Event: GBBC and Clifford Chance Present: The Future of Digital Finance 2024

GBBC and Clifford Chance's London Conference

Join GBBC and Clifford Chance on October 1st to hear from those shaping the future of digital finance. We will be joined by a mix of international regulators and industry leaders to navigate the topics below and more. The event will take place in person in London and be live streamed globally. 

We will explore the global regulatory landscape, tapping into a myriad of topics, including:
Which countries are leading the way with digital assets frameworks? 
Where are we with MiCA three months after it came into force? What's next for the EU?
With a new government in place, what will the UK's role in the global digital finance world be? Will a Labour government propel the UK forward as a Global Tokenization Hub? 
The intersection of digital assets and AI - Is it a trend or a transformation of financial services? 
What new developments are we seeing for the tokenization of funds and assets?
How are the challenges of achieving interoperability between platforms being addressed?

Register below. We appreciate the timing may make it difficult for those in some regions to join us live, please do register if you would like to receive post-event recordings.
Learn how to get involved by contacting Alfredo Oballos Diaz, GBBC's Chief of Staff.


GBBC and Clifford Chance Present: The Future of Digital Finance 2024

Event: Korea Blockchain Week 2024

Korea Blockchain Week

Founded by FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Hashed, Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is an annual global blockchain and Web3 festival held in Seoul, South Korea, since 2018. 
On September 4th, GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will join the Global Legal Symposium hosted by Dr. Yongbeom Kim, followed by a panel alongside Commissioner Caroline D. Pham of the U.S. Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).


Korea Blockchain Week (KBW)

Event: Currency Research's Payments, Innovation, and Technology Week

GBBC's Senior Managing Director, Financial Services and Head of EMEA, Emma Joyce, joins Currency Research's Payments, Innovation, and Technology Week. During this week, two conferences take place: the Digital Currency Conference and Central Bank AI Conference.

The Digital Currency Conference focuses on the technology and design aspects of both central bank and private digital currencies. The conference brings together policymakers, regulators, and technology, and innovation experts to network and discuss all aspects of digital currencies. 

The Central Bank AI Conference focuses on a central banker’s perspective on future applications of artificial intelligence, be it at the central bank or institutions under the central bank’s regulatory purview. The conference brings together central banks, regulators, financial services, and FinTechs to explore how AI affects central bank operations, regulations, research, and policy. Learn more and register below.

Currency Research's Payments, Innovation, and Technology Week

Event: WebX2024

WebX2024

GBBC China and Japan Advisor, Emily Parker, joins WebX2024, produced by CoinPost, and taking place on August 28th and 29th, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
WebX2024 is Asia's largest global conference gathering professionals related to crypto assets, blockchain, and other Web3 technologies, offering visitors a direct interaction with companies, experts, entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, and media from Japan and abroad.


Alpine SwissTech Forum: the Future of Digital Assets and Frontier Technologies 

Switzerland is renowned for its innovation and financial expertise. Join Home of Blockchain.swiss, GBBC, and University of Zurich's Blockchain Center for a day-long event delving into the crucial intersection of data in digital assets, blockchain, finance, robotics, and the future of digital worlds amidst the rise of generative AI.

Expert panels will explore Switzerland's role as a hub for cutting-edge technologies and its impact on global digital landscapes. Understanding innovation in shaping financial markets, digital assets, and the evolving realms of generative AI is paramount in navigating the complexities of today's digital economy.  Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact GBBC's EMEA Chief of Staff, Alfredo Oballos, for more information.


Alpine SwissTech Forum (Home of Blockchain.swiss PZF 2024)

Event: Swift's Sibos in Beijing

Swift's Sibos in Beijing

From October 21st-24th, thousands of participants will gather at the China National Convention Centre to hear expert speakers debate the theme ‘Connecting the future of finance’ at Swift's Sibos 2024.

Home to most of China's biggest companies, Beijing houses the largest number of Fortune Global 500 companies in the world, as well as the world's four biggest financial institutions by total assets. Beijing attracts talent and investment from around the globe, and is a driving force in shaping the future of the global economy. GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be joining Sibos as a moderator.


Event: GBBC Roundtable on MiCA

GBBC Roundtable on MiCA

On September 10th, GBBC hosts a closed-door roundtable on the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
Learn how to get involved by contacting Alfredo Oballos Diaz, GBBC's Chief of Staff.


Event: Blockchain Central UNGA 2024

UNGA 2024

GBBC members and Ambassadors are invited to attend GBBC’s sixth annual Blockchain Central UNGA alongside the UN General Assembly this September, alongside the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City.
As a partner of Global Goals Week, Blockchain Central UNGA will take place in-person in New York City to bring together thought leaders and changemakers across blockchain, government, technology, and business industries to examine how we can empower blockchain powered solutions to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
GBBC’s Blockchain Central UNGA, while live-streamed, is an in-person event. We hope to have you join us!


GBBC's Blockchain Central UNGA 2024

Event: Swift Standards Forum

Swift Standards Forum

Swift Standards, in partnership with the Payments Market Practice Group (PMPG), hosts its Standards Forum in NYC.

This is a one-day event where payments and Standards industry leaders will come together to discuss, debate and share experiences on payments market practice issues, innovative trends in global payments and how Standards make frictionless transactions possible. GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will speak in the afternoon. Learn more below.

GBBC CEO Sandra Ro joins Swift Standards Forum

Event: Chicago Web3Con

Chicago Web3Con

Powered by FinTech4Good, AI 2030, and partners, Chicago Web3Con will provide participants with invaluable insights into the latest advancements in blockchain/ Web3 technologies, encompassing layer 1 and layer 2 solutions, zero-knowledge proofs, decentralized identity, and metaverse. 
GBBC's Arry Yu, Head of Strategy (US) and Executive Director of U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), will kick off Chicago Web3Con with Opening Remarks. Following this, she will join "Navigating Regulatory Landscapes in Web3" with Jacob Hample (Filecoin Foundation), Richard Levin (Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough), Katherine Kirkpatrick (Cboe Digital), and David Carman (Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association).
To wrap up the afternoon, Arry will speak on "Women in Web3 Leadership) with Kathleen Wrynn (J.P. Morgan), Gabriella Kusz (TCS), and Aravinda Garimella (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign). Learn more and register below.


Web3Con

Event: Women in Digital Assets Forum 2024

WIDAF 2024

Join GBBC CEO Sandra Ro at the second annual event in Stamford, CT as Women in Digital Assets Forum bring together esteemed members of the digital asset’s community, and passionate advocates for gender diversity. As innovation continues to resonate in the United States with the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF and globally in this ever-evolving landscape of digital assets, it is important that we pause and recognize the incredible contributions of women in shaping the future of this dynamic industry.

In June 2024, the city of Stamford will host - a convergence of minds, ideas, and opportunities that promises to redefine the narrative surrounding women in digital assets. This is not just an event; it's a celebration, a testament to the power of diversity, and a call to action for all those who understand that true progress can only be achieved through inclusivity. Learn more and register below.


Women in Digital Assets Forum

Women in Digital Assets Forum 2024

Event: Digital Economy Breakfast with Moody's

Moody's Digital Economy Breakfast

Moody's presents its first in-person event on Digital Finance and Digital Asset innovation in New York, where GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will speak.

This event will delve into a broad range of topics commencing with a fireside chat addressing regulations, their impact on digital cash and influence on digital finance, we will delve into the transformative capabilities of distributed ledger technologies and artificial intelligence, and explore opportunities, challenges, and significant risks in the digital ecosystem, including cyber risk, presenting effective mitigation strategies.
Sandra, alongside Paloma San Valentin (Moody's Ratings), will uncover the outlook for digital cash, the potential shifts in the traditional financial ecosystem, and analyze the interplay between security and commodity classifications of digital assets on the panel, "Navigating the digital finance landscape in the US." Learn more below.


Digital Economy Breakfast with Moody's

Event: GBBC and Norton Rose Fulbright Present: The Future of Finance Conference

Agenda Future of Finance - As of June 18

GBBC and Norton Rose Fulbright Present: The Future of Finance Conference

Join GBBC and Norton Rose Fulbright on June 20th in person to hear from industry experts and regulators as we explore a number of topics including:
Tokenization of Real World Assets
Is this the Age of DeFi?
Where are we with Institutional Adoption?
Trends in Litigation Developments in the Digital Asset Space 

Confirmed Speakers:
Bin Afolami | Economic Secretary to the Treasury | UK Government
Usman Ahmad | Co-Founder & CEO | Zodia Markets
Isabella Chase | Senior Policy Advisor | TRM Labs
Harriet Jones-Fenleigh | Partner | Norton Rose Fulbright
Emma Joyce | Head of EMEA | GBBC
Anna Matson | Senior Vice President, Digital Assets & Financial Markets | Northern Trust
Hannah Meakin | Partner, Financial services and FinTech regulation | Norton Rose Fulbright
Sean Murphy | Partner and global head of FinTech | Norton Rose Fulbright 
Katey Neate | Chief Operating Officer, Digital Assets | BNY Mellon
Sebastien Praicheux | Partner, Financial services and FinTech regulation | Norton Rose Fulbright
Philippe Redaelli | Managing Director Strategic Initiatives | Kaiko
Basak Toprak | EMEA Head of Coin Systems | Onyx by J.P. Morgan
Amanda Wicks Principal, Incite Consulting 
Eric Wragge | Global Head of Business Development & Capital Markets | Algorand Foundation


Event: Kenya Blockchain & Crypto Conference

KBCC Recap

GBBC CEO Sandra Ro heads to Nairobi, Kenya to deliver a keynote during the second edition of the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2024, a gathering of industry experts, thought leaders, and enthusiasts passionate about the transformative potential of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. 

This year’s event will delve deeper into the “Role of Blockchain in Shaping Africa’s Economic Landscape.” The conference aims to be a nexus of ideas, innovations, and collaborative efforts as we explore the transformative potential of blockchain technology in propelling Africa towards economic prosperity.


Kenya Blockchain & Crypto Conference

Event: Digital Finance in Africa Roundtable

Digital Finance in Africa Roundtable

The Regional Centre of Excellence of the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius in
collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), will host a 2-day hybrid policy workshop on "Digital Finance in Africa" on June 20th and 21st.

On June 20th, GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will join the conversation on, "The limits of DeFi for financial inclusion" from 10:05-11:15am MST. Learn more below.

Event: Women in Government National Legislative Conference

Women in Government

Women In Government is hosting its National Legislative Conference this year in Seattle, June 6-8, with discussions expanding on technology issues, specifically different facets of AI, and tapping into the U.S.'s progress with Web3.

GBBC's Head of Strategy (US) and Executive Director, of the U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), Arry Yu, will be delivering a keynote on USBC's State of Web3 report, which unpacks how different states are approaching blockchain and digital assets technology.


Women in Government National Legislative Conference

Event: Blockchain Infrastructure Forum (BIF) 2024

Blockchain Infrastructure Forum (BIF) 2024

GBBC CEO Sandra Ro has been invited to attend the Blockchain Infrastructure Forum (BIF) 2024 in Hokkaido, Japan from August 30th-September 1st.

The forum brings together critical stakeholders from across the blockchain ecosystem to discuss topics including regulatory touchpoints and a regional highlight on Japan's blockchain ecosystem.


Event: WFP Humanitarian Ventures Accelerator June 2024 Pitch Event with Google

WFP Humanitarian Ventures Accelerator June 2024 Pitch Event with Google

GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be attending the World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator Advisory Council Meeting in Mountain View, California on June 13th, where the Google-supported WFP Humanitarian Ventures Accelerator Pitch Event will be held.

During the Pitch Event, ten WFP ventures will showcase diverse projects being piloted across Afghanistan, Yemen, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iraq, Chad, Columbia, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Jordan. Learn more below.

Event: "Not All Blockchains are the Same" with Avalanche

"Not All Blockchains are the Same" with Avalanche

On June 13th, join* GBBC for Episode 2 of our educational webinar series, "Not All Blockchains are the Same," powered by Accenture, Algorand Foundation, and Digital Asset.
This series is designed to cut through the hype and provide a clear understanding of various blockchain technologies, exploring their development, unique features, and compliance capabilities.
In Episode 2, we will dive into the Avalanche network, an open-source platform for launching custom blockchains for any use case, including decentralized finance, private financial institutions, and compliance-enabled enterprise applications. Avalanche is powered by a novel consensus algorithm using repeated random sub-sampling for speed. Its built-in interoperability and scaling mechanisms allow seamless communication and transactions across hundreds of thousands of blockchains.

*This closed-door meeting is only for regulators, government agencies, and international standards organizations. Register interest below. For any questions, please reach out to alfredo.oballos@gbbcouncil.org.


Event: Meeting of the DATF at WEF Headquarters

Meeting of the DATF at WEF Headquarters

The next in-person exclusive event by the Digital Asset Task Force (DATF) will be hosted at the headquarters of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Geneva, Switzerland. This meeting aims to enable collaboration between key private and public stakeholders, empowering the work of financial crime fighters, thereby enhancing the protection of the digital financial world.

During the event, GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will dive into the panel, "Tackling the nexus: Preventing disasters in virtual assets and associated criminal networks" alongside Duncan Deville (Crypto.com), Priscilla Adams (Bullish), and Dr. Alexandra Andhov (University Copenhagen).

Event: Virtual Members Forum with Paravela

Virtual Members Forum with Paravela

Join Paravela's Duncan Johnston-Watt, CEO and Co-Founder, and Csilla Zsigri, CSO and Co-Founder for GBBC Virtual Members Forum, a bi-weekly webinar showcasing the innovative work of GBBC members around the globe.

Paravela has partnered with Uqoud to integrate its blockchain-backed provenance technology into Uqoud’s contract management platform. This collaboration provides financial institutions in the GCC and MENA regions with an identity service that enables them to efficiently and securely obtain necessary know-your-customer information. This innovative identity service reduces communication overhead between financial institutions and allows them to digitally verify and validate customers without redundant processes or the disclosure of personally identifiable information.

In this webinar, Duncan and Csilla will be joined by Mustafa Bilbeisi, Co-Founder of Uqoud. Together, they will discuss the details of this project and share their future plans.

Event: X Ventures' Proof of Talk 2024

X Ventures' Proof of Talk 2024

Proof of Talk takes place in Paris, France from June 10th-11th to blend the worlds of traditional economic forums and the dynamic, decentralized Web3 community (from the seasoned economist to the radical Web3 Founder) to create a unique ecosystem of dialogue, innovation, and action.

GBBC Board Directors Staci Warden and Tanvi Singh will be joining Proof of Talk this year. Staci will explore "Social Impact of RWAs" with Eric Piscini (Swirlds Labs), Sunny Lu (Vechain), and Paola Tasca (DLT Science Foundation). Tanvi will speak on the session, "RWAs: The Tokenization Wave in Global Financial Markets" with Natacha Dezert (BNP Paribas - Securities Services), Eliézer Ndinga (21Shares), Cathryn Chen (Radiate Ventures), and Kavan Canekeratne (Draper Dragon).


Event: For Non-G7 Regulators and Government Agencies: Growth Markets Regulatory Council Meeting

For Non-G7 Regulators and Government Agencies: Growth Markets Regulatory Council Meeting

All non-G7 regulators and government agencies are invited to join GBBC’s Growth Markets Regulatory Council (GMRC) taking place on Friday, June 7th at 5:00PM EAT | 4:00PMCEST | 10:00AM EDT.
GMRC is Co-Chaired by IFC-Milken Insitute Capital Markets Scholars alumni Kefa Ngoiri of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Kenya and Ime Ekong of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria. Through this monthly meeting, we hope to promote the importance of common frameworks and harmonization, especially when it comes to ensuring consumer protection and responsible innovation for economic growth. 
This meeting is only for non-G7 regulators, government agencies, central banks, and international standards organizations. Contact GBBC below to express interest in joining.


Event: ADAN's Web3 Leaders Forum

ADAN's Web3 Leaders Forum

GBBC is proud to be a Community Partner of ADAN's Web3 Leaders Forum (W3LF), focused on the emergence of an innovative and secure Web3 ecosystem in Europe. 
Register to join in Brussels, Belgium as industry leaders meet to discuss the most current topics and build a strong, influential European Web3 ecosystem and explore innovations that will redefine tomorrow's standards. GBBC Board Director Dimitris Psarrakis will be speaking. Learn more below.


GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Provenance Blockchain Foundation

Join us for a presentation and live Q&A with Anthony Moro, CEO at Provenance Blockchain Foundation, during GBBC Virtual Members Forum, a bi-weekly webinar showcasing the innovative work of GBBC members around the globe.

This presentation explores the evolution of a blockchain specifically designed for real-world financial assets and its journey to becoming the largest blockchain for RWAs. Anthony will elucidate what distinguishes a blockchain built for financial services from general-purpose blockchains. He will highlight pivotal use cases and their outcomes, examine current trends in RWA tokenization, and share insights on the industry's projected growth to $16 trillion in tokenized RWAs over the next seven years.

Event: The Next Web (TNW) Conference

The 18th annual TNW Conference is happening on June 20 & 21, 2024 in Amsterdam bringing together 10,000+ corporates, government officials, startups & scaleups and investors. 

The Next Web (TNW) Conference

The 18th annual TNW Conference is happening on June 20 & 21, 2024 in Amsterdam to bring together 10,000+ tech enthusiasts as we uncover the next big ideas in tech. 
Be in the same room as industry leaders, 3,500+ startup attendees, 300+ investors and government officials to see how they will reclaim and shape the world of tomorrow. GBBC is proud to be Community Partner for TNW 2024. Use the code "GBBC15" to get 15% off your passes. 


GBBC is a proud Community Partner for this year's TNW Conference in Amsterdam 

Event: Point Zero Forum

PZF 2024

Point Zero Forum, a policy-technology dialogue organized by the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) and Elevandi is taking place July 1-3rd. 
Designed to bring together central bankers, regulators, and industry leaders, Point Zero Forum focuses on the innovative technologies shaping the future of financial services, including digital assets, technology for sustainability, and generative artificial intelligence (AI).  


Point Zero Forum 2024

Emerging Topics in Blockchain Law

Join GBBC’s International Journal of Blockchain Law (IJBL) for “Emerging Topics in Blockchain Law,” a virtual roundtable focused on unpacking the global developments shaping the future of blockchain law.
On Thursday, May 23rd, we will compare CBDCs and stablecoin issuance and regulation from across Brazil and Europe, including a conversation on the Central Bank of Brazil's CBDC Drex. 


The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event will mark a significant milestone of twenty years of progress made in the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society, which took place in two phases — Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005. Twenty years ago WSIS set the framework for global digital cooperation with a vision to build people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information and knowledge societies.

The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event, co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD and co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation, serves as a platform for multistakeholder discussions with the objective to take stock of the achievements and key trends, challenges and opportunities since the Geneva Plan of Action in 2003. On May 29th, GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will join a session to discuss the UNJSPF's Digital Identity solution.

WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event

Event: Blockchain Expo North America 2024

Blockchain Expo North America 2024

Blockchain developers, influencers, leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs / business owners are set to attend Blockchain Expo North America 2024.

Scheduled to take place on 5th and 6th June 2024 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in California, the event will generate opportunities & collaboration while keeping participants at the forefront of the rapidly evolving blockchain and crypto landscape. 
GBBC is proud to be an Association Partner with Blockchain Expo North America, with our Head of Strategy (US) and Executive Director of U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), Arry Yu speaking on June 5th.
Use code BLOCK20 to get 20% off.


Event: GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Block

GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Block


Join us for a presentation and live Q&A with Will Paul, Public Policy Lead - Small Business, Payments, Hardware at Block, during GBBC Virtual Members Forum, a bi-weekly webinar showcasing the innovative work of GBBC members around the globe.

During "Self-Custody, Technological Innovations, and Public Policy Implications," Will is going to delve into self-custody and options on market, as well as introduce Bitkey, Block's new self-custody bitcoin wallet. Join us for a discussion of key public policy themes for self-custody, including a comparison state of play across international markets.

Event: FT Live Crypto & Digital Assets Summit (London)

FT Live's CRYPTO & DIGITAL ASSETS SUMMIT​

The Crypto and Digital Assets Summit is a gathering for traditional financial institutions, regulators, policymakers and thought-leaders in digital assets. This two-day Summit will feature a series of keynote interviews, networking opportunities and debates as industry leaders share how they will navigate the growing interest and adoption of tokenisation by institutions, and the use cases for blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrencies.​
Register with code "GLOBALBLOCKCHAIN" for a 20% discount.​


GBBC's Sandra Ro and Emma Joyce join FT Live's Crypto & Digital Assets Summit from May 8-9th in London.

FT Live's Crypto & Digital Assets Summit

Event: The World Family Office Forum

The World Family Office Forum

The World Family Office Forum | Europe will once again convene the region's business families and single family offices along with their trusted advisors, for two days of informative knowledge-sharing, thought-leadership and high-level business networking amongst participants. 

GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will moderate the session, "A Family Office Guide to Digital Assets & Web3" alongside Tim Draper (Draper Associates) and Ian Morley (Wentworth Family Office). During this session, they will examine the evolving cryptocurrency markets and how Web3 technologies are integrating with traditional finance, including what this means for family office investors. Learn more below.


GBBC CEO heads to Switzerland for the World Family Office Forum

Event: Collision Toronto

Collision Toronto 2024

GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will speak at Collision Toronto, hosted by Web Summit. Collision brings together the people and companies redefining the global tech industry.

Last year, the conference brought together more than 36,000 attendees from 118 countries to share ideas, collaborate, and explore everything Toronto’s flourishing tech scene has to offer. Learn more about what is in store for 2024 below.


Collision Toronto

Event: AIR's MDI Innovate: A Purposeful Journey into Digitization

MDI Innovate

The Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR) will host its third convening on Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs). This event will be an in-person strategic gathering aimed at addressing the critical issue of digital modernization faced by MDIs.  

GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will join “MDI Innovate: A Purposeful Journey into Digitization," a continuation of AIR's commitment to exploring solutions to address the MDIs challenges in the digital landscape. Learn more below.


AIR's MDI Innovate: A Purposeful Journey into Digitization

Event: GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Solidus Labs

GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Solidus Labs

During 2024, many leading economies are expected to present clear crypto market integrity regulations and requirements to prevent market abuse.

On April 26th, join us for a presentation and live Q&A with Chen Arad, Co-Founder and CXO at Solidus Labs, on Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) Virtual Members Forum, where Solidus will bring together data, original research, and case studies delving into the unique challenge decentralized ecosystems present when it comes to price and trading manipulation, as well as market abuse.

In this session, Chen will guide us through crypto-specific manipulation typologies in DEX-based insider trading, hard-coded scam tokens, liquidity pool wash trading, malicious activity and the ways in which it manifests in across centralized and decentralized digital asset markets, regulatory approaches, and how leading crypto firms are addressing these challenges. Register now.

Event: BIS Innovation Summit 2024

BIS Innovation Summit

From May 6-8th, 2024, GBBC joins the BIS Innovation Summit.
The BIS Innovation Summit brings together global policymakers, senior executives from the financial and technology industries, and academics to discuss how technological innovation's intensified speed is offering increasing opportunities to the financial sector and to central banks, and how central banks are dealing with the risks that technological innovations may create. 


GBBC joins the BIS Innovation Summit

BIS Innovation Summit 2024

Event: DAAA and Austria National Bank's International Conference

DAAA International Conference

On May 16th, GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be joining the DAAA and Austria National Bank's International Conference to join a panel with leaders from across Austria, Germany, and Europe to share updates on what is taking place globally in regards to "Asset Referenced Tokens."
On May 17th, in collaboration with the Austria FinTech Council, a subworking group will be held on wholesale CBDCs, where Sandra will highlight the approach in the U.S. Learn more about DAAA below.


DAAA and Austria National Bank's 1st International Blockchain Day

DAAA and Austria National Bank's International Conference

Event: GSMI Roundtable Series: Technical Standards

GSMI Roundtable Series: Technical Standards

On Friday, February 16th, join GBBC's Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI) 4.0 Technical Standards Working Group for a virtual roundtable, with co-chairs Dan Conway (University of Arkansas), Neil Wasserman (The George Washington University), and GBBC's Diana Barrero Zalles.
During the roundtable, they will examine the 63 technical standards bodies highlighted in GSMI 4.0, identifying proposed outcomes that these bodies are focused on, and next steps for GSMI 5.0. Register below to join.


GSMI Roundtable Series

GSMI 4.0 Roundtable Series: Technical Standards

GSMI Roundtable Series: Digital Identity

GSMI 4.0 Roundtable Series: Digital Identity

On Friday, February 23rd, join GBBC’s Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI) 4.0 Digital Identity Working Group on Friday, February 23rd, featuring chair Sankarshan Mukhopadhyay (Dhiway) alongside GBBC's Diana Barrero Zalles and James Loperfido.

As we explore the world of digital identity, Sankarshan, Diana, and James will unpack the GSMI 4.0 Digital Identity report, including the challenges encountered in digital identifiers and action needed to drive the technology forward. Access the GSMI 4.0 Digital Identity report here to prepare for the discussion.

Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI) 4.0 Roundtable Series: Digital Identity

Event: BPI's Bitcoin Policy Summit

BPI's Bitcoin Policy Summit

GBBC's Head of Strategy (USA) Arry Yu joins BPI's 2nd Annual Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., a conference for policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by digital currencies.

Arry will discuss the importance of the UCC 2022 Amendments, best practices about working across U.S. states, the work being done across the states, and what we can do to build a sustainable policy framework in a long-term, beneficial way.

GBBC's Head of Strategy (USA) Arry Yu joins BPI's 2nd Annual Bitcoin Policy Summit 

Event: GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Filecoin Foundation

GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Filecoin Foundation

GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Filecoin Foundation 2024

Next week, join us for a presentation and live Q&A with Megan Klimen, Founding Officer at Filecoin Foundation, during Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) Virtual Members Forum, a bi-weekly webinar showcasing the innovative work of GBBC members around the globe.

During "Building the Next Generation of Data Storage with Filecoin Foundation," Megan will share the significance of decentralized storage, the role of Filecoin Foundation in our ecosystem, the emerging use cases and social impact projects, as well as what is next for the Filecoin network.

Join Filecoin Foundation on GBBC Virtual Members Forum

Event: GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Nuklai

VMF with Nuklai 2024

Join us for a presentation and live Q&A with Matthijs de Vries, CEO and Founder of Nuklai, during GBBC Virtual Members Forum, a bi-weekly webinar showcasing the innovative work of GBBC members around the globe.

The global industry and most enterprises share a common problem: they are sitting on a wealth of untapped data potential. During "How to Transform Enterprise Data into Smart Data Through Blockchain," Matthijs will will walk us through the complexities of the issue, as well as demonstrate how we can not only activate this untapped potential but also make this data ‘smart’. We will then discuss how this smart data can spearhead a new era of innovation through collaboration, generate new revenue streams, and enable experimentation with AI technology. 

GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Nuklai

Event: GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Kaiko

GBBC Virtual Members Forum with Kaiko

Whether you are a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) or a local regulator, data will need to be at the very heart of your preparation for Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. 

During GBBC Virtual Members Forum, Kaiko's Élodie de Marchi-Chouard and Clara Medalie will explore the new data requirements, who they impact, and how they can get a head start before the regulation starts being applied later this year. MiCA seeks to establish a unified legal framework that fosters market integrity and financial stability, but significant engagement from crypto service providers is needed in order to achieve this.

Event: 1871's Web3 Innovation Lab Final Summit

USBC at 1871's Web3 Innovation Lab
Final Summit

USBC at 1871's Web3 Innovation Lab Final Summit

1871, a nonprofit global innovation hub headquartered in Chicago, IL, launched the Web3 Innovation Lab in partnership with GBBC's U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), GBBC members Hyperledger Foundation, Chainlink Labs, Wave Digital Assets, WTIA, and others. The lab kicked off with the 2024 Winter Cohort in January.

On April 17th, the Web3 Innovation Lab will host its Final Summit in Chicago, Illinois to discover the innovative services and products from 1871’s 2024 Web3 Innovation Lab cohort startups, as well as dive into Web3 in action, from real-world use cases to the steps needed to scale adoption.


Event: R3 Future Forum

Sandra at R3 Future Forum

During R3 Future Forum | Digital Market Infrastructures Working Group of 2024, thought-provoking discussions will be led by industry experts focused on policy reviews, who will start a series of discussions to address the most pressing questions that R3's Digital Market Infrastructures Working Group members have been asking.

R3 Future Forum

Event: GBBC's Blockchain Central Davos 2025

Davos 2025

Save the Date, GBBC’s 8th Annual Blockchain Central Davos takes place January 2025. Dedicated to bringing together leaders across blockchain, digital assets, technology, and government, GBBC’s Blockchain Central Davos curates programming designed to foster collaborations and advance dialogue on the most pressing topics and challenges facing our industry.

GBBC members are invited to join us for this 5-day event, featuring a range of programming and invitation-only receptions and events. To express interest in sponsoring, please contact info@gbbcouncil.org

GBBC's Blockchain Central Davos 2025

Event: Brown Rudnick Global Blockchain Conference

Brown Rudnick Global Blockchain Conference

On Thursday, April 18th, Brown Rudnick is hosting its second annual Global Blockchain Conference, supported by GBBC and FTI Consulting.

Join Brown Rudnick and GBBC CEO Sandra Ro for a day of lively discussions on the outlook, trends, challenges and opportunities for the blockchain and crypto-asset industry. The day-long conference will be held in New York City, followed by a networking drinks reception at the hotel. 

Consensus 2024

CoinDesk's Consensus 2024

GBBC CEO Sandra Ro joins Consensus in Austin, Texas. Consensus brings together all sides of the cryptocurrency, blockchain and Web3 community.
From hard-hitting conversations with visionary speakers to hands-on workshops aimed at solving industry challenges, developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more will walk away with the tools and insights needed to continue laying the foundation of a more decentralized future.


Event: Transforming Web3 for People & Planet

Transforming Web3 for People & Planet - Blockchain Laboratories

Transforming Web3 for People & Planet

On March 19th, join GBBC's Paul Rapino on the Blockchain Laboratories and ESG Digital Assets webinar featuring leading pioneers in environmental and social impact technology.

During this webinar, Paul—alongside Boone Bergsma (Blockchain Laboratories), Jim Duggan (Intrinsic Methods), Tom Kiddle (Palisade), and Karen Hardy (Blockchain Laboratories)—will explore the transformative power of Web3 to create a more ethical, inclusive, and sustainable digital future and demonstrate how ecological projects can utilize the power of tokenization. Register for free below. 

Paris Blockchain Week 2024

Paris Blockchain

Event: Digital Accord Summit - Paris

Digital Accord Summit - Sandra Ro

GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be joining the Digital Accord Summit - Paris, an exclusive summit for leaders across the Web3 space to discuss the latest policy and compliance trends.

During Digital Accord Summit, Sandra will speak on "State of Regulation, Compliance, and Policy" alongside Max Bernt (ValueVerse), Amanda Wick (Association for Women in Cryptocurrency), and Patrick Hansen (Circle) from 3:30-4:30pm.


Digital Accord Summit - Paris

The Future of the Digital Finance Strategy of the EU: A Global Perspective

Agenda as of Feb. 13 -  Brussels Event

A New Digital Finance Paradigm

Event: Tech for Impact Day March 2024

Tech for Impact Day March 2024

Tech For Impact Day

Event: Travel Rule Roundtable

Travel Rule Roundtable

On Friday, March 15th, Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) and VerifyVASP are hosting the Travel Rule Roundtable in London from 9:30am - 12:30pm GMT.
Over the course of the morning, you can hope to learn the status and nuances of the Funds Transfer Regulation that mandates the UK Travel Rule and what it means for you and your clients against the backdrop of EU regulation less than a year away, the top 10 reasons licensing applications get refused, and how to avoid them, how to create a fully compliant travel rule process within your business, and more.
All stakeholders are welcome to join what we hope will be a dynamic and constructive dialogue, please RSVP to elsa@verifyvasp.com to confirm your participation.  


Travel Rule Roundtable with GBBC and VerifyVASP

Event: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 2024

UNCTAD 2024

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission will host its fourteenth session from April 29th-May 3rd at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Commission provides an opportunity for member States and investment and development stakeholders to discuss key and emerging issues in investment and enterprise and their implications for sustainable development as well as policy solutions. GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will be joining a panel to discuss harnessing blockchain technologies for sustainable development. Learn more below. 

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