RFS Blockchain Forum

Digital assets, tokenization, decentralized finance – the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies is evolving at a rapid pace. This has great implications for the financial industry and Swiss Banking. But what exactly are the opportunities and challenges banks will face, and how should they prepare for the shift?

These questions will be addressed at the RFS Blockchain Forum on March 29, 2022 in the heart of Zurich, where we want to bring together the leading minds of Crypto Valley with the decision-makers of the Swiss financial industry.

The aim of the conference is to provide an excellent learning opportunity and build a bridge for the exchange of the two worlds.

The event consists of three blocks:

Block 1: Understanding the world of Blockchain and Digital Assets
The first block serves an educational purpose and is intended to provide a simple overview of the world of digital assets and blockchain to non-experts. 

16:00 - 16:15
Welcome speech by Zani Sharifi (RFS)

16:15 - 16:30
Understanding Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies by Julian Liniger (Relai)

16:30 - 16:45
How Blockchain Enables New Economies by Demelza Hays (CoinTelegraph)

16:45 - 17:15
Panel: Uncovering Blockchain & Crypto Myths
Zani Sharifi (RFS)
Julian Liniger (Relai)
Demelza Hays (CoinTelegraph)

17:15 - 17:30
Short coffee break

Block 2: The potential of Blockchain and Digital Assets for the Banking industry
In the second block, we look at specific use cases for the financial industry, focusing on banks, asset and wealth managers. Why should these companies engage with the technology?

17:30 - 17:45
State of Crypto - Crypto as part of an investment strategy? by Bernhard Wenger (21Shares)

17:45 - 18:00
Opportunities and risks of DeFi and staking for banks and asset managers by Dr. Cathina Luchsinger Gähwiler (MLL)

18:00 - 18:30
Panel: Why banks need a Blockchain strategy
Darko Stefanoski (EY)
Jan Brzezek (Crypto Finance AG)
Jonathan Hayes (Julius Baer)
Milko Hensel (Maerki Baumann)

18:30 - 19:00
Coffee break

Block 3: Success Factors in the Implementation of Blockchain Solutions
In the last block, we go a step further and look at success factors during the implementation of Blockchain solutions and how to avoid the biggest pitfalls. 

19:00 - 19:15
Success Factors in the Implementation of Blockchain Solutions for Banks by Thomas Eichenberger (Sygnum)

19:15 - 19:30
Untangling Digital Asset Trading by Andy Flury (Algotrader)

19:30 - 20:00
Panel: How to successfully tackle the Blockchain journey
Yacine Benyaa (EY)
Adrien Treccani (Metaco)
Ivo Sauter (Bitmex)
Sina Meier (21Shares)
Ronald Kogens (MLL)

20:00 - 20:15
Closing

20:15 - 22:00
Apéro riche & networking

The event is made possible through the generous support of EY Switzerland, 21 Shares, and BBVA.

Time
29 March 2022
16:00 – 20:15

Place
Aura Event Hall
Bleicherweg 5
8001 Zurich

More information:
redesigning-fs.com