World Crypto Conference 2023 connects TradFi with Web3 to debate the future of digital assets
One of Europe’s most exciting blockchain conferences — World Crypto Conference 2023 — will be held from January 13 to 15 in Switzerland, the global center for traditional finance and one of the world’s most crypto-friendly countries.
Fittingly, WCC2023 takes place just before the annual World Economic Forum in Davos. Delegates to both events will discuss the economic and social impact of technology, and in particular the transition to Web3.
The specific goal of WCC2023 is to bridge the gap between the traditional world of finance and business (TradFi) and the crypto world. It also aims to facilitate mass adoption of crypto-assets and create sustainable, fast and secure financial systems. It will encourage collaboration and networking between TradFi and DeFi companies, connecting traditional IT companies with Web3.
The timing of the event could not have been better, coinciding with the move of several TradFi institutions towards blockchain solutions.
Who would have expected the conservative Deutsche Bank or Nasdaq to build digital asset capabilities?
“The move is driven by clients demanding institutional-grade solutions in the crypto space,” said Robin Vince, CEO of BNY Mellon, America’s oldest bank, with $43 trillion in assets under management. A survey in early 2022 showed that 91% of large institutional asset managers, venture capitalists and hedge funds were interested in investing in tokenized assets.
Rub shoulders with the experts
Crypto’s top players and pioneers, blockchain evangelists and business leaders will meet in Zurich to discuss the future of digital assets, DeFi, CeFi, TradFi, GameFi, NFTs, Metaverse, Web3, DAOs, cross-border payments, tokenization and shared ownership, regulation and more.
Key opinion leaders including Carl Runefelt (The Moon Group), Ben Armstrong (Bitboy Crypto) and other influencers will host live fan meetups, sharing how to build financial freedom and authentic social media channels and communities.
Some of the biggest traditional banks and their digital asset departments have accepted the invitation to get to know the people in the crypto space, connect with blockchain builders, developers and general enthusiasts while increasing their confidence in the possibilities of Web3.
Industry leaders such as Huobi, Sandbox, BitMEX, Sygnum, Animoca Brands, Coinbase, IBM and others will be there. Many more will join in the coming weeks.
The delegate’s experience is top of mind
There are exciting features to ensure active participation from delegates.
Even buying a ticket will be an experience – and comes with an NFT. In this way, people will get first-hand experience with this blockchain technology and how it can be adapted to other economic sectors. There are also limited tickets for students at special prices.
WCC2023 is the first conference to be held on the Metaverse, and will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person and for those who wish to relive it.
Delegates will get crypto trading tips by watching top influencers trade live on CEX exchanges and they can participate in a trading competition. They can also attend crash courses and learn about the latest trends in Web3, NFT and Metaverse on day one.
On day three, 10 top crypto projects will present their pitches to compete for an investment prize established by VCs.
There will also be plenty of networking opportunities, with dinners, parties, breakfasts, workshops and special events for those with VIP or whale passes.
What is on the agenda?
The success of the conference depends on the quality of the speakers, the range and relevance of the topics, and the opportunity for delegates to meet and debate the issues. WCC2023 will certainly meet these criteria.
Only three names on the list of 50 speakers:
- Mehdi Farooq – senior tokenomics analyst at Animoca Brands
- Michela Silvestri — Institutional Business Development at Huobi Global
- Peter Hofmann — Regional Manager at Coinbase
There will also be experts from Sygnum, the world’s first digital asset bank, GSR, a global leader in crypto trading and market making, Ledger, the digital wallet company, and Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based gaming software company.
Alexandre Auriol from Sandbox and Julien Bouteloup from Curve Finance will provide perspectives on companies at the forefront of blockchain and DeFi.
TradFi will be well represented at the event, with Luc Froehlich of Fidelity International, a London-based investment management company founded in 1969 and with $813 billion in AUM; Alexander Bechtel of DWS, a German asset management company established in 1956 and with EUR 928 billion in AUM; and Niccolò Bardoscia, Vice President of Intesa SanPaolo, Italy’s largest bank by total assets and the world’s 27th largest.
The World Crypto Conference 2023 promises to be well-timed, well-placed and well-attended.
For more information and to secure tickets, visit the event page, Telegram or Twitter.
