About the Event

You are cordially invited to join us in kick-starting an annual series of events dedicated to the socioeconomic impact of blockchain technology.

The World Cryptonomic Forum aims to provide a stage to innovators, tech pioneers, economists and benefactors interested in a new fundament for our digital economy based on scalable, efficient and transparent cryptographic data structures.

Join the discussion on how open-source blockchain technology will empower individuals by creating opportunities and unleashing value creation on a global scale.

Speakers

WCF’s speakers are the innovators, thought leaders and decision makers that ignite discussions and share a common vision.

Yanislav Malahov, æternity blockchain

Having exchanged ideas and pursued blockchain endeavors with many of the greatest minds, Yanislav is a true veteran of the blockchain space.

Back in 2013, the "Godfather of Ethereum" envisioned powerful algorithms on blockchains. Now, with æternity, a new version of his vision is becoming reality once more.

Marion Vogel, æternity foundation

Enchanted by the blockchain space since 2014, Marion has specialized in connecting the dots between technology and the growing community. Researching socioeconomic impact, spreading the word and handling æternity's operations efficiently is where she thrives.

Previously she worked in marketing & business development in Silicon Valley.

Demelza Hays, Incrementum

Demelza works on Blockchain technology and Bitcoin. She is a research assistant to Professor Dr. Andrei Kirilenko at the Centre for Global Finance and Technology at the Imperial College in London.

Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Michael Hanke and Professor Dr. Kirilenko, she is researching the role of cryptocurrency in asset management.

Thomas Nägele, Nägele Rechtsanwälte

Thomas has over 10 years of programming experience, and specializes in public and private commercial law with an emphasis on IT, internet, capital markets, telecommunications, business, corporate, employment, contract, and property law.

Furthermore, he worked as a member of a government working group on Liechtenstein's blockchain law draft.

Alessandro De Carli, Papers.ch

Alessandro De Carli is a mobile security engineer with years of experience in the financial industry. He discovered the world of crypto during his master's thesis in the area of state channels and micropayment protocols. He felt the pain of scalability during the implementation of a micropayment wallet and is excited about the potential of a scalable general-purpose blockchain.

Yonathan Parienti, Horyou

Yonathan Parienti, former senior executive in major banking groups such as JPMorgan or Bank of China, left a promising career in finance to pursue his passion for social entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

He resolved to found Horyou, the social network for social good, to advocate a more humanistic approach to technology.

Alessandra Sollberger

Alessandra is a Swiss entrepreneur, investor and speaker. She launched her first business at 11 years old and taught windsurf and snowboard during high school. Alessandra graduated from Oxford and worked at Goldman Sachs, Blackstone and Mosaic Ventures. Alessandra is an active blockchain investor and advisor to several companies, having made her first crypto investment back in 2012.

Venues

CAFÉ im Kunstmuseum

The restaurant is situated in the Museum of Fine Arts in Vaduz. It offers Japanese specialties like Sushi and Sashimi, prepared by a Japanese Master. Furthermore, the CAFÉ im Kunstmuseum is a spacious and cozy place to relax. Perfect for a quick lunch or nice evening event.

CAFÈ im Kunstmuseum, Städtle 32, 9490 Vaduz

House of Blockchain

In the heart of Liechtenstein’s financial and legal center, House of Blockchain offers a space for your ideas to flourish. With blockchain technology as the common denominator, HOB brings together entrepreneurs and businesses in an open and collaborative environment.

House of Blockchain, Dr. Grass-Strasse 12, 9490 Vaduz