DEFI CONFERENCE 2022
The Rise of Decentralised Finance
The DeFi Conference 2022 is an exciting free 1 day online conference on the 5 August 2022. The event will explore two of the hottest trends to emerge in the industry over the last few years: Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
Speakers will explore the factors contributing to the rise of DeFi its impact on the current financial system, and the players in markets such as in international remittance, lending and borrowing, staking, insurance, derivatives, trading, payments and asset transfer.
Speakers will discuss the current state of NFTs, copyright issues, the leading NFT marketplaces and creation platforms, legal implications and the future of NFTs.
The future is certainly exciting for both DeFi and NFTs, and the decentralisation movement will have a significant impact going forward.
who will attend
Join CEOs, CIOs, COOs, CTOs, Heads of data science, heads of innovation and strategy, heads of IT, heads of information security, heads of engineering, heads of IT architecture, heads of emerging technology, heads of development, technical advisors, heads of strategy, compliance and risk officers, regulators and policy makers, lawyers, business transformation, data architecture, heads of applications, heads of digital, investors, venture capitalists, software engineers, research managers, development managers, marketing managers, developers, artists, musicians, gamers, academics, key influencers, blockchain and cryptocurrency start-ups and enthusiasts and more!
why you should attend
Attend the conference and gain valuable insight into:
- How decentralised finance and NFTs are disrupting various industries: learn about the real-world case studies from organisations who have built DeFi and NFT services, products and platforms
- Developing strategies for successful DeFi and NFT implementation
- Consumer demands of the future
- Discovering how DeFi can enable financial inclusion and greater participation in the financial ecosystem
- How NFTs are upending the rules of digital ownership
Besides these insights, it’s free! And of course you can participate from the convenience and safety of your home!
What to Expect
The focus of the event is on the opportunities that DeFi and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) present, as well as challenges in privacy, security, compliance, adoption and regulation.
Word-Class Global Speakers
Hear from over 35+ global innovators and thought leaders in the DeFi and NFT space on the disruptive products and services they have built and expert opinions on the challenges that exist.
Exciting Topics and Discussions
Two tracks with lots of diverse topics. Experience some of the most innovative DeFi and NFT projects and their use cases first-hand. Learn about the latest developments and trends in the space.
Networking
Network with some of the industry’s most progressive professionals across industries such as finance, insurance, trading, investment, legal, regulation and more.
PROGRAMME
The focus of the event is on DeFi and NFT adoption, challenges, compliance and regulation. Track 1 is dedicated to DeFi and Track 2 to NFTs.
| Time | Session | Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30am-10:00am | Registration | Online | |
| 10:00am-10:05am | Welcome Address by Master of Ceremonies | Lavinia Osbourne (MC) | Online |
| 10:10am-10:50am | Panel: Challenges in Decentralised Projects Governance | Joshua Scigala (Keynote) Bill Xing Alexis Johnson Daniel Ospina | Moderator: Alexis Johnson |
| 10:55am-11:10am | Mintlayer: Bringing DeFi to Bitcoin Through Layer 2 Technology | Andreas Kohl | Online |
| 11:15am-11:40am | Keynote Address: The Serum and Solana DeFi Ecosystem | Sam Bankman-Fried (Keynote) | Online |
| 11:45am-12:10pm | Keynote Address: Web 2.5 - An Alternative Venture Financing Ecosystem for African Technology Entrepreneurs | Yele Bademosi (Keynote) | Online |
| 12:30pm-13:00pm | Panel: DeFi on Bitcoin: RSK and Sovryn | Edan Yago Diego Gutiérrez-Zaldívar | Online |
| 13:05pm-13:25pm | High Frequency Trading and DeFi: Ideas, Strategies, Building Blocks and Things You Should Know About | Jesus Rodriguez | Online |
| 13:30pm-13:55pm | Keynote Address: Blockchain and Its Applications in Developing Contexts, Particularly East Africa | Shazaib Jaffer (Keynote) | Online |
| 13:45pm-14:15pm | Panel: Maximising Crypto Earnings with Decentralised Finance | Aaron Tilton (Keynote) Sergej Kunz Shane Ai Anish Mohammed Piers Ridyard Nelson Merchan Jr | Moderator: Nelson Merchan Jr |
| 14:05pm-14:45pm | Keynote Address: The Hard Truth of 1:1 Backed Stablecoins and Why Algorithmic Stablecoins are the Future | Joshua Scigala (Keynote) | Online |
| 14:20pm-15:00pm | Panel: Ethereum: De Facto Choice for DeFi and NFTs? Why and Who are the Real Competitors? | Luigi D’Onorio DeMeo Deniz Omer Richard de Sousa | Moderator: Richard de Sousa |
| 15:00pm-15:10pm | Networking | Online | |
| 15:10pm-15:55pm | Panel: The Importance of Cross-Chain Interoperability for DeFi | Jack Lu Alex Melikhov John Patrick Mullin Dylan Dewdney Nelson Merchan Jr | Moderator: Nelson Merchan Jr |
| 16:00pm-16:40pm | Panel: The State of Regulation: Who is Ahead and Why? | Agata Ferreira Nerushka Bowan Joshua Ellul Toufic Adlouni | Moderator: Nerushka Bowan |
| 16:45pm-17:25pm | Keynote Address: DeFi Sheriffs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly. The Future of Defi and Its Necessary Evolution from the Wild West of Finance | Aaron Tilton (Keynote) | Online |
| 17:15pm-17:55pm | Fireside Chat - Hosted by Ran Neu Ner | Ran Neu Ner Elliot Wainman | Online |
| 17:25pm-18:00pm | Panel: Institutional Investment in DeFi | Stephen Stonberg Ajit Tripathi Eric Anziani Nick Martitsch Monica Singer | Moderator: Monica Singer |
| 18:00pm-18:05pm | Closing Address by Master of Ceremonies | Lavinia Osbourne (MC) | Online |
| Time | Session | Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:25am-11:55am | NFTs in Gaming and Proof of Gaming | Duke Vu | Online |
| 12:00pm-12:25pm | NFT and DeFi Market Insights from On-Chain Analytics | Alex Svanevik | Online |
| 12:50pm-13:15pm | NFTs and Copyright | Guy Maevsky | Online |
| 14:00pm-14:30pm | Bridging the Gap Between the Traditional World and Blockchain Technology and the Advantages and Capabilities of NFTs and DeFi | Mohammed Carrim Ganey | Online |
| 16:15pm-17:00pm | Panel: Art, Collectibles and the Future of NFTs | Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr Serena Tabacchi María Paula Fernández Jillian Godsil | Moderator: Kristina Lucrezia Corner |
SPEAKERS
Our global speakers are well-known thought leaders and experts in the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology space.
Eric Chen (Keynote) Co-Founder and CEO of Injective Labs
Eric leads efforts in innovative blockchain technology to empower DeFi trading, derivatives
Miko Matsumura (Keynote) General Partner at Gumi Cryptos Capital
Miko is a General Partner with gCC Gumi Cryptos Capital, a Silicon
exhibitions
USD$100
The exhibition provides the opportunity to meet and interact with any of the attendees. Explore exciting collaborations, create new strategic partnerships and showcase your latest blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions, products, platforms and services.
Space is limited so book your exhibition space today!
Please email us at info@bitcoinevents.co.za for any further enquiries.
What is included?
- Company logo and link to website displayed on the event website and platform during entire event
- Option to run promotions and competitions during event
- Branded table in the lounge
- Ability to schedule meetings with attendees prior to the event
- Ability to meet attendees at the booth or in the lounge, via video call, in one-on-one or group sessions
- Ability to invite attendees directly from the lobby to the booth
Why exhibit?
- Target a specific industry and demographic
- Showcase a new product or service
- Reach a vast array of influencers, media outlets and consumers
- Host a custom activation or demonstration of your product and/or service
- Increase customer engagement
Watch the exhibitor instruction video below.
The event will be hosted on the 10Times oDASH FLOOR online platform.
SPONSOR PACKAGES
Become one of our DeFi Conference 2022 sponsors and showcase your brand, product and services to our global audience. If you would like to receive the sponsorship prospectus, please click the button below. For any enquiries please email us at info@bitcoinevents.co.za.
PREMIER SPONSORSHIP
USD$5500
DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP
USD$3300
GOLD SPONSORSHIP
USD$1250
USD$2550
NFT Airdrop Sponsorship
Airdrop your NFT to the Attendees
- Included in newsletters
- Logo on website
- Logo on event platform
- Social media promotion
- Archived on website
- Post event report
Complete the form below if you would like to receive the sponsorship prospectus:
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