LHoFT

ALFI European Asset Management Conference 2019
2019-03-05 - 2019-03-06
Description
The ALFI European Asset Management Conference is the annual forum where the European asset management community – including investors, asset managers, fund administrators and fund selectors – shares, analyses and debates the most pressing industry aspects.
The event will examine the 4 Ps of asset management:
PRODUCT – PROGRESS – PEOPLE – PREDICTION
and look at key business drivers, strategic issues, innovation in operations, asset allocation, product development and many other pertinent subjects.
Why attend?

Join some 600 delegates from more than 25 countries at THE event which puts Asset Managers and Investors centre-stage
Learn how to best navigate the current industry environment
Benefit from numerous networking opportunities with top representatives of the international Asset Management industry all gathered in one place
Use the opportunity to engage with the ALFI community representing the second largest investment fund domicile in the world

All the details hereafter

Blockchain Regulation and Governance in Europe
2019-03-04 16:00 - 23:30 UTC
Description
Programme :
16.00 : Registration
16.15 : Welcome
16.20 : Book presentation with a specific focus on the GDPR chapter by Michèle Finck, Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition (Munich), University College London (London) and Centre on Regulation in Europe (Brussels).
16.50 : Book discussion with Jean-Louis Schiltz, Professor (hon.) at the University of Luxembourg
17.20 : Blockchain and regulation in practice: a use case. A discussion with Luxtrust and CNPD moderated by Charles-Henri Laevens, Senior associate, Allen&Overy
17.45 : Q&A
17.55 : Closing remarks
18.00 : Networking drink

About Michèle Finck
Michèle Finck is a Senior Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition (Munich), a Research Fellow at University College London (London) and an Academic Fellow at the Centre on Regulation in Europe (Brussels). She previously worked at the London School of Economics and the University of Oxford. Beyond her scholarly research, Michèle has experience advising national and international institutions on the regulatory implications of digitalization and is also a member of the European Union’s Blockchain Observatory and Forum. https://michelefinck.eu/

Build your own blockchain application with Hyperledger Fabric
2019-02-28 17:30 - 23:30
Description
Eager to increase your blockchain skills, but hardly have the chance to do so?
IBM developer advocate, Edward Ciggaar, is coming to LHoFT for an interactive session on developing blockchain applications using Hyperledger Fabric. Don’t miss it!
After this workshop you will be able to:
Understand the concepts of permissioned blockchains
Understand the role of the developer in a blockchain project
Identify the types of problems best suited to blockchain solutions
***Bring your own laptop***

The GCC Financial Forum 2019
2019-02-26 - 2019-02-27
Description
In February 2019, Euromoney and the Bahrain Economic Development Board ​will be hosting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Fintastic Bahrain Week.
As part of this week, in strategic partnership with Euromoney Conferences, the Bahrain Economic Development Board ​will be hosting this year’s GCC Financial Forum. The theme is ‘The Reinvention of Financial Services’ where we will analyse Responsible Finance, Women Driving Innovation in Finance, Open Banking, Global Trends and much more.
The events will showcase top leaders in the FinTech and financial sector’s experiences, thoughts, and predictions on the current and future state of the GCC’s finance sector. The Bahrain Economic Development Board will also be hosting other events and immersive workshops for the local FinTech community.
List of speakers available here
Detailed Agenda available here
Fintastic Bahrain Week 2019

Fintech Friday - We LHoFT Fintech (St. Valentine)
2019-02-15 17:30 - 23:30
Description
Dear Innovators, Partners & Friends,
We are excited to invite you and your partner to our Fintech Friday – St. Valentine’s Day Edition
Fintech Friday is Luxembourg’s fastest growing (and coolest) Fintech networking event, bringing together Fintech Entrepreneurs, Executives, VCs, Fintech enthusiasts and Business Angels.
You will meet our newly joined members and celebrate the growth of Luxembourg’s ecosystem with us!
As a special guest, we have the honor to welcome one of Luxemboug’s leading entrepreneurial and business actors, CEO and Co-Founder of SEQVOIA, Mr Nicolas Buck, sharing his view on the Fintech and Startup innovation landscape in Luxembourg.
In addition, we have chosen Truffle Capital for this edition’s 2 minutes Fintech Pitch.
PS: Don’t forget to take a picture in our St. Valentine’s booth corner.
We are looking forward to see you there!
The event is sponsored by SEQVOIA

Digital Marketing: An overview
2019-02-15 16:00 - 23:30
Description
Digital Marketing : An overview
On the agenda:
Through this 1 hour workshop you will exchange, learn and develop your skills to build an actionable digital strategy that supports your business goals.
We also bring to you Kamel Amroune that will share his experience on how he transformed Farvest Group to the leading B2B integrated Marketing & Communications agency in Luxembourg
Speakers:
Manon Loison is a communication and marketing professional that has developped since its creation the LHoFT brand and identity. She was awarded « Young Marketing Talent of the Year » at the Gala Marketer in Luxembourg in 2018.
Kamel Amroune is CEO of Farvest Group and Founder of ICTSpring, the largest Tech conference in Luxembourg. Farvest Group is recognised as a strategic partner by numerous companies and public entities, with more than 2,000 client references. In 15 years, Farvest Group has acquired a unique know-how in modelling and promoting communities and events, as well as pioneering initiatives in many sectors including Startups and Fintechs.

Petit-Déjeuner - Wellbeing & Performance - HR One
2019-02-14 08:30 - 12:00
Description
Les petits-déjeuners HR One sont l’occasion pour les professionnels des ressources humaines de se retrouver le temps d’une matinée pour débattre des enjeux actuels du secteur. DRH et experts locaux interviennent de 9h00 à 11h00 autour d’un petit-déjeuner pour partager leurs expériences et bonnes pratiques appliquées au sein de leur société.
Inscriptions ci-après
PROGRAMME – 14/02/2019

8:30: Ouverture des portes
9:00 : Mot d’ouverture
9:05 : Keynote I, Emilie Allaert, Head of Operations and Projects, The LHoFT
09:25: Keynote II, Fanny Taburel, Founder, The Emotional Intelligence Academy
09:45: Keynote III, Fabrice Croiseaux, CEO, InTech S.A.
10:00: Pause
10:15: Keynote IV
10:35: Startup Insights (3 x 5 minutes)
10:55: Ecosystem brainstorming & conclusion

10 Years of Bitcoin...What's Next?
2019-02-06
Description
10 Years of Bitcoin…What’s Next?
bitFlyer Europe and the Luxembourg House of Financial technology are proud to present ’10 Years of Bitcoin… what’s next?’ where we will dive into the key industry developments and trends surrounding the blockchain and Fintech industry at the start of 2019.
Agenda:

18:30-19:00 – Welcome drinks and registration
19:00-19:10 – Opening remarks
19:10-19:30 – 3 pitches / presentations (5 min each)
19:30-20:15 – Fireside chat/ Panel-discussion – ’10 Years of Bitcoin…what’s next?’
20:15-20:30 – Open Q&A
20:30-21:30 – Networking + food/drinks

We are proud to present 3 amazing companies from outside Luxembourg that will showcase their businesses and provide their unique insights for the panel discussion.
Register here
***Speakers***
Anton Abashkin, COO VNX Exchange
Anton Abashkin spent most of his career in PWC Russia developing and leading Center for Technology and Innovation (CTI). His main areas of expertise included strategy and financing of early-stage businesses as well as corporate innovation and venture capital.
Andy Bryant, COO of bitFlyer Europe
Andy Bryant is the COO of bitFlyer Europe, the European division of one of the world’s largest bitcoin exchanges by trading volume. He has worked in finance and technology for more than ten years, including as the global COO for and M&A advisory firm, BDA Partners and as the CEO of his own technology start-up. He studied at the University of Bath and the Tokyo Institute of Technology and has received awards from Daiwa Securities and the Royal Academy of Engineering.
David Carlisle, Head of Community at Elliptic
David Carlisle is the Head of Community at Elliptic, a provider of cryptocurrency forensics and compliance solutions, where he leads engagement with regulators and other external stakeholders. David has over a decade of experience in AML/CTF compliance and regulatory matters, and previously worked at the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. He is an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, a UK think tank, where he has authored reports on terrorist and criminal use of cryptocurrencies, and appropriate policy responses.

Startup Stories Kick-off
2019-01-31 18:30 - 23:30
Description
La série « Start-up Stories » rythmera l’année par 5 événements, chacun parrainé par une personnalité ou un expert de la création d’entreprise.
Ne manquez pas la grande soirée de lancement le 31 janvier au den Atelier en présence de la Luxembourg House of FinTech (LHoFT), du Luxembourg-City Incubator et du Lux Future Lab!
Parrainée par Oussama Amar, entrepreneur et business angel fondateur de The Family qui nous proposera une keynote en ouverture, cette soirée sera l’occasion de présenter les incubateurs et acteurs privés qui soutiennent l’écosystème start-up et lancer la série événementielle de la Saison 11.
All infos hereafter

Paris Fintech Forum
2019-01-29 08:00 - 2019-01-30 12:00
Description
The Paris Fintech Forum (PFF) is the most exclusive European annual event on digital finance & Fintech, organized by Altéir Event.
Paris Fintech Forum 2019 will take place in Paris, France, on January 29th and 30th, 2019 at Palais Brongniart.
Paris Fintech Forum 2019 is an exclusive event for all actor in the financial industry, bank, insurance, regulator and Fintechs.
Paris Fintech Forum 2019 will gather 2,600+ attendees over 2 days, coming from 60+ countries, to listen to 220+ CEOs speakers, from fintechs, banks, insurances, telcos & regulators. On 6 content stages will be held keynotes, panels and 60+ pitches by Fintechs’ CEOs from all over the world.
Discover below the key points of the agenda for the 2019 edition
Frequently asked questions available hereafter
Ask for your dedicated discount code directly at info@lhoft.lu

Fintch Friday - Happy New Year 2019
2019-01-18 17:30 - 23:30
Description
Dear Innovators, Partners & Friends,
We are excited to invite you to our first Fintech Friday of the year and start 2019 the best possible way; with fun, good spirit and like minded entrepreneurs.
As you know, Fintech Friday is Luxembourg’s fastest growing (and coolest) Fintech networking event, bringing together Fintech experts, executives, VC’s, Fintech enthusiasts and business angels.
You will also get to meet our newly joined members; and celebrate the growth of Luxembourg’s Fintech ecosystem with us!
As usual, three of our newly joined hosted firms will briefly present themselves at 6h30 pm.
We welcome Morfin, Sikoba Research and FundsQ.
We are looking forward to see you there!

PITCHING WITH IMPACT with Nasir Zubairi
2019-01-18 16:00 - 23:30
Description
ForLHoFTand HoSt members only
PITCHING WITH IMPACT with Nasir Zubairi, CEO of the LHoFT
Description
The way you pitch has a tremendous effect on your visibility and credibility.
The first impression you make on your audience, whatever the setting, can be the difference between business success or hitting a brick wall.
During this interactive session with Nasir, you will learn how to

Raise your confidence
Create the right impression
Communicate with impact

Speaker: Nasir Zubairi
Nasir is CEO of The LHoFT- The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, a public/private sector initiative to drive fintech innovation in Luxembourg. He is also a Non-Executive Board Director of SkandinaviskaEnskildaBanken(SEB) S.A and sits on the IMF’s High Level Advisory Group on Finance and Technology. Nasir has worked in Financial Services for 20 years. He spent 13 years working within Capital Markets at RBS, ICAP, HSBC and EBS. He has been immersed in the Fintech and startup sector for the past seven years. As an entrepreneur, Nasir has built multiple Fintech businesses across verticals. He has advised the boards of leading financial institutions, central banks and governments. Nasir is included in the “Top 40 innovators shaping the future of financial services -2014” by The Wall Street Journal/Financial News. Nasir has a BSc from the London School of Economics and is a Sloan Fellow from London Business School.
