The DLT Science Foundation is excited to announce that Dubai will host the 10th P2P Financial Systems International Workshop (P2PFISY 2024) on October 16-17, 2024.
This landmark event, which celebrates a decade of groundbreaking discussions and research in decentralized finance, will bring together global leaders, regulators, and academics to explore the future of financial systems.
The workshop will be held in collaboration with the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), Dubai’s pioneering regulatory body for virtual assets. The event will coincide with the Future Blockchain Summit and GITEX, further highlighting Dubai’s role as a leading finance and technology hub.
Past workshops have been hosted by esteemed institutions such as the Federal Reserve, Deutsche Bundesbank, Bank of Italy, and the European Central Bank, with contributions from central banks like the Bank of England, Bank of Canada, and De Nederlandsche Bank. Nonetheless, the 10th edition promises to continue this tradition of excellence, featuring a diverse program of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations from top experts in the field.
The agenda will cover critical topics including:
National Sovereignty and Currency Neutrality
Stablecoins and Security Tokens
Central Bank Digital Currencies
Tokenization of Real World Assets in Finance and Real Estate
Sustainable Finance and ESG Integration
Consumer Protection in the Age of Generative AI
Financial Inclusion
Academics are invited to submit their research for consideration through the workshop’s Call for Papers.
Dr. Paolo Tasca, co-founder and chairman of the DLT Science Foundation, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with VARA. “Dubai has emerged as a leader in crypto adoption. Our partnership with VARA reflects their foresight and expertise in this domain. We are confident that this workshop will be a significant platform for learning and discussion on the cutting edge of financial technology.”
Matthew White, CEO of VARA, echoed this sentiment, stating, “We are proud to support the 10th P2P Financial Systems International Workshop in Dubai. This event highlights our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in digital finance. We look forward to engaging with global leaders and experts to further the evolution of P2P financial systems.”
Charles Adkins, President of Hedera, added, “Dubai’s progressive approach to virtual assets, demonstrated by the establishment of VARA, reinforces its status as a leading financial and technology hub. This workshop will facilitate valuable learning and collaboration among global leaders in decentralized technologies.”
As Dubai prepares to host this milestone event, the 10th P2P Financial Systems International Workshop is set to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing development of decentralized finance and financial technology.
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