- Day ONE : November 6th 2017
- Day TWO: November 7th 2017
- Day THREE: November 8th 2017
- Day FOUR: November 9th 2017
Symposium programme: Day One
6th November 2017
| 8:00 – 8:55 | Registration and Networking |
| 09:00 – 10:40 Opening Session | |
| 9:00 – 9:05 | Introduction |
| 9:05 – 9:15 | Welcome Remarks by His Excellency Sultan bin Salim Al-Habsi
The Deputy Chairman of Board of Governors, Central Bank of Oman |
| 9:15 – 9:20 | Blockchain Introduction Video, Oman Towards The Future |
| 9:20 – 9:35 | Keynote Speaker:
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| 9:35 – 9:45 | Don Tapscott – Greetings to Oman (Video Message) |
| 9:45 – 10:45 | Panel:
“The Future of the Sharing Economy Empowered by the New Technology of Trust”
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| 10:40 – 10:45 | Closing Remarks by H.E. Abdulsalam Bin Mohammed Al Murshidi |
| 10:45 – 10:55 | Networking and Coffee Break |
| 10:55 – 11:05 | Remarks by Dr. Salim Bin Sultan, Chief Executive Officer of Information Technology Authority (ITA) |
| 11:05 – 12:20 Session 1: Blockchain Technology and Innovation Ecosystem | |
| 11:05 – 11:20 | Keynote:
“Blockchain as a Future Disruptive Technology”
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| 11:20– 12:20 | Panel:
“Understanding Blockchain as a Technical Innovation”
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| 12:20 – 13:00 | Networking and Lunch Break |
| 13:00 – 14:15 Session 2: Blockchain in the Banking Sector | |
| 13:00– 13:15 | Keynote:
“Blockchain in Banking: Putting Blockchain into Practice”
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| 13:15– 14:15 | Panel:
“The Future of the Banking Industry in the World of Cryptocurrency”
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| 14:15– 14:30 |
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| 14:30 – 15:30 Session 3: Blockchain in Enterprises and Supply Chains | |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Keynote:
“How would Blockchain Revolutionize and Optimize Current Logistics and Supply Chain processes?”
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| 14:45– 15:45 | Panel:
“The Future of Enterprises and Supply Chain Management”
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| 15:45 – 16:00 | Open Port Supply Chain Presentation, Max Ward, CEO & Founder |
| 16:00 – 16:15 Conclusion
Closing Day 1 |
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Symposium Programme: Day Two
7th November 2017
| 08:30 – 08:55 | Registration and Networking |
| 09:00 – 10:00 Session 1: Government Services – Blockchain Technology Beyond Cryptocurrencies. | |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Keynote:
“Blockchain Technology: How to Generate Trust in Public Services”
Speaker: Ø Philippe Thévoz, Trust in Public Services |
| 9:15 – 10:00
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Panel:
“Smart Services: Blockchain Technology from Smart Cities to Smart Nations”
Moderator: Ø Marcelo Garcia
Panellists: Ø Dr. Catherine Mulligan Ø Daniel Gasteiger Ø Katherine Foster Ø Rosanna Chan Ø Lina Hediah |
| Topics:
Ø Blockchain applications in public services Ø Enhancing collaboration amongst public organisations using Blockchain Ø How might Blockchain transform government services Ø Optimising current services with Blockchain Ø The Future: Public Policies to enable Blockchain Technology |
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| 10:00 – 10:15 | Networking and Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 11:50 Session 2: Blockchain in Insurance and Financial Services. | |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Keynote:
“Blockchain and the Insurance Industry”
Speaker: Ø Stephan Karpischek |
| 10:50 – 11:35
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Panel:
“Enabling Blockchain Solutions at the Financial Policy Level”
Moderator: Ø Michel Stuijt
Panellists: Ø Bénédicte Nolens Ø Jennifer Zhu Scott Ø Leanne Kemp – Founder of Lakeside.Partners, Organiser of the Largest Blockchain Competition in Europe |
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Ø Blockchain in the Insurance Industry: Transforming Uncertainties into Opportunities Ø Reshaping Insurance with Smart Contracts Ø The Role of Regulatory Technology (RegTech) in driving efficiency in Financial Services Ø The Future of Capital Markets in the Blockchain World. |
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| 11:35 – 11:50 | Keynote Speaker:
“ConsenSys and Job Opportunities in the Blockchain Era”
Ø Lee Pickavance
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| 11:50 – 12:35 Session 3: Transforming Current Talents for Job Opportunities in the Blockchain Era. | |
| 11:50 – 12:35 |
Panel: “Transforming Threats into Opportunities”
Moderator: Ø Efi Pylarinou
Panellists: Ø Catherine Mulligan Ø Katherine Foster Ø Peter Braun Ø Søren Fog
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Ø Insights into future Blockchain job opportunities Ø Skills and Competences for Blockchain technologies Ø Developing Talents for Future Blockchain Careers Ø Opportunities for start-ups with Blockchain Technology
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| 12:35 – 12:50 |
Keynote Speaker: “ConsenSys Regional Initiatives: Regulatory Changes and Policies”
Ø Lina Hediah
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| 12:30 – 13:15 | Lunch Break and Networking |
| 12:50 – 13:50 Session 4: Investing in Blockchain Technologies. | |
| 12:50 –13:05 |
Keynote Speaker: “Investing and the Blockchain”
Ø Jennifer Zhu Scott
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| 13:05 – 13:50
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Panel:
“Investment Strategies for Rapidly Evolving Cryptocurrencies”
Moderator: Ø Efi Pylarinou
Panellists: Ø Yobie Benjamin Ø Jennifer Zhu Scott Ø Peter Braun Ø Peita Lin |
| Topics:
Ø First movers and early adopters of new evolving cryptocurrencies Ø Initial coin offerings (ICOs) Ø Start-ups and large companies: seeking partnerships |
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| 13:50 – 14:05 | Closing of Session and Symposium |
| 14:05 | Lunch Break and Networking |
| Closing Day Two | |
Program Day 3: By invitation only
Closed Workshop 1: (November 8th 2017)
| Session 1: Symposium Conclusions | |
| 9:00 – 10:20 | Development of Symposium conclusions of Day 1
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| 10:20 – 10:35 | Networking and Coffee Break |
| 10:35 – 11:55 | Development of Symposium conclusions of Day 2
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| 11:55 – 13:20 | Working Groups |
| 13:20 – 14:20 | Networking and Lunch Break |
| 14:20:16:00 | National Blockchain Pilots |
| Session 2: Blockchain Explorers | |
| 9:00 – 10:20 | Introductory Session |
| 10:20 – 10:35 | Networking and Coffee Break |
| 10:35 – 13:20 | Working Groups |
| 13:20 – 14:20 | Networking and Lunch Break |
| 14:20:16:00 | Working Groups |
| Closing Day 3 |
Program Day 4: By invitation only
Closed Workshop 2: (November 9th 2017)
| 9:00 – 12:55 | Session 1: Building Capacity for Pilot Projects |
| 12:55 – 13:55 | Networking and Lunch Break |
| 13:55-15:00 | Building Capacity for Pilot Projects (CONTINUED) |
| 9:00 – 12:55 | Session 2: Blockchain Explorers |
| 12:55 – 13:55 | Networking and Lunch Break |
| 13:55-15:00 | Blockchain Explorers (CONTINUED) |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Session 3: Regulation & Policies to adapt Blockchain |
| Closing Day 4 |