For more information, visit here.

After the huge success of the first Crypto Finance Conference in January 2018 in St. Moritz, Switzerland with 250 investors and ultra high net worth individuals at the event, the  exclusive three day investor conference expanded to Geneva and California and is now back where it all began: In St. Moritz – only one week before the World Economic Forum in Davos. The CFC is a conference tailored around investors’ needs and limited to 200-250 participants, which all have to be approved by the board.

For more Information, visit here: https://crypto-finance-conference.com/

The IFF Online Academy course, Focus on FinTech is delivered 100% online, with five modules delivered over five weeks.

You will study the effects of the shift to open banking, the opportunities and challenges the shifts in market dynamics could create for you and how you can develop a strategy in the face of all this uncertainty. The module titles are:

1: Evolution of Digital for Banks & Open Banking;

2: Key Technology Enablers;

3: Battlegrounds & Sub-Sectors;

4: Payments;

5: Winning Formula

After this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fintech market and distinguish the signal from the noise
• Identify opportunities and challenges from the fintech revolution for your business
• Develop a fintech strategy for your business

Register now and get 10% off with code FINTECH10

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.

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

Weitere Informationen https://www.hslu.ch/

Finance Expo with an exclusive touch.

The FINANCE WORLD EXPO will take place on the 6-7th of March 2019 in Zug, Switzerland, supported by the Canton of Zug.

The Finance World Expo agenda covers all the existing and arising topics in the financial market, focusing on innovative solutions that outperform traditional ways. A big part of the expo is dedicated to Blockchain technology and Security Tokens, how it changes certain segments of the business, financial activities, and demands of the clients. In addition to that, we will have exciting topics for the Round Table discussions, Keynote and Speaking sessions.

Tickets are on sale now with the Early Bird prices. Register now and get 10% off with code FinTech10

Don't miss out on an excellent opportunity!

The purpose of the Swiss FinTech Awards is to promote regional development while helping create the strongest possible Swiss fintech ecosystem underpinned by international network links. The Awards specifically recognise outstanding fintech start-ups and influencers. The winners are chosen by a renowned jury consisting of a network of influential partner organizations and fintech experts.

For more Information, visit here

START Summit is Switzerland‘s leading conference for entrepreneurship and technology with more than 3‘000 participants. It is the biggest startup event in Switzerland, focusing on emerging technologies including Blockchain, AI, AR/VR, the IoT and their application fields. START Summit works toward creating innovation through educating and inspiring its participants and connecting them in order to create business opportunities. START Summit 2019 will take place in St.Gallen on the 21st/22nd of March 2019. Confirmed speakers are Richard Socher (Chief Scientist Salesforce), Daniel Graf (former VP Product Uber) and Bracken Darrell (CEO Logitech).

For More Information, visit here https://www.startsummit.ch/

Am 26. März 2019 findet im Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue in Rüschlikon das erste Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum «Blockchain in Financial Services» statt. Die Konferenz zeigt auf, wie sich Finanzdienstleister diese disruptive Technologie zunutze machen und in den Geschäftsalltag integrieren können. Konkrete Anwendungsbeispiele aus verschiedensten Branchen werden präsentiert.

Erfahren Sie, wie Sie mithilfe der Blockchain einen Wettbewerbsvorteil schaffen können, und sichern Sie sich Ihre Teilnahme unter www.fuw-forum.ch/blockchainfs.

Europe’s leading digital banking conference and exhibition (RBI EU 2019) is back on April 1-3 in London and we’re looking to work with appropriate media partners to raise awareness of the conference – I was keen to reach out to Fintech News Network to discuss this.

Now in its 4th year, RBI EU brought together 41 banks from 20 countries and 297 delegates in 2018.  With the continued focus of banks on digital transformation, driven by open banking and PSD2, we are set to experience significant growth in 2019, creating an invaluable platform to also advertise our partners.

Register Now and get 10% off with code: FSG10 

An elite gathering of the world’s leading financial institutions, disruptive Fintechs, challenger banks,
regulators, innovators, policymakers and supervisory authorities.

The 6th NPF is structured to offer all participants a blend of networking activities, serious business talk
and loads of in-depth insight, as well as actionable and practical tools and ideas that will add value to the
advancement of your financial transactions, payments, and compliance strategies.

Interested to join? Feel free to contact us or visit qubevents.com for further information on our programme and speaker panel

For online registration visit qubevents.com and use code FinNews06 for 15% discount.

LendIt Fintech USA 2019 returns to San Francisco as we host the 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 2 action-packed days of networking, learning and doing business.

Register here and enter code FNG15% to get 15% off

EuropeanPaymentSummit (EPS) offers a unique 2 day dual program featuring key developments in the payments/transaction space combined with a key sessions on expert industry insights on how payment innovations are driving and enabling the Digital Transformation at a previously unseen pace. 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.

Register now and get 10% off with code FINCH

Join this insightful evening about RegTech & Automation, including these top speakers:

• Matthias Müller: Matthias acts as secretary general at BX Swiss, formerly known as Berne exchange. Before joining BX Swiss, he was head of group innovation management at SIX Group.
• Marcel Blattner: Marcel is the Chief Data Scientist at Tamedia. He holds a Phd in physics, is highly interested in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence and committed to turn Data into Business value.
• David Bundi: David is the Head of RegTech at PwC Legal Switzerland. He has been working in Legal & Compliance for over 10 years in Switzerland and the US at retail, international private and major Swiss banks.
• Michael Werner: Michael is a RegTech professional at PwC Legal Switzerland. He holds a Master in Law and worked in Austria, Russia and now Switzerland. Michael is highly interested in automation topics like RPA, ML and AI.
• Nerma Taletovic: Nerma is a Regulatory Trainee at PwC Legal Switzerland. She holds a Bachelor in Mathematics & Informatics and is currently finishing her Master in Mathematics & Law.

Register here: Regtech & Automation

Piyush Gupta is the Chief Executive of DBS Bank – World’s Leading Digital Bank. Since 2009, Mr. Gupta has transformed DBS from a traditional financial institution into the World's leading digital bank.

Whether it is through the adoption of new technology, strategic acquisitions, new partnerships, or diversification, traditional banks are scrambling to respond to rapid changes in consumer behaviour. Since launching its mobile phone-based “disrupter” banks in India and Indonesia in 2016, DBS has signed up more than 2.6m customers via fingerprint technology.

In this gathering of senior leaders at the Baur au Lac in Zurich, Mr. Gupta will share his views on the real threats and opportunities presented by Asia’s rising technology giants such as Alibaba and Tencent. He will shed light on the challenges he foresees for Europe's largest banks, as well as the challenges that stand ahead of the industry as a whole. We will ask him to give his sense of where the unique opportunities lie for Swiss companies in South-East Asia.

Ticket available at www.asiaseries.ch

Finance 2.0 Conference 2019, From CRM, the classic Customer Relationship Management, to CMR, a Customer-Managed Relationship. The first and leading Finance 2.0 conference in Switzerland. All about the future of digital finance.

Register here and get 20% off with code FintechNews

In 2019, Europe’s biggest FinTech event is back in Amsterdam

An unmissable event for the smartest visionaries and innovators, Money20/20 is the destination where the payments, FinTech and Financial Services communities come together to connect and build the future of money.

From industry institutions to up-and-coming innovators, everyone is here, every time. Businesses come 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.

Join us to experience:

• The continent’s largest marketplace for ideas, connections, and deals in payments, FinTech and Financial Services
• Original content tackling the most disruptive and trailblazing topics, both regional and global
• The latest thinking on themes as diverse as payments, AI, data and analytics, distributed ledger technology and more
• Breaking business news, product launches, and exclusive industry announcements
• Unrivaled networking opportunities with influential leaders from the whole of the financial world
• Access to the most promising startups, entrepreneurs and innovators
• An exceptional event full of exciting experiences designed to keep you on your toes

Register now and enter code M19FNCH for €200 discount

The largest two-day innovation festival in the Baltics, aka the celebration of digital culture.

Dating back to 2007 as a bloggers’ gathering, now counting 13 years and 6,000 attendees, LOGIN takes over the biggest exhibition and congress venue in Vilnius, where seven stages host 100+ speakers holding sessions on the most relevant topics of today. Focusing on innovation and progress, we thrive to give the best insights on what is actually happening around, and to glance into the future. Inspiration, networking, and brain teasers are included.

Besides the conference, the Internet Awards ceremony honours the excellence of Internet projects, and it’s a tendency to close this festival partying like mad at LOGOUT party. It all makes this an unforgettable event of the year.

This is certainly not one of those boring conferences you yawn into the third minute of the first talk. See for yourself! Check LOGIN at www.login.lt

Inhalt

Artificial Intelligence ist kein Ersatz, sondern vielmehr eine Ergänzung von natürlicher Intelligenz. An dieser Vorabendveranstaltung zeigen wir Ihnen erfolgreiche Projekte aus der Finanzindustrie, welche künstliche und menschliche Intelligenz sinnvoll kombinieren. Wie in der Industrialisierung, so ergänzen sich auch in der Digitalisierung Menschen und Computer. Daher lautet die Antwort: Banken sollten in Menschen und Computer investieren.

Referierende

• Fabio Sigrist, Dozent, Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft, Institut für Finanzdienstleistungen Zug IFZ
  Vorhersage von KMU Kreditrisiko mit Machine Learning
• Carla Caspar, Managing Consultant im Bereich Data Science, Inventx
  Chatbots im Finanzumfeld - nur ein Trend oder die Zukunft?
• Alex Dorfmann, Senior Product Manager SIX und Jacob! Co-Founder
• Jacob Gertel, Senior Content Manager Legal & Compliance Data, SIX und Jacob! Co-Founder
  Jacob, der Compliance Bot stellt sich vor

Zielgruppe

Finanz- und Technologieinteressierte, Investorinnen und Investoren, Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer

Kosten

Die Abendveranstaltung ist kostenlos.

Im Anschluss laden wir Sie zu einem Networking-Apéro ein. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Anmeldung!

Weitere Informationen und Veranstaltungen zu fintech

Explore the Luxembourg fintech ecosystem for two days, meet some of the financial industry’s savviest decision-makers, investors, bankers and entrepreneurs and compete with first-class fintechs from Luxembourg and across Europe.

Applications open until 06 May

Applications for the awards opened on 15 March and will close on 06 May.

€50,000 in prize money

The prizes are designed to help you grow and develop your company in Luxembourg. Prizes include €50,000 in prize money, membership and six months hosting at the LHoFT, an advertisement in a Maison Moderne publication and 10 consulting hours from KPMG.

You can apply for the awards at https://www.fintechawards.lu/

The IFF Online Academy course, Focus on FinTech which starts on July 11, is delivered 100% online, with five modules delivered over five weeks.

You will study the effects of the shift to open banking, the opportunities and challenges the shifts in market dynamics could create for you and how you can develop a strategy in the face of all this uncertainty.

The module titles are:

1. Evolution of Digital for Banks & Open Banking;
2. Key Technology Enablers;
3. Battlegrounds & Sub-Sectors;
4. Payments;
5. Winning Formula

After this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fintech market and distinguish the signal from the noise
• Identify opportunities and challenges from the fintech revolution for your business
• Develop a fintech strategy for your business

Register now and get 10% off with code FINTECH10

Switzerland's One And Only #Fintech Tradeshow, Exhibitors, Networking, Pitches, Premium Speakers, Stage Program, Input Sessions, Workshops and Panel Discussions.

The Swiss Fintech Fair is hosted and organized by Swiss Finance Startups - a non-profit startups association and advocate for fintech and digitization.

For more information, visit here

Will AI augment our abilities, so we become a better version of ourselves, or should we fear being replaced by robots powered by AI?

18:30 - 19:00: Welcome drinks
19:00 - 19:45: Discussion with Dorian Selz, CEO of Squirro

Squirro is an award-winning Swiss Scale-up, providing Augmented Intelligence solutions to transform enterprise data into AI-driven insights.

19:45 - 20:45: Networking and tapas!
20:45 - 21:45: Legendary saxophonist Freddy Sax performing with DJ Candela
21:45 - 23:00: Bar open

You can get tickets on Eventbrite (online only): http://bit.ly/2lzKYWl

Intentionally small group to facilitate a lively discussion:)!

LendIt Fintech Europe is the continent’s Leading Event in Financial Services Innovation. This year’s event will attract 1,200+ fintechs, banks and investors from Europe’s most influential companies to learn, network and do business. The 1:1 networking arena hosts over 2,000 meetings. And, 50 hot topic panel sessions are organized into 4 main tracks: Digital Banking, Lending Innovations, Cutting Edge in Fintech, and SpendIt at LendIt, our new paytech-focused track.

Qualified bankers and investors are encouraged to apply to LendIt's Hosted Programme. Startups can apply for the discounted rate of £495 anytime by applying code FNG15% here

This topic is one of the most exciting and stimulating financial crime courses in our portfolio. Accredited by the CPD certification service and delivered in association with the University of Gloucestershire, the course aims to demystify the management of virtual assets (VA), also known as cryptography and Distributed Ledger Technology.

The course is designed to support risk professionals, anti-money laundering ,laundering professionals and VC industry practitioners in understanding more about the development of (VA) and how to manage associated financial crime risks.

Core learning is provided via a detailed course manual, with additional media providing further help and guidance on some of the course’s key learning points.

To confirm learning and understanding, all students are required to complete a timed one-hour online assessment made up of 25 multiple choice questions. The pass mark is 80% and the format is open-book.

The course is delivered in association with the University of Gloucestershire, and students who are successful will be permitted to use the designation ‘AdvCertVC’ to confirm their qualification.

Register NOW and get £100 discount with code fintechnews

*Students can start the course as soon as they enroll and it is self-paced so they can do it in their own time.

Finance meets Future aims at rising awareness of the topic FinTech in Liechtenstein. Its additional goal is to foster knowledge about financial technology and anchor the topic area in the financial center. Hence the event strives to create a platform that supports the exchange of knowledge between traditional and well-established businesses of the financial or insurance sector with newly founded companies.

The highlight of this year’s conference is the “Liechtenstein Saal” offering startups the possibility to meet face to face with established players in the financial world of Liechtenstein like the FMA, the government, tax and law specialists, banks and insurances.

Also this year, the government of the principality of Liechtenstein has the patronage of the event.

Register here and enter code FINTECH25

The International FinTech, InsurTech and Blockchain Forum is an international and interdisciplinary conference on the global phenomenon of the digitization of financial services. It is organized by the Swiss FinTech Innovation Lab and the University Research Priority Program (URPP) Financial Market Regulation from the University of Zurich and takes place on Nov. 5th, 2019 in cooperation with the Swiss International Finance Forum (www.nzz-siff.com), a practitioners conference on the future of financial services.

For more information, visit here