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MONEY 20/20 - Where the future of money is invented
2019-06-03 - 2019-06-05
Description
Money20/20 Europe continues to be Europe’s biggest FinTech event and there’s plenty of reasons why.
Over three packed days, the market leading event facilitates thousands of meetings across the entire Financial Services community, igniting the sparks for ground-breaking industry disruptions to be born.

Ground breaking curated content from leading brands & pioneers:

Take your front-row seat to witness the world’s leading visionaries who have already changed their own industries, unearthing the next innovation to drive Financial Services forward.

Stay ahead of the curve

Success comes from staying in the know, and this is where leaders come to share and create tomorrow’s game-changing news. Immerse yourself in all the learnings, presentations and case studies that will give you access to the most cutting-edge disruptions before they hit the mainstream.

AI-powered networking opportunities & more:

For 2019 we are introducing a new AI-powered scheduling tool, designed to make it easier than ever to plan those critical meetings so you can maximize your time and schedule. Each day, you can also meet like-minded attendees through a series of cool meetups, expo hall receptions and dedicated networking parties in the evenings.

Connect with the budget holders & decision makers:

Only at Money20/20 will you find all the power players shaping the future of money in one conducive space. As the epicenter of the industry, you’ll get in front of those that you need to meet, ensuring no opportunity is missed.
DISCOVER WHO IS COMING
DISCOVER THE FULL AGENDA
JOIN US FOR AN AMZING SIDE EVENT on 4th of JUNE

INFRACHAIN Summit
2019-05-23
Description
Infrachain Summit is a gathering dedicated to blockchain topics where governance meets technology and compliance meets operations.
It will focus on the governance and compliance aspects of Blockchain without loosing out of sight the technical implications. Concrete business cases will be presented during the programme for you to adapt best practices in your own company.
Check out the latest agenda over here
Get your tickets over here
About Infrachain
Infrachain is a non profit organisation created by the emerging blockchain-related industry and supported by the Luxembourg government. Infrachain closes the gap between the maturing blockchain technologies and the regulatory and legal requirements. In order to achieve this goal, Infrachain creates a supplementary governance model on top of existing technologies allowing blockchain Proof of Concepts to go into operations – now
Mission

Leapfrog the adoption curve of blockchain by creating a compliant-ready community and permissioned node blockchain infrastructure
Provide disintermediation services to all aspects of the economy (Fintech, Healthcare, Public services, Supply chain management,…)
Create a vibrant European community of blockchain professionals driving and shaping the future blockchain industry

More info on infrachain.com

Fintech Fight Club
2019-05-22 16:00 - 23:30 UTC
Description
Fintech Fight Club aka the “FFC Luxembourg” is about going against normalcy and the safe little bubble we have become accustomed to living in, and fight to help a greater cause. With your commitment and your energy we hope to support and back up awesome local charities.
Fintech Fight Club, organized by Farvest and LHoFT Teams, will take place on May 22nd from 16:00 to 18:00 in the Fintech room of ICT Spring to end at best this major global tech conference. 6 boxing aficionados will be selected and trained ahead to lead these fights.
We have received many applications and after careful review in the past days, trying to match different profiles, size and weight we selected 12 people for 6 fights.
The names of the fighters are:

Kamel Amroune (Farvest) vs Alex Panican(The LHoFT)
Bert Boerman (Governance.com) vs Anthony Martini(The LHoFT)
Gosia Kramer (The Office) vs Alice Danoy (KPMG Luxembourg)
Philip Grother (LBAN) vs Christophe Bianco (Excellium)
David Foy (Luxinnovation) vs David Furcajg (High Wave Capital)
Nicolas Sansonnnet (PwC Luxembourg) vs Turan Daglayan (Emergent Payments)

Help us to raise some funds >> Go Fund Me
The benefits collected in the frame of this side event will be forwarded to two charities:
Charities selected

The FFL (Fondation Follereau Luxembourg) is an NGO-D which concentrates its activities on community health and help for children in distress in 9 different countries from the African continent. Your contribution to the association will permit to build a maternity in Benin.
L’Ile aux Clowns is an asbl which has for primary objective to bring cheerfulness, joy and smiles to people facing, temporarily or not, hard living conditions. The clowns take action in hospital environments as well as in any other social and health establishment or structure. They are available for both children and seniors.

Choose your prefered goodies and help us support those amazing charities > All items available here

Rules:
#1: The first rule of Fintech Fight Club is, you do talk about this great side event to your colleagues and collaborators.
#2: One fight at a time: 3 rounds of 3 minutes each
#3: Two people to a fight at a time :
> is hereby designated as the winner the fighter that has punched his opponent as many time as possible on his statutory stricking surface.
> is hereby considered as penalty any strikes or punch from back, from below the belt, or by using the legs to hit the other contender.
#4: Six selected fighters to receive a special training before taking part in a fight
#5: Have fun and show the best of the financial sector’s skilled and talented people
Come and Join us for this amazing Fintech Fight Club
Contact team@fintechfightclub.com
Fintech Fight Stories
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The Morpheus Cup
2019-05-22
Description
The Morpheus Cup is a unique championship gathering each year European students to compete through innovative projects and a day of themed challenges.
Created in 2015, this competition is divided into two parts and students can choose to participate in one or both of them:

THE MORPHEUS PRIZE – CALL FOR PROJECTS : submit ideas, project(s) or startup(s) on one or several categories suggested this year. You can apply individually or with a team
THE MORPHEUS DAY – LIVE CHALLENGES: a live competition on May 22nd in Luxembourg for teams composed of 2 or up to 4 people So far, more than 100 campuses from 20 countries have sent teams and/or projects supported by 50 employers and innovative brands. In 2019 Luxembourg welcomes the 5th edition of the event to be held on May 22nd at the European Convention Center. The Morpheus Cup is held alongside ICT Spring, an influential event to which students will have access to, dedicated to exhibiting and demonstrating the latest relevant trends and innovations and discuss their impact on society and the working world

All the information hereafter

Bucharest Tech Week
2019-05-21 - 2019-05-24
Description
Bucharest Tech Week — FINTECH SUMMIT
DIGITALLY REDEFINING THE FINANCIAL ECOSYSTEM
Is there the time to celebrate the digital transformation in Fintech?
As it feels, the financial ecosystem is emerging with advances in innovative technologies, reshaping the financial services 360 degree: Blockchain Technology, Smart Contracts Platforms, Instant Payments, Expansion of Open Banking, Mobile Payments, Virtual Banking & RegTech.
And, although, staying performant and relevant in a disruptive age might seem as a challenge, at FinTech Summit we have gathered the bright minds of worldwide, key opinion leaders in the financial industry to share their experience and insights on how to empower the usage of technology in Finances.
Discover the Agenda of the Fintech Summit

Pitch Your Startup on May 21st: €100,000 in prize money
2019-05-21
Description
PICTH YOUR STATUP AND WIN 100.000€ IN PRIZE MONEY
POWERED BY : Docler Holding, Deloitte Digital, Silversquare, Deep Blue, Luxinnovation, Luxfactory, LCI, Technoport and the LHoFT
The Pitch Your Startup (PYSU) initiative is a pitch competition aiming at assembling Luxembourg’s local players to support the country’s startup scene, to attract international attention, and to foster innovative ideas.
Everyone’s goal?
Bolstering chances of success for young businesses via financial contribution and reputation building.
PYSU calls the same place home each year since 2016: ICT Spring Europe, the international tech summit.
At PYSU’s 5th edition, 60 startups will have a chance to pitch on May 21st in Luxembourg. They must fall into one or two of the four following categories: FinTech and RegTech; Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Big Data; Smart Living; Cybersecurity.
Winners will be announced on May 21st during the ICT Spring Gala Dinner (separate registration required).
APPLY NOW HERE
4 Verticals
FINTECH & REGTECH
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, MACHINE LEARNING & BIG DATA
SMART LIVING
CYBERSECURITY
3 minutes & 33 seconds TO PITCH YOUR STARTUP
2 minutes OF QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100.000 € TO BOOST YOUR BUSINESS
APPLY NOW HERE

NadiFin - European Accelerator Program
2019-05-20 - 2019-05-23
Description
NadiFin – European Accelerator Program
€100,000 investment to win
MiddleGame Ventures (MGV) and Farvest are launching NadiFin, a new breed of accelerator.
NadiFin, derived from the Sanskrit root for flow, will focus exclusively on cutting edge fintech startups that are using AI/ML, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain and other “deeptech” tools to create seamless solutions and businesses for the European financial services market.
In partnership with the LHoFT, NadiFin will bring together 12 startups from around the globe to learn and engage through a unique curriculum to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for profitable growth.
The accelerator will engage a broader network of investors and strategic partners to facilitate real-world progress outside the classroom. The cohort will compete in a trademarked peer-voting startup accelerator curriculum (powered by Village Capital).
The curriculum integrates mentors, speakers, investors, and peers to help startups grow to the next level across all of their key strategic vectors (i.e., value proposition, team, business model mapping, fund-raising, etc). Each workshop will take place over 3 days during which various modules will be taught, including sessions where mentors, sponsors and ecosystem actors will interact with startups, supplemented by networking opportunities (dinner, cocktail hours) where startups and the broader ecosystem will be able to interact.
SCHEDULE

3 workshops of 4 days each
12 startups from Europe and beyond
20-23 May in Luxembourg during ICT Spring
10-13 June in Dublin alongside MONEYCONF
9-12 July back in Luxembourg at the LHoFT

Request more information on the program here

Fintech Friday - ICT Sprint, sponsored by Governance.com
2019-05-17 17:30 - 19:00
Description
Dear Innovators, Partners & Friends,
We are excited to invite you to our Fintech Friday – ICT Sprint edition, sponsored by Governance.com
Celebrate and join us for Governance.com new product launch; discover Nadifin – The Fintech Acceleration program and take part in the not-to-be-missed Fintech Fight Club Press Conference.
Agenda:
5h30 – Open door
6h30 – Governance.com New Product Launch
6h40 – Presentation of Nadifin – The Fintech Acceleration Program
6h50 – Fintech Fight Club Press Conference. (12 fighters, 6 matches, one mission) The Matchups will be called on stage, one by one, and take questions from the audience. Watch Promos & Support us
7h10 – Networking (as usual drinks and food will be served)
PS: Don’t forget to take a memorable picture in our Photo Booth corner.
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 also get to meet our newly joined members and celebrate the growth of Luxembourg’s ecosystem with us!
Looking forward to seeing you there!

The Bulletproof agreement Workshop
2019-05-17 16:00 - 17:00
Description
What nobody is telling you about contracts!
Contracts are the cornerstone of any business, but do you know how to make sure they are done right?
During this Masterclass, you will dive into the best practices and discover common mistakes and embedded traps to avoid, before signing employment, commercial and other forms of agreements.
Part 1 – Employment contracts: key terms for a bulletproof agreement.
Part 2 – Commercial agreements: sign clients but protect your company in all situations.
Part 3 – Other forms of contracts: agreements with freelancers, service providers and investors.
You will never look at your contracts the same way!
Speaker
Safouane Jaouid is an expert lawyer and former head of legal at Aleba, the Luxembourgish Association for Employees of the Finance Industry. He has more than 15 years of experience in labor, civil and business law. He’s also an author and a professor in legal matters.

Northern Ireland: Innovation in Compliance & Regtech Solutions symposium
2019-05-16 08:00 - 12:00
Description
Northern Ireland: Innovation in Compliance & Regtech Solutions symposium
Northern Ireland is a leading global location for financial services, with Belfast ranked as the top destination for Fintech and cybersecurity investment projects and the top city in Europe for software development projects.
Distinguished by its combination of talent, cost-effectiveness and track record of innovation in areas such as analytics, blockchain and capital markets, Northern Ireland is a hub for regulatory, FinCrime and compliance solutions, supporting financial services institutions across the world.
Please join us and engage with Northern Ireland innovators as they present compliance and RegTech solutions to manage the regulatory challenges shared throughout the banking and funds industry.
Northern Ireland companies showcasing their expertise include:

RSVP to rsvp.investni@empowerbusiness.com
Further information https://www.investni.com/regtech.html

Innovative and Sustainable Finance Edition of the Agrique Africa Investment Summit
2019-05-14 08:00 - 2019-05-15 12:00
Description
Innovative and Sustainable Finance Edition of the Agrique Africa Investment Summit
Welcome2Africa international is a private sector development company committed to the positive economic growth of Africa and from the get-go, she was founded upon the vision to redefine the image of Africa.​ We develop and initiate a range of activities to catalyze and facilitate investment, trade and business/commercial interest into and across Africa – All with a current focus and commitment to the development and transformation of Africa’s Agribusiness sector.
Discover more info about Agrique Africa Investment
The Innovative and Sustainable Finance Edition of the Agrique Africa Investment Summit 14th and 15th May, Luxembourg 2019 will provide an interactive platform where panelists will talk about how innovation with a sustainability mindset will help boost and revamp how agricultural investments are made.
ISF 2019 will explore how banks and financial institutions can cooperate with funds and development agencies to multiply the impact had in the agribusiness sector, through using blended finance. ISF 2019 will also explore the viability of sustainable finance in the agricultural sector in Africa, and strategize on how to overcome the setbacks from poor ESG.
https://www.agriqueafrica.com/program
https://www.agriqueafrica.com/copy-of-speakers-2

The Banking Scene
2019-05-14
Description
THE BANKING SCENE
#TBSCONF19
The conference that brings together industry peers, leaders and influencers to debate the changing nature of banking.
It’s a unique platform that explores how we could improve customer engagement, embrace innovation and support new business models in a digital world.
Banking for Humanity
To live up to customer and societal expectations, banks need to embrace new technologies. But just being digital isn’t good enough. Consumers expect a personal service, a human touch and relevance. Choosing the right path to sustainable relationships is essential.
Innovation in payments
We will dive into the first results and the lessons learned from Instant Payments projects, PSD2 and the opening of API environments.
What is the status mid 2019? How similar or how diverse is the Benelux market? How will the evolution of payment innovations be influenced by IoT and Artificial Intelligence?
Discover the program here

CONSENSUS 2019
2019-05-13 - 2019-05-15
Description
Why Attenting Consensus 2019?
EXCEPTIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Consensus is the one global conference and expo that brings entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, traders, developers, academics, students and the curious together under one roof to explore, collaborate and debate the future of blockchain and crypto.
THOUGHT PROVOKING INSIGHTS
Featuring the most sought after industry leaders, innovators and analysts, our speaker lineup tapped enterprise blockchain, crypto startups, policymakers and cross-industry pioneers. Experience it for yourself and review the various topics that supported our extensive agenda.
BUSINESS EXPANSION
Regardless of your line of business, Consensus hosts a wide variety of industry leaders who are shaping the future and advancing the reach of blockchain and crypto. Explore the various ways to get involved and increase your exposure exponentially.
What’s on the Consensus agenda in 2019?
The Consensus agenda is programmed across three major categories in 2019: Business, Markets and Technology. These reflect the major categories of coverage on CoinDesk, and will present a holistic view of the industry, ranging from developments in the enterprise to the latest on public chains.
Discover the FULL AGENDA here
Disocver the FULL Agenda of the BLOCKCHAIN WEEK here
Do not hesitate to use the voucher j4n8s7b1 to get a small discount!
Speakers – Consensus 2019

49th St. Gallen Symposium - Capital for Purpose
2019-05-08 - 2019-05-10
Description
49th St. Gallen Symposium “Capital for Purpose”
The St. Gallen Symposium is the world’s leading initiative for intergenerational debates on economic, political, and social developments. The symposium takes place annually in May at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
We bring together key decision makers, thought leaders, and brilliant young minds to address current challenges and opportunities on transforming ideas in to action. We have fostered healthy debates and created an outstanding community for exchange since 1969 to provide fresh insights into important topics of our time.
Program is available hereafter > https://www.symposium.org/programme
Join the St. Gallen Symposium as a company.

Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS)
2019-04-29 - 2019-04-30
Description
Why Attend?
Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) 2019 will focus on the key areas enhancing, empowering and safeguarding the FinTech sector today and in the years to come.
You will hear from the best of industry on: developments in technology, the talent and skills gap, the importance of diversity and new sessions for this year, including Green Finance and Embedded Finance.
More infos hereafter
