MPWR 2019 Crypto Mining Summit

Vancouver , Canada

About MPWR 2019 Crypto Mining Summit

Blockchain Infrastructure Research is proud to present MPWR Crypto Mining Summit 2019, on March 12, 2019, at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver, Canada.

MPWR 2019 brings together an international group of medium to large-scale crypto miners, researchers, utility companies, power producers, machine learning enthusiasts, developers, regulators, and political leaders to discuss the crypto mining industry. Some of the greatest challenges and opportunities facing the digital mining industry, including its nexus with AI, will be addressed by the curated lineup of 10+ expert speakers. Other highlights will include discussions on mining network trends, ‘green’ mining, evaluating crypto mining firms, and the emerging regulatory landscape.  

This mid-sized summit offers space for 400 industry professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and debate latest developments and ideas, while collaborating with the industry’s forward-thinking leaders during interactive expert-level panel discussions. 

Speakers

Christopher Bendiksen
Head of Research CoinShares
Dina Matterson
Business Development Manager BC Hydro
Antony Zegers
Member of Bitcoin ABC
Colin Sullivan
President and Co-Founder MintGreen Blockchain Innovation Corp
Tanya Smith, M.Sc.
KARL DIAB
LEAD BLOCKCHAIN ENGINEER, RIOT BLOCKCHAIN
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CHRIS TURNER
British comedian and freestyle rapper
MICAH SMITH
COO, BLOCKCHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE RESEARCH
ERIC SAVICS
CEO, PENDULM POWER CORP
Ben Gagnon
CTO, LUTECH
WES FULFORD
CEO, BITFARMS TECHNOLOGIES LTD
John Cooper
Manu Kalia
Co-Founder Greensparc Inc
Jae Mather
Executive Director Clean Energy Association of BC
Trevor Curwin
VP Energy Markets Greensparc
Ron Hankewich
Chief Research Officer BLOCKCHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE RESEARCH

Agenda

8:00 AM 10:00 AM
Grand Ballroom Foyer of Pan Pacific Hotel
Doors and registration begin at 8AM. Please bring your ticket confirmation and photo ID. Conferences badges will be provided and allow access to all sessions for the day.

9:00 AM 9:15 AM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel
Welcome Address
A brief introduction to the day’s schedule, guests, and speakers presented by Master of Ceremonies, Chris Turner, along with Blockchain Infrastructure Research CEO, Tanya Smith.

Session 1: Keynote
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
9:15 AM 10:00 AM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel

Session 2: Presentation
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
10:00 AM 10:30 AM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel 
Mining Networks
An analysis of current mining trends including costs, energy consumption and mix, and operational decisions.

Networking Break
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
10:30 AM 10:45 AM
Grand Ballroom Foyer of Pan Pacific Hotel
Refresh yourself with some coffee and network with fellow attendees!

Session 3: Discussion Panel
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
10:45 AM 11:45 AM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel 
Meeting the New Electrical Demand
Senior representatives of Canadian utility companies will discuss strategies for incorporating crypto miners into the grid.

Networking Lunch
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
12:15 PM 1:30 PM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel
Enjoy a fully catered lunch served by Pan Pacific Hotel and network with exciting attendees from around the world!

Session 4: Presentation
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
1:30 PM 2:00 PM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel 
Green Mining
This session explores the possibilities of a synergistic relationship between mining and the renewable power industry.

Session 5: Presentation
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
2:00 PM 2:30 PM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel 
Energy Consumption Strategies for Data Centers
This session will take a look at using dynamic energy market data to optimize data centre energy consumption.

Session 6: Presentation
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
2:30 PM 3:00 PM
Grand Ballrom of Pan Pacific Hotel
The Regulatory Landscape
Senior Canadian Government officials discuss the regulatory landscape for crypto miners currently operating in Canada, and those seeking to bring their business into Canada.

Networking Break
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
3:00 PM 3:15 PM
Grand Ballroom Foyer of Pan Pacific Hotel 
Afternoon coffee break and networking opportunity.

Session 7: Presentation
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
3:15 PM 3:30 PM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel
The Value Proposition of Mining Present and Future
The unique nature of crypto mining and its assets requires new methods and indicators for understanding value.

Session 8: Discussion Panel
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
3:30 PM 4:45 PM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel 
Working with the New Economies of Profitable Mining
The mining market has seen considerable turbulence over the past year. Major crypto mining companies will have a dynamic conversation about the current market challenges and opportunities, while considering new trends and solutions that we might see in the future.

Session 9: Keynote
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
4:45 PM 5:15 PM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel
TBA
Stay tuned for details…

Conclusion
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
5:15 PM 5:30 PM
Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Hotel
Closing Remarks
Thank you speech and door prize draw!

Networking Evening
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Vancouver Canada
Stay tuned for details…

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Start:
Mar 12, 2019, 8:00 AM , PST (UTC -8)
End:
Mar 12, 2019, 10:00 PM , PST (UTC -8)
Venue:
PAN PACIFIC HOTEL VANCOUVER
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