Grisons - Switzerland 2020

Wednesday, 15.01.2020

• • 12:45 - 13:00
    CfC St. Moritz Welcome address

    • Tobias Reichmuth,
    • Nicolo Stöhr
  • 13:00 - 13:35
    Navigating Cryptocurrencies: From Early Investors to Entrepreneurs

    • Cameron Winklevoss,
    • Tyler Winklevoss,
    • Eric van der Kleij

    Starting out as investors in 2012, Cameron and Tyler become entrepreneurs in 2014, founding Gemini to provide a regulated, easy, and safe way to buy, sell, and store bitcoin and other cryptocurrency. Why is it important to build trust to scale and to stay focused on the long game?
  • 13:35 - 14:05
    Innovation in the next decade

    • Young Sohn,
    • Daniel Gutenberg

    Inside Samsung: What are the innovation drivers for the next decade?
  • 14:05 - 14:35
    When Worlds Collide: 21 st Century FinTech meets 20 th Century Regulation

    • J. Christopher Giancarlo

    The late 20 th Century digitization of information through the Internet took place in a regulatory “light” zone, the early 21 st Century digitization of value is taking place in a regulatory “heavy” zone. How can this challenge be approached and what models are in place?
  • 14:35 - 15:05
    Take your first break - get to know each other!

    Speaker(s) will be announced shortly
  • 15:05 - 15:30
    Overview Regulatory and Infrastructure Development - Digital Assets Ecosystem Rising

    • Dr. Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna,
    • Frederik Gregaard

    Blockchain and Distributed ledger technology holds the promise of being the future foundation for the financial infrastructure. But how far are we on the road?
  • 15:30 - 16:10
    Tales from the global regulatory frontline

    • Eva Kaili,
    • Joseph Weinberg,
    • Andy Qi Ge,
    • Luzius Meisser,
    • Dr. Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna

    Regulation is traditionally sovereign but the industry is digitally global. How are regulators keeping up with the pace of global innovation in the sector?
  • 16:10 - 16:40
    Take a break!

    Speaker(s) will be announced shortly
  • 16:40 - 17:10
    China’s Crypto Awakening: Driving the Future of Blockchain and Digital Asset Innovation for an Inclusive and Sustainable World

    • Michael Sung

    Recently there has been some major news with China’s digital currency and blockchain strategies announced by President Xi. China’s crypto awakening will driving the future of blockchain and digital asset innovation for the rest of the world. What are the implications for both the finance/crypto world as well as the balance of power between the US/China?
  • 17:10 - 17:40
    Central bank approaches to national digital currencies

    • Thomas Moser,
    • Eric van der Kleij

    Pros and Cons of a national digital currency from a central bank perespective. How does a central bank prepare for this and consider the impact on society?
  • 17:40 - 18:20
    The evolution of central banking

    • Kaj Burchardi,
    • Prof. Dr. Aleksander Berentsen,
    • Dr. Cyrus de la Rubia,
    • Philippe Bekhazi,
    • Donna Redel

    Examining the purpose and goals of stablecoins and the future relevance and (re-)positioning of central banks. What are the different approaches taken around the world by central banks and why?
  • 18:20 - 18:50
    Take the last break of the day!

    Speaker(s) will be announced shortly
  • 18:50 - 19:20
    Technology pulse - An industry overview of the last and next 12 months

    • Meltem Demirors

    The professionalisation of the industry depends on the robustness and scalability of the technology. Are we even close?
  • 19:20 - 19:50
    Technologist Insights with Lightning Labs CEO

    • Elizabeth Stark,
    • David Namdar

    Understanding the technology driving scalability with one of the industries most important technologists. What will matter most?
  • 19:50 - 20:00
    Young Talent Presentation

    • Richard Schäli,
    • Daniel Gutenberg
  • 20:00 - 20:15
    Welcome speech in the name of the Canton of Grisons

    • Marcus Caduff
  • 20:15 - 20:45
    Welcome drinks @ Suvretta House powered by Bernhard Fragner, CEO GLOBEAIR

    Speaker(s) will be announced shortly
  • 20:45 - 21:00
    Transport to Badrutt's Palace Hotel

    Speaker(s) will be announced shortly
  • 21:00 - 00:00
    Networking Dinner @ Matsuhisa Badrutt's Palace Hotel powered by SEBA

    Speaker(s) will be announced shortly