Blockchain Expo North America May 17-18, 2023 Santa Clara Convention Centre (California, USA) Blockchain Expo North America After a successful 2022 run, the Blockchain Expo North America is back for its 2023 edition. Leading digital experts will grace the event to explore critical blockchain technologies and approaches that will help businesses use this emerging tech for their business growth. Listen to representatives from Visa, CVS Health, Change Healthcare, LinkedIn, Nestle, Sanofi, J&J, Kaiser Permanente, and others as they discuss how blockchain is disrupting traditional operating models. Participants can also expect a relaxing and engaging networking party that will help them forge new connections in this rapidly changing digital world. BLOCKCHAIN FOR BUSINESS Blockchain Adoption and Adaptation | Data governance | Web3 | Innovations | Use-Cases | Blockchain and AI | Privacy and Security of Blockchain | Sustainable Blockchain Day 1 - 17 May 2023 09:45am (PDT) Chairpersons Welcome: Blockchain for Business Day 1 Chairpersons welcome and opening remarks. 10:00am (PDT) Presentation: Strengthening Your Competitive Advantage with the Right Blockchain – Industry Use-Case Understanding the scope and building trust in Blockchain Effective use-cases from across industries Blockchain as a service 10:30am (PDT) Keynote Presentation: What’s in Store for Enterprise Blockchain in 2023 Projects to keep an eye on in in the next 12 months.  Mergers & Acquisitions – is the technology and the industry able to handle transactions of ownership?  Surprise successes and unexpected failures – what are the takeaways from last year?  11:00am (PDT) Presentation: Data Governance – A Mutually-Beneficial and Cooperative Endeavour Features and attributes of blockchain technology aligning with data governance Immersive data requires immersive technology – using data governance for business optimisation What trade-offs should be considered? 11:30am Networking Break 04:30pm (PDT) Presentation: Innovation Slot 3 To follow soon … 11:45am (PDT) Panel: A Tidal Wave of Disruption – Connecting New Technologies Within a Blockchain Context  AI and Blockchain: the complexities of the trade-off between efficiency and functionality  The prosperous partnership of IoT and Blockchain – what does the future look like?  How does 5G complement blockchain in the process of market expansion?  The evolution of Web3 technologies and enterprise blockchains.   12:25am (PDT) Presentation: Building Next Generation Enterprise with Web3 Characteristics of web3 Virtual world enhancements Blockchain adoption and scalability challenge – when is blockchain a right solution? Framework Dilemma- Private, Public, or Hybrid? 12:55am (PDT) Presentation: Web2.0 vs Web3.0 and the Journey Ahead Transitioning to the more immersive internet Tools and practices enabling the switch Building blocks for a successful use case Onboarding issues – How to communicate Web3 to traditional industries and audiences? 01:25pm Networking Break 04:40pm (PDT) Presentation: Innovation Slot 4 To follow soon … 02:20pm (PDT) Presentation: Innovation Slot 1 To follow soon … 02:30pm (PDT) Presentation: Innovation Slot 2 To follow soon … 02:40pm (PDT) Presentation: Sustainable Blockchain – The Next Phase of Society Is achieving a carbon-neutral Blockchain possible? Moving to proof-of-stake – the reality of technological infrastructure change. Positive externalities and impact. Economic crises and the role of emerging technologies in business optimization. 03:10pm (PDT) Presentation: Blockchain Risk Management Risk functions and risk management – is your company ready for risks posed by implementing a new framework? Blockchain vulnerabilities and how to avoid them. 03:30pm Networking Break 04:50pm (PDT) Presentation: Blockchain Use-Cases in Government and Public Sector Smart Cities – Building blocks for the next era of society Supply-Chain Trackability Fundamental characteristics of blockchain technology and how to maximise integration opportunities. 03:50pm (PDT) Panel: The Privacy of Blockchain Is there such thing as complete anonymity with pure transparency? Are private blockchains a step towards centralisation? Blockchain and GDPR – a walk in the park or a minefield? 05:20pm End of day Day 2 - 18 May 2023 10:00am (PDT) Chairpersons Welcome: Blockchain for Business Day 2 Chairperson’s welcome and opening remarks. 10:15am (PDT) Presentation: Competitive Advantage Through Compliance Growing regulations – How to manage businesses operating in multiple geographies? Global compliance and risk infrastructure – what new solutions can we expect in 2023? 10:45am (PDT) Keynote Presentation: At the Intersection of Emerging Technologies – Interlinking Blockchain and AI Why use AI for Blockchain Solutions? What are the benefits Of Using AI Blockchain? The idea of a decentralized AI system Top AI-based Blockchain projects 11:15am (PDT) Panel: Panel: Building Better – Blockchain Technologies for More Sustainable Business From Start to Finish – responsible resourcing and recycling. Using blockchain technologies to create positive behaviours in an enterprise. What can we all be doing to ensure we are using blockchain to optimise sustainable practices? 11:55am Networking Break 02:40pm (PDT) Presentation: Innovation in Blockchain Technologies What innovations are on the horizon in 2023? Solving the multi-faceted dilemma Continuous spread of DeFi 12:10am (PDT) Presentation: Smart Contracts Smart contracts for financial accessibility – what are the user benefits of decentralised finance? How to establish controls that help ensure the security of contracts? What improvements will we see with DeFi 2.0? 12:40am (PDT) Presentation: Innovation Slot 5 To follow soon … 12:50am (PDT) Presentation: Innovation Slot 6 To follow soon … 01:00pm (PDT) Presentation: Tokenised Real Estate What are the benefits of real estate tokenization? Permanent records – a dystopian future idea in the current world? 01:20pm Networking Break 03:00pm (PDT) Presentation: Energy Tech – INDUSTRY USE-CASE How to apply decentralised ethos to energy? Which markets can utilise decentralised energy coordinated by blockchain? (Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), On-Chain Carbon Credits) Expanding possibilities in the field. 02:00pm (PDT) Panel: Blockchain for Growth A look at enterprise expansion through the lens of blockchain utility. Macro and Micro initiatives in the blockchain space. Is there a ceiling to blockchain expansion? 03:30pm End of Day