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Immerse yourself in high growth financial technology innovations, global market developments and alternative investing opportunities that are crossing the next frontiers
“You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”  – Andre Gide

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Burrard Room [clear filter]
Thursday, November 29
 

1:30pm PST

Day 1: Registration and Networking (LIMITED TICKETS)
Welcome to VanFUNDING 2018 'Fintech and Blockchain CONFIDENTIAL'
Day 1:  Afternoon + Networking

A curated afternoon where leaders engage in knowledge sharing with peers and experts, and a meeting exchange to garnish insights and openly discuss problems  and applicable solutions with a focus on relationship buliding, fostering growth and vitality for your business and industry at large.

Tickets are limited for this VIP program followed by a networking and VF Welcome reception at the D6 lounge (sponsored by Vanbex Group)


Thursday November 29, 2018 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

2:00pm PST

VF2018 Welcome: Fintech, Blockchain, Alt Investing CONFIDENTIAL
Join speakers, founders, investors, decision-makers and key stakeholders for an afternoon of expert and peer knowledge sharing, meeting exchange and leadership content in an interactive format.  
Discuss, Share, Connect, Grow
Format:  round tables, presentations, speed dating, open forum,

Chatham house rules in effect
https://www.chathamhouse.org/chatham-house-rule

Thursday November 29, 2018 2:00pm - 2:05pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

2:05pm PST

SPEED PITCH & MEETING EXCHANGE: Investors, Entrepreneurs, Ecosystem and Resources
Kicking things off with 2 minute pitches to help companies get the word out about new start-ups, product launches, announcements etc.

Followed by speed dating meeting exchange (first time trying, should be fun!)

Moderators
avatar for Hussein Hallak

Hussein Hallak

Partner, Unleashed Ventures
Hussein launched his first tech startup in 2002 (acquired in 2003). His second tech startup was the world’s first and largest marketplace for Middle Eastern Art (acquired in 2007).Recognized as one of 30 Vancouver tech thought leaders and influencers to follow for my participation... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Joy Case

Joy Case

CEO and Founder, Lava Blockchain Technologies
Joy is the CEO of Case Global Media Inc., a media company dedicated to building innovative, engaging platforms for companies to showcase their mission, vision and values and to amplify their message through strategic media marketing.Joy's background is rooted in the education and... Read More →
avatar for ESL Coin

ESL Coin

Conference Signage
Blockchain technology has taken the world by storm, revolutionizing industries from real estate to health care. ESL Coin is the first to apply this groundbreaking innovation to teaching English as a second language, with a variety of benefits for both teachers and students. This includes... Read More →
avatar for Alexandru Stanescu

Alexandru Stanescu

Chief Legal Officer & Strategic Partnerships, GIN Platform
Alex Stanescu is the Chief Legal Officer and Strategic Partnerships Lead of the GIN Platform, the pioneer of masternodes automatization (ginplatform.io). Alexandru worked and studied in a wide span of legal areas from banking, capital markets, EU consumer protection in financial instruments... Read More →


Thursday November 29, 2018 2:05pm - 2:45pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

2:45pm PST

KNOWLEDGE SHARING: Amazon , Alibaba , Walmart, Tencent in India: Turning Payments into Lifestyle Companies



Speakers
avatar for Paul Schulte

Paul Schulte

Founder and Managing Editor, Schulte Research
Paul Schulte's roles in banking & financial services in the past 30 years include equity & fixed income research (buy & sell sides) in emerging markets. In recent years, technology has evolved rapidly to challenge all facets of financial services his core belief is: Liquidity & credit... Read More →


Thursday November 29, 2018 2:45pm - 3:05pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

3:05pm PST

CO-CREATION: Envisioning the Digital Bank of 2023



Speakers
avatar for Rojin Nair

Rojin Nair

General Manager Fintech Solutions, Celero
Rojin Nair is currently the General Manager, Fintech Solutions for Celero. Rojin is a technology executive with 25 years of leadership experience in information management, research, analytics, technology strategy and operational excellence. At Celero, he leads a team of product analyst... Read More →


Thursday November 29, 2018 3:05pm - 3:25pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

3:25pm PST

KNOWLEDGE SHARING: Blockchain 2018 Year in Review, Crystall Ball and AMA



Speakers
avatar for Alan Wunsche

Alan Wunsche

CEO & Chief Token Officer, Tokenfunder
Alan is a leading blockchain / fintech expert. Alan has hands-on finance and technology executive with deep governance, strategic planning, process reengineering, big data analytics, risk management and information management transformation consulting experience. Alan was recently... Read More →


Thursday November 29, 2018 3:25pm - 3:45pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

3:45pm PST

KNOWLEDGE SHARING: 'mimik' the Cloud to the Edge
Fay Arjomandi founder of mimik will introduce the company. mimik’s distributed cloud platform turns ordinary computing devices into edge cloud servers and paves the way for a new decentralized cloud. Learn how Blockchain developers can build more private applications based on this new architecture that are able to establish direct trust relationships without the need for middlemen.

Speakers
avatar for FAY ARJOMANDI

FAY ARJOMANDI

Founder, mimik
Fay Arjomandi is leading product development at mimik. From August 2014 to September 2016 she was the CEO of group of mobile companies under Nantworks, including Tensorcom, Nantmobile and Mobile genomic health leading the consumerization health solutions. Prior to NantWorks, Fay was... Read More →


Thursday November 29, 2018 3:45pm - 4:10pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

4:05pm PST

========== BIO & NETWORKING BREAK ==========



Thursday November 29, 2018 4:05pm - 4:20pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

4:20pm PST

INTERNATIONAL GROWTH: Export Opportunities for Scale-up Ventures
Speakers
avatar for David Tsui

David Tsui

Trade Commissioner (ICT), Global Affairs
David is Trade Commissioner with Global Affairs Canada’s Vancouver office. He leads the technology and innovation practice, helping companies enter global markets for venture financing, commercial deals and partnerships. His years in federal government have included economic intelligence... Read More →


Thursday November 29, 2018 4:20pm - 4:40pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

4:40pm PST

REGULATION CONFIDENTIAL: Share Your Stories & Help Build the New Economy
Chatham House Rule  https://www.chathamhouse.org/chatham-house-rule
3 topics/3 roundtables. Each table will have 12 minutes to discuss their topic, then 2 minutes to report no more than 3 outcome(s) to the room. So choose your table, then choose your reporter, and stay focused on getting to outcomes! NCFA will send your key messages to the appropriate recipients.

TABLE 1 - KEY MESSAGES AND APPROACH:  What messages would you like NCFA to send/represent to key regulatory stakeholders.  NCFA has made several presentations but advancements have been slow.  How can we strengthen our message and have a greater impact or ideas to implement a different approach?

TABLE 2 - SELF-REGULATION?:  In the absence of supportive regulation and adequate government policies for fintech and financing innovation in Canada, compared to other jurisdictions, there have been increasing calls for self-regulation to enhance the competitiveness of these businesses in Canada and their credibility overseas. Eg, reporting standards to enhance transparency, accountability, and consumer/investor understanding; code of ethics/conduct to enhance fair treatment of customers/investors and enhance trust; operational standards for effective governance, systems and controls, risk management to help businesses prepare for scale-up and to smooth the way for discussions with regulators in Canada and overseas.
Is some self-regulation needed? If so, what are the priorities and how do we pay for them?

TABLE 3 - COLLABORATION:  Regulation in Canada can be stifling and costly. How can firms collaborate to make compliance easier?
RegTech? Outsourcing? Training? Telling our stories - story wall?

Speakers
avatar for Robin Ford

Robin Ford

Principal, Ford Consulting
After 25 years as a public sector lawyer and regulator, Robin is now consulting in the areas of financial services regulation, governance, and compliance.  She has extensive experience working with and advising regulators and the regulated, leading projects and teams, and facilitating... Read More →


Thursday November 29, 2018 4:40pm - 5:00pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada

5:00pm PST

SCALING CULTURE: Through Accountability & Performance
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Johnson

Jodi Johnson

Principal, JJ Human Capital Consulting
Jodi is a senior human resources consultant with 20 years of global corporate experience working closely with C-Suite executives. She focuses on bringing her expertise to young companies and start-ups with an emphasis on Talent Management and Total Rewards. She has proven success... Read More →


Thursday November 29, 2018 5:00pm - 5:25pm PST
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, Canada
 
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