COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS* December 6, 2016 The Convene at 32 Old Slip New York City DISTRIBUTED LEDGERS, SMART CONTRACTS AND DRIVING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUSINESS SUMMIT CHAIR TITLE SPONSOR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PARTNER Brad J. Bailey Research Director, Capital Markets Celent, a division of Oliver Wyman RESEARCH PARTNER PRODUCED BY *This is an invitation-only event. Attendance is complimentary for qualifying executives with interest in exploring the business potential behind blockchain technology. Financial Services Hospitality & Travel Entertainment CONTENT FOR: Retail & CPG Healthcare Manufacturing Power Gen & Transmission Import/Export Telecom
Specially designed for those on the cutting-edge of business innovation, join blockchain experts and corporate leaders for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how early adopters of the technology are applying blockchain to their business operations. Whether you are a blockchain novice or evangelist, the Blockchain Opportunity Summit will be the premier forum for today s leading corporate minds interested in leveraging blockchain technology to revolutionize the future of business. ANNOUNCING THE BLOCKCHAIN OPPORTUNITY SUMMIT SPEAKER FACULTY: David Aho Co-Founder Chronicled Cedric Cobban President PeerTracks Ron Quaranta Executive Vice President Loyyal Judd Bagley Director of Communications at Overstock.com Chief Evangelist at t0.com at Overstock.com Christopher David Founder & CEO Arcade City Laura Shin Contributor Forbes Chris Ballinger Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Global Chief Officer, Strategic Innovation Toyota Financial Services Ragnar A. Lifthrasir President & Founder International Blockchain Real Estate Association (IBREA) Mark Smith CEO Symbiont Angus Champion de Crespigny Senior Manager Ernst & Young John Moss CIO, Platform Solutions Group UBS Investment Bank Micah Winkelspecht Founder and CEO Gem To register: Saikat Chaudhuri Exec. Director of Mack Institute Int. Director of M&T Program and Adj. Associate Professor, Wharton School NEW SPEAKERS ARE BEING CONFIRMED EVERYDAY, KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR NEW ADDITIONS.
PREPARING FOR THE NEXT MAJOR DISRUPTION IN BUSINESS The [blockchain] technology holds great promise to revolutionize the industry for the good from banks to stock exchanges, insurance companies to accounting firms, brokerages, microlenders, credit card networks, real estateagents, and everything in between. Don Tapscott & Alex Tapscott, Fortune FEATURING DISCUSSION ON: Blockchain 101: Connecting the Links Leading by Example: A Look at How the Financial Industry is Unlocking the Possibilities of Blockchain Smart Contracts: The Next Big Thing in Business? Distributed Ledgers and Risk Management: How Blockchain May Answer Today s Most Pressing Compliance Challenges ABOUT THE FORMAT: Purposefully crafted for increased engagement, networking and learning, including: Blockchain in Action Listen and learn as blockchain users provide exclusive insight into adopting blockchain technology and dive deep into what it means for their business Biz Talk: High Speed, High Impact 20 minute presentations by thought leaders on their areas of expertise Thought Leaders in Dialogue An engaging panel between industry experts and a moderator. 5 Questions A conversation in which 2 presenters ask each other 5 questions about their respective areas of expertise. It s a worthy companion to the Internet, with which it shares many architectural characteristics. And like the Internet, it might well lead to many innovative applications that we can barely imagine today. Irving Wladawsky-Berger, The Wall Street Journal
ANTICIPATED AUDIENCE PROFILE ATTENDEES BY INDUSTRY OTHER TRAVEL/ HOSPITALITY MANUFACTURING/ CONSUMER GOODS/ CPG 5% 5% FINANCIAL SERVICES/ CAPITAL MARKETS 55% The question is not whether network business models supported by blockchain technology will disrupt these organizations, but when. Barry Libert, Megan Beck and Jerry (Yoram) Wind KNOWLEDGE@WHARTON HEALTHCARE 15% INSURANCE ATTENDEES BY JOB TITLE OTHER BUSINESS HEADS/ MANAGING DIRECTORS SVPs/VPs 20% CEO/CIO/ CTO/CMO 40% 20% INNOVATION/ DIGITILIZATION OFFICERS ABOUT THE VENUE 32 OLD SLIP/FINANCIAL DISTRICT NEW YORK CITY Convene at 32 Old Slip offers meeting and events space in Downtown Manhattan, and is the Financial District s most technologically advanced conference center. To register, visit
AGENDA//TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 8:00AM Breakfast and Registration 8:45AM Chair s Opening Remarks Brad J. Bailey Research Director, Capital Markets Celent, a division of Oliver Wyman 9:00AM BLOCKCHAIN 101: CONNECTING THE LINKS Hailed as the most disruptive technology since the Internet, join industry leaders and blockchain experts as they dig deep into the functionalities behind blockchain. Providing a thorough understanding of key terminology as well as what blockchain is, how it works, what it offers. With additional discussion on: Understanding the benefits of automation, reconciliation and digitalization Identifying leading blockchain investors Global initiatives Public v. private blockchain Debunking blockchain myths 9:40AM MARKET UPDATE: EXPLORING THE CURRENT STATE OF BLOCKCHAIN AND BUSINESS Often likened to the advent of the Internet, the possibilities behind blockchain are far from being realized. Join panelists for an interactive discussion as they engage in a discourse on what it will take to bring blockchain to the mainstream, uncapping its potential and exploring why executives, of all industries, should be taking note. Judd Bagley Director of Communications at Overstock.com Chief Evangelist at t0.com at Overstock.com Ragnar A. Lifthrasir President & Founder International Blockchain Real Estate Association (IBREA) Moderator: Laura Shin Contributor Forbes 10:20AM Break 10:40AM LEADING BY EXAMPLE: A LOOK AT HOW THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY IS UNLOCKING THE POSSIBILITIES OF BLOCKCHAIN As early blockchain enthusiasts, financial institutions have been leading the way in uncovering the potential behind blockchain technology. From improving supply chain management and trade, to maximizing security and data protection, join experts from the financial sector as they share their thoughts on the endless opportunities blockchain can provide their industry. Take note as panelists provide practical insight for applying blockchain to business and hear first-hand how organizations are embracing the technology to improve efficiencies. Brad J. Bailey Research Director, Capital Markets Celent, a division of Oliver Wyman John Moss CIO, Platform Solutions Group UBS Investment Bank To register:
11:20AM ERNST & YOUNG CASE STUDY Angus Champion de Crespigny Senior Manager Ernst & Young 12 :00PM SMART CONTRACTS: THE NEXT BIG THING IN BUSINESS? Often regarded as the future of blockchain join panelists as the dig deep into the world of smart contracts, including: Understanding how smart contracts work Distinguishing smart contracts from contractual agreements Business opportunities and the impact of smart contracts on mainstream markets The current legal status of smart contracts The Delaware Blockchain Initiative Ron Quaranta Executive Vice President Loyyal Mark Smith CEO Symbiont 12:30PM Lunch 1:40PM PEERTRACKS: HOW BLOCKCHAIN IS FUNDAMENTALLY ALTERING THE WAY ARTISTS AND THEIR FANS INTERACT Could blockchain change the music industry? Join Cedric Cobban, President as he explores the ways that PeerTracks is leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts to improve the way money is distributed to artists and rights holders. Time will be reserved at the end for questions. Cedric Cobban President PeerTracks 2:00PM DISTRIBUTED LEDGERS AND RISK MANAGEMENT: HOW BLOCKCHAIN MAY ANSWER TODAY S MOST PRESSING COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES During this session, join panelists as they dive deep into the world of compliance and risk management and the possible solutions blockchain could offer organizations and regulators. Including conversation on: Revolutionizing security and transparency Consumer identity and fraud protection Identifying suspicious behavior Real-time intelligence 2:30PM Micah Winkelspecht Founder and CEO Gem FRAUD PROTECTION IN ACTION: HOW THE CHRONICLED SMART TAG IS BRINGING TRUST BACK TO THE INTERNET David Aho Co-Founder Chronicled 2:40PM Break 3:00PM BLOCKCHAIN AND REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT: ASSESSING CURRENT REGULATORY PRIORITIES AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF FINTECH ENFORCEMENT ON DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY Little has been said by US enforcement agencies regarding blockchain, however recent efforts and actions involving FinTech regulation may hint towards what is next for distributed ledgers. Join legal and regulatory experts as they explore: The current state of blockchain regulation Agency priorities and trends Strengthening collaboration between the industry and government The impact of FinTech regulations on blockchain To register: Current global regulatory initiatives
3:40PM DRIVING CHANGE: ARCADE CITY S MISSION TO BRING RIDE SHARING TO THE DECENTRALIZED BLOCKCHAIN Join Christopher David, Founder and CEO of Arcade City as he journeys through the creation of his blockchain-based, ride-sharing platform, exploring the motivations behind the application, as well as: How blockchain is empowering drivers to create their own recurring customer base Embracing decentralized identity and user-controlled data Navigating the benefits and challenges of today s regulatory landscape Christopher David Founder and CEO Arcade City 4:00PM THOUGHT LEADERS IN DIALOGUE: BLOCKCHAIN AND BUSINESS, NOW WHAT? Blockchain may be one of the most disruptive technologies in recent history and it s potential is being recognized more than ever- however the road to actioning the benefits is long. Join panelists as they engage in lively conversation surrounding business adaptation, including first steps when restructuring your infrastructure and operations, collaborative opportunities, protecting intellectual property rights, creating a technology plan and developing transactional processes. Time will be reserved for Q&A. 4:40PM 5:00PM Closing Remarks Summit Concludes COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION To secure your complimentary registration please email Misha Shah, Marketing Director at Misha@momentumevents.com. If you qualify, we will confirm your registration within 24 hours. If you don t fit into our attendee categories and would like to get involved, contact Ben Greenzweig, Founder, Blockchain Opportunity Summit and Co-Founder/Co-CEO Momentum, to discuss your involvement at ben@momentumevents.com. Photos and Video Event registration implies your consent that any pictures and/or video obtained during the event may be used for future promotional purposes. Momentum and The Wharton School are able to use your likeness without remuneration. To register, visit