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VanFUNDING 2017

3rd VanFUNDING 2017 IS BACK FOR ANOTHER YEAR!
Not to be missed Blockchain Fintech & Funding Conference
+ BCs First-ever Regtech Blockchain Hackathon

THIS IS A SOLD OUT EVENT! Join leading Blockchain, crypto, crowdfinance, P2P, fintech and alternative finance expert speakers, investors and community for a full day of engaging dialogue, education, prime networking and a Hackathon with total $20,000 up for grabs in cash and prizes!

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5:30pm

Sponsored by Gowling WLG: Pre-Conference VIP Networking Reception (Limited Capacity) Pre-VF2017 VIP Networking Reception: The Diamond

8:00am

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Samuel & Frances Belzberg Atrium

8:40am

VanFUNDING 2017 Kickoff and Welcome Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallCraig Asano • Sean Martin

8:45am

Opening Keynote (TSX Venture Exchange): 2017 Current State and Future of Blockchain and Public Markets Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallBrady Fletcher

9:10am

Opening Keynote (Microsoft): Blockchain’s Impact on Financial Services: An Enterprise Developer’s Perspective Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallEric Maino

9:30am

VF2017 Regtech Hackathon Kickoff and Teams Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - ICBC ConcourseRama Ibrahim • Zach Masum • Teams and Mentors

9:35am

Opening Keynote (IBM): Humanizing Blockchain: Changing Life Experiences Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallEsther Kim

10:00am

Dear Jamie Dimon, CEO, JP Morgan: First Principles of Investing in Bitcoin and Blockchain Assets Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallThomas Kineshanko

10:15am

Great Disintermediation: How Fintech Will Allow the Unbundling and Rebundling of Financial Services Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallCato Pastoll

10:30am

Morning Networking Break Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Samuel & Frances Belzberg Atrium RegTech Hackathon: Networking Break Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Samuel & Frances Belzberg Atrium

10:50am

Tokenization & Decentralization: What Do They Mean For Your Business? Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallBernd Petak

11:05am

Panel: GOING MAINSTREAM: Will Blockchain & Fintech Achieve Massive Global Scale? Challenges & Opportunities of Commercialization Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallAlex Millar • Wayne Chen • Eric Maino • Toufi Saliba • Dean Sutton • Judge: Albert Szmigielski

11:50am

Panel: Are IPOs a Thing of the Past? The ICO Revolution and Global Token Economy Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallDavid Lucatch • Kshitish Balhotra • Michael Gord • Kevin Hobbs • Duncan McIntyre • Ali Saheli

12:30pm

RegTech Hackathon: Networking Lunch Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Samuel & Frances Belzberg Atrium Conference Networking Lunch Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Samuel & Frances Belzberg Atrium

12:45pm

IBM 'Lunch and Learn': Driving an Energy Marketplace with Blockchain Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallEsther Kim • Curtis Miles

1:15pm

Panel: AltFi and Innovation Finance Markets: Raising Seed & Growth Capital from Napkin to ICO Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallAndrew Dix • Jasper Dikmans • Doug McLean • Marcus New • Ali Pourdad • Mike Volker Workshop: Learn a Simple Methodology for Picking ICO Winners that Returns 20X Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - ICBC SalonsCarolina May • Andrew Wagner

2:00pm

How to Raise Seed and Scale-up Investment and Forge Valuable B2B Partnerships Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallMiranda Lam • Chad Sichello Workshop: Public Initial Blockchain Offering (PIBCO) – A Regulatory Compliant ICO: The Process & Benefits for Your Business Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - ICBC SalonsDavid Lucatch

2:25pm

How Smart Contracts and Credit Enhancements can Improve Unsecured Loans Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallNelson Lin

2:45pm

Panel: Less Friction, More Trust: The Disruptive Power of Blockchain and Global Ecosystems Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallVictor Straatman • Saju Abraham • Alexander Alexandrov • Peter Smyrniotis • Bob Summerwill • Yvonne Yuan Workshop: Marketing Strategies & Tactics for Crowdfunding Success Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - ICBC SalonsDaryl Hatton

3:00pm

RegTech Hackathon: Preparing Your Pitch Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - ICBC ConcourseTeams and Mentors

3:30pm

Afternoon Bio Break Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific Hall

3:45pm

The Tokenized Capital Economy: Why Regulators Have Stepped In and How They Will Accelerate Digital Assets Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallAlan Wunsche Workshop: Opportunities for Local Businesses and Investors Seeking Great Monthly Returns Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - ICBC SalonsCato Pastoll

3:50pm

RegTech Hackathon: Team Pitches and Judging Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - ICBC ConcourseTeams and Mentors • Zach Masum • Judge: Albert Szmigielski

4:00pm

From the Wild West to Compliance: What Regulation Means for the Future of Digital Assets Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallMatthew Unger

4:15pm

Panel: Regulatory Perspectives: Can Blockchain and Fintech Unlock Its Potential? Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallAnna Niemira • Alixe Cormick • Robin Ford • Denis Silva • Mike Stephens

5:00pm

Regtech Hackathon Winning Demo/pitch Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallZach Masum • Teams and Mentors

5:15pm

Closing Keynote: The Impact of Distributed Blockchain Ecosystems and the Fintech Value Chain Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallJouko Ahvenainen

5:40pm

#VF2017 Closing Remarks Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Asian Pacific HallDaryl Hatton

5:45pm

Sponsored by Victory Square Technologies: VanFUNDING 2017 Closing Cocktail Reception Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - Samuel & Frances Belzberg Atrium