Multiple Events Focused on Fintech, Blockchain & Cyber Security
MARCH 6 @The Floor
Our first conference is all about Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). We'll be exploring the evolution of Blockchain and hearing from innovators and influencers in the space.
MARCH 7 @Rise
Our second conference focuses on all things Fintech. Hear from Key players from across the fintech ecosystem including banks, VCs, start-ups and innovators.
MARCH 8 @Rise
Our third conference is all about the intersection of cyber security and financial services. We'll talk to experts on both sides and explore how safe your money and data really is.
Our Speakers
DAY 1: Blockchain Conference @The Floor
8:45 - 9:30 Registration and Networking
9:30 - 9:40 Welcome
Avi Cohen, The Floor
9:40 - 10:00 It is all about Trust: The Evaluation of Blockchain
Amir Assif, Microsoft
10:05 - 10:30 Bitcoin vs. Blockchain
Public or private ledgers? What’s the state of the industry.
Meni Rosenfeld, Israel Bitcoin Association
Aviv Zohar, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Ayal Segev, Bitcoin emBassy
Moderator: Jonathan Rouach, QED-it
10:35 - 10:55 What is an ICO and why should you care
Initial Coin Offerings are either an interesting way to raise funds/attract customers or securities. What are the implications?
Richard Kastelein, Humaniq
Guy Corem, Paragon
Guy Ben Artzi, Bancor
Moderator: Lior Zysman, BitEmbassy
10:55 - 11:15 QUICK BREAK
11:20 - 11:45 Funding the Blockchain Revolution
VCs, investors and funding platforms. How are Blockchain projects getting funded?
Eddy Travia, Coinsilium
Alon Muroch, CoinDash
Amir Guttman, Aviv VC
Moderator: Roy Ramon, Intel Capital
11:50 - 12:15 Unchaining the Block in Blockchain: The Legal Challenges of Blockchain Technology on an International Landscape
We’ll discuss some of the emerging global trends with DLT/Blockchain and imending challenges.
Roy Keidar, Yigal Arnon
Florian Glatz, blockchain.lawyer
Ivar Moesman, BTCC
Moderator: Niranjan Arasaratnam, Linklaters
12:15 - 12:40 Innovative Use Cases: Hear from companies that are focusing on interesting user cases that will redefine the way we conduct business.
Richard Kastelein, Humaniq
Julien Bouteloup, Blockchain, IoT
12:40 - 13:35 LUNCH and NETWORKING
13:35 - 13:55 Applied Blockchain Keynote: Adi Ben-Ari, Tallysticks/Applied Blockchain
14:00 - 14:25 Identity as a Service: The Holy Grail of Blockchain
Most use cases require some level identity verification. We’ll explore where things are headed in terms of security and identity using DLT.
Nimrod Lehavi, Simplex
Maya Zehavi, QED-it
Julien Boutecoup, Doshup
Moderator: Jonny Paul, Fintech Worldwide
14:30 - 15:00 The Future of Blockchain
Our experts chime in on what the near term future holds for DLT along with some predictions on the longer term.
Yoav Intrator, Bank Hapoalim
Zach Hess, Aeternity
Mark Smargon, Colu
Moderator: Dorel Blitz, KPMG
15:00 COFFEE and NETWORKING
DAY 2: Fintech Disruptors Conference @Rise
8:30 - 9:15 Registration and Networking
9:15 - 9:40 Opening Keynote:
The Israeli Fintech Ecosystem state of play.
Haim Pinto, Bank Hapoalim
9:45 - 10:10 Following the Money: Capital Raising
Raising $10m+? A look at all the options.
Avi Zeevi, Carmel Ventures
James Clark, London Stock Exchange Group
Shachar Famili, Canaccord Genuity
Moderator: Guy Horowitz, Deutsche Telekom Capital
10:15 - 10:35 Keynote: The VC state of play
Eitan Bek, TLV Partners
10:40 - 11:10 Top Trends in Fintech:
Open banking, Robo-advisory, Regtech, big data, Blockchain are some of the topics up for discussion. What will have the biggest impact...
Prof Danny Tsiddon, Viola Fintech
Yoni Assia, eToro
Dorel Blitz, KPMG
Tal Brockmann, Finnovest
Moderator: Roman Lasker, iCapital
11:10 - 11:30 QUICK BREAK
11:35 - 12:00 Identifying Opportunities and Nurturing Innovation in SE Asia
Melissa Guzy, Arbor Ventures
12:00 - 12:30 Fintech 2020: Challenges and Predictions:
What’s in store for financial services in the near and long term?
Neil Corney, Citi Group
Jon Medved, OurCrowd
Benjamin Haddad, Accenture
Moderator: Yoram Tietz, EY
12:30 - 13:25 LUNCH and NETWORKING
13:30 - 13:55 InsurTech Disruptors
A look at innovation in the insurance sector.
Ronni Zehavi, hiBob
Nissim Tapiro, Next Insurance
Yoav Tzruya, Jerusalem Venture Partners
Moderator: Orna Carni, AIG
14:00 - 14:25 Legal and Regulatory: The Challenges and Opportunities
Is regulation helping or hurting innovation. All things PSD2. Where are the best regulatory environments for Fintech start-ups?
Evgenia Kremer, KPMG
Elad Wieder, HFN
Dana Heller, Israeli Antitrust Authority
Moderator: Jonathan Segal, Fox Williams LLP
14:30 - 14:45 Keynote: The Death of B2C: Why now is the time to get your Fintech into a Bank
Shahar Markovitz, Bank Hapoalim
14:50 - 15:10 The London/Tel Aviv Connection: Connecting the hubs. The challenges and opportunities presented by Brexit.
Koen Vandecaveye, London & Partners
Jared Jesner, WeSwap
Dima Kats, Clear Junction
15:10 - 15:40 Moving Money 2.0
Payments, e-commerce, foreign exchange and remittances are becoming easier. A look at what to expect in the near future.
Eyal Moldovan, Payoneer
Moti Porath, D+H
Moderator: Dan Soffer, Verifone
15:45 COFFEE and NETWORKING
DAY 3: Fintech Security Conference @Rise
8:30 - 9:20 Registration and Networking
9:25 - 10:00 The Fintech Security State of Play: The emerging global trends and challenges
Michael Fox, HSBC
Nimrod Kozlovski, Jerusalem Venture Partners
Moderator: Gwen Ackerman, Bloomberg
10:00 - 10:30 How Safe is my Data
We’ll take a brief look into how safe financial services data is in the hands of the institutions we trust. How can we prevent major breaches and how serious is the current risk to financial services firms and their customers?
Yuval Porat, Kazuar
Alex Vaystikh, SecBi
Moderator: Elad Koren, SecuPI
10:30 - 10:55 QUICK BREAK
11:00 - 11:30 KYC/AML 2.0
Technology is improving all elements of financial services, but when will we see a revolution in KYC/AML? Is it fear, regulation or a lack of innovation?
Nimrod Lehavi, Simplex
Tal Eisner, Thetaray
Ron Atzmon, Au10tix
Moderator: Eli Greenbaum, Yigal Arnon & Co.
11:35 - 12:00 Keynote: Where Should My Servers Be? International Legal Adventures in the Cloud
Eli Greenbaum, Yigal Arnon
12:00 - 12:20 Cyber Innovation and Disruption: Where cyber and financial services collide
Ronen Yehoshua, Morphisec
Aviv Poorian, Bank Hapoalim
Tal Sharon, Equitech
Moderator: Doron Davidson, SecBI
12:20 - 13:20 LUNCH and NETWORKING
13:20 - 13:45 A Look into the Dark Web
A look at the criminal economy.
Avi Kasztan, Sixgill
13:50 - 14:20 Easy Ways to Get Hacked
A brief look at common reasons why data breaches occur and the simple ways to beat them.
Dror Liwer, Coronet
Ezra Caltum, Akamai
Inbar Raz, PerimeterX
14:25 - 15:00 Keynote: The Trust Crisis and Cyber Security
Menny Barzilay, FortyTwo
15:00 - 15:10 Closing Statement
15:15 COFFEE and NETWORKING
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