LBFS - The London Blockchain Finance Summit 2023
Discover the future of Blockchain Finance at LBFS Autumn 2023. Join us on October 18th at London's Ham Yard Hotel.
Engage with industry leaders, experts, and investors, and stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends. Don't miss out on this must-attend event that will shape the future of blockchain finance.
Wednesday, October 18th, 8:30-17:00, Ham Yard Hotel, London.
EARLY BIRD tickets are on sale until 15 September 2023 - get yours now and SAVE up to 15% on tickets!
- Speakers
- 34
- Venue
- Ham Yard Hotel
- Location
- London
LBFS - Tickets
EARLY BIRD tickets are on sale until 15 September 2023 - get yours now and SAVE up to 15% on tickets!
GROUP TICKETS: buy 3 tickets and pay for 2 - SAVE up to 33% on your tickets. Early bird rate applies until 15 September 2023.
For questions about ticket options please contact our event manager petra (at) twistedtree.co.uk
Speakers

Alex Matsuo
Amazon Web Services

Elliot Hentov
State Street Global Advisors

Bruno Sousa
Hashdex

Matthew de la Fuente
KYAX

Stefan Kovach
RARERTHINGS

Albert Liang
Bitcoin Startup Lab & Bitcoin Olympics Hackathon

Stephen Palley
Brown Rudnick

Katie Evans
Swarm

Tushar Patel
HFIM

Dr Martin Hiesboeck
Uphold

Yaroslav Writtle
Faculty Group

Adi Ben-Ari
Applied Blockchain

Amélie Arras
Zumo

Lex Sokolin
Generative Ventures

Andrea Zaragoza Ballesteros
Bitcoin Frontier Fund

James Newman
WebN Group

Emily Landis Walker
Landis & Co

Ankush Jain
Aaro Capital

J. Gdanski
Evertas

Odera Nonyelu Ume-Ezeoke
Elbow

Stefan Rust
Truflation

Teresa Song
Defactor Labs

David Henderson
Metalink Capital

Matthew Gardiner
A1 AI

Jim McDonald
Attestant

Nathalie Oestmann
Outlier Ventures

On Yavin
Cointelligence Fund

Brian Laughlan
OrdinalsBot

Alejandro Gutierrez
defactor labs

Jonathan Bier
Farside Investors

Jonny Fry
Teamblockchain

Jeff Hancock
coinpass.com

Toby Lewis
Novum Insights

Neil Foster
Brown Rudnick LLP
Agenda 2023 October
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08:30
Registration opens
Networking & refreshments -
09:15
Welcome to the London Blockchain Finance Summit
Speakers
Jonny Fry, Teamblockchain
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09:20
Introductory Keynote: The Funding Landscape of Blockchain and Web 3
Speakers
Toby Lewis, Novum Insights
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09:40
Panel: Have Bitcoin and Ethereum won in crypto?
Moderators
Toby Lewis, Novum Insights
Speakers
Albert Liang, Bitcoin Startup Lab & Bitcoin Olympics Hackathon
Brian Laughlan, OrdinalsBot
Alex Matsuo, Amazon Web Services
Jim McDonald, Attestant
Andrea Zaragoza Ballesteros, Bitcoin Frontier Fund
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10:20
Keynote: Which new trends and token ecosystems are high potential?
Speakers
Dr Martin Hiesboeck, Uphold
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10:40
Morning coffee break – Networking & refreshments
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11:10
Panel: How is crypto joining up with the real world?
Moderators
Jeff Hancock, coinpass.com
Speakers
Alejandro Gutierrez, defactor labs
Elliot Hentov, State Street Global Advisors
Stefan Rust, Truflation
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11:45
Panel: Digital assets and the institutionalisation of blockchain
Moderators
Katie Evans, Swarm
Speakers
Jonathan Bier, Farside Investors
Ankush Jain, Aaro Capital
James Newman, WebN Group
Bruno Sousa, Hashdex
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12:20
Pre-lunch roundtables and Breakout sessions
Moderators
Neil Foster, Brown Rudnick LLP
Stefan Kovach, RARERTHINGS
Speakers
Odera Nonyelu Ume-Ezeoke, Elbow
Amélie Arras, Zumo
Tushar Patel, HFIM
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13:00
Lunch – Networking & refreshments
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14:00
Fireside Chat: What are the investment trends in web 3 that will drive it forward?
Moderators
Toby Lewis, Novum Insights
Speakers
On Yavin, Cointelligence Fund
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14:25
Panel: Insurance in Blockchain - what are the risk and opportunities?
Moderators
Stephen Palley, Brown Rudnick
Speakers
J. Gdanski, Evertas
Lex Sokolin, Generative Ventures
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14:55
Changing Our Mindset: Critical Component of Crypto/Blockchain Future - Business Continuity Planning [Breakout Session]
Business Continuity is plaguing our industry. Event after event is occurring and companies are faltering. This panel will explore what is needed to prepare for the external and/or internal risks that are causing the implosions and allow companies to continue to operate.
Moderators
Emily Landis Walker, Landis & Co
Speakers
Matthew de la Fuente, KYAX
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14:55
Pre-coffee roundtable sessions
Moderators
Teresa Song, Defactor Labs
David Henderson, Metalink Capital
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15:35
Afternoon coffee break – Networking & refreshments
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15:50
Panel: How will blockchain capital markets be transformed
Moderators
Matthew Gardiner, A1 AI
Speakers
Adi Ben-Ari, Applied Blockchain
Nathalie Oestmann, Outlier Ventures
Yaroslav Writtle, Faculty Group
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16:30
Closing Fireside Discussion: Where does crypto go in the next five years and how should investors be positioned?
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16:50
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Toby Lewis, Novum Insights
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17:00
Networking Drinks Reception
The Venue
In the midst of Soho and moments from Mayfair, Ham Yard has an urban village feel. The hotel revolves around a tree-filled garden with a bronze sculpture centrepiece by Tony Cragg. Interiors are designed by Kit Kemp in her award-winning modern British style.
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2023 / 8:30 to 17:00 Central London at Ham Yard Hotel, 1 Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT.
“LBFS 2022 delivered some of the best content out of all the crypto conferences I’ve attended, so expectations are high this year! ”
