Nick Giurietto
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Digital Commerce Association
08:15
Registration and welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
THE STATE OF CRYPTO AND TOKEN MARKETS
09:00
OPENING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION : Tokens and cryptocurrencies – an exciting new asset class
- Why sophisticated investors need to have portfolio exposure to tokens and crypto assets
- Key considerations for investors – regulation, security, volatility
- Examining some of the key market moments and trends in 2017 and 2018
Steve Bellotti
Chief Executive Officer
Digital Currency Holdings
09:30
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE PRESENTATION : The state of crypto markets globally
- Understanding how cryptocurrencies affect the global market by creating decentralised networks
- The future of ICOs and crypto investments - opportunities and challenges
- Examining the state of regulation globally and the implications for the adoptionof tokens
Zachary Reece
Managing Partner
BlockTrade Investments
10:00
The rapid evolution of Blockchain and ICOs. Which ICOs will survive and why.
Luke Lombe
Head of Blockchain
Playup
10:20
PANEL DISCUSSION : What is the future of crypto markets, ICOs and blockchain investment?
- What is the future of this new asset class?
- What will be the main challenges for the ongoing growth of crypto, ICOs and tokens?
- How can you create a mature crypto market with more investors?
- Is regulation friend or foe? – and how should global regulators respond?
Panel moderator:
Nick Giurietto
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Digital Commerce Association
Panellists:
Zachary Reece
Managing Partner
BlockTrade Investments
Richard Mccarthy
General Manager, Sales & Product
Perpetual Corporate Trust
Simon Cant
Managing Director
Reinventure
Claire Wivell Plater
Chairman
The Fold Legal
Steve Torso
Managing Director
Wholesale Investor
11:00
Speed Networking
11:15
Morning tea
UNDERSTANDING REGULATIONS FOR ICOs AND CRYPTO INVESTMENT
11:45
PANEL DISCUSSION : How to identify the nature of a token and understanding the regulatory implications
- What are the differences between various token types and how are they classified?
- How to identify the nature of a token?
- What are the regulatory requirements for owning and profiting from different token types?
Panel moderator:
Rob Allen
Co-Founder
Nodl.io
Panellists:
Hannah Glass
Solicitor
King & Wood Mallesons
Leigh Travers
Chief Executive Officer, DigitalX and
Chair, ICO Industry Working Group
Henrik Andersson
Chief Investment Officer
Apollo Capital
Xiao Chen
Principle Solicitor
CSJ Legal Group
12:45
Networking lunch
STIMULATING THE AUSTRALIAN CRYPTO MARKET WHILE PROTECTING CONSUMERS
13:45
Navigating the road to launching an STO
- Why a Security Token Offering (STO) out of Australia?
- Key concepts of a Security Token
- STO vs IPO
Charles Pollack
CEO
Picnic
14:05
The future of crypto mining - FPGA's and beyond
Kristoffer Sheather
Founder
Ethereal Capital
14:20
Presentation from BITAU
Speaker tbc
14:35
SWAPPIT PROJECT OVERVIEW
Rulin Zhao
CEO
Swappit
14:50
Afternoon tea
FUTURE ACTIONS NEEDED TO IMPROVE INVESTMENT IN CRYPTOCURRENCY
15:20
How to Mainstream Crypto Economy
Hamed Taghvaei
CEO & Co-Founder
Agate
15:35
WHY WE DIDN’T DO AN ICO?
Aleksander Svetski
Chief Executive Officer
Amber Labs
15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION : How can Australia become a global cryptocurrency and ICO leader through markets, regulations and planning?
- Why is it beneficial for Australia to lead in terms of regulation?
- Can Australia become a global leader in cryptocurrency and ICO by focusing on consumer’s protection?
- What needs to follow ASIC discussion paper 225?
Panel moderator:
Nick Giurietto
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Digital Commerce Association
Panellists:
Bridie Ohlsson
Strategic Projects & Engagement Manager
AgriDigital
Rob Allen
Co-Founder
Nodl.io
Matt Harry
Fund Manager
Cloudbreak Asset Management
Beau Stoner
Founder
Cryptocurrency Australia Media
Principal, Blockchain Management Solutions
16:30
Closing remarks from the Chair
16:35
End of Day One and networking drinks