Latest updates on the Global Fintech Regulatory Landscape
20 February 2025 | 17:30 – 20:00
DLA Piper Hong Kong
25th Floor, Exchange Square Block 3
8 Connaught Place
Central Hong Kong
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The DLA Piper Fintech, Blockchain & Digital Assets group, in partnership with Web3 Harbour, invites you to join us for a networking event on 20 February at 17:30, where we will delve into the latest developments and trends in the Global Fintech landscape.
First up, don't miss a candid SMART CONTACT conversation with Clara Tsao, Founding Officer at Filecoin Foundation, exploring Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePin) and their impact on computing and policy-making. Learn how Filecoin positions itself in the growing AI space and quickly evolving regulatory landscape.
Then, join us for a multijurisdictional fireside chat with Kristi Swartz, Partner at DLA Piper and Deepa Raja Carbon, Managing Director & Vice Chairperson of Dubai World Trade Centre [DWTC], Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). Learn what the regulators are focusing on, their challenges, opportunities through Real World Assets and Tokenization, and how they see the regulatory landscape evolving.
Event will be followed by networking cocktails and canapes.
Agenda
17:00 – Registration starts
17:30 – Opening Remarks & Voices from the W3H Community with Isadora Arredondo, Global Policy Director at Hedera
17:45 – Session 1: SMART CONTACT - In conversation with Clara Tsao, Founding Officer, Filecoin Foundation
18:30 – Session 2: Are you Hot or Are you Not? A Digital Asset Regulatory Discussion. A fireside chat with Kristi Swartz and Deepa Raja Carbon
19:00 – VIP Cocktail Hour
In partnership with
Web3 Harbour is a Hong Kong-based industry association dedicated to engaging and representing Web3 builders, investors, users, and leaders to promote a pro-innovation, pro-collaboration, and inclusive environment for the development of the decentralized internet and virtual asset economy. The association's core activities convene stakeholders from across sectors for open knowledge-sharing, upskilling, critical discourse, and networking.
