Funchal, Madeira – The 3rd edition of the Madeira Blockchain Conference, organized by Yacooba Labs, will take place on November 18-19, 2024, once again at the Funchal Cultural and Research Center. The event will bring together top leaders and experts in blockchain, AI, and Web3, with a rich program of lectures, debates, and workshops that will foster discussions on the future of digital innovation.
The conference will kick off on November 18 at 9:00 am, featuring Maurício Marques, CEO of Yacooba Labs.
Day 18 Highlights:
● Blockchain and Digital Identity (DIDs, VCs, and EBSI) by Miguel Pupo Correia from the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST).
● What’s the EU strategy for crypto regulation? by Tommaso Astazi (BlockchainForEurope).
● Where is Ethereum guiding us? by Santiago T. Zuliaga (ChainSafe Systems).
● Panel Discussion: How can we onboard millions of users seamlessly? moderated by Miguel Pupo Correia, featuring Tommaso Astazi and Santiago T. Zuliaga.
In the afternoon, the focus will shift to Blockchain Economy, with highlights such as:
● Web3 and Bauhaus of the Seas Project by Prof. Nuno Nunes (IST).
● Marketing strategies on Web3 by Tim Haldorsson (Lunar Strategy).
● Panel: Should we have boundaries about online anonymity? moderated by Maurício Marques, with Andrew MacDonald, Jorge Silva Carvalho, and Nuno Luz (Cuatrecasas).
● Panel: What is the level of ownership players should have in a game? moderated by Miguel Campos, with speakers such as Salomé Azevedo (Dotmoovs) and Bin Hu (Macau Science Tech University).
Day 19 Highlights: The second day opens with Martinho Aragão (Xmoney) discussing Web3 adoption, followed by:
● Crypto Taxation in Portugal by João Luis Traça (Miranda & Associados).
● UK Crypto Regulation by Leon Hurd (Keystone Law).
● Panel: Do we need blockchain in the tourism sector? moderated by João Pedro Resende (Yacooba Labs), with Diogo Santos (Yacooba.com).
In the afternoon, the conference will explore topics such as:
● Keynote by Pedro Gomes (WalletConnect).
● Consensus Blockchain for the Blue Economy: The Forum Oceano Project by Carlos Pinho.
● Instant NFT Loans Simplified by Nuno Cortesão (Zharta Finance).
Closing the event:
● Panel: Real-world assets moderated by Luis Bravo (Yacooba Labs), with Pedro Coutinho (Yacooba Labs Investor), Tiago Dias (Unlockit), and Nuno Luz (Cuatrecasas).
● Panel: Where art and blockchain is taking us moderated by Gauthier Zuppinger, featuring Malcolm Dare (filmmaker and photographer), Nuno Cortesão, and Marco Madruga (artist).
At 6:00 pm, the conference will officially close with remarks by Maurício Marques.
The Madeira Blockchain Conference 2024 promises to be a unique opportunity to explore the potential of blockchain and AI technologies, featuring renowned speakers and globally relevant content. Alongside the conference program, daily social and networking events will take place after the working sessions, with further details to be announced soon.
For more information and registration, visit our website, www.madeirablockchain.com or contact at madeirablockchain@yacoobalabs.com
