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Blockchain Futurist Conference 2019

Untraceable held its second annual Blockchain Futurist Conference from August 12 to 14, 2019 at Rebel Entertainment Complex, Toronto, Ontario.    According to organizers, this year’s conference was attended by over 2,300 attendees from around the world covering the future of technology including artificial intelligence,  blockchain and other  disruptive technologies.

The Blockchain Futurist Conference incorporated token experiences – you had the opportunity to get tokens or cryptocurrencies free of charge or purchase them at Bitcon ATMs and use them to purchase various items at the conference.

This year’s conference lineup of speakers, experiences, panels and workshops included:

Anthem Hayek Blanchard, CEO & Co-Founder, AnthemGold & HERC

Sascha Mojtahedi, CEO, BUNZ

Alex Lightman, Futurist

Tone Vays, Content Creator & Derivatives Trader

Michael Nye, Host, Evolvement Podcast

Sascha Mojtahedi, CEO, BUNZ

Gabriel Abed, Founder, BITT

Amber D. Scott, Founder, CEO, Outlier Compliance Group

The conference included the following experiences:

Tokenized Marketplace – Attendees participates installations and marketplace in crypto and blockchain.

Catering on the Blockchain – Untraceable’s catering company Caterable Inc. tracked their fresh produce on the blockchain at a live event.

Blockchain Supply Chain – Attendees experienced the power of blockchain with the Herc.one protocol.

Art on the Blockchain –   Artcryption (a platform protecting art assets on the blockchain) demonstrated how it tracked the chain of custody for artwork at the Conference which aids in copyright.

The outdoor cabanas by the pool were converted to booths for sponsors and blockchain companies providing for a relaxed environment.

Panels and talks & workshops- New developments in blockchain technology  were presented.

Blockchain Startup Showcase – The Futurist Conference showcased a lineup of  startups in the blockchain space

Sessions:

Torontoartsandevents reviewed  the following:

PANEL: Risk, Regulation & What’s Next was held Tuesday, August 13:

This interesting panel discussed what the future was likely to hold for regulation and risk in blockchain.

Moderator:  Amber D. ScottFounder, CEO & Chief AML NinjaOutlier Compliance Group

Gabriel NgoAdvisor – Financial Crimes PolicyDepartment of Finance Canada

Jor Law FounderVerifyInvestor.com

Paul WatsonManager, Securities (Ag.)Financial Services Commission, Barbados

Joseph WeinbergDirectorShyft Network

KEYNOTE: Battle of the Titans: State vs Corporations vs the People  was held on Tuesday, August 13 and was delivered by Alex LightmanCEOToken Communities PLC.  Mr. Lightman discussed the imbalance in power between state and large corporations on one hand and the people on the other.

The Blockchain Tax Authority of the Future: Destination – Middle East

Was held on Wednesday, August 14 by Alexia Hefti, Esq.Global Blockchain Leader, Indirect TaxDeloitte who discussed designing a tax system from scratch for a country.

Evening Events

The Opening Night Party was held on the eve of the conference and was held at Roxy On King and gave an opportunity for attendees to network.

The Official Closing party was held at Cabana pool at Rebel and was sponsored by  Plouton Mining – it was a great event with a great view.

Blockchain Futurist Conference 2019 was an informative and fascinating conference for this disruptive technology – check back here for next year’s conference.

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