BFC EU Event Returns For 4th Year To Examine Many Disruptive Technologies In October 2019

When and where is it on?

When: October 7th – 9th

Where: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin

How many years has it been going?

This October will be BFC EU’s 4^th year running.

What was the inspiration to start it?

FinTech Network is an independent provider of business intelligence for the financial services community.  We love building products that influence the way people and organisations do business. We exist at the meeting point where government bodies, associations, incumbent financial service companies and disruptive new start-ups come together to share information.  We facilitate the exchange of ideas and act as advocates for collaboration.

What exciting things can people look forward to?

This year, BFC EU will examine a host of disruptive technologies including distributed ledgers, artificial intelligence, cloud and big data to help you determine the most suitable technologies for your business needs.

Explore how, what, and where technologies are transforming finance, with contributions from Dash, Digital Asset, FNZ, Microsoft, Nivaura, Ripple and Tezos to keep abreast of latest technological advancements

Overcome key challenges around regulations, standards, scalability, interoperability and infrastructure to ensure smooth progression on the road to production

Consider how emerging technologies are disrupting trade finance, digital identity & capital markets and where current inefficiencies could benefit from the use of new tech

Further your understanding of technological developments by joining Deloitte’s interactive breakout sessions and get to grips with the basics of coding

Discuss the future of payments and data storage through lunch and learn workshops hosted by Citi and Barclays and see why innovation is so important to these incumbent banks

Join us at Deloitte’s Blockchain Lab for VIP pre-conference drinks to build new partnerships and connections in the emerging tech space

What opportunities are on offer for those attending?

We have speaker positions, sponsorship opportunities, exhibitor space and more. Please get in touch with me directly to learn more!

Who will be speaking?

Confirmed Speakers:

Marley Gray, Principal Architect – Azure Blockchain Engineering, Microsoft

Noelle Acheson, Product Lead – Institutional Crypto, CoinDesk

Robert Wiecko, COO, Dash

Mariana Gómez de la Villa, Global Program Manager Blockchain, ING

Samyr Mezzour, Head of Innovation Garage, Generali

Arthur Breitman, Co-Founder, Tezos

David Dalton, Partner Consulting, Deloitte

Cillian Leonowicz, Director and EMEA Blockchain Lab Co-Lead, Deloitte

Anthony Day, COO, Deloitte

Antonio Senatore, Global CTO, Deloitte

Garrick Hileman, Head of Research, Blockchain

Oliver Hugh-Jones, Head of Business Development – Europe, Digital Asset

Marjan      Delatinne, Global Head of Banking, Ripple

Stephen Moran, Head of Research, Bank of Ireland

Philip Goffin, CTO – Head of New Technologies, FNZ

Vic Arulchandran, COO, Nivaura

Michiel Teunissen, Head Innovation – Trade & Commodity Finance, Rabobank

Michael Coletta    , Lead Blockchain Architect & Developer – Emerging Technologies, LSEG

Markus Tradt, CTO, B3i

Mariana Gospodinova, Head of Operations, Binance Malta

Gulru Atak Gundem, Treasury & Trade Solutions Global Innovation & Dublin Lab Head, Citi

Opeyemi Olomo, Innovation Catalyst, Citi

Mark Cudden, Lead Enterprise Architect, we.trade

Confirmed Sponsors:

• Deloitte
• Citi
• Barclays
• We.trade
• IDA

What tips would you give to people attending to get the most out of it?

We have recruited recognised industry leaders to share their experiences across two days of intensive discussion, case study examples, workshops and interview style sessions to ensure our delegates leave with the information they need to thrive in the fintech era. I’d recommend you attend all discussions, utilise all networking sessions and explore the exhibitor rooms which will highlight the latest solutions created to drive adoption of new tech in financial services. Furthermore, if you’re a premium pass holder you’re automatically invited to our lead sponsor Deloitte’s VIP pre-conference drinks evening.

How can people book tickets / when does it usually sell out?

Delegates can book tickets through myself Hannah Kitchen, (conference organiser) or online at https://blockchain.fintecnet.com/register.html

The tickets will increase in price on the 2^nd August so to get the best rate we’d recommend that people register before then!

Anything else you’d like to add / we should have asked?

If you have any questions about the event or are keen to get involved. Please get in touch with me directly on the details below.

For further information, please visit: http://bit.ly/2J2cl3e