When and where is it on?
The conference will take place in Switzerland on February 21st 2018. It will be hosted at the high-class five-star Grand Hotel Kempinski, located in Geneva, a center of meetups and international conferences. Registration will start at 9am and the results will be provided at about 6pm.
How many years has it been going?
We have been running blockchain and ICO events in Russia, Ukraine, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Malta, Cyprus, and many other countries since 2014. However, it’s the first time we’ve conducted such an event in Switzerland.
What was the inspiration to start it?
We really are into innovations! Cryptocurrencies, robotics, 3D technologies, portable devices, augmented reality, Internet of Things, mobile medicine. It’s the future for solving many problems of mankind, as well as extremely interesting spheres of interest. We focus on providing access to innovations you will find promising and fascinating.
First, we were just engaged in what we loved. Then, it turned into something bigger: our work has become educational and we enjoy piquing people’s interest in such things.
What exciting things can people look forward to? What opportunities are on offer for those attending?
On February 21st we will bring together the brightest representatives of the industry with solid experience in ICO and blockchain technology. Attendees will know plenty about cryptocurrency and ICO regulation tendencies in Switzerland and the European Union, blockchain and digital currencies prospects, technical aspects of smart technologies, and ICO launching and tokensales investing.
What is more, attendees will have a chance to visit an exhibition area with software and hardware manufacturers. Investors will find prospective projects to invest in while startups can establish a partnership and attract funds.
Who will be speaking?
Renowned blockchain experts, developers, entrepreneurs, payment systems representatives, and lawyers will deliver presentations at the conference. The following keynote speakers will be there:
- Peter Mitchell and Christopher Murrer — Associates at the International Tax and Wealth Management practice groups of Baker McKenzie Zurich;
- Gavin Smith — CEO for the platform First Global Credit and AICoin;
- Douglas Azar with 14 years of experience in the US, Swiss and Near-Eastern banking;
- Jan Sammut — CEO at RefToken, blockchain & cryptocurrency investor and ICO advisor;
- Enrique Melero with 25 years of experience in finances at large corporations.
Visit the conference’s website to get details of the speakers and their presentations.
What tips would you give to people attending to get the most out of it?
First of all, be active. You will have an opportunity to ask a speaker questions, so be prepared in advance. In this way you can get the most from information that’s particular to you.
Secondly, don’t miss out the exhibition area with cutting-edge technological solutions and blockchain-based software. You’ll find some truly interesting projects to get involved with at the stands.
By the way, you may download a mobile app, Smile Expo Events, in order to keep track of the relevant information about the conference: programs, topics of presentations, the list of participants, etc.
How can people book tickets?
An online registration is available on the event’s webpage. Students can use discounts. The price depends on the date – buy a ticket in advance and save money.
