Blockchain Central Davos 2024:

A Glimpse into Day 2 - Tokenization and the Future of Finance

As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Blockchain Central Davos 2024 event, the second day promises to be a captivating exploration into "Tokenization and the Future of Finance." Scheduled to commence on January 15, 2024, the programming will kick off with insightful discussions and thought-provoking panels.

The opening remarks are expected to be delivered by David Treat, the Board Chair of the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) and Senior Managing Director at Accenture's Global Metaverse Continuum Business Group. Treat's address is anticipated to set the tone for the transformative power of tokenization in reshaping the financial landscape.

One of the highly anticipated panels, "From Issuance to Asset Mobility: Can It All Be Done on Public Chains?" will feature Georg Schneider, Head of Financing Engineering at Digital Asset, and Rob Massey, Global & US Tax Blockchain & Digital Assets Leader at Deloitte Tax LLP. The moderation of the discussion by Lynne Marlor, GBBC Ambassador in Financial Services, is expected to explore the challenges and opportunities of public blockchain solutions.

The subsequent panel, "The Next Phase of Cross-Border Payments," is poised to delve into the complexities of global transactions. Eric van Miltenburg, SVP Strategic Initiatives at Ripple, Todd Fox, Vice President of Global Public Policy at Visa Inc, and Daniel Eidan, Advisor and Solution Architect at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), are expected to engage in a thought-provoking conversation. Emma Joyce, CEO of GBBC Digital Finance, is anticipated to expertly moderate the session.

The evolution of money is set to take center stage in the panel titled "From Fiat to Digital: The Evolution of Money." Governor Robert Holzmann from Oesterreichische Nationalbank and Andre Portilho, Head of Digital Assets at BTG Pactual, are expected to explore the dynamic shift from traditional fiat currencies to digital alternatives. Dr. Catrina Luchsinger Gaehwiler, Partner at MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Frorierp Ltd, is expected to steer the conversation as the moderator.

The event is also expected to spotlight Switzerland's pioneering role in digital asset regulation with the panel "Banking on Blockchain." Stephanie Wickihalder, President of Swiss FinTech Innovations (SFTI), Ronald Kogens, Legal Partner at MME Legal | Tax | Compliance, and Dr. Claudio Tessone, Professor of Blockchain & DLT at the University of Zurich, are expected to share insights into the regulatory landscape. Tanvi Singh, Managing Director at UBS and Board Director at GBBC, is expected to provide further industry perspectives. Alexander Eric Brunner, President of Home of Blockchain.swiss, is expected to skillfully moderate the discussion.

The day is anticipated to conclude with a riveting panel, "Navigating the Digital Assets Landscape," presented in partnership with Ava Labs. Élodie de Marchi-Chouard, COO at Kaiko, Sophia Lopez, Founder and President of Kaleido, and Gil Rosen, President of Stanford Blockchain Accelerator, are expected to share their expertise. Sylvia Sanchez, Project Manager at Ava Labs, is expected to guide the conversation, shedding light on the intricacies of the digital assets landscape.

As the second day unfolds in the future, Blockchain Central Davos 2024 is expected to provide a platform for industry leaders to explore the ever-evolving world of blockchain and digital finance, paving the way for innovative solutions and collaborative initiatives. The journey into the future of finance is eagerly anticipated to begin.