Welcome to the Malta Blockchain Summit, a melting pot for global influencers in technology, civil society, democracy promotion and innovation. Expect riveting discussion about the world-changing potential applications of the Blockchain across multiple verticals, including, but not limited to Health, Entertainment, Government, Banking, Payments and Fintech, and more.
As has become evident during the first quarter of 2018, Malta is taking the lead as the blockchain hub and has become known as ‘Blockchain Island’ across social media, following the relocation decision of Binance and OKEx, the two largest crypto exchanges. Boasting over 4000 delegates, 100 speakers and 150 sponsors and exhibitors, the Malta Blockchain Summit promises to be an innovative and momentous opportunity for global influencers to network, forge new connections and debate the potential applications of blockchain – reflecting the central role that Malta is establishing as a jurisdiction for crypto exchanges and blockchain application developers.
The summit is comprised of four conferences covering the field’s government and regulation, marketing and affiliation, fintech, tokenomics and cryptocurrencies, and blockchain for developers. To provide maximum value for their exhibitors, blockchain developers and affiliates are invited to the Malta Blockchain Summit free of charge. The summit also includes a Hackathon, an ICO Pitch, a buzzing expo floor, and ends with an unwinding Crypto Cruise.
Regulatory Conference
9:00 - 9:10
Opening Keynote
CARLA VELLA
MARK HAMADE
9:10 - 9:20
Government Incentives for Start-ups
Malta Enterprise, a Government entity, has a number of attractive schemes aimed at making it easier for start-ups in AI, Big Data, Quantum Technology and IoT, to relocate or co-locate in Malta.
ANTHONY DAVID GATT
9:20 - 9:50
Regulatory Foresight: Protecting the Consumer without Stifling the Advancement of Technology
EVA KAILI
JOSEPH CUSCHIERI
JOSEPH BORG
ANA TRBOVICH
9:50 - 10:00
Blockchain Regulation
JONATHAN GALEA
10:00 - 10:10
Welcome to the Blockchain Island
HON. JOSEPH MUSCAT
10:10 - 10:20
EY Survey Results: Malta Attractiveness for Blockchain
RONALD ATTARD
10:20 - 10:45
Battle of the Jurisdictions
Malta, Bermuda, Singapore, Zug and Gib go head to head in this animated battle between jurisdictions.
JONATHAN GALEA
LORETTA JOSEPH
GREGORY KLUMOV
10:45 - 10:55
Leveraging Multiple Jurisdictions to Achieve ICO Nirvana
GORDON EINSTEIN
10:55 - 11:05
Malta: The Right Country Where to Setup Your Blockchain Business. A Tax Perspective
Malta has become a leading innovator in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry providing a reputable, supportive and trustworthy environment for digital entrepreneurs.
During the presentation we will investigate how Malta is the one of the most beneficial jurisdictions to setup and run your blockchain business - not only because it created the first legal framework regulating the industry, but also because it offers an extremely competitive tax regime for companies with one of the lowest corporate tax rates within the European Union. The presentation will also look into how the trading and disposing of cryptocurrencies are taxed in Malta, and what are the possibilities to reduce the effective tax rate.
JOSEF MERCIECA
11:05 - 11:15
The New Decentralised Globe
MIKE BUTCHER
MARC P BERNEGGER
11:15 - 11:25
Criminal Liability in the Crypto Space
11:25 - 11:35
Your Code Counts: Authentic Code for ICO's
HARTEJ SAWHNEY
11:35 - 12:00
Who Rules? Sovereign Governance, Will BC Replace Contemporary Government
MATTHIAS KLEES
NATE WHITEHILL
12:00 - 12:25
Transparency vs the Right to be Forgotten
IAN GAUCI
ADAM VAZARI
EVA SKORNICKOVA
Marketing & Investment Conference
15:00 - 15:10
Opening Keynote
15:10 - 15:20
Crypto Law and marketing
JUANITA BROCKDORFF
15:20 - 15:45
Fraud Detection and Avoidance Strategies
ALEKSANDER TOSIC
ON YAVIN
15:45 - 15:55
The ICO Show: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
STEFANO VIRGILLI
15:55 - 16:05
How to Prepare a Blockchain Startup for Traffic Acquisition
EVAN MASLENNIKOV
16:05 - 16:30
ICO Marketing Battle Plans
CHRISTOPHER OBEREDER
16:30 - 16:55
Financing Instruments for Blockchain
16:55 - 17:05
‘Re-inventing Hollywood’ - How Blockchain will Democratise, Decentralise and Disrupt the Entertainment Industry Forever.
SUNNY DHILLON
17:05 - 17:15
Developing and Regulating Blockchain and Crypto Activities
TAL ITZHAK RON
STAV ZILBERSHTEIN
17:15 - 17:40
Reigniting the Commonwealth
17:40 - 17:50
Mark Hamade TBC
17:50 - 18:15
Investing in Blockchain
FABIO FEDERICI
YIDA GAO
PRASHANT FONSEKA
TUGCE ERGUL
FELIX PETERSON
18:15 - 18:25
Bill and Rahul The World’s First ICCO
Devs & Technology Conference
9:00 - 9:35
The Use of Smart Contracts in dApps Development
MAX KRUPYSHEV
JOHAN ZAMMIT
PETROS RING
AARON ANDERSON
9:35 - 10:00
Permissioned vs Permissionless Blockchains
SAMUEL VISSCHER
MICHAEL HERMAN
10:00 - 10:10
Blockchain, Distributed Computing and the Science of Cryptography
W. Scott Stornetta is widely accepted to be one of the founding fathers of current blockchain technology. He is also a notable figure in the science of cryptography and distributed computing.
SCOTT STORNETTA
10:10 - 10:20
Holistic Solutions for the Blockchain Island
The Hon. Silvio Schembri will explain what is being done on the Blockchain Island to cater for the influx of companies, from University grants to regulatory initiatives.
SILVIO SCHEMBRI
10:20 - 10:30
The Blockchain of Things
JOSHUA ELLUL
PETER BUSCH
10:30 - 10:55
Marrying AI to the Blockchain
ARI SMITH
SALLY EAVES
ABDALLAH KABLAN
VINCE VELLA
10:55 - 11:15
Querying Data External to the Blockchain
NICK SPANOS
MACLANE WILKINSON
ROB VIGLIONE
11:15 - 11:25
Consensus: What Lies Beyond Proof of Stake
JIMMY ZHONG
11:25 - 11:50
Is Your Business Blockchain-able
DR. MIHAELA ULIERU
11:50 - 12:00
Centralised vs Decentralised Exchanges
RONNY BOESING
12:00 - 12:10
The Dark Side of the Chain
John McAfee, a computer programmer and businessman, founded the world's most popular anti-virus software and is regarded as a celebrity in DLT circles. Accompanying John McAfee will be Brandon Smietana - Synth. Expect eye-popping sound bites in this exciting presentation!
JOHN MCAFEE
BRANDON SMIETANA
Tokenomics & Cryptos Conference
15:00 - 15:10
The European Union and DLT
MEP Roberta Metsola is part of the EPP, which today enjoys the largest representation within the EU. She will provide an overview of the EU's efforts at all levels in this space.
ROBERTA METSOLA
15:10 - 15:40
The Importance and Challenges of Token Economics
SEBASTIAN MARKOWSKY
15:40 - 16:10
Are the Days of Traditional Exchanges Numbered? The Rise in Crypto Trading.
Miko Matsomura will provide an insightful analysis of the situation today and his foresight for the immediate future.
MIKO MATSUMURA
16:10 - 16:40
Banking on Bitcoin. Can Banks Evolve in Time and Embrace this Revolution?
YOBIE BENJAMIN
JON MATONIS
JOSEPH BORG
16:40 - 16:50
Keynote
16:50 - 17:20
ICOs and AML
17:20 - 17:50
Taxing ICOs, Tokens and Coins
17:50 - 18:00
Keynote
18:00 - 18:30
Token Modeling
JAMES CATANIA
18:30 - 19:00
Post ICO: with Millions in the Bank, What's Next?
BENJAMIN BILSKI
19:00 - 19:30
Investing in Blockchain / Renaming it or Repurpose / Investing in Crypto
20:00
Knights of Blockchain: VIP Dinner
20:00
Crypto Cruise
Enjoy an evening cruise from St. Julian's to Valletta's majestic harbour, with a guest list of 150 C-level executives. The boat departs from Portomaso Marina, St. Julian's a stone-throw away from the official venue and hotels.
22:00
Closing Night
Let dust settle on your business cards and dust off your dance moves! With headline act superstar Imogen Heap and Malta's finest DJs, we strongly suggest you book one of our fifteen tables at the VIP to close off this Summit in style!