The iconic annual Binance conference, which debuted yesterday in Dubai, gathered some of the most influential names in Web3 and beyond.
Here’s today’s agenda of the event, with the most important panel discussions set to take place on two stages, the main stage and the innovation stage.
Key Subjects on Day 2 at Binance Blockchain Week
Main Stage
Following today’s opening remarks delivered by Binance’s CMO, Rachel Conlan, the welcoming keynote is delivered by Fadi Ghandour, Executive Chairman at Wamda Capital, a leading venture capital firm in Dubai, focused on supporting entrepreneurs in the MENA region.
Upcoming discussions for the day include the following:
Telling the Story of Crypto
Jonathan Isaac, the CMO at CoinMarketCap, together with Pär Helgosson, Head of Web3 and Metaverse at PSG Paris Saint-Germain, together with other important names in the industry, will address subjects regarding crypto marketing and the great deal of responsibility that is required to ensure a fair representation for users.
Smart Money and the Need for On-Chain Data
The CEO at Nansen on-chain analytics firm, Alex Svanevik, smart data company Kaiko’s CEO, Ambre Soubiran, and other speakers will explore the versatile nature of on-chain data, and how investors, traders, and investigators are using it to make the most informed decisions.
The panel discussion will offer a guide through various ways in which the massive amounts of available on-chain data can be used to get the best results.
Platforms Driving Crypto Engagement in the Decentralized World
The Marketing Director at Binance, Kushal Manupati, together with Head of Vertical, Apps, and Fintech at TikTok platform, and other important speakers will address the key levels for effective communications which include elements beyond a strong message – versatile channels to distribute the message accordingly to reach its target audience.
Discussions will include ways to help the community get in touch with the current Web3 pulse and engaging content.
Web3 Accessibility
Christian Rau, Senior Vice President of Fintech Enablement and Crypto at Europe Mastercard, together with the CEO of Trust Wallet, Eowyn Chen, and other speakers will address issues regarding Web3 accessibility and connection in the blockchain world.
Tokenizing Real Estate in Dubai and Beyond
The Mantra CEO and co-founder John Patrick Mullin will welcome Prypco CEO and Damac Managing Director Amira Sajmani on the Innovation x MANTRA Stage. Together with Ben Weiss, the Dubai correspondent at DL News, they will discuss the future of tokenizing real-world assets, revealing a new tokenization project.
TON Foundation Keynote Speech
TON Foundation President, Steve Yun, will unveil the project’s key concepts, work, and mission.
The Future of Digital Currency
Circle’s CEO, Jeremy Allaire, together with the Global Media and Content Lead at Binance, Jessica Walker, will address subjects about crypto adoption and expansion, financial inclusion, CBDCs, new stablecoin models, and more.
Real-World Asset Tokenization
Ethena’s founder, Guy Young, together with Ben Weiss and more speakers will highlight the increased attention and rising demand for real-world asset tokenization, one of the year’s most important trends, addressing potential rebranding of former tokenization drives vs. innovative plans.
Future of Virtual Assets, VARA Insights
Discussions will explore how Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) approaches Web3 to create an environment for virtual assets’ success.
VARA’s Senior Director – Market Assurance, Sean McHugh, together with Stephanie Emile, the General Manager of Binance FZE will address important related subjects highlighting how smart regulation can become the path towards innovative technology.
Unlocking Liquidity in Crypto
CEO of dYdX Foundation, Charles d’Haussy, together with Pancakeswap’s Head Chief, will talk about getting proper access to liquidity in a scenery filled with various protocols and blockchains. They will also explain how to better connect liquidity pools across the blockchain ecosystem to create a fair environment for traders and investors.
The Next Wave of Web3 on Solana
A fireside chat with the President of Solana Foundation, Lily Liu, and Binance’s Rachel Conlan, will explore how Solana plans to support Web3 development.
Onboarding the Next Billion Users on Web3
The panel discussion, curated by Data Architect and Founder, Lia Müller Peña, will bring together SingularityNET’s co-founder Simone Giacomelli and AI Foundation co-founder Lars Buttler to address solutions for expanding Web3, and boosting mass adoption.
Web3’s Value in the Gaming World
Regional Head of Growth and Ops at Binance MENA, Bader Al Kalooti, and Yield Guild Games’s co-founder Gabby Dizon will speak on blockchain technology blending with the gaming world and reveal Web3’s ways to demonstrate it.
Fireside Chat with CZ and Altcoin Daily
Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao, together with the founder and host of Altcoin Daily, Aaron Arnold, will address the event’s attendees.
Closing remarks will be delivered by Rachel Conlan.
Innovation Stage
Binance Angels Program
Following the opening remarks, Binance will present the Binance Angels Program with some of the first people interacting with the Binance community. Speakers will include Bruno Frota and Hajar Mansour, along with more speakers.
UAE’s Blockchain Boom
ElijaBoom and Bader Al Kalooti will take the stage to explore the Web3 industry in Dubai, addressing unique opportunities and challenges in the UAE’s blockchain ecosystem and highlighting why the region has become a global hub for blockchain innovation.
Binance Labs Presents StakeStone, UXUY, and Zest Protocol
The three Binance projects will dive deep into the future of Bitcoin and DeFi protocols, revealing unique approaches and solutions. Speakers include Ivan K, the CMO at StakeStone and the co-founder of UXUY, Jordan.
TikTok’s Role in Crypto
The Creative Consultant at TikTok, Alex Lim, will reveal what makes a great TikTok video and the reasons why crypto creators should be on the platform.
The Need for Decentralized Learning Platforms
The co-founder and chairman of Animoca Brands, Yat Siu, together with Mario Nawfal, founder and CEO of IBC Ventures will address innovative ways to reform education with support from decentralization and blockchain technology. They will also highlight how to shift power from central authorities to a decentralized education.
Insights from CMC
CoinMarketCap’s Head of Research, Alice Liu, will reveal crucial market trends.
Binance Labs Presents: aPriori, Movement Labs, and Puffer Labs
Puffer Labs’s CEO, Amir Forouzani, together with aPriori’s founder Ray, and more speakers will address the latest developments in Ethereum and rollup solutions for scalability and experience challenges.
AI and Blockchain Integration
Minh Nguyen, Chief Product Officer, at Onfido, an Entrust company, together with dr. Simran Chana, Director at the University of Cambridge and Frontier Technologies Lab, will highlight the intersection between AI and blockchain and how it can revolutionize the way in which users interact with technology.
The Way from Blockchain to Digital Stronghold
Hacken’s co-founder and CEO, Dyma Budorin, and Ian Loh, CEO at CEFFU will address the importance of implementing good security practices in Web3.
Crypto Culture in 2024
Jason BitBender Brink, the founder and CEO of LFG Incorporated, together with Klaus Kajetski, the founder and CEO of YaLLa Esports will talk about modern crypto culture, including popular trends such as memecoins.
How Binance Connect Bridges Fiat and Crypto
Binance’s Thomas Gregory will introduce Binance Connect, an effortless way to bridge fiat and crypto to boost Web3 projects.
These are the main events of day 2 at Binance Blockchain Week, following a very productive first day which brought forth important subjects including lessons from Web3 and AI markets, Binance‘s upcoming product roadmap, and details on Binance’s unique culture and the future of Web3.
Binance Blockchain Week highlights the latest trends and challenges in the crypto world while highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation amidst an evolving industry.
