08:00
Registration and welcome coffee
08:40
Opening remarks from the Chair
Nicholas Giurietto
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Blockchain Australia
THE BLOCKCHAIN INDUSTRY IN 2020 – SHORT AND LONG TERM OPPORTUNITIES
08:50
Reviewing fintech initiatives impacting the blockchain ecosystem in Australia
- Advancing the initiatives and uptake of fintech in Australia
- Supporting the development of technologies that improve the financial wellbeing of Australians
- Outlining Australia’s blockchain future
Senator The Hon Jane Hume
Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology
Parliament of Australia
09:10
Preparing business and the broader employment market for technology led disruption
The Hon Ed Husic MP
Federal Member for Chifley
Federal Opposition
09:30
Exclusive video message: The National Blockchain Roadmap
The Hon Karen Andrews MP
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology
Parliament of Australia
09:40
Reviewing the National Blockchain Roadmap and Australia’s strategy regarding blockchain technology
- The National Blockchain Roadmap and its strategy for driving the long-term development of blockchain
- Collaborating with industry to unpack the potential of blockchain in Australia
- Building on Australia’s international competitiveness in the emerging blockchain industry
Leanne Kemp
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Everledger
10:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: Unpacking the National Blockchain Roadmap - where to from here?
- Will the National Blockchain Roadmap give our industry the boost it needs?
- What’s happening with the key use cases?
- What more do we need from Government?
- What must the blockchain industry do to help itself?
Moderator:
Nicholas Giurietto
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Blockchain Australia
Panellists:
Adrian Przelozny
Chief Executive Officer
Independent Reserve
Leanne Kemp
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Everledger
Paul Stonham
General Manager Distributed Ledger Technology
ASX
Daniel Chidgey
Head of Stakeholder Engagement
Standards Australia
10:40
Morning tea
11:10
Blockchain Australia Startup Members 5-minute pitches
Moderator:
Steve Torso
Managing Director
Wholesale Investor
EXAMINING HOW BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IS TRANSFORMING ORGANISATIONAL OPERATIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND AROUND THE WORLD
11:30
The Libra Association, Facebook and the digital currency race
- Outlining Libra's progress and its objectives.
- Examining the potential impacts and opportunities for Libra
- A look at the changing landscape ahead
Luke Behncke
Executive Chair
Holon Global Investments
12:00
Partner presentation
12:30
Networking lunch
13:30
Panel discussion: How can blockchain help you to achieve your sustainability goals?
- Leveraging blockchain to facilitate easier use of renewable energy
- Impact funding and green bonds
- Blockchain applications in conservation, wildlife stewardship, financial inclusion and serving the unbanked
Moderator:
Rob Allen
Deputy Chair
Blockchain Australia
Panellists:
Anya Nova
Crypto Economist and Corporate Development
Power Ledger
Lisa Wade
Co-Founder
Impact 2080
Michael Lebbon
Co-Founder
EMMI
Anorah John
Innovation Project Specialist
WWF
Samantha Jewel
Chief Executive Officer
Climatefood
14:10
Panel discussion: Increasing trust and efficiency in agricultural supply chains
- Leading sectors and integrating trade documentation – where is the single window?
- From sectoral solutions to a national approach – supporting brand Australia?
- Ports, shipping and cold chain solutions
Moderator:Rob Allen
Deputy Chair
Blockchain Australia
Panellists:
David Travers
Co-Founder
VinoTrust
Bridie Ohlsson
Chief Executive Officer
Geora
14:50
Partner presentation
15:20
Afternoon tea
15:50
Case Study: Creating and managing non-fungible assets in games
This session will explore Reinventure’s venture with Immutable to create Gods Unchained, and their experience building and developing the blockchain ecosystem essential to the project
Simon Cant
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Reinventure
16:20
The future of blockchain and what this means for industry
- Examining what the future holds for blockchain and what comes next
- Exploring the impact of evolving blockchain technology on industry
- Understanding how industry can prepare for the disruption caused by blockchain
Tim Lea
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Fractonium
BUILDING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR THE MAINSTREAM ADOPTION OF BLOCKCHAIN
16:40
Panel Discussion: Unpacking the business obstacles to adopting blockchain technology
- Understanding why businesses aren’t adopting blockchain
- Blockchain beyond the pilot – what happens next?
- What do businesses need to prepare for blockchain adoption?
Moderator:
Leigh Travers
Executive Director
DigitalX
Panellists:
Stephen Wilson
VP & Principal Analyst
Constellation Research
Jason Potts
Director Blockchain Innovation Hub
RMIT
Louise Mercer
Chief Experience Officer
Everledger
Steve Vallas
Founder and Director
Honey Digital
Katrina Donaghy
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Civic Ledger
17:20
Closing remarks from the Chair
17:30
End of Day One and networking drinks
19:00
Australian Blockchain Innovation Awards 2020 aka ‘ The Blockies’