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SUMMARY:Fintech Friday - Kickstart\, sponsored by Stokr & Apollonian
DESCRIPTION:Description\nDear Innovators\, Partners and Friends\, \nTo celebrate an exciting new season\, we are thrilled to invite you to our special FINTECH FRIDAY – KICKSTART edition\, sponsored by Stokr & Apollonian. \nWith Fintech Friday Kickstart\, the LHoFT launches a series of lunch seminars and workshops\, dedicated to raising capital in Luxembourg as a lead up to the Global Ventures Summit in November. \nWe also welcome you to discover our exclusively hosted photography exhibition by Marat Mukhonkin\, an award winning photographer from Moscow. \nAgenda:\n\n      5h30 – Open door\n      6h30 – Presentation of STOKR – “Invest in programmable securities – STOKR Demo”\n      6h40 – Presentation of Apollonian – “Guiding companies on their journey from startups to unicorns” & Partnership Announcement – “Crowdfunding meets Venture Capital”\n      6h50 – Networking (as usual drinks and food will be served)\n\n  \nPS: Don’t forget to take a memorable picture in our Photo Booth corner. \n  \nThe LHoFT Fintech Friday \nFintech Friday is Luxembourg’s fastest growing (and coolest) Fintech networking event\, bringing together Fintech entrepreneurs\, executives\, VCs\, Fintech enthusiasts\, and business angels. \nYou will also get to meet our newly joined members and celebrate the growth of Luxembourg’s ecosystem with us! \nThis is a private event\, for registration please contact us at info@lhoft.lu 
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/fintech-friday-kickstart-sponsored-by-stokr-apollonian/
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SUMMARY:Fintech Friday - Kickstart\, sponsored by Stokr & Apollonian
DESCRIPTION:Description\nDear Innovators\, Partners and Friends\, \nTo celebrate an exciting new season\, we are thrilled to invite you to our special FINTECH FRIDAY – KICKSTART edition\, sponsored by Stokr & Apollonian. \nWith Fintech Friday Kickstart\, the LHoFT launches a series of lunch seminars and workshops\, dedicated to raising capital in Luxembourg as a lead up to the Global Ventures Summit in November. \nWe also welcome you to discover our exclusively hosted photography exhibition by Marat Mukhonkin\, an award winning photographer from Moscow. \nAgenda:\n\n      5h30 – Open door\n      6h30 – Presentation of STOKR – “Invest in programmable securities – STOKR Demo”\n      6h40 – Presentation of Apollonian – “Guiding companies on their journey from startups to unicorns” & Partnership Announcement – “Crowdfunding meets Venture Capital”\n      6h50 – Networking (as usual drinks and food will be served)\n\n  \nPS: Don’t forget to take a memorable picture in our Photo Booth corner. \n  \nThe LHoFT Fintech Friday \nFintech Friday is Luxembourg’s fastest growing (and coolest) Fintech networking event\, bringing together Fintech entrepreneurs\, executives\, VCs\, Fintech enthusiasts\, and business angels. \nYou will also get to meet our newly joined members and celebrate the growth of Luxembourg’s ecosystem with us! \nThis is a private event\, for registration please contact us at info@lhoft.lu 
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/fintech-friday-kickstart-sponsored-by-stokr-apollonian-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190927
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SUMMARY:Sibos 2019 London
DESCRIPTION:Description\nSibos 2019 will take place at ExCeL London between 23 & 26 September.   \nFor the first time Sibos will be hosted in London\, a global financial superpower renowned for its affinity for finance\, technology and innovation\, and home to many leading figures in the financial services industry. \nThis year’s conference theme – thriving in a hyper-connected world – recognises the challenges\, and opportunities that mass digitisation and data-driven relationships present for the Sibos community. \nSibos 2019 will explore the impact of new technologies on infrastructures\, value propositions and business models and identify the culture\, skills and working practices that organisations need to maximise the potential of both human and machine capabilities. \nFive sub-themes will examine how this critical human and machine collaboration can capitalise on data as the lifeblood of the modern financial services ecosystem: \n\nEnhancing digital ecosystems\nLeveraging data\nKeeping ahead of cybersecurity threats\nAdapting to geopolitical and regulatory priorities\nExploring the human element\n\nSibos 2019 ‘just the ticket’ for fintechs  \nAre you an ambitious fintech professional interested in attending Sibos 2019 to connect with major financial services industry players? \nCheck out the criteria and visit the registration section of Sibos.com and enter FINTEC19 in the ‘Accreditation’ field.
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/sibos-2019-london-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190927
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SUMMARY:Sibos 2019 London
DESCRIPTION:Description\nSibos 2019 will take place at ExCeL London between 23 & 26 September.   \nFor the first time Sibos will be hosted in London\, a global financial superpower renowned for its affinity for finance\, technology and innovation\, and home to many leading figures in the financial services industry. \nThis year’s conference theme – thriving in a hyper-connected world – recognises the challenges\, and opportunities that mass digitisation and data-driven relationships present for the Sibos community. \nSibos 2019 will explore the impact of new technologies on infrastructures\, value propositions and business models and identify the culture\, skills and working practices that organisations need to maximise the potential of both human and machine capabilities. \nFive sub-themes will examine how this critical human and machine collaboration can capitalise on data as the lifeblood of the modern financial services ecosystem: \n\nEnhancing digital ecosystems\nLeveraging data\nKeeping ahead of cybersecurity threats\nAdapting to geopolitical and regulatory priorities\nExploring the human element\n\nSibos 2019 ‘just the ticket’ for fintechs  \nAre you an ambitious fintech professional interested in attending Sibos 2019 to connect with major financial services industry players? \nCheck out the criteria and visit the registration section of Sibos.com and enter FINTEC19 in the ‘Accreditation’ field.
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/sibos-2019-london/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190926
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CREATED:20190924T072008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T072008Z
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SUMMARY:ALFI - Global Distribution Conference 2019
DESCRIPTION:Description\nALFI – Global Distribution Conference 2019\nNew distribution markets – New distribution products – New distribution technology – New distribution regulation \n\nData is Big. Intelligence will be Augmented. At the ALFI Global Distribution Conference 2019\, data and automation will certainly be a subject for discussion\, but not only. In very practical terms\, data handling and interpretation will also become app-rehensible. Be curious!\nGenerational changes impact the fund industry in many ways\, perhaps distribution above all. Is it the millennials’ demands that link evolving transparency and responsibility standards\, innovative pricing and cutting-edge distribution technology?\nWhere is the fund shopping app that allows us to sort and filter by social impact and price? Or do institutional investors hold the key to the future after all? What role will pensions play in successful distribution?\nNEW: Workshops and break-out sessions will include dedicated portrayals of the geographical hot spots of fund distribution – the expected and the (perhaps) unexpected regions.\n\n \nHave a look at the 2018 conference video report to experience the atmosphere of the event\, sneak a peek backstage and hear testimonials from the participants. \nThe early bird rate expires on 6 September 2019 \nMore info here! 
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/alfi-global-distribution-conference-2019-2/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190926
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SUMMARY:ALFI - Global Distribution Conference 2019
DESCRIPTION:Description\nALFI – Global Distribution Conference 2019\nNew distribution markets – New distribution products – New distribution technology – New distribution regulation \n\nData is Big. Intelligence will be Augmented. At the ALFI Global Distribution Conference 2019\, data and automation will certainly be a subject for discussion\, but not only. In very practical terms\, data handling and interpretation will also become app-rehensible. Be curious!\nGenerational changes impact the fund industry in many ways\, perhaps distribution above all. Is it the millennials’ demands that link evolving transparency and responsibility standards\, innovative pricing and cutting-edge distribution technology?\nWhere is the fund shopping app that allows us to sort and filter by social impact and price? Or do institutional investors hold the key to the future after all? What role will pensions play in successful distribution?\nNEW: Workshops and break-out sessions will include dedicated portrayals of the geographical hot spots of fund distribution – the expected and the (perhaps) unexpected regions.\n\n \nHave a look at the 2018 conference video report to experience the atmosphere of the event\, sneak a peek backstage and hear testimonials from the participants. \nThe early bird rate expires on 6 September 2019 \nMore info here! 
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/alfi-global-distribution-conference-2019/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928
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SUMMARY:Global Dialogue on Regulatory Approaches for Inclusive FinTech
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Czech National Bank (CNB) and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) have the pleasure to co-host a closed-door FinTech peer exchange program for regulators in Prague on 26–27 September 2019. \nThis event will be the first of its kind as a follow-up to the Sochi Accord on FinTech for Financial Inclusion\, which was adopted by the AFI Membership in September 2018. \nSenior experts from the AFI’s membership and their counterpart financial regulators from developed economies\, international organisations and academia as well as FinTech providers will convene at this high-level event to offer solutions that address financial inclusion challenges. The program will focus on advancing effective regulatory approaches for supervising and developing conducive market conditions that balance financial inclusion\, financial integrity and consumer protection. \nAs a peer exchange\, it will also advance the discussion of converging global topics that require novel approaches\, enhanced cooperation and regulatory capacity to devise effective and balanced risk mitigation approaches.
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/global-dialogue-on-regulatory-approaches-for-inclusive-fintech-2/
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SUMMARY:Global Dialogue on Regulatory Approaches for Inclusive FinTech
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Czech National Bank (CNB) and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) have the pleasure to co-host a closed-door FinTech peer exchange program for regulators in Prague on 26–27 September 2019. \nThis event will be the first of its kind as a follow-up to the Sochi Accord on FinTech for Financial Inclusion\, which was adopted by the AFI Membership in September 2018. \nSenior experts from the AFI’s membership and their counterpart financial regulators from developed economies\, international organisations and academia as well as FinTech providers will convene at this high-level event to offer solutions that address financial inclusion challenges. The program will focus on advancing effective regulatory approaches for supervising and developing conducive market conditions that balance financial inclusion\, financial integrity and consumer protection. \nAs a peer exchange\, it will also advance the discussion of converging global topics that require novel approaches\, enhanced cooperation and regulatory capacity to devise effective and balanced risk mitigation approaches.
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/global-dialogue-on-regulatory-approaches-for-inclusive-fintech-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191001T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191001T120000
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SUMMARY:Conférence - L’économie de la blockchain
DESCRIPTION:Description\nDESCRIPTIF ET PROGRAMME\nAtelier interdisciplinaire visant à donner aux participants des clés d’analyse permettant d’expliquer l’intérêt grandissant pour la technologie « blockchain » et ses applications. \nObjectifs\n\nComprendre\, dans un contexte historique\, les déterminants socio-politiques ayant abouti à l’apparition de cette technologie\, les mécanismes à travers lesquels elle a influencé l’économie pendant ses dix premières années et l’impact possible qu’elle aura à l’avenir.\nAcquérir une compréhension suffisante de la technologie blockchain ainsi que de ses applications les plus courantes (« argent décentralisé »\, « contrats intelligents »\, etc.).\nIdentifier les bases théoriques du domaine émergent de la « crypto économie » et ses rapports avec les théories économiques classiques.\nDécouvrir et expérimenter avec des nouvelles applications de la blockchain dans le domaine du « gouvernement numérique » et de la « régulation financière ».\n\nAgenda\n\nHistoire économique de la blockchain\nLa technologie et pourquoi elle est importante\nIntroduction à la « crypto économie »\nExemples pratiques et exercices (facultatifs)\n\nPUBLIC CIBLE\nDécideurs\, Analystes financiers\, Gestionnaires d’actifs\, Economistes\, Juristes\, Auditeurs\, Régulateurs \nINTERVENANT\n \nSorin Cristescu a mis en place et dirige le « Centre d’Excellence Blockchain » de la Commission Européenne depuis 2017.\nSorin a obtenu un DEA (Master) en Biologie Moléculaire à l’Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris et à l’Université Paris XI. Il a réorienté sa carrière vers l’informatique en 2000 et a par la suite obtenu un deuxième Master en Intégration des Systèmes d’Entreprise à l’Université Nancy I. Après avoir travaillé dans le secteur bancaire\, il a rejoint la Commission Européenne en 2012 comme Architecte d’Entreprise. Il est fasciné par le rôle que joue la confiance dans l’évolution de la société et se passionne pour la technologie blockchain depuis qu’il a découvert ses qualités de « machine à créer de la confiance ». \nLa société Legitech a obtenu l’agrément du Barreau de Luxembourg. \nPrix : 345€ HTVA \nTarif étudiant : 48\,55€ HTVA\, soit 50€ TTC (à condition d’envoyer une copie de sa carte d’étudiant et une attestation d’inscription)
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/conference-leconomie-de-la-blockchain-2/
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SUMMARY:Conférence - L’économie de la blockchain
DESCRIPTION:Description\nDESCRIPTIF ET PROGRAMME\nAtelier interdisciplinaire visant à donner aux participants des clés d’analyse permettant d’expliquer l’intérêt grandissant pour la technologie « blockchain » et ses applications. \nObjectifs\n\nComprendre\, dans un contexte historique\, les déterminants socio-politiques ayant abouti à l’apparition de cette technologie\, les mécanismes à travers lesquels elle a influencé l’économie pendant ses dix premières années et l’impact possible qu’elle aura à l’avenir.\nAcquérir une compréhension suffisante de la technologie blockchain ainsi que de ses applications les plus courantes (« argent décentralisé »\, « contrats intelligents »\, etc.).\nIdentifier les bases théoriques du domaine émergent de la « crypto économie » et ses rapports avec les théories économiques classiques.\nDécouvrir et expérimenter avec des nouvelles applications de la blockchain dans le domaine du « gouvernement numérique » et de la « régulation financière ».\n\nAgenda\n\nHistoire économique de la blockchain\nLa technologie et pourquoi elle est importante\nIntroduction à la « crypto économie »\nExemples pratiques et exercices (facultatifs)\n\nPUBLIC CIBLE\nDécideurs\, Analystes financiers\, Gestionnaires d’actifs\, Economistes\, Juristes\, Auditeurs\, Régulateurs \nINTERVENANT\n \nSorin Cristescu a mis en place et dirige le « Centre d’Excellence Blockchain » de la Commission Européenne depuis 2017.\nSorin a obtenu un DEA (Master) en Biologie Moléculaire à l’Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris et à l’Université Paris XI. Il a réorienté sa carrière vers l’informatique en 2000 et a par la suite obtenu un deuxième Master en Intégration des Systèmes d’Entreprise à l’Université Nancy I. Après avoir travaillé dans le secteur bancaire\, il a rejoint la Commission Européenne en 2012 comme Architecte d’Entreprise. Il est fasciné par le rôle que joue la confiance dans l’évolution de la société et se passionne pour la technologie blockchain depuis qu’il a découvert ses qualités de « machine à créer de la confiance ». \nLa société Legitech a obtenu l’agrément du Barreau de Luxembourg. \nPrix : 345€ HTVA \nTarif étudiant : 48\,55€ HTVA\, soit 50€ TTC (à condition d’envoyer une copie de sa carte d’étudiant et une attestation d’inscription)
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/conference-leconomie-de-la-blockchain/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191001T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191001T180000
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SUMMARY:Blockchain: (much) more than Crypto
DESCRIPTION:Description\nPwC Luxembourg is organising the blockchain-applied series that will bring together inspirational keynotes\, panel discussions\, blockchain exhibitions\, and a host of networking opportunities. Through this series\, we intend to discuss the latest developments and insights on the ever-evolving blockchain technology and its applications. \nDuring the session\, we will: \n\nlook beyond the traditional crypto application of the technology\nand explore other use cases with renowned international players\, local flagship companies and experts on blockchain.\n\nThe event will be kicked off by a keynote speech from Steve Davies\, PwC Global Blockchain Leader who leads PwC’s blockchain efforts around the world. \nAt the very end and after the discussions\, the participants will have the unique opportunity to join a blockchain-fair and discuss their business and opportunities. \nAgenda \n\n5.00 – 5.30: Registration\n5.30 – 5.45: Welcome by John Parkhouse\, CEO\, PwC Luxembourg \n5.45 – 6.05: Blockchain: State of the union by Steve Davies\, Partner\, Global Blockchain Leader\, PwC United Kingdom\n6.05 – 6.25: ​Unlocking blockchain potential\, what’s in it for Europe? by Alexandre Pólvora\, Co-author of #Blockchain4EU and Policy Analyst and Researcher\, EU Policy Lab of the Joint Research Centre\, European Commission\n6.25 – 6.45: Discussion: Blockchain in Europe\, where do we stand? What are the opportunities? Moderated by: Thomas Campione\, Blockchain & Crypto-assets leader\, PwC Luxembourg\, with Ken Timsit\, CEO\, Consensys France & Alexandre Pólvora\, Co-author of #Blockchain4EU and Policy Analyst and Researcher\, EU Policy Lab of the Joint Research Centre\, European Commission\n6.45 – 7.15: Panel: Blockchain through the Luxembourgish lense – Moderated by: Koen Maris\, Cybersecurity Leader\, PwC Luxembourg\, with \n\n– Tom Kettels\, Operational Lead\, Infrachain\n– Denis Avrilionis\, Founder\, Compellio\n– Fabrice Hansen\, Head of Digital Transformation\, Paul Wurth\n– Michel Rauchs\, Board member\, Letzblock ; Founder\, Paradigma \n\n7.15 – 7.35: From vision to realization: deep dive into concrete global PwC solutions\n7.35 – 7.45: Conclusion and Blockchain Fair by Gilles Vanderweyen\, Partner\, PwC Luxembourg\n\n  \nREAD – PwC to accept payments in Bitcoin 
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/blockchain-much-more-than-crypto/
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SUMMARY:Blockchain: (much) more than Crypto
DESCRIPTION:Description\nPwC Luxembourg is organising the blockchain-applied series that will bring together inspirational keynotes\, panel discussions\, blockchain exhibitions\, and a host of networking opportunities. Through this series\, we intend to discuss the latest developments and insights on the ever-evolving blockchain technology and its applications. \nDuring the session\, we will: \n\nlook beyond the traditional crypto application of the technology\nand explore other use cases with renowned international players\, local flagship companies and experts on blockchain.\n\nThe event will be kicked off by a keynote speech from Steve Davies\, PwC Global Blockchain Leader who leads PwC’s blockchain efforts around the world. \nAt the very end and after the discussions\, the participants will have the unique opportunity to join a blockchain-fair and discuss their business and opportunities. \nAgenda \n\n5.00 – 5.30: Registration\n5.30 – 5.45: Welcome by John Parkhouse\, CEO\, PwC Luxembourg \n5.45 – 6.05: Blockchain: State of the union by Steve Davies\, Partner\, Global Blockchain Leader\, PwC United Kingdom\n6.05 – 6.25: ​Unlocking blockchain potential\, what’s in it for Europe? by Alexandre Pólvora\, Co-author of #Blockchain4EU and Policy Analyst and Researcher\, EU Policy Lab of the Joint Research Centre\, European Commission\n6.25 – 6.45: Discussion: Blockchain in Europe\, where do we stand? What are the opportunities? Moderated by: Thomas Campione\, Blockchain & Crypto-assets leader\, PwC Luxembourg\, with Ken Timsit\, CEO\, Consensys France & Alexandre Pólvora\, Co-author of #Blockchain4EU and Policy Analyst and Researcher\, EU Policy Lab of the Joint Research Centre\, European Commission\n6.45 – 7.15: Panel: Blockchain through the Luxembourgish lense – Moderated by: Koen Maris\, Cybersecurity Leader\, PwC Luxembourg\, with \n\n– Tom Kettels\, Operational Lead\, Infrachain\n– Denis Avrilionis\, Founder\, Compellio\n– Fabrice Hansen\, Head of Digital Transformation\, Paul Wurth\n– Michel Rauchs\, Board member\, Letzblock ; Founder\, Paradigma \n\n7.15 – 7.35: From vision to realization: deep dive into concrete global PwC solutions\n7.35 – 7.45: Conclusion and Blockchain Fair by Gilles Vanderweyen\, Partner\, PwC Luxembourg\n\n  \nREAD – PwC to accept payments in Bitcoin 
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/blockchain-much-more-than-crypto-2/
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SUMMARY:THE IMPACT ECOSYSTEM EVENT by LMDF
DESCRIPTION:Description\nBuilding on the successful events celebrating Luxembourg’s Impact Ecosystem during the two last years\, the Luxembourg Microfinance and Development Fund (LMDF) in partnership with the Ville de Luxembourg (VdL) and the impact investing players and supporters across the Grand Duchy\, will once again turn the spotlight on where business/finance converge with social/environmental impact. \nThe triple bottom line of People\, Planet\, Profit is driving new dimensions of value creation. \nThere is a growing movement of impact finance and social business in Luxembourg\, driving both financial and non- financial returns – benefitting investors\, customers\, employees and greater society. \nJoin us to celebrate the people and projects that are opening up an entire new field of positive impact through financial instruments and business models! \nNew this year: \n\nSubmit an application to present your business / project at this year’s event by 18th of August\nSubmit an application to have a stand at the event\n\nThe applications will be pre-screened by a jury. \nApplication webpage is available HERE  \nAgenda \n\n18h15: Doors open\n18h30: Opening and Welcome\, Ville de Luxembourg\n18h40: Panel interview with the banking sector active in sustainable finance\n19h00: Presentations (pre-screened by a jury)\n19h30: Closing – Raymond Schadeck\, Chairman of LMDF\n19h40: Drinks & Networking
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/the-impact-ecosystem-event-by-lmdf-2/
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SUMMARY:THE IMPACT ECOSYSTEM EVENT by LMDF
DESCRIPTION:Description\nBuilding on the successful events celebrating Luxembourg’s Impact Ecosystem during the two last years\, the Luxembourg Microfinance and Development Fund (LMDF) in partnership with the Ville de Luxembourg (VdL) and the impact investing players and supporters across the Grand Duchy\, will once again turn the spotlight on where business/finance converge with social/environmental impact. \nThe triple bottom line of People\, Planet\, Profit is driving new dimensions of value creation. \nThere is a growing movement of impact finance and social business in Luxembourg\, driving both financial and non- financial returns – benefitting investors\, customers\, employees and greater society. \nJoin us to celebrate the people and projects that are opening up an entire new field of positive impact through financial instruments and business models! \nNew this year: \n\nSubmit an application to present your business / project at this year’s event by 18th of August\nSubmit an application to have a stand at the event\n\nThe applications will be pre-screened by a jury. \nApplication webpage is available HERE  \nAgenda \n\n18h15: Doors open\n18h30: Opening and Welcome\, Ville de Luxembourg\n18h40: Panel interview with the banking sector active in sustainable finance\n19h00: Presentations (pre-screened by a jury)\n19h30: Closing – Raymond Schadeck\, Chairman of LMDF\n19h40: Drinks & Networking
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/the-impact-ecosystem-event-by-lmdf/
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SUMMARY:EU Funding for Fintech Startups
DESCRIPTION:Description\nEU funding is complex and hard to navigate through\, particularly for small companies. \n3 main takeaways: \n1. The European Innovation Council (EIC) will be the one-stop-shop for innovators in Horizon Europe (2021-2027) with a foreseen budget of €10 billion. \n2. The EIC Accelerator pilot / SME instrument Phase 2 programme has a budget of €1.3 billion for 2019-2020 and targets deep tech startups. \n3. If the SME instrument is not for you\, you may still try to join a consortium for a collaborative call for proposals (cf H2020 ICT work programme). \nYounis Hijazi is the founder of the Luxembourg-based consulting company YouScale Sàrl-S with the mission to help companies succeed in their exponential transformation. I have a scientific and international background (PhD in computer science; lived in six countries). Before starting my own company (in Feb 2019)\, I was working for the public sector for 7+ years — being employed by the Luxembourg national innovation agency and working very closely with Ministries and EU institutions. Last but not least\, my personal project is to “disrupt” the public sector by leveraging the ExO attributes. \nYouScale helps companies scaling up by leveraging exponential technologies and provides consulting in EU policy & funding.
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/eu-funding-for-fintech-startups/
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SUMMARY:EU Funding for Fintech Startups
DESCRIPTION:Description\nEU funding is complex and hard to navigate through\, particularly for small companies. \n3 main takeaways: \n1. The European Innovation Council (EIC) will be the one-stop-shop for innovators in Horizon Europe (2021-2027) with a foreseen budget of €10 billion. \n2. The EIC Accelerator pilot / SME instrument Phase 2 programme has a budget of €1.3 billion for 2019-2020 and targets deep tech startups. \n3. If the SME instrument is not for you\, you may still try to join a consortium for a collaborative call for proposals (cf H2020 ICT work programme). \nYounis Hijazi is the founder of the Luxembourg-based consulting company YouScale Sàrl-S with the mission to help companies succeed in their exponential transformation. I have a scientific and international background (PhD in computer science; lived in six countries). Before starting my own company (in Feb 2019)\, I was working for the public sector for 7+ years — being employed by the Luxembourg national innovation agency and working very closely with Ministries and EU institutions. Last but not least\, my personal project is to “disrupt” the public sector by leveraging the ExO attributes. \nYouScale helps companies scaling up by leveraging exponential technologies and provides consulting in EU policy & funding.
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/eu-funding-for-fintech-startups-2/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191004
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SUMMARY:APCAL 2019 BROKERAGE DAY
DESCRIPTION:Description\nL’APCAL organise son évènement annuel autour de thématiques clés du secteur de l’assurance luxembourgeoise. \nLe sujet au coeur des discussions cette année sera  “Modern Tools for Insurance” \nPlus d’informations à venir prochainement \nhttps://apcal.lu/
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/apcal-2019-brokerage-day-2/
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SUMMARY:APCAL 2019 BROKERAGE DAY
DESCRIPTION:Description\nL’APCAL organise son évènement annuel autour de thématiques clés du secteur de l’assurance luxembourgeoise. \nLe sujet au coeur des discussions cette année sera  “Modern Tools for Insurance” \nPlus d’informations à venir prochainement \nhttps://apcal.lu/
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/apcal-2019-brokerage-day/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Quantum Insight Executive Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Description\nFutureLab and Quantum Advantage LLC present : The Quantum Insight Executive Briefing\nQuantum computing is the next computational gold rush\, and it’s coming faster than you think. IBM\, Google\, Microsoft\, D-Wave and other tech titans are now betting billions on it. If they are right\, then industry leaders need to understand the quantum computing revolution to survive the impact of this profound technological change. \nIn this half-day event at the LHoFT\, join us to see how quantum computing will revolutionize your business\, and why it’s vital to begin today. \nWitness a live demonstration of the impact on portfolio and asset managers. Learn from presentations and panel discussions featuring leading international subject matter experts. \nInnovate\, adapt and spring ahead. \n\nWhen: 4 October 2019\, starting at 9.00 am – 12.00 pm\nWhere: Luxembourg House of Financial Technology – 9\, rue du Laboratoire\, L-​1911 Luxembourg\n\n​Conference Program\n\n8:00 – 9:00am  – Breakfast bar and barista service\n9:00 – 9:15am – Introduction and Kickoff\, Moderator: Moses Ma\n9:15 – 9:35am – Keynote Speech by Nasir Zubair\, CEO of the LHoFT\n9:35-10:15am – Panel 1: The Quantum Computing Opportunity and future with Nadia Manzari (Schiltz&Schiltz)\, Ajay Bali (EY) and Moses Ma (FutureLab).\n\nDescription: This panel will offer insights from market leaders\, expert-led panel discussions\, and practical dialogs on the global outlook how quantum computing will revolutionize business models\, combined with AI and blockchain technology\, and what the current trends and strategies are. \n\n10:20-11am – Panel 2: Quantum Apps and Business Models with Dr. Fred Glover & Dr. Gary Kochenberger\, Quantum Bridge Analytics\, Prem Viswanathan\, Data Scientist\, Moses Ma for Quantum Fusion.\n\nDescription: This expert-led panel will offer insights and practical dialogs on how to best structure\, launch\, and sustain a successful quantum computing based applications or services for financial services. \n\n11:10-11:50am – Panel 3: The Quantum Economy with Marc Hemmerling (ABBL)\, Dr. Po Chi Wu (QuantumAdvantage.io)\, Fabrice Croiseaux (InTech)\, Dr. Paolo Tasca (UCL).\n\nDescription: This panel will cover issues around investing in quantum computing companies and ventures. \n\n12:00  – 12:15  Closing\n\nFor any further questions or requests regarding sponsoring options\, please send an email to insight@futurelabconsulting.com
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/the-quantum-insight-executive-briefing/
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SUMMARY:The Quantum Insight Executive Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Description\nFutureLab and Quantum Advantage LLC present : The Quantum Insight Executive Briefing\nQuantum computing is the next computational gold rush\, and it’s coming faster than you think. IBM\, Google\, Microsoft\, D-Wave and other tech titans are now betting billions on it. If they are right\, then industry leaders need to understand the quantum computing revolution to survive the impact of this profound technological change. \nIn this half-day event at the LHoFT\, join us to see how quantum computing will revolutionize your business\, and why it’s vital to begin today. \nWitness a live demonstration of the impact on portfolio and asset managers. Learn from presentations and panel discussions featuring leading international subject matter experts. \nInnovate\, adapt and spring ahead. \n\nWhen: 4 October 2019\, starting at 9.00 am – 12.00 pm\nWhere: Luxembourg House of Financial Technology – 9\, rue du Laboratoire\, L-​1911 Luxembourg\n\n​Conference Program\n\n8:00 – 9:00am  – Breakfast bar and barista service\n9:00 – 9:15am – Introduction and Kickoff\, Moderator: Moses Ma\n9:15 – 9:35am – Keynote Speech by Nasir Zubair\, CEO of the LHoFT\n9:35-10:15am – Panel 1: The Quantum Computing Opportunity and future with Nadia Manzari (Schiltz&Schiltz)\, Ajay Bali (EY) and Moses Ma (FutureLab).\n\nDescription: This panel will offer insights from market leaders\, expert-led panel discussions\, and practical dialogs on the global outlook how quantum computing will revolutionize business models\, combined with AI and blockchain technology\, and what the current trends and strategies are. \n\n10:20-11am – Panel 2: Quantum Apps and Business Models with Dr. Fred Glover & Dr. Gary Kochenberger\, Quantum Bridge Analytics\, Prem Viswanathan\, Data Scientist\, Moses Ma for Quantum Fusion.\n\nDescription: This expert-led panel will offer insights and practical dialogs on how to best structure\, launch\, and sustain a successful quantum computing based applications or services for financial services. \n\n11:10-11:50am – Panel 3: The Quantum Economy with Marc Hemmerling (ABBL)\, Dr. Po Chi Wu (QuantumAdvantage.io)\, Fabrice Croiseaux (InTech)\, Dr. Paolo Tasca (UCL).\n\nDescription: This panel will cover issues around investing in quantum computing companies and ventures. \n\n12:00  – 12:15  Closing\n\nFor any further questions or requests regarding sponsoring options\, please send an email to insight@futurelabconsulting.com
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/the-quantum-insight-executive-briefing-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191009
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SUMMARY:Allen & Overy 1st Annual General Counsel Forum in Luxembourg
DESCRIPTION:Description\nAllen & Overy 1st Annual General Counsel Forum in Luxembourg\nLawyers who work in-house for Luxembourg’s biggest firms will be getting together in October to hear about the latest developments in digital technologies affecting businesses. \nThey will be attending the General Counsel Forum organised by law firm Allen & Overy – the first of its kind ever held in Luxembourg. \nTaking place on 8 October 2019 at the Allen & Overy offices\, the forum will become an annual event. It aims to create a new legal best practice community and an exclusive network for in-house Counsel in Luxembourg. \nThe chosen topic for this year’s event is legal technology (legaltech) and innovation. \nThe forum will bring together established legaltech companies from Fuse\, Allen & Overy’s collaborative tech innovation space\, legaltech experts and senior legal and compliance professionals to learn\, discuss and leverage new opportunities to advance their tech agendas. \nCommenting on the GC forum\, Senior Partner of Allen & Overy (Luxembourg)\, Patrick Mischo\, said: “As businesses are evolving\, so is the role of the general counsel. Our first General Counsel Forum will offer attendees lessons learned from our collaboration between legal\, business and technology\, as well as debates on how the legal profession can move ahead and expand its horizons.” \nFrank Mausen\, Managing Partner of Allen & Overy (Luxembourg)\, added: “We are truly excited to welcome Fuse and its cohort members to share their expertise with the Luxembourg legal community. Legaltech is a common denominator that brings together General Counsel and other senior legal and compliance professionals from various sectors to meet each other\, discuss and network.” \nProgramme higlights will include:\n\nWelcome and the latest in legaltech by Patrick Mischo (Senior Partner\, Luxembourg) and Shruti Ajitsaria (Partner\, Head of Fuse at Allen & Overy\, London)\nDeal management by Saleh Abukmeil (Senior Manager\, Global Legal Tech Group\, London)\nAutomated data extraction and machine learning by Saran Kaur (Senior Manager\, Global Legal Tech Group\, London)\nContract life cycle by Peter Myners (Partner\, Luxembourg) and Audrey Scarpa (Counsel\, Head of Legal Tech team in Luxembourg)​\nFuse Stories: Case studies with Fuse cohort members\, co-presented by Allen & Overy’s Luxembourg partners\n\nTo register\, please email luxembourg@allenovery.com for further information \nTo join the conversation\, follow @AllenOvery_LU​ on Twitter and use #GCforum\, #beyondlegaltrends. \nFor further information\, contact Monita Hooda monita.hooda@allenovery.com\,​ +352 44 44 55 130.​​​​​​​​​ \nNotes for Editors:\n1. Allen & Overy is an international legal practice with approximately 5400 people\, including some 550 partners\, working in over 40 offices worldwide. \n2. In this press release ‘Allen & Overy’ means Allen & Overy SCS and/or its affiliated undertakings. \n3. The term ‘partner’ is used to refer to a member of Allen & Overy SCS or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications or an individual with equivalent status in one of Allen & Overy SCS’ affiliated undertakings. www.allenovery.com
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/allen-overy-1st-annual-general-counsel-forum-in-luxembourg-2/
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SUMMARY:Allen & Overy 1st Annual General Counsel Forum in Luxembourg
DESCRIPTION:Description\nAllen & Overy 1st Annual General Counsel Forum in Luxembourg\nLawyers who work in-house for Luxembourg’s biggest firms will be getting together in October to hear about the latest developments in digital technologies affecting businesses. \nThey will be attending the General Counsel Forum organised by law firm Allen & Overy – the first of its kind ever held in Luxembourg. \nTaking place on 8 October 2019 at the Allen & Overy offices\, the forum will become an annual event. It aims to create a new legal best practice community and an exclusive network for in-house Counsel in Luxembourg. \nThe chosen topic for this year’s event is legal technology (legaltech) and innovation. \nThe forum will bring together established legaltech companies from Fuse\, Allen & Overy’s collaborative tech innovation space\, legaltech experts and senior legal and compliance professionals to learn\, discuss and leverage new opportunities to advance their tech agendas. \nCommenting on the GC forum\, Senior Partner of Allen & Overy (Luxembourg)\, Patrick Mischo\, said: “As businesses are evolving\, so is the role of the general counsel. Our first General Counsel Forum will offer attendees lessons learned from our collaboration between legal\, business and technology\, as well as debates on how the legal profession can move ahead and expand its horizons.” \nFrank Mausen\, Managing Partner of Allen & Overy (Luxembourg)\, added: “We are truly excited to welcome Fuse and its cohort members to share their expertise with the Luxembourg legal community. Legaltech is a common denominator that brings together General Counsel and other senior legal and compliance professionals from various sectors to meet each other\, discuss and network.” \nProgramme higlights will include:\n\nWelcome and the latest in legaltech by Patrick Mischo (Senior Partner\, Luxembourg) and Shruti Ajitsaria (Partner\, Head of Fuse at Allen & Overy\, London)\nDeal management by Saleh Abukmeil (Senior Manager\, Global Legal Tech Group\, London)\nAutomated data extraction and machine learning by Saran Kaur (Senior Manager\, Global Legal Tech Group\, London)\nContract life cycle by Peter Myners (Partner\, Luxembourg) and Audrey Scarpa (Counsel\, Head of Legal Tech team in Luxembourg)​\nFuse Stories: Case studies with Fuse cohort members\, co-presented by Allen & Overy’s Luxembourg partners\n\nTo register\, please email luxembourg@allenovery.com for further information \nTo join the conversation\, follow @AllenOvery_LU​ on Twitter and use #GCforum\, #beyondlegaltrends. \nFor further information\, contact Monita Hooda monita.hooda@allenovery.com\,​ +352 44 44 55 130.​​​​​​​​​ \nNotes for Editors:\n1. Allen & Overy is an international legal practice with approximately 5400 people\, including some 550 partners\, working in over 40 offices worldwide. \n2. In this press release ‘Allen & Overy’ means Allen & Overy SCS and/or its affiliated undertakings. \n3. The term ‘partner’ is used to refer to a member of Allen & Overy SCS or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications or an individual with equivalent status in one of Allen & Overy SCS’ affiliated undertakings. www.allenovery.com
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/allen-overy-1st-annual-general-counsel-forum-in-luxembourg/
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SUMMARY:CHINA FINANCE FORUM
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe China Finance Forum\, as with previous editions of the Luxembourg Renminbi Forum\, will bring to Luxembourg the best experts and practitioners on financial services in relation to China. \nTopics covered include: recent economic developments in China\, China’s green finance revolution\, China’s fintech and innovation boom\, channels to access China’s capital markets\, China’s opening up and diversification of the Chinese financial industry\, and Chinese outbound investments in the EU. \nThe event is free of charge and will be held in English. \nThis event is organised by Luxembourg for Finance. \nProgramme:\nMaster of Ceremony: Judith Bogner\, Independent journalist \n9.00 WELCOME REMARKS\nNicolas Mackel\, CEO\, Luxembourg for Finance \n9.05 KEYNOTE SPEECH\nHE Pierre Gramegna\, Minister of Finance\, Luxembourg \n9.25 KEYNOTE SPEECH\nDr. Zhou Xiaochuan\, Vice Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia\, Beijing (tbc) \n9.45 THE CHINESE ECONOMY: PATHWAYS FORWARD IN TURBULENT TIMES \nChina’s economy continues to navigate the complex transition from export-driven to consumer-led. It does so in an increasingly complex international environment\, with an ongoing trade war with the US and greater pushback against the involvement of Chinese companies in key sectors. What impact will this have on its future development? \n\nFrédéric Neumann\, Managing Director and Co-Head\, Asian Economic Research\, HSBC\, Hong Kong\nAndreas Schaal\, Director of Global Relations\, OECD\, Paris\nDr. Cao Yuanzheng\, Chief Economist\, Bank of China\, Beijing\nDr. Max Zenglein\, Senior Economist\, Merics\, Berlin\nModerated by Judith Bogner\, Independent journalist\n\n10.30 KEYNOTE SPEECH\nDr. Ma Jun\, Director\, Center for Finance and Development\, Tsinghua University\, Beijing (tbc) \n11.00 CHINA’S GREEN FINANCE REVOLUTION\nChina is rapidly transitioning from the factory of the world to being a global pioneer in sustainable energy and green finance. How can Europe and China work together to drive investment in ESG? \n\nJulie Becker\, Member of the Executive Committee\, Luxembourg Stock Exchange\nEsther Law\, Senior Investment Manager in Emerging Market Debt\, Amundi\, London\nAldo Romani\, Deputy Head of Funding\, Euro\, European Investment Bank\nKong Wei\, Partner\, Zhong Lun Law Firm\, Shanghai\nModerated by James Kynge\, Editor Emerging markets and associate editor\, Financial Times\, London (tbc)\n\n11.45 CHINA’S TECH BOOM \nChina is rapidly emerging as a global leader in ntech\, driven by a combination of mobile and internet-based nance innovations\, and a deepening understanding of big data and AI techniques. How are these innovations shaping financial services in China\, and what can we learn from them in Europe? \n\nJustin Liu\, Vice President\, Overseas Markets\, CreditEase\, Beijing\nYimei Wenyang\, Head of Ecommerce Channel Partnerships\, Ant Financial (tbc)\nSpeaker tbc\, China Construction Bank\, Beijing\nModerated by Nasir Zubairi\, CEO\, The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (The LHoFT)\n\n12.30 NETWORKING LUNCH \n14.00 BUILDING BRIDGES: ACCESS CHANNELS TO CHINA’S CAPITAL MARKETS \nThe opening up of China’s capital markets has resulted in a raft of modes of access. What is the role of the RQFII scheme in 2019? How have the Hong Kong bond and stock connect programmes driven foreign investment? What does the increasing relaxation of rules around wholly owned foreign enterprises in China mean for international financial organisations? \n\nTony Chao\, Head of Securities Services Greater China\, Deutsche Bank\, Shanghai\nEcho Jiang\, Head of Cross-Border Settlement Center\, China Central Depository & Clearing (CCDC)\, Shanghai\nBing Li\, Managing Director\, ICBC Asset Management (Global)\, Hong Kong\nJohn Xu\, Corporate Partner\, Linklaters\, Shanghai\nModerated by Marc-André Bechet\, Director Legal & Tax\, Association Luxembourgeoise des Fonds d’Investissement (ALFI)\n\n14.45 ARE THE NEXT FRONTIERS IN CHINA OPENING UP? \nWith China’s society becoming ever more diverse\, and its financial system more complex and faceted\, who are the new investor groups driving the globalisation of the Chinese financial industry? What role could international players take on with the rise of a private pension industry in China? How can the Chinese buy-side hedge its concentration risk through international diversification? \n\nEric Bruce\, Client Director APAC & China\, Aberdeen Standards Investments\, London\nLuke Mackowski\, Product Director\, Investec Asset Management\, London\nDesiree Wang\, Managing Director\, China Country Head\, J.P. Morgan Asset Management\, Hong Kong\nAlexandre Werno\, Head of Strategic Partnerships and JVs\, Asia Paci c\, BNP Paribas Asset Management\, Hong Kong\nModerated by Owen Walker\, Deputy Editor\, FT Fund Management\, Financial Times\, London\n\n15.30 OUTBOUND CHINESE INVESTMENTS–WHAT’S THE FORECAST? \nWhile Chinese outbound investment in the EU has declined from its 2016 peak\, sectors targeted are becoming increasingly diverse and investment techniques more nuanced. How will this picture develop in the coming years? How will Chinese UNHWIs and Family Offices be able to deploy their capital in relevant investments overseas in the future? What role will the One Belt\, One Road initiative play? \n\nJing Li\, Managing Director of Overseas Investment\, Legend Investment (Europe)\, Zurich\nMonita Mo\, CEO\, Ascend Capital Partners\, Beijing (tbc)Speaker tbc\, China Everbright Bank\nModerated by Stéphane Karolczuk\, Partner\, Head of Hong Kong office\, Arendt & Medernach\n\n16.15 CLOSING REMARKS\nNicolas Mackel\, CEO\, Luxembourg for Finance
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/china-finance-forum-2/
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SUMMARY:CHINA FINANCE FORUM
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe China Finance Forum\, as with previous editions of the Luxembourg Renminbi Forum\, will bring to Luxembourg the best experts and practitioners on financial services in relation to China. \nTopics covered include: recent economic developments in China\, China’s green finance revolution\, China’s fintech and innovation boom\, channels to access China’s capital markets\, China’s opening up and diversification of the Chinese financial industry\, and Chinese outbound investments in the EU. \nThe event is free of charge and will be held in English. \nThis event is organised by Luxembourg for Finance. \nProgramme:\nMaster of Ceremony: Judith Bogner\, Independent journalist \n9.00 WELCOME REMARKS\nNicolas Mackel\, CEO\, Luxembourg for Finance \n9.05 KEYNOTE SPEECH\nHE Pierre Gramegna\, Minister of Finance\, Luxembourg \n9.25 KEYNOTE SPEECH\nDr. Zhou Xiaochuan\, Vice Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia\, Beijing (tbc) \n9.45 THE CHINESE ECONOMY: PATHWAYS FORWARD IN TURBULENT TIMES \nChina’s economy continues to navigate the complex transition from export-driven to consumer-led. It does so in an increasingly complex international environment\, with an ongoing trade war with the US and greater pushback against the involvement of Chinese companies in key sectors. What impact will this have on its future development? \n\nFrédéric Neumann\, Managing Director and Co-Head\, Asian Economic Research\, HSBC\, Hong Kong\nAndreas Schaal\, Director of Global Relations\, OECD\, Paris\nDr. Cao Yuanzheng\, Chief Economist\, Bank of China\, Beijing\nDr. Max Zenglein\, Senior Economist\, Merics\, Berlin\nModerated by Judith Bogner\, Independent journalist\n\n10.30 KEYNOTE SPEECH\nDr. Ma Jun\, Director\, Center for Finance and Development\, Tsinghua University\, Beijing (tbc) \n11.00 CHINA’S GREEN FINANCE REVOLUTION\nChina is rapidly transitioning from the factory of the world to being a global pioneer in sustainable energy and green finance. How can Europe and China work together to drive investment in ESG? \n\nJulie Becker\, Member of the Executive Committee\, Luxembourg Stock Exchange\nEsther Law\, Senior Investment Manager in Emerging Market Debt\, Amundi\, London\nAldo Romani\, Deputy Head of Funding\, Euro\, European Investment Bank\nKong Wei\, Partner\, Zhong Lun Law Firm\, Shanghai\nModerated by James Kynge\, Editor Emerging markets and associate editor\, Financial Times\, London (tbc)\n\n11.45 CHINA’S TECH BOOM \nChina is rapidly emerging as a global leader in ntech\, driven by a combination of mobile and internet-based nance innovations\, and a deepening understanding of big data and AI techniques. How are these innovations shaping financial services in China\, and what can we learn from them in Europe? \n\nJustin Liu\, Vice President\, Overseas Markets\, CreditEase\, Beijing\nYimei Wenyang\, Head of Ecommerce Channel Partnerships\, Ant Financial (tbc)\nSpeaker tbc\, China Construction Bank\, Beijing\nModerated by Nasir Zubairi\, CEO\, The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (The LHoFT)\n\n12.30 NETWORKING LUNCH \n14.00 BUILDING BRIDGES: ACCESS CHANNELS TO CHINA’S CAPITAL MARKETS \nThe opening up of China’s capital markets has resulted in a raft of modes of access. What is the role of the RQFII scheme in 2019? How have the Hong Kong bond and stock connect programmes driven foreign investment? What does the increasing relaxation of rules around wholly owned foreign enterprises in China mean for international financial organisations? \n\nTony Chao\, Head of Securities Services Greater China\, Deutsche Bank\, Shanghai\nEcho Jiang\, Head of Cross-Border Settlement Center\, China Central Depository & Clearing (CCDC)\, Shanghai\nBing Li\, Managing Director\, ICBC Asset Management (Global)\, Hong Kong\nJohn Xu\, Corporate Partner\, Linklaters\, Shanghai\nModerated by Marc-André Bechet\, Director Legal & Tax\, Association Luxembourgeoise des Fonds d’Investissement (ALFI)\n\n14.45 ARE THE NEXT FRONTIERS IN CHINA OPENING UP? \nWith China’s society becoming ever more diverse\, and its financial system more complex and faceted\, who are the new investor groups driving the globalisation of the Chinese financial industry? What role could international players take on with the rise of a private pension industry in China? How can the Chinese buy-side hedge its concentration risk through international diversification? \n\nEric Bruce\, Client Director APAC & China\, Aberdeen Standards Investments\, London\nLuke Mackowski\, Product Director\, Investec Asset Management\, London\nDesiree Wang\, Managing Director\, China Country Head\, J.P. Morgan Asset Management\, Hong Kong\nAlexandre Werno\, Head of Strategic Partnerships and JVs\, Asia Paci c\, BNP Paribas Asset Management\, Hong Kong\nModerated by Owen Walker\, Deputy Editor\, FT Fund Management\, Financial Times\, London\n\n15.30 OUTBOUND CHINESE INVESTMENTS–WHAT’S THE FORECAST? \nWhile Chinese outbound investment in the EU has declined from its 2016 peak\, sectors targeted are becoming increasingly diverse and investment techniques more nuanced. How will this picture develop in the coming years? How will Chinese UNHWIs and Family Offices be able to deploy their capital in relevant investments overseas in the future? What role will the One Belt\, One Road initiative play? \n\nJing Li\, Managing Director of Overseas Investment\, Legend Investment (Europe)\, Zurich\nMonita Mo\, CEO\, Ascend Capital Partners\, Beijing (tbc)Speaker tbc\, China Everbright Bank\nModerated by Stéphane Karolczuk\, Partner\, Head of Hong Kong office\, Arendt & Medernach\n\n16.15 CLOSING REMARKS\nNicolas Mackel\, CEO\, Luxembourg for Finance
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/china-finance-forum/
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SUMMARY:5th Luxembourg FinTech Conference
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe University of Luxembourg\, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) and the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) invite you to the conference the 5th LuxembourgFinTech Conference.\n\nParticipation fee: Early bird fee (up to 9 September 2019): 250 €\nRegular fee: (from 10 September 2019): 300 €\nCancellation policy: Free of charge until 9 September 2019\, 50% until 1 October 2019.\nLimited places available. If you are interested to attend\, please book your participation at fintech@uni.lu\n\nProgramme:\n08:30 – 09:00: Registration \n09:00 – 09:20: Welcome \n\nJeffrey Dentzer\, Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking\, BIL\nProf. Dirk Zetzsche\, University of Luxembourg\n\n09:20 – 09:50: FinTech and Regulation – A Theoretical Analysis \n\nProf. Saule T. Omarova\, Cornell University\n\n09:50 – 10:15: Coffee Break \n10:15 – 12:15: Blockchain and Crypto Assets — Moderator: Prof. Saule T. Omarova \n\nBlockchain and securities – the Luxembourg perspective with Honorary Professor Jean-Louis Schiltz\, University of Luxembourg\nThe Liechtenstein and Swiss Blockchain Legislation with Dr. Hans Kuhn\, DALAW Digital Assets Legal Advisors\n Regulating Crypto Assets – New Developments from France with Dr. Iris Barsan\, University Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC)\nRegulating Libra with Prof. Dirk Zetzsche\, University of Luxembourg\n\n12:15 – 13:30: Lunch Break \n13:30 – 15:30: FinTech\, the GDPR and the Future of Financial Services (Law) — Moderator: Prof. Mark Cole \n\nBlockchain and GDPR with Dr. Michèle Finck\, Max Planck Institute\, Munich\nAlgorithmic Credit Scoring and the Regulation of Consumer Credit Markets with Nikita Aggarwal\, Oxford University\nThe Case for a EU Regulatory Sandbox with Prof. Wolf-Georg Ringe\, University of Hamburg\nRegulatory Sandboxes vs Innovation Hubs – The ADA Chair Regulatory Sandbox Project with Prof. Dirk Zetzsche & Robin Veidt\, University of Luxembourg\n\n15:30 – 15:45: Coffee Break \n15:45 – 17:15: Regulation Innovation — Moderator: Prof. Dirk Zetzsche \n\nThe EBA Initiatives in the FinTech Domain with André Prüm\, University of Luxembourg\nDigital innovations in the area of market infrastructures and payments – a central bank perspective with  Dr. Klaus Löber\, European Central Bank\n\n17:15 – 17:30: Closing Remarks \n\nProf. Dirk Zetzsche\, University of Luxembourg
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SUMMARY:5th Luxembourg FinTech Conference
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe University of Luxembourg\, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) and the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) invite you to the conference the 5th LuxembourgFinTech Conference.\n\nParticipation fee: Early bird fee (up to 9 September 2019): 250 €\nRegular fee: (from 10 September 2019): 300 €\nCancellation policy: Free of charge until 9 September 2019\, 50% until 1 October 2019.\nLimited places available. If you are interested to attend\, please book your participation at fintech@uni.lu\n\nProgramme:\n08:30 – 09:00: Registration \n09:00 – 09:20: Welcome \n\nJeffrey Dentzer\, Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking\, BIL\nProf. Dirk Zetzsche\, University of Luxembourg\n\n09:20 – 09:50: FinTech and Regulation – A Theoretical Analysis \n\nProf. Saule T. Omarova\, Cornell University\n\n09:50 – 10:15: Coffee Break \n10:15 – 12:15: Blockchain and Crypto Assets — Moderator: Prof. Saule T. Omarova \n\nBlockchain and securities – the Luxembourg perspective with Honorary Professor Jean-Louis Schiltz\, University of Luxembourg\nThe Liechtenstein and Swiss Blockchain Legislation with Dr. Hans Kuhn\, DALAW Digital Assets Legal Advisors\n Regulating Crypto Assets – New Developments from France with Dr. Iris Barsan\, University Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC)\nRegulating Libra with Prof. Dirk Zetzsche\, University of Luxembourg\n\n12:15 – 13:30: Lunch Break \n13:30 – 15:30: FinTech\, the GDPR and the Future of Financial Services (Law) — Moderator: Prof. Mark Cole \n\nBlockchain and GDPR with Dr. Michèle Finck\, Max Planck Institute\, Munich\nAlgorithmic Credit Scoring and the Regulation of Consumer Credit Markets with Nikita Aggarwal\, Oxford University\nThe Case for a EU Regulatory Sandbox with Prof. Wolf-Georg Ringe\, University of Hamburg\nRegulatory Sandboxes vs Innovation Hubs – The ADA Chair Regulatory Sandbox Project with Prof. Dirk Zetzsche & Robin Veidt\, University of Luxembourg\n\n15:30 – 15:45: Coffee Break \n15:45 – 17:15: Regulation Innovation — Moderator: Prof. Dirk Zetzsche \n\nThe EBA Initiatives in the FinTech Domain with André Prüm\, University of Luxembourg\nDigital innovations in the area of market infrastructures and payments – a central bank perspective with  Dr. Klaus Löber\, European Central Bank\n\n17:15 – 17:30: Closing Remarks \n\nProf. Dirk Zetzsche\, University of Luxembourg
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SUMMARY:KeyNote conference – “The company culture behind Starbucks’ empire”
DESCRIPTION:Description\nGet a chance to meet Mr Zev Siegl\, who co-founded and then managed Starbuck’s Coffee Company during its first decade\, on October 9th for a KeyNote Speech at the Chamber of Commerce.  \nWith nearly 30\,000 stores across 78 countries; USD 25 billion in revenue; and employing just short of 300\,000 people worldwide Starbucks is a true global empire and today has become one of the most memorable brands in the world…while it all started with a tiny storefront in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market\, offering some of the world’s finest\, fresh-roasted\, whole bean coffees. \nThis coming 9th October\, the House of Entrepreneurship has invited Zev Siegl\, one of the three co-founders of Starbucks\, as a keynote speaker at Entrepreneurs’ Days to share his own personal experiences as a serial entrepreneur\, including some key insights into company culture. \n  \nPractical details:\n\nWelcoming registration will take place between 6.00 and 6.25 pm on the d-day;\nThe event will be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Venue: Conference room C1;\nA parking is at your disposal at the Chamber of Commerce.
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SUMMARY:KeyNote conference – “The company culture behind Starbucks’ empire”
DESCRIPTION:Description\nGet a chance to meet Mr Zev Siegl\, who co-founded and then managed Starbuck’s Coffee Company during its first decade\, on October 9th for a KeyNote Speech at the Chamber of Commerce.  \nWith nearly 30\,000 stores across 78 countries; USD 25 billion in revenue; and employing just short of 300\,000 people worldwide Starbucks is a true global empire and today has become one of the most memorable brands in the world…while it all started with a tiny storefront in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market\, offering some of the world’s finest\, fresh-roasted\, whole bean coffees. \nThis coming 9th October\, the House of Entrepreneurship has invited Zev Siegl\, one of the three co-founders of Starbucks\, as a keynote speaker at Entrepreneurs’ Days to share his own personal experiences as a serial entrepreneur\, including some key insights into company culture. \n  \nPractical details:\n\nWelcoming registration will take place between 6.00 and 6.25 pm on the d-day;\nThe event will be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Venue: Conference room C1;\nA parking is at your disposal at the Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://lhoft.com/event/keynote-conference-the-company-culture-behind-starbucks-empire/
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SUMMARY:PwC Cybersecurity Day 2019
DESCRIPTION:Description\nFrom IT security to digital trust: how to help CISOs\, DPOs and CEOs ensure they keep the organisation secure in a digital society.\nThe PwC Cybersecurity Day will offer a unique opportunity to gain insights from the latest international developments in cybersecurity and privacy. \nWe have organised this year’s event into two distinct parts. The morning will be dedicated to CISOs with technical updates and cybersecurity solutions leaving the afternoon with dedicated sessions for our audience: \n\nCybersecurity for CISOs\nPrivacy for DPOs\nExecutive session for CEOs\n\nThis year\, we will be welcoming distinguished speakers from all over the world\, representing a rich panel of thought leaders. They will share the stage with companies engaging in a pitch competition of their innovative solutions. They will present how they meet cybersecurity challenges in the field of fraud & cybersecurity investigation or AI for cybersecurity. \nYou will also be able to participate in business matchmaking\, join interactive breakout sessions and take part in a networking forum with your peers and industry leader. \nThis year’s PwC Cybersecurity Day will be held on 24 October 2019 at PwC Luxembourg’s premises \nCome and join us at this milestone event!
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SUMMARY:PwC Cybersecurity Day 2019
DESCRIPTION:Description\nFrom IT security to digital trust: how to help CISOs\, DPOs and CEOs ensure they keep the organisation secure in a digital society.\nThe PwC Cybersecurity Day will offer a unique opportunity to gain insights from the latest international developments in cybersecurity and privacy. \nWe have organised this year’s event into two distinct parts. The morning will be dedicated to CISOs with technical updates and cybersecurity solutions leaving the afternoon with dedicated sessions for our audience: \n\nCybersecurity for CISOs\nPrivacy for DPOs\nExecutive session for CEOs\n\nThis year\, we will be welcoming distinguished speakers from all over the world\, representing a rich panel of thought leaders. They will share the stage with companies engaging in a pitch competition of their innovative solutions. They will present how they meet cybersecurity challenges in the field of fraud & cybersecurity investigation or AI for cybersecurity. \nYou will also be able to participate in business matchmaking\, join interactive breakout sessions and take part in a networking forum with your peers and industry leader. \nThis year’s PwC Cybersecurity Day will be held on 24 October 2019 at PwC Luxembourg’s premises \nCome and join us at this milestone event!
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