Agenda
10 & 11th Jun '24 in Paris
Louvre Palace, Musée Arts Décoratifs
Louvre Palace, Musée Arts Décoratifs
"... Web3 meets the Spirit of Davos"
Proof of Talk is the only summit that seamlessly blends the worlds of traditional economic forums and the dynamic, decentralized web3 community (from the seasoned economist to the radical Web3 Founder), creating a unique ecosystem of dialogue, innovation, and action.
Content Driven
20+ Panel Discussions
15+ Workshops
10+ Keynotes
5+ Firesides
2 Stages
1 Goal: Shape the future of Web3
2024 Themes
Exploring the Future of Decentralization: Navigating New Frontiers of Technology, Economics, and Policy for a Decentralized Tomorrow
RWA & TradFi going Web3
Real World Asset Tokenization
TradFi going Blockchain
Web3 Use Cases in TradCos
AI-Blockchain Integration
Decentralise AI Control
Permissionless Marketplace
Authenticity Strategies
Crypto-UX Revolution
Simplify Crypto Interaction
Enhance Security
Mainstream Adoption
Gaming Economy Evolution
Web3 Game Transformation
Fair Value Capture
Entertainment Integration
Efficiency vs. Empowerment
Decentralisation Challenges
Innovation Focus
Use Choice
Smart Contract Security
Veriication Streaming
Secure Protocols
Hack Prevention
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10:00 - 10:05
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Welcome Day 2
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Matthias Reiser (Co-Founder & Partner, X Ventures)
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Megan Nilsson (Crypto Megan)
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Opening Speech by X Ventures
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Zohair Dehnadi, Co-Founder & Partner, X Ventures
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Megan Nilsson (Crypto Megan)
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10:05 - 10:50
Investment
Trust-Driven Crypto VC Strategies: Reigniting the Industry and Fueling Web3 Innovation
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Jocelyn Cheng (Head of DCG Expeditions), Neil-Cunha-Gomes (Head of EMEA Fintech, Softbank Vision Fund), Alain Falys (Fabric Ventures / Sylq, Venture Partner / CSO)
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Paul Solntsev (Head of Accelerator, Cointelegraph)
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10:15 - 10:40
Trust & Emerging Tech
Fireside: Yat Siu - Let's Build Trust in Web3! But How?
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Yat Siu (Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands)
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Zohair Dehnadi, Co-Founder & CEO, X Ventures
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10:40 - 11:00
Trust & Emerging Tech
Fireside with Justin Sun
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H.E. Justin Sun (Founder, Tron)
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Artem Sinyakin (Oak Invest)
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10:45 - 11:25
NFTs and Digital Assets
Game On, Web3: New Use Cases and The Revolution in Gaming Success Metrics
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Nicolas Pouard (Head of Blockchain Initiatives, Ubisoft Strategic Innovation Lab) , Brian O'hagan (Growth Lead, Sorare), Sebastien Borget (Co-Founder & COO, The Sandbox), Sami Chlagou (Founder & CEO, Cross the Ages)
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Raphaël Bloch (The Big Whale)
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10:55 - 11:40
Finance, Regulations, DeFi
Debate: Institutional Adoption of Crypto - What Is Required to Bring in the Next Trillion Dollars?
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Nicolas Louvet (CEO, Coinhouse), Kate Levchuk (Institutional Sales, CEX.IO), Laszlo Szabo (Co-Founder & CEO, Kiln), Ivan De Lastours (Blockchain/Crypto Lead, BPI France)
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Peter Zemsky (Deputy Dean, Insead)
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11:00 - 13:00
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Nova Lorraine (MC)
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11:05 - 11:40
Privacy, Security, Governance
Debate: Is KYC (Know Your Customer) Becoming the Norm? If Yes, How?
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Joon Kim (Mina Foundation, Board Member), Asim Ahmad (Founding Partner, Eterna Capital), Dr. Marwan Alzarouni (Strategic Advisor, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism)
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Andrew Rummer (prev. The Block)
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11:30 - 12:10
Finance, Regulations, DeFi
Panel: Crypto's Institutional Game of Thrones - What barriers to overcome for the next big move?
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Lukas Enzersdorfer (CEO, Bitpanda Technology Solutions), Cyril Chiche (CEO, Lydia), Kevin de Patoul (CEO, Keyrock), Alexander Bechtel (Head of Strategy, DWS)
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David Chreng (Leadblock Partners, Founding Partner)
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11:45 - 12:10
Trust & Emerging Tech
Fireside: James Tromans - Behind the Scenes of Web3 at Google Cloud
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James Tromans (Director, Google Cloud Web3)
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Savannah Fortis (Cointelegraph)
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11:45 - 12:20
Trust & Emerging Tech
Trade-Offs in the Wild: Real-World Asset Case Studies on Balancing Decentralization, Security, & Scalability in Blockchain Projects.
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Babacar N. Seck (CEO, Petale), Sabine Van Haecke-Lepic (Ph.D Lecturer, Researcher), Markus Infanger, (VP RippleX Growth, Ripple)
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Richard Neve (Cognito Media)
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12:15 - 13:00
Trust & Emerging Tech
The Trust Paradox in Crypto: Leadership's Role in a Trustless Environment
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John Woods (CTO, Algorand Foundation), Lily Liu (President of the Management, Solana Foundation), Björn Wagner (Co-Founder & CEO, Parity Technologies), Robby Yung (CEO, Animoca Brand)
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Megan Nilsson (Crypto Megan)
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12:15 - 13:00
Interoperability & Scalability
Building Blocks of Trust: Key Guidelines for Ecosystem Development in Blockchain
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David Uhryniak (Director of Ecosystem Development, Tron), Min Wei (Global Head of Ecosystem Growth, Algorand Foundation), Irene Wu (Head of Strategy, Layer Zero), Beniamin Mincu (Founder & CEO, MultiversX)
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Artem Sinyakin (Oak Invest)
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12:25 - 13:00
Finance, Regulations, DeFi
Debate: DeFi and TradFi - Unifying Divergent Financial Landscapes or Building Parallel Worlds?
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Dotun Rominiyi (Director of Emerging Technology, LSEG), Austin Muñoz (Investment Partner, Amber Group), Andri Rabetanety (COO, 1Inch), Mikko Ohtamaa (CEO & Co-Founder, TradingStrategy.ai)
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Emma Joyce (CEO, GBBC Digital Finance)
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13:00 - 13:45
Trust & Emerging Tech
Fireside with Charles Hoskinson
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Charles Hoskinson, Co.-Founder, Cardano
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13:05-13:40
Trust & Emerging Tech
Interview with Stani Kulechov
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Stani Kulechov (Founder, Aave)
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Megan Nilsson (Crypto Megan)
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13:45 - 14:20
Privacy, Security, Governance
Debate: From Bureaucracy to Autonomy - ID as the Key to Redefining Web3's Value Chains
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Michael Jackson (Director, Fabric Ventures), Ingo Rübe (Founder and CEO, Kilt Protocol), Joonatan Lintala (CEO, Phaver)
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Andrew Brummer, (prev. The Block)
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13:45 - 14:25
Finance, Regulations, DeFi
Global Regulatory Chessboard: Centralized Exchanges' Strategic Navigation Through MiCA's Framework and Beyond
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David Prinçay (President France, Binance), Ioana Surpateanu (Non-Executive Director, CryptoUK), Gracy Chen (Managing Director, Bitget), Koh Onozawa (Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Bit2Me)
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MacKenzie Sigalos (NBCUniversal)
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13:45 - 14:30
Investment
Debate: Bear Market - How Funds Adapt Their Investment Strategy In Market Downturns
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Alexis du Peloux (Partner, XAnge), Alex Odagiu (Investment Director, Binance Labs), Leeor Groen (Managing Director, Spartan Group), Viktor Fischer (Managing Partner, RockawayX)
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Gregory Guittard (Le Journal Du Coin)
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14:00 - 15:00
Investment
Clinic - Tokenomics with Animoca Brands
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Mohammed Elzedin (Head of Tokenomics, Animoca Brands)
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14:25 - 15:15
NFTs and Digital Assets
Debate: From Hype to Action - Unveiling Web3's Strategic Role in Luxury Brands' Future
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Blake Lezenski (Program Manager, Outlier Ventures), Nova Lorraine (Author, Designer and Editor in Chief, Raine Magazine), Marjorie Hernandez (Founder & Managing Partner, Lukso), Shirly Valge (COO, Velas Network AG)
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Alice Stork (InCryptoland)
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14:30 - 15:10
Trust & Emerging Tech
The Difficulty of Implementing Decentralized Governance: Debate - Is Decentralized Governance Truly Better?
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Brynly Llyr (Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets, World Economic Forum), Dr. Leemon Baird (Co-Founder, Hedera), Yat Siu (Founder & CEO, Animoca Brands), Sebastien Couture (Founder, Epicenter/Interop Venture, Founder)
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Pierre Noro (Sciences Po)
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14:40 - 15:15
Trust & Emerging Tech
Lessons Learned: Web2 Moving into Blockchain - Finding Trust in Web3 and Embracing Industry Transformation
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Michael Blank (COO, Polygon Labs), Christian Rau (Senior VP Fintech and Crypto Enablement Europe, Mastercard), David An (Partner, Dracoon Ventures), Elise Yoshida (Digital and Web3 Communications Director, Christian Louboutin)
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Megan Nilsson (Crypto Megan)
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15:00 - 16:00
Investment
Workshop - Building a Web3 Marketing Pipeline with Cointelegraph Accelerator
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Paul Solntsev (Head of Accelerator, Cointelegraph)
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15:00 - 16:00
Investment
Investor Office Hours with Fabric X by Fabric Ventures
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Jeddi Mees (Head of Fabric X, Fabric Ventures)
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15:00 - 17:00
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Security Office Hours with J.M. Porup - Chief Information Security Officer
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J.M. Porup (Chief Information Security Officer)
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15:15 - 16:00
Finance, Regulations, DeFi
Debate: Regulating the Unregulatable - Can Traditional Frameworks Adapt to DeFi?
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Matthew Sigel (Head of Digital Assets Research, VanEck), William O'Rorke (Founding Partner, ORWL), Jon Fink Isaksen, (Head of Policy EMEA, Uniswap), Faustine Fleuret (President & CEO, ADAN)
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Christian Zimmermann (Partner & CLO, Greenfield Capital)
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15:20 - 16:00
Privacy, Security, Governance
From Concealment to Confidence: How ZKPs Revolutionize Trust - Unleashing the Potential of Zero-Knowledge Proofs
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Kurt Hemecker (COO, Mina Foundation), Liron Tenzer (Senior Director of Finance & Accounting, Aleo), Elena Sinelnikova, (Co-Founder & DC, Metis DAO Foundation)
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Anna Ladyshenski (Partner Web3 & Blockchain, Page Executive)
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15:20 - 16:00
Finance, Regulations, DeFi
Debate: "Code As Law" Principle - Should Code Be Law?
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Dyma Budorin (Co-Founder & CEO, Hacken), Lior Zaks (Stake Capital Group, Legal Council), Joseph Collement (General Counsel, Bitcoin.com), Kunal Bhasin (Director & Co-Lead Cryptoassets & Blockchain CoE, KPMG)
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Richard Neve (Cognito Media)
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16:00 - 16:25
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16:00 - 17:00
Investment
Workshop - Fundraising in Bear Market with Binance Labs & Brinc
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Alex Odagiu (Investment Director, Binance Labs), Belinda Pham (Web3 Portfolio Manager, Brinc Accelerator)
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16:25 - 17:10
Trust & Emerging Tech
Debate: A Match Made in Tech? Harnessing the Power of Blockchain and AI Together
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Lex Sokolin (Chief Economist Officer, Consensys), Marieke Flament (CEO, NEAR Foundation), Ken Timsit (Head of Cronos Labs, Cronos Labs)
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Teemu Sorvisto (CO-Founder & COO, TradingStrategy.ai)
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16:25 - 17:10
NFTs and Digital Assets
User-Centric Innovation: Lessons Learned and Strategies for Success in the Decentralized Era
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Lucas Verra (Co-Founder & CEO, POAP Studios), Jordan Edelstein (CMO, Stellar Development Foundation), Chris Maurice (Co-Founder, Yellow Card), Owen Simonin "Hasheur" (Founder & CEO, Meria)
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Artem Sinyakin (Co-Founder, Oak Invest)
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16:25 - 17:10
Trust & Emerging Tech
Fireside: Pascal Gauthier - Ethos of Web3 - How Web3 Companies Manage Their Communites and Initiate Users Co-Building With Them?
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Pascal Gauthier (CEO, Ledger)
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Raphaël Bloch (The Big Whale)
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17:15 - 17:50
Interoperability & Scalability
Q&A with Sandeep Naiwal
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Sandeep Naiwal, Co-Founder, Polygon
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17:15 - 18:00
Finance, Regulations, DeFi
Debate: Centralization's Role in Web3 - Necessity or Betrayal of Decentralized Principles?
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Stephan Lutz (CEO & CFO, Bitmex), Athena Yu (CEO, Ceffu), Florent Moulin (VP Product, Messari), Dorian Vincileoni (Head of BD Europe, KuCoin)
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Peter Zemsky (Deputy Dean, Insead)
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17:15 - 18:00
Investment
From Titans to Trailblazers: Unmasking Web3's Investment Landscape with Corporate VC, Traditional VC and Web3 VCs
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Martin El-Khouri (Senior Director, Bertelsmann Investments), Stephen Mackintosh (General Partner, Karatage), Alban Vendeuvre (Investor, Cathay Ledger Fund), Mathijs van Esch (Partner, Maven 11)
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Andrew Rummer (prev. The Block)
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Wrap Up Day One
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X Ventures
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Megan Nilsson (Crypto Megan)
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18:00 - 18:10
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Closing Speech by X Ventures
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X Ventures
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Megan Nilsson (Crypto Megan)
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18:10 - 21:00
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