GURGAON, India: World Satoshi Summit 2018 will bring 3500+ global
stakeholders under a single roof to ideate and innovate around blockchain
technology, and hence eliminate the information asymmetry in the space. The
event will feature keynotes, workshops, smart contract sessions, networking
meets, and more.
The largest gathering of blockchain enthusiasts in South-Asia will be powered by
empowering initiatives such as Nova-Stride, which will give promising startups
the opportunity to pitch to a panel of investors, and Women Economic
Empowerment, which aims to train 250+ underprivileged women from across the word
in Blockchain skills by 2020.
Dates and venue
May 12 and May 13, 2018, at the JW Marriott, Aerocity, New Delhi
Vision Behind theWorld Satoshi Summit 2018
Considering the huge financial disasters and scams plaguing the structured and
so-called trusted financial systems, there is need to find an alternative route
that is backed by technology that is not affected by human greed and corruption.
Such a revolutionary technology will not only make the system in developing
countries corruption free but also highly efficient.
With this summit, the plan is to remove the information asymmetry in the
blockchain space so that multiple parties and organisations are encouraged to
explore and leverage blockchain use cases in their specific domains.
In the past, humanity has been reshaped by several industrial revolutions that
forever changed the way humans lived and worked. After the inception of the
Internet about 30 years ago, it is now that we are witnessing the emergence of a
ground-breaking technology, which is brewing up another revolution - The
Blockchain.
One should attend the World Satoshi Summit 2018 if they want to be a part of the
history in the emergent technological revolution.
Here's what visitors can look forward to at the global conference of 3500+
attendees:
- Network with global stakeholders of the blockchain and crypto community; meet
potential clientele
- Cross paths with CEOs of leading global corporates, startups and PSUs
- Pitch to VCs, Angels, HNIs, IBs through the Nova-Stride initiative; showcase
their startup to the relevant audience
- Master crypto-trading skills by learning the tricks-of-the-trade at workshops
by global traders
- Know how to integrate blockchain for efficiency gains in your business and
industry
- Learn the potential impact of blockchain in government and public sector
services
- Live airdrop of ICOs; opportunity to invest in startups with brilliant ideas
- Write their very first Smart Contract through live sessions from experienced
blockchain developers
- Hear about women's role in tech and contribute to the Women Economic
Empowerment initiative
Key Organisers?
The World Satoshi Summit 2018 is conceptualised by Harmeet Singh Monga and
Rajesh Dhuddu. Pioneers in the industry, both play an active role in the
South-Asian blockchain and crypto community. Earlier, they partnered for the
founding of the Indian subcontinent's foremost Blockchain Special Interest Group
under NASSCOM.
Harmeet is also the CBO at BlockSmiths, which enables businesses and governments
with blockchain applications for businesses and PSUs. Rajesh is a TEDx Speaker
and the SVP at Quatrro, a multinational company helping its clients adapt to
latest technologies.
Who are the Keynote Speakers?
At the 2018 WSS, some of the most well-known blockchain influencers on the
planet are coming together to give inspirational keynotes on the role of the
radical technology in rewiring the world economy in the capital of world's
largest democracy, New Delhi.
The list of expected keynote speakers include:
Roger Ver
CEO at Bitcoin.com, the Bitcoin Billionaire, Roger Ver, started investing in the
cryptocurrency at an early stage. He has invested in noteworthy startups like
Blockchain.info, BitPay.com.
Devie Mohan
One of world's top 10 Global FinTech influencers, Devie Mohan, is the Founder of
Turya, and Co-founder and CEO at Burnmark. The Indian-origin entrepreneur is a
role model for women in the male-dominated finance industry.
Richard Kastelein
Richard Kastelein is an award-winning entrepreneur who founded the acclaimed
industry news publication, Blockchain News. He regularly writes on the emergent
technology for various publications such as the Harvard Business Review and
Guardian.
Ted Lin
An alumni of Cornell University, Ted is the Head of International Markets at
Binance and has been instrumental in growth of the platform which is now the
world's biggest exchange by market volume. Ted is stated to be an expert in
Product Management and Marketing by several experts around the world.
Leanne Kemp
Having spent more than 20 years in the technology industry, Leanne is a veteran
and is currently the Founder and CEO of a popular startup, EverLedger, which
leverages the blockchain technology to assist in the reduction of risk and fraud
for banks, insurers and open marketplaces. An alumni of prestigious Harvard
University, she is a regular speaker at events around the world on topics
ranging from blockchain to world trade.
Kumar Gaurav
The Founder and CEO at Cashaa, Kumar Gaurav is a serial entrepreneur who is
counted among the top 100 most influential people on the globe. Interestingly,
his venture Cashaa raised USD 18 million through its ICO in 2017.
Sally Eaves
Official Member of the Forbes Technology Council, Sally Eaves is a well-known
thought leader who speaks on emergent technologies, social innovation, digital
transformation, and more. One of the top blockchain influencers in the world,
Sally, who strongly endorses women in blockchain initiative, is also giving her
support to WSS's Women Economic Empowerment initiative.
Ross Smith
The Director of Engineering at Microsoft, Ross Smith, has over two decades of
experience in software development. Ross, whose focus area is management
innovation, is a regular speaker at worldwide technology events.
Derin Cag
Derin, the founder of media brand Richtopia and co-founder of Blockchain Age is
an entrepreneur who believes in the role of emergent technologies. He is an
influential speaker on areas such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Fourth
Industrial Revolution, IoT, etc.
Contact:
Sanjay Goswami
sanjay@worldsatoshisummit.com
+91-7042817302
Marketing Head
World Satoshi Summit