LHoFT

PwC Cybersecurity & Privacy Days
2021-10-27, 2021-10-21, 2021-10-20
From IT security to digital trust: how to help CISOs, DPOs and CEOs ensure they keep their organisation secure in a digital society.
Cybersecurity and digital transformation are top of CEOs minds for 2021, according to the latest PwC Global CEO Survey. Cyber moved up the threat list, and is now the second highest concern among CEOs – topped only by their anxiety about pandemics.
In the meantime, CISOs are facing an unlimited number of various attacks and risks everyday. DPOs see their mission evolve to ensure data security and privacy are respected, in a complex environment.
This 4-days event welcomes distinguished speakers from all over the world, representing a rich panel of thought leaders. They share the stage with companies engaging in a pitch competition of their innovative solutions and present how they meet cybersecurity or privacy challenges.
Participants are also able to participate in business matchmaking, join interactive breakout sessions and take part in a networking forum with their peers and industry leaders.
20 October: Under the patronage of PwC Cybersecurity and Privacy Days – a special PwC DPO Meet Up will be held.
21 October: Under the patronage of PwC Cybersecurity and Privacy Days – a special PwC Cybersecurity Community Call will be held.
27 October: CEO Corner
28 October: CISO Corner & DPO Corner

Sustainable Finance Forum 2021
2021-10-26 10:00 - 2021-10-27 12:00 (Europe/Luxembourg)
Climate change and social issues are high on the agenda of governments across the globe. As finance moves to a more central role in powering a sustainable future, it is coming under increasing scrutiny and is process of transition. It is in this context that Luxembourg for Finance will host its 4th annual Sustainable Finance Forum, bringing together experts from across the globe to discuss the need to implement global sustainability goals and finance a sustainable future.
The livestreamed event will be held across two days, the 26th and 27th of October from 10:00 to 12:00 CEST, and will include a keynote speech from EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, as well as an interview with Luxembourg’s Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna.
The first day sees us taking a high-level view, examining overarching investment trends and participants will discuss whether we are heading towards a global convergence or fragmentation. While day two dives into the EU taxonomy and disclosure regulations, examining how these work in practice and their impacts on financial services thus far.
For the full agenda, including speakers and their biographies, please see here.

Cybersecurity Week - "Hackers meet developers" by Hacknowledge
2021-10-22 17:00 - 21:00
October is the month of cybersecurity enthusiasts.
LHoFT Member, Hacknowledge, is organizing an event on Friday, October 22nd at the Big Bang (HoST) around the topic of Application Security.
“Hackers meet developers”
For this event, Hacknowledge wants to bring developers and security experts together so they can learn from each other and debate around various topics of interest.
With the new OWASP Top 10 which just came out, it would be the perfect opportunity to talk about AppSec and have each other’s view on the subject.
The discussion is open to all developers (front, back, fullstack, any stack!) and security experts as well.
Hacknowledge will do a presentation of the new OWASP Top 10 2021, focusing on the hotest topics: SSRF being voted 1# application security vulnerability, the new category insecure design, the not-so-new security misconfigurations category and more!
Following the presentation, it will be the chance to exchange freely on the subjects that have been introduced and have your opinion.
And of course share a drink together!
Agenda

5.00PM: Registration and Welcome
5.30PM: Conference
7:00PM: Get-together Drink

Register HERE

The Blockchain Spotlight Series: DeFi - Beyond Crypto
2021-10-22 12:00 - 13:15
Welcome to the Blockchain Spotlight Series shedding light on everything Crypto, Defi and NFTs out of Luxembourg and beyond.

In our 2nd episode we’ll explore

The evolution of blockchain technology and the future of decentralised finance
How Defi is becoming a driving force behind Asset & Wealth Management
Ways to secure & insure for massive scalability and adoption

And explore use-cases you don’t want to miss out on
with

Petra Krizan, Managing Director & Software Engineer at The Blockhouse Technology
Philipp Sandner, Head of Frankfurt School Blockchain Center
Victoria Gago, CEO & Co-Founder of the European Blockchain Convention
Alexia Martinel, Blockchain / Product / Strategy at Normadic Lab

12h00 – 12h40 PM – PANEL DISCUSSION– DeFi

12h40 – 12h45 PM – QUIZ – Have you paid attention?
Take part in the live quiz and score. The best scores and names will be displayed and be able to introduce themselves to the audience.
12h45 PM – 1h15 PM Workshops to choose from (you’ll be able to chose between W1 or W2)

PREVIOUS

UPCOMING

THE SOCIAL MEDIA FABRIC - GROWTH HACKING 2030
2021-10-20 12:00 - 13:15
Welcome to the 360° of Marketing Masterclass series introduces you to how top Marketers and Fintech brands set new standards to resonate, compete and lead in a marketplace of divided attention.
HOW TO LEVERAGE THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND FOSTER GROWTH
12h00 – 12h35 PM – Panel Discussion – The Social Media Fabric & Q&A
During our closing event of the 360° of Marketing Masterclass series we will explore:

The Future of Growth Hacking 2030
What is drastically changing? What is becoming irrelevant and what should be embraced?
Current tools to adopt to gear up, prepare and compete

with

Medhi Corneille Famibelle, Social Data Scientist
Frederic Bruneau, Chief Data Offer & Founder at Foxy Nerds Studio
Stéphie Van den Meersschaut, Head of Social Media at Concept Factory
Bianca Bass, Head of Marketing at 3S Money

12h35 – 12h40 PM – Quiz –Virtual and gamified quiz session
The best scores and names will be displayed with the best score walks away with a pair of tailored sneakers from eco choice circular fashion sneakers – worth 250€
12h40 PM – 1h10 PM (two workshops to choose from)
Workshop 1: The social data fabric: The data-based storytelling playbook with Luis Salerno & Medhi Famibelle

Workshop 2: The B2B growth hacking roadmap with the Foxynerds brothers!

SAM : The African MicroFinance Week
2021-10-18 - 2021-10-22
SAM: Semaine Africaine de la Microfinance
The African MicroFinance Week
The largest inclusive finance conference in Africa!
The 5th edition of the African Microfinance Week (referred to as ‘the SAM’, based on the French acronym) will take place from the 18th to 22nd October 2021 at the Kigali Convention Center in Kigali, Rwanda. The SAM is a 5-day conference with renowned speakers and other important events.
Topic of the year is “One is not born resilient, one becomes it: Fostering inclusive finance to better overcome difficulties”

The LHoFT is a proud sponsor of the SAM, and will be present at the Innovators Village and will sponsor an exclusive Fintech Dinner during the SAM where you are invited.
The Innovators’ Village will allow more than 25 exhibitors to present their innovative products or services to the 500 participants expected at the SAM (MFIs, investors, banks, governments, consulting firms, regulators, NGOs, private companies, etc.). Each exhibitor will also have time to showcase their innovation.

As part of the SAM Program, The LHoFT is organising an Exclusive Fintech Dinner on the 20th of October, gathering SAM attendees, top-notch Fintech entrepreneurs, investors and special guests, discussing innovations in inclusive finance. The dinner will take place from 8.30PM to 10.30PM. Please note that the curfew is effective as from 11.00PM.

All the info about the SAM are available HERE

For any question, send an email to marketing@lhoft.lu

Luxembourg - Dubai : ICT Mission
2021-10-17 - 2021-10-22
Luxembourg – Dubai : ICT Mission
From the 17th to the 22nd of October, the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce is organising an ICT Mission in Dubai.
The LHoFT will take part in this mission, that includes GITEX Technology Week and Fintech Surge Conference.
The trade mission will include:

a visit of GITEX, one of the largest and most influential tech show around the world.
business-to-business meetings with international prospects via the platforms offered by the trade fair,
a guided visit of the Expo 2020 Dubai,
a VIP access to the Luxembourg National Pavilion,
a networking reception,
and the visit of a flagship project related to the sector.

The Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) is the leading consumer computer and electronics trade show in the Middle East. This is where the global tech community comes together to showcase and discuss the most novel ideas that are shaping the future of the sector.
Over 1200 private companies, government entities and startups from over 60 countries choose this show as a platform to connect with more than 100 000 visitors each year, allowing exhibitors to present their offers to a diverse crowd of end users and buyers.
Fintech Surge, which brings together global Fintech leaders, startups and Financial Centers, is set to be the Middle East & North Africa’s most impactful and visionary event for the regional Fintech ecosystem. From Digital Banking to Paytech, Insuretech, Wealth & Asset management and Regtech, the event will see the financial industry’s biggest tech-revolutions and path-breaking talks.
As a part of Fintech Surge, LHoFT CEO Nasir Zubairi will be joining the panel “Banking without banks. Long live the Banks”

October 19 – 11:30AM (GMT+4)
Location – Zabeel Hall 4, Stage Name: The Exchange

Imagine a future with no cash, no physical credit cards or bank branches where every transaction is traceable and instant. What is possible? What is desired? Who benefits and who is in control?
Featuring:

Petr Klimeš, Global Head of Marketing and Head of Digital Business, ADIB – Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Stefan Kimmel, COO, Commercial Bank of Dubai
Imane Elmajdoubi, Director – Financial Services Industry – UAE, Microsoft
Nasir Zubairi, CEO, LHoFT

Discover all the details of the Luxembourg – Dubai : ICT Mission HERE
Discover all the insights of GITEX Technology Week HERE
Discover all the insights of FINTECH SURGE HERE
Fintech Surge stands at the convergence point, as an epicentre of the financial industry’s biggest tech-revolutions and path-breaking talks to drive an immediate and immense impact.
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If you have questions regarding the delegation, please send an email to marketing@lhoft.lu

LFF - FOCUS ON SOUTH-EAST ASIA
2021-10-12 09:00 - 10:30
FOCUS ON SOUTH-EAST ASIA
Connecting South-East Asian businesses and investors with global markets
ASEAN markets are poised for rapid growth, especially given large growth opportunities relating to sustainable finance and global investors search for yield and long-term growth. With strong ties with various South-East Asian markets, built over many years, Luxembourg offers an ideal platform for financial firms in South-East Asia looking to do business in Europe.
Our Focus on South-East Asia will explore this connection, with two panels delving into financing sustainable projects and taking South-East Asian finance to the world via digitalisation. For these panels, we’ll be joined by a number of financial experts from both Luxembourg and various South-East Asian markets. We’re also joined by His Excellency, Jean-Paul Senninger, Ambassador of Luxembourg in Thailand, also covering the following territories: Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam. His Excellency will close the event discussing the close ties between Europe and South-East Asia.
Discover the agenda
