Overview

Why attend?

The world blockchain forum will take place on 28-30 October at the iconic Central Hall Westminster, London connecting global thought leaders, policy makers, investors and startups from all over the world for a 3 day top content event. The forum is expected to be the largest of its kind in Europe.

Non-collocated with any other events, the Forum is 100% dedicated to blockchain and its revolutionary impact on each sphere of human activities. It will feature inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, fire-side chats, an investors' hub and a host of networking opportunities.

Split across three tracks, the Forum's agenda will explore the ways in which blockchain technology tranform the world's economy and finance. It will also highlight its potential for solving environmental issues mankind is facing today thus adding to it a key ethical dimension. Speakers will include some of the world's most renowned thought leaders and global transformers.

The Forum will abound in a rich networking programme ranging from postconference receptions to private VIP retreats. It will culminate in a big Halloween gala at one of London's most iconic venues which will feature international celebrities and some of the world's top classical musicians.

Speakers

Become a speaker

Confirmed

Bobby Lee

Founder of BTCC,
Bitcoin Foundation,
Board Member

Confirmed

Vinay Gupta

Mattereum
CEO

Confirmed

David Siegel

Pillar project
20/30
CEO

Confirmed

Roger Ver

Bitcoin.com
Founder & CEO

Confirmed

Adrian Hasler

Prime Minister,
Liechtensein

by video

Confirmed

Henrik von Scheel

Originator of the Industry 4.0
Mastermind of German Digital Revolution

To be confirmed

Steve Wozniak

Founder of Apple

Confirmed

Hon Roy McTaggart

Minister of Finance and
Economic Development
The Cayman Islands

Confirmed

Lord Holmes

of Richmond, MBE
Member of the British Parliament

Confirmed

Iqbal Gandham

eToro
Managing Director

To be confirmed

M.I.A.

Rapper,
Songwriter,
Digital Activist

Confirmed

Lindsay Graham

USA Senator

Confirmed

Mohamed Ali AlQaed

CEO
Information & eGovernment Authority
Kingdom of Bahrain

Confirmed

Thomas Power

9 Spokes
Member of Board of Directors

Confirmed

Ransu Salovaara

TokenMarket
CEO

Confirmed

Richard Titus

ARK Advisors, Managing Director
Investor, Serial Entrepreneur

Confirmed

Jemima Kelly

Financial Times
Alphaville Reporter

Confirmed

Julian Wilson

Intrapreneur,
Group Innovation, Barclays

Confirmed

Claire Wells

Director of Legal and Business Affairs
Circle

Confirmed

Evan Luthra

EL Group International
CEO

Confirmed

Muhammed Yesilhark

Q2Q Investment Partners
CIO

Confirmed

Brad Furber

Seed Investor,
Advisor,
US Securities Lawyer

Confirmed

Bob McDowell

AIM PCGE, Director,
Z/Yen, Associate

Confirmed

Nick Ayton

Chainstarter,
CEO

Confirmed

Sean Murphy

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Global Head of Fintech

Eric Van der Kleij

Centre for Digital Revolution, CEO
Keybox, Founder & CEO

Confirmed

Lex Sokolin

Autonomous research
Investor, Advisor

To be confirmed

Sean Walsh

HyperBlock, CEO
Redwood City Ventures, Founder

To be confirmed

Michael Mainelli

Z/Yen Group,
Executive Chairman
Professor

Confirmed

Ruslan Gavrilyuk

Co-Founder and President,
TAAS Capital Fund,
TaaS Fund

Confirmed

Sunnie Groeneveld

Inspire 925
Founder and CEO

Confirmed

Max Studennikoff

GBF Ltd
Founder and CEO

Confirmed

Matthew Dove

Fintech Times,
Online Manager

Confirmed

Bob Keith

Crypto Disrupt
Editor-in-Chief

Confirmed

Chris Thomas

Infinite Alpha,
CEO, Founder

Confirmed

Garrick Hileman

Blockchain.com
Head of research
Mocaic.io Co-founder

Confirmed

Vincent Everts

Technology trend watcher
Event host

Confirmed

Jeremy Silver

UK Digital Catapult
CEO

Confirmed

Kieran Arasaratnam

Emerchain Capital and
Uinspire Impact Investing
CEO and Founder
Professor

Confirmed

Matthias Mende

Blockgemini
CSO

Confirmed

Therese Torris

Crowdfund Insider
Senior Contributing Editor

Confirmed

Avi Levi

Evangelist Capital, CEO
ICO Crowd Fund, Advisor
Seed Investor

Confirmed

Tomer Federman

Federman Capital
Founder & CEO

Confirmed

Daniel Haudenschild

Swisscom Blockchain
CEO

Confirmed

Kai Peeters

HiP
Co-Founder and CEO

Confirmed

Noelle Acheson

Media Producer
CoinDesk

Confirmed

Inna Braverman

Green Energy Pioneer
Eco Wave Power,
CEO

Confirmed

Thomas Duenser

Senior Consultant to PM of Liechtenstein
"Blockchain Act", Project Leader

Confirmed

Dickie Armour

Corre Medical, CEO
Corre Innovation, CCO
ICO Advisor

Confirmed

James Peters

Corre Capital, CEO
Corre Innovation, COO
ICO Advisor

Confirmed

Irene Lopez de Vallejo

Ocean Protocol
Director of Partnerships and BD

Confirmed

Alex Batlin

Trustology
CEO

Confirmed

Joanna Hubbard

Electron
COO, Co-founder

Confirmed

Tom Howard

Taureon Capital
Investment Fund
General Partner

Confirmed

Badreddine Tazrouti

Blockchain specialist and trainer

Confirmed

Jonny Fry

TeamBlockchain Ltd
CEO

Confirmed

Matthew Farrar

BBC
Senior Technology Lawyer

Confirmed

James Roy Poulter

The Reserve
CEO

Confirmed

Dennis O'Neill

O'Neill Capital Advisors
CEO

Confirmed

Abraham Cambridge

Sun Exchange
Founder & CEO

Confirmed

Brian Taylor

BTA Consulting Ltd
Managing Director

Confirmed

Matthew Margetts

MD UK
QuantmRE

Confirmed

Thomas Naegele

Attorney at Law | Mag. iur.
Managing Partner

Confirmed

Jason Grant

MSc,
Product and Service Design Expert

Confirmed

Steve Kelso

Galaxy Digital Capital Management
Head of Europe

Confirmed

Plamen Russev

Serial Entrepreneur,
Investor,
Blockchain advisor

Confirmed

Steve Sillam

Leaseum Partners
CEO

Confirmed

Derek Myers

Zero carbon project
CEO

Confirmed

David White

Keybox
CEO

Confirmed

Toby Lewis

Novum Insights
CEO

Confirmed

Theo Priestley

Innovator, Futurist
Industry spokesperson

Confirmed

Emanuele Francioni

Dusk Network
Founder and Project&Tech Lead

Confirmed

Shane V. Kehoe

SVK Crypto
Co-Founder

Confirmed

Lucas Friss

Head of Business Development, London
Cumberland

Confirmed

Ray Hindi

Bellegarde Capital
CIO

Agenda

Sundayy
28th October 2018 Networking

(the venue to be announced later)

7.00 PM — 10.00 PM

Speakers' and VIPs' Reception and Flying Dinner

Monday
29th October 2018 Blockchain initiatives

Central Hall Westminster

Mainstage

Stage 1

8.00 AM — 9.00 AM

Registration and Coffee

9.00 AM — 9.15 AM

Welcome and Opening remarks

9.15 AM — 9.40 AM

The next Era of Blockchain – Stepping into the Core of our Economy

9.40 AM — 10.10 AM

Blockchain and the Future of Mankind's Sustaintable Development (panel)

9.40 AM — 10.00 AM

The Basic Concepts for Dummies: What is Blockchain and How Does It Operate?

10.10 AM — 10.30 AM

What is Different about the Crypto Challenge Forum? (panel)

10.00 AM — 10.30 AM

The Basic Concepts for Dummies: The Principal Cryptocurrencies and their Characteristic Features.

10.30 AM — 10.50 AM

Coffee break

10.30 AM — 10.50 AM

Coffee break

10.50 AM — 11.30 AM

Government Blockchain Initiatives (panel)

10.50 AM — 11.10 AM

The Basic Concepts for Dummies: What is Mining?

11.10 AM — 11.30 AM

The Basic Concepts for Dummies: The Token Economy and How Does It Work?

11.30 AM — 12.00 AM

Regulation. Approaches by Different Countries (panel)

11.30 AM — 12.00 AM

The Basic Concepts for Dummies: What are Smart Contracts and How Do They Function?

12.00 AM — 12.30 AM

Duel: Will Blockchain Transform the World? Reality or Hype?

12.30 AM — 1.30 PM

Networking Lunch

12.30 AM — 1.30 PM

Networking Lunch

1.30 PM — 1.50 PM

How Does Blockchain Actually Operate? (keynote speech)

1.30 PM — 1.50 PM

Keynote Speech

1.50 PM — 2.10 PM

Blockchain Technology and the Future of the World Economy (panel)

1.50 PM — 2.25 PM

Identity on Blockchain (panel)

2.10 PM — 2.50 PM

The World Economy. Reinventing Money (panel)

2.25 PM — 2.50 PM

Keynote speech or Fireside Chat

2.50 PM — 3.20 PM

Duel : Will Bitcoin Bubble Burst?

2.50 PM — 3.20 PM

Tokenization of Real Estate (panel)

3.20 PM — 3.40 PM

Coffee break

3.20 PM — 3.40 PM

Coffee break

3.40 PM — 4.20 PM

Giants are stepping in (panel)

3.40 PM — 4.00 PM

Keynote Speech or a Fireside Chat

4.20 PM — 5. 00 PM

How Can Blockchain Help Build a Greener Future? (panel)

4.00 PM — 4.30 PM

Application of Blockchain in Insurance Industry (panel)

5.00 PM — 6.00 PM

The Future of IT. A Fireside Chat

4.30 PM — 5.00 PM

The Legal Framework of Blockchain Startups (panel)

6.00 PM — 6.10 PM

Closing Remarks

6.10 PM — 8.00 PM

Reception

8 Northumberland Avenue London WC

6.30 PM — 10.00 PM

Halloween Black Tie Gala Dinner and Awards Giving Ceremony

Tuesday
30th October 2018
Crypto Investment

Central Hall Westminster

Mainstage

Stage 1

8.30 AM — 9.30 AM

Registration and Coffee

8.30 AM — 9.30 AM

Registration and Coffee

9.30 AM — 9.40 AM

Opening Remarks

9.30 AM — 10.30 AM

Presentations by Governmental Economic Development Boards (or equivalent):

The UK

Malasiya

Kazakhstan

Estonia

The Cayman Islands

9.40 AM — 9.55 AM

Crypto as a Fundamental Application of Blockchain (keynote speech)

9.55 AM — 10.10 AM

Investing in Crypto. A Global Overview (keynote speech)

10.10 AM — 10.30 AM

Crypto Investment as an Alternative to Traditional Investment (panel)

10.30 AM — 10.50 AM

Coffee break

10.30 AM — 10.50 AM

Coffee break

10.50 AM — 11.10 AM

How to invest in Crypto? (keynote speech)

10.50 AM — 12.30 AM

Presentations by Governmental Economic Development Boards (or equivalent):

Malta

Liechtenstein

Singapore

Bahrein

Uzbekistan

11.10 AM — 11.40 AM

Global Jurisdiction and Regulation. Approaches by Different Governments

11.40 AM — 12.00 AM

Duel: Does Crypto Ever Need a Regulation?

12.00 AM — 12.30 AM

Alternative Investment. The World's Leading Ecosystems. (panel)

12.30 AM — 1.30 PM

Networking Lunch

12.30 AM — 1.30 PM

Networking Lunch

1.30 PM — 1.50 PM

How Do Digital Currencies Impact the Global Finance? (keynote speech)

1.30 PM — 1.50 PM

Blockchain and a Greener Earth (Keynote speech)

1.50 PM — 2.20 PM

VC versus ICO as Fundraising Methods (panel)

1.50 PM — 2.25 PM

Investing in Startups and Innovation (panel)

2.20 PM — 2.40 PM

Duel : ICO : Ethics of ICO : Good or Bad Practice?

2.25 PM — 2.45 PM

Keynote speech

2.40 PM — 3.20 PM

Global Banking in a Cryptocurrency Age (panel)

2.45 PM — 3.20 PM

ICO competition (I)

3.20 PM — 3.40 PM

Coffee break

3.20 PM — 3.40 PM

Coffee break

3.40 PM — 4.10 PM

Role of Investment Funds and Family Offices (panel)

3.40 PM — 4.10 PM

Keynote speech

4.10 PM — 4.40 PM

Crypto Investment: Taxation and Legal Aspects

4.10 PM — 4.45 PM

Year 2018's Successful ICOs (Panel)

4.40 PM — 5.20 PM

Risks of Crypto Investment (panel)

4.45 PM — 5.20 PM

ICO competition (II)

5.20 PM — 5.35 PM

Coffee break

5.20 PM — 5.35 PM

Coffee break

5.35 PM — 6.00 PM

The Role of Crypto Exchanges in the World Economy

5.35 PM — 6.10 PM

ICO competition (III)

6.00 PM — 6.20 PM

Investing in Crypto. Success Stories. (panel)

6.20 PM — 6.35 PM

ICO Competition: Winner announcement and Closing Remarks

Private Parties and London Pub Crawl

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Private Parties (by invitation only)

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Awards

We are pleased to announce that we have set up the following Crypto Challenge Awards for 2018:

If you would like to apply for any of our nominations, please, read carefully the instructions.

Entry deadline: Monday 15th October.

To apply, please, take the following steps:

1. Decide which nomination is right for you.

You are welcome to apply for several nominations simutaneously. Please, make sure in this case that you make a separate entry for each nomination.

2. Submit your entry.

In order for us to process your enquiry, please, provide the following:

1. Completed Awards' application form.

2. A 1 pager in PDF format explaining why, in your opinion, you (or your entity) should be nominated.

3. Any further materials in the e-format (e.g. articles, video, photos etc).

4*. Individual numbers of at least two VIP tickets as a confirmation of your having been both successfully registered.

* If you are a Partner and as such have a free access (general admission) to the Forum, you are welcome to contact us on Awards@cc-forum.com. You will then receive a special promotion code which will provide you with the relevant discount.

* If you are a confirmed Speaker of CCF, you should only provide ONE individual number of a VIP ticket for your colleague or a friend.

Once we receive ALL of the above mentioned we will send you a confirmation.

3. Await the shortlist announcement.

4. Attend Crypto Challenge Forum 2018!

Entry

The 2018 Blockchain Ecosystem of the Year

Entry

The 2018 Blockchain/Crypto Investor of the Year

Entry

The 2018 Blockchain/Crypto Startup of the Year

Entry

The 2018 Blockchain Innovation of the Year

Entry

The 2018 ICO of the Year

Entry

The 2018 ICO Advisor of the Year

Entry

The 2018 Crypto Exchange of the Year

Entry

The 2018 Blockchain News Medium of the Year

Entry

The 2018 Blockchain TV Channel of the Year

The winners will be announced at the Award Giving Ceremony at the Halloween black tie Gala on 29th October 2018.

Our sponsors

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Startups

Investors' Hub

Important information:

If you are interested in pitching in front of high profile international investors, you can contact the Forum's team on contact@cc-forum.com and apply for a slot.

The ICO contest's prize draw is the equilavalent of 100 000 USD distributed into three prizes – gold (50K), silver (30K) and bronze (20K).

Please, note that as the number of slots is limited, your application will be subject to a careful scrutiny by our expert committee. Successful candidates will be notified within appoximately a week after the application has been sent in. The deadline for an application for an ICO pitch is 15th October 2018.

Investors' Hub will be active at the Forum. It will comprise 20+ investment funds, family offices and VC capital firms with a keen interest in blockchain related projects. Startups will be welcome to approach the decision makers direct subject to a prior arrangement.

An exhibition showcasing the latest developments in blockchain and crypto space will be taking place in the big Lobby. Both startups and sponsors are welcome to take part. Terms and conditions apply.

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Media partners:

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How to get in touch

Fill out the form on this page. A member of our events team will then contact you to discuss your requirements and answer any questions you may have.

Speakers' and VIPs' Reception and Flying Dinner

Evening 28 October 2018.
Venue to be announced.

Forum

29-30 October 2018.
Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London, SW1H 9NH

Crypto Halloween Gala and Awards Giving Ceremony

Evening 29 October 2018.
8 Northumberland Avenue London, WC2N 5BY, UK

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Registration

Welcome to the registration page! Please, note that it is possible to purchase tickets separately for the events listed below subject to availability (unless you choose the VIP option which includes access to all events automatically).

Prices will rise in:

Days

Hours

Min

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Ticket Type

Discount

Price

Quantity

Speakers' and VIP Reception
(subject to availability)

No discount

£ 290
exl. 20% VAT

Forum

4% discount

£ 550 (full price)
£ 528 (discount price)
exl. 20% VAT

Admission to two day sessions on all stages + Exhibition + Investors' Hub + Catering & Breaks + Reception

Halloween
Black Tie Gala &
Awards Giving Ceremony

No discount

£ 850
exl. 20% VAT

Reception & Dinner

VIP

0% discount

£ 1690 (full price)
£ 1690 (discount price)
exl. 20% VAT

Speakers' and VIP Reception & Flying Dinner + Forum (2 days) + Halloween Black Tie Gala & Awards Giving Ceremony

If you would like to acquire two or more tickets simutaneously, you can do so in your (or your company's) name. Upon payment a link will be sent to you with editing instructions. Your friends or colleagues could then amend the delegates' names and information.

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Press release

Blockchain
and the Future of Humanity:
Economy. Environment. Ethics

The annual Crypto Challenge Forum will take place on 28-30 October at the iconic Central Hall Westminster, London, connecting global thought leaders, policy makers, investors and startups from across the world for a 3 day top content event. It will be attended by the industry leaders, think tanks, institutional and private investors, family offices and VC firms. The forum is privileged to have some of the world's most authoritative and influential speakers, some of whom are global transformers.

Split across three tracks, Crypto Challege Forum's agenda will address a range of global issues including Blockchain and Sustainable Development, the Future of Crypto Investment and Regulatory Framework of the Crypto. The Forum will see an unprecedented agenda «The World's Ecosystems and Crypto Investment» where a whole track will be given to crypto friendly governments who will be showcasing their ecosystems and highlighting their blockchain initiatives. Global announcements are expected to be made.

A distinctive feature of Crypto Challenge Forum is the Investors' Hub – an exclusive networking area where the brightest startups will have access to decision makers representing participating investment funds, VC firms and family offices, with a total of 70B USD under management.

An ICO contest with 100K prize pool to be distributed in three prizes will be held alongside the two day exhibition in the Hall's lobby.

Last, but not least, the Forum abounds in a rich networking programme ranging from postconference receptions to private VIP retreats. It will culminate in the black tie Halloween Gala & Awards Giving Ceremony at the renowned 8 Northumberland Avenue. The Gala will feature international celebrities and award giving in a variety of nominations including, inter alia Crypto Challenge Forum 2018 Most Innovative Regulator of the Year, 2018 Crypto Investor of the Year and Crypto PR Agency of the Year.

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3 days

70+ speakers

1500+ attendees

20+ investment funds

12+ countries

9 awards

40+ exhibitors

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Overview

Why attend?

The world blockchain forum will take place on 28-30 October at the iconic Central Hall Westminster, London connecting global thought leaders, policy makers, investors and startups from all over the world for a 3 day top content event. The forum is expected to be the largest of its kind in Europe.

Non-collocated with any other events, the Forum is 100% dedicated to blockchain and its revolutionary impact on each sphere of human activities. It will feature inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, fire-side chats, an investors' hub and a host of networking opportunities.

The Forum will abound in a rich networking programme ranging from postconference receptions to private VIP retreats. It will culminate in a big Halloween gala at one of London's most iconic venues which will feature international celebrities and some of the world's top classical musicians.

Speakers

Become a speaker

Confirmed

Bobby Lee

Founder of BTCC, Bitcoin Foundation, Board Member

Confirmed

Vinay Gupta

Mattereum CEO

Confirmed

David Siegel

Pillar project 20/30 CEO

Confirmed

Roger Ver

Bitcoin.com Founder & CEO

Confirmed

Adrian Hasler

Prime Minister, Liechtensein

by video

Confirmed

Henrik von Scheel

Originator of the Industry 4.0 Mastermind of German Digital Revolution

To be confirmed

Steve Wozniak

Founder of Apple

Confirmed

Hon Roy McTaggart

Minister of Finance and Economic Development The Cayman Islands

Confirmed

Lord Holmes

of Richmond, MBEMember of the British Parliament

Confirmed

Iqbal Gandham

eToro Managing Director

To be confirmed

M.I.A.

Rapper, Songwriter, Digital Activist

Blockchain
and the Future of Humanity:
Economy. Environment. Ethics

3
days

70+
speakers

1500+
attendees

20+
investment funds

12+
countries

9
awards

40+
exhibitors

Founder of BTCC,
Bitcoin Foundation,
Board Member

Mattereum
CEO

Pillar project
20/30
CEO

Bitcoin.com
Founder & CEO

Prime Minister,
Liechtensein

Originator of the Industry 4.0
Mastermind of German Digital Revolution

Minister of Finance and
Economic Development
The Cayman Islands

of Richmond, MBE
Member of the British Parliament

eToro
Managing Director

Rapper,
Songwriter,
Digital Activist

CEO
Information & eGovernment Authority
Kingdom of Bahrain

9 Spokes
Member of Board of Directors

TokenMarket
CEO

ARK Advisors, Managing Director
Investor, Serial Entrepreneur

Financial Times
Alphaville Reporter

Intrapreneur,
Group Innovation, Barclays

Director of Legal and Business Affairs
Circle

EL Group International
CEO

Q2Q Investment Partners
CIO

Seed Investor,
Advisor,
US Securities Lawyer

AIM PCGE, Director,
Z/Yen, Associate

Chainstarter,
CEO

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Global Head of Fintech

Centre for Digital Revolution, CEO
Keybox, Founder & CEO

Autonomous research
Investor, Advisor