Crypto Derivatives Trading: What You Need to Know for the Next Bull Run

Unlike spot trading, derivative trading has trailed in crypto-assets compared to other traditional asset classes. Given the number of institutions now active in this asset class compared to the last five years, the next bull run might look very different in terms of products and venues. In this panel discussion, we will unpack the current status of derivatives trading and market infrastructure, the key players, and the key levers or enablers for derivative trading in crypto-assets to match other traditional asset classes.

Speakers

• Amy Zhang, Vice President of Sales, Fireblocks
• Ian McAfee, Co-Founder & CEO, Shift Markets
• Joshua Barraclough, CEO, One Trading
• Melvin Deng, CEO, QCP Capital
• Wilson Huang, Relationship Manager, Head of Crypto OTC Options Sales, Cumberlan

The Role of FMIs in Driving Tokenized Financial Assets

How are FMIs worldwide taking their first steps in digital assets, and are they ensuring the market moves along with them? This session will cover everything from the choice of blockchain(s), determining asset classes, to discussions with regulators setting the standards for industry participants globally.

Speakers

• Henry Holden, Adviser, BIS, Innovation Hub
• Johnna Powell, Managing Director & Global Head, Technology, Research and Innovation, DTCC
• Matt Higginson, Partner Financial Services, McKinsey & Company
• Varun Paul, Sr. Director for CBDC & FMI, Fireblocks

Protecting Your Funds: Advancements in Digital Asset Insurance

As the digital asset industry continues to evolve and expand, insurance has become an important part of organizations' risk management strategy. Join this session to understand the latest trends in digital asset insurance and learn more about all types of insurance products available to you.

Speakers

• Andre Knoerchen,, Head of New Tech Underwriting, Munich RE
• Connor Sullivan, Corporate Strategy & Partnerships Manager, Fireblocks
• Jared Klee, Managing Director of Sales and Web3, Vouch
• Sarah Downey, Managing Director, Lockton Companies

The Tipping Point for Blockchain-Based Payments: A Protocol's Perspective

With more incumbent institutions looking into blockchain rails for payments and settlement infrastructure, there is clearly interest in its benefits. However, mass adoption is still a distant thought. In this session, Denelle Dixon, CEO of Stellar Development, will give her perspectives on where the payments space is in terms of digital asset adoption, the best payment use cases, and where she sees the industry heading.

Speakers

• Denelle Dixon, CEO & Executive Director, Stellar Development Foundation
• Michael Shaulov, CEO & Co-Founder, Fireblocks

Staking: 2023's Movements and Where it is Headed in 2024

Staking remains a popular method of yield generation for companies that include it in their revenue generation strategy. Join this session to get the latest on Staking and what you can expect from it in 2024.

Speakers

• Laszlo Szabo, CEO, Kiln
• Lorien Gabel, CEO, Figment
• Salick Cogan, VP Web3 & Tokenization, Fireblocks
• Sylvan Martin, COO, Scrypt Asset Management
• Yannick Socolov, Partnerships & Ventures, ChorusOne

How the Biggest Brands are Going from Web2 to Web3

Corporations and retail brands are actively exploring creating Web3 experiences for their users, primarily Web2-natives. In this session, we will discuss the complexities of bridging Web2 and Web3, and how companies can create a seamless experience that is comfortable and user-friendly.

Speakers

• Itai Turbahn, CEO, Dynamic
• Kevin Lehtiniitty, Co-founder, CPO & CTO, Fortress
• Madeleine Pierpont, Web3 Associate, The Museum of Modern Art
• Omer Amsel, Head of Web3, Fireblocks
• Srdjan Mahmutovic, CEO and Co-founder, Kriptomat

LATAM Rising: Latest Trends and Advancements in Digital Assets

The LATAM market is booming, with an increasing number of corporations expanding into digital assets and web3. We gathered the trailblazers of the LATAM digital asset industry to discuss the latest observations and movements in the market and the areas in which we can expect the most innovation in 2024.

Speakers

• Andre Portilho, Head of Digital Assets, BTG
• Carolina Echeverri, Product Owner, Bancolombia
• Lenin Tarrillo, Product Owner Blockchain & Crypto, Banco de Crédito del Perú
• Nicole Dyskant, Advisor LATAM, Fireblocks
• Thales Freitas, CEO, Bitso Brazil

Wallets: The Next Generation and New Challenges

Speakers

• Christian Niedermueller, CEO, Blocktrade
• Deborah Barta, Senior Director, Retail & Fintech Business Lead, Fireblocks
• Irina Berkon, CEO, Metallicus
• Jess Houlgrave, COO, WalletConnect
• Pavel Mateev, CEO, Wirex

The Real World Impacts of On-Chain Identity and Compliance

Zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs can enhance scalability and privacy on the blockchain if implemented effectively. In this session, we will cover the fundamentals of zero-knowledge proofs, how ZKRollups are revolutionizing transactions and fostering innovation in the areas critical to our customers, and showcase some proofs-of-concept that highlight ZK proofs' promise of delivering validity without compromising on privacy.

Speakers

• Chaitanya Konda, Sr. Technical Product Manager, Fireblocks
• Francois Schonken, Sr. Director, Tokenization, Fireblocks
• Gabby Kusz, Sr. Director, Digital Dollar Project
• Peter Cooling, Sr. Director of Product - Head of Crypto Technical Product Development, Visa
• Peter Marton, Director of Digital Identity, Fireblocks