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Arabian Business Startup Academy

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Dtec Event
June 27, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

Topic: Blockchain

 

AGENDA

 

9am – Registration and networking

 

9:15am – Introduction by Jeremy Lawrence, Editorial Director of Arabian Business Group

 

9:20am – Opening speech by Chairman of Baker & McKenzie Dr Habib Al Mulla, on the future of blockchain and cryptocurrencies in the UAE from a legal perspective.

 

9:35am – Panel discussion on the integration of blockchain into businesses:

 

  • Muhammed Arafath, executive director of Apla, on developing blockchain-based platforms for governments and businesses
  • Jihad Tayara, VP of ICT Commercial at telecoms giant Du, on blockchain in telecoms
  • Imad Hammad, co-founder of CarSwitch, on exploring blockchain implementation into start ups
  • Damu Winston, head of emerging technologies for BlockObi.com, on blockchain versus cryptocurrency

 

10:05am – Audience Q&A

 

BREAK

 

10:30am – Speech by Haytham Elmaayergi, Global Head of Transaction Banking, ADIB on the hype versus reality of cryptocurrencies

 

10:45am – Panel discussion on the rise or fall of cryptocurrencies in the UAE:

 

  • Haytham Elmaayergi, Global Head of Transaction Banking, ADIB on cryptocurrency in banking
  • Jan Grabski, director of enterprise scaling at Consensys, on cryptocurrency in start ups
  • Osama Al Rahma, vice chairman of FERG and CEO of Al Fardan Exchange
  • Tobias Young, head of hydrocarbons at Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange

 

11:15am – Audience Q&A

 

11:40am – Closing remarks by Jeremy Lawrence

 

11:45pm Ends/lunch is served