5th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference
20 May - 21 May 2019
Odd Fellows Mansion
Session information
Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies: The next bubble or here to stay?
Monday 20 May (1120 - 1220)
Odd Fellows Mansion
Committee(s)
Closely Held Companies Committee
(Lead)
Corporate Law Section
(Lead)
Legal Practice Division
(Lead)
Corporate and M&A Law Committee
Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee
Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee
Professional Ethics Committee
Regional Fora
Regional Fora
Technology Law Committee
Women Lawyers' Committee
Description
Blockchain technology and its potential uses have been the subject of significant interest during the past years, largely associated with cryptocurrencies. As the technology matures, use cases outside of the crypto space are emerging and being introduced to the mainstream markets. This panel will discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from the maturing technology and the potential impact of the technology on society in the times to come.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Carina Vang Kristoffersen | Poul Schmith, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Noreen Weiss | Gunnercooke US LLP, New York, New York, USA; Communications and Publications Officer, Closely Held Companies Committee |
Speakers
| Krista Ellul | David Zahra & Associates Advocates, Valletta, Malta |
| Norbert Maier | Copenhagen Economics, Brussels, Belgium |
| Christian Visti Larsen | NewBanking ApS, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Aleksandr Volohhonski | ChecktoCashup OU, Tallinn, Estonia |