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Past Events

Learn more about our past events in this section! You can find all the presentations and documents at the bottom.


GSE 20th of November 2024

On November 20th, the University of Zurich was abuzz as nearly 100 participants joined DeFiAM’s thrilling event, bridging Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Traditional Finance (TradFi).

Visionaries like Raphael Knechtli (DCAP), Konstantinos Zavoudakis (Aktionariat), Adrian (Adcv) (Steakhouse Financial), and Pablo Pfister (Fume) shared groundbreaking insights on tokenization, on-chain innovations, and transformative DeFi strategies.

The event ended with a vibrant networking aperitif, sparking connections and inspiring bold visions for the future of finance.

✨ Join us at our next guest speaker event for an extraordinary evening of insight and innovation at the University of Zurich! 🌐 💡In collaboration with the UZH Blockchain Center and DeFiAM, we are bringing together industry leaders from IBM Research and asset managers from DeFi arbitrage hedge funds to explore the future of finance. 📅 Date: May 23rd 🕔 Time: 17:00 - 18:30 (followed by an aperitif) 📍 Venue: University of Zurich, City Campus (Room KOL-H-312) 🔹 Agenda Highlights: Moving CBDCs from Conception to Reality by IBM Research experts A short history of MEV and protection strategies by TX91 Founder Networking opportunities at the aperitif 🚀Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into blockchain innovation and network with industry leaders! 📌 Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e7UnvVfZ

GSE 23rd of May 2024

What an event it was last week at the University of Zurich!

With over 400 registrations, our event exceeded all expectations. Speakers from esteemed financial institutions, leading tech protocols, and emerging Web3 start-ups delivered captivating talks that left the audience engaged and inspired.

We had industry leaders from Steakhouse Financial, Messari, Maerki Baumann & Co. AG, Rysk Finance, Luzerner Kantonalbank AG, Sygnum Bank, CV VC, Xtreamly, and IPOR Labs sharing insights on go-to-market strategies, DeFi protocols, on-chain derivatives, and more.

The event offered enriching discussions and exceptional networking opportunities during the aperitif.






GSE 8th of April 2024

What an event it was last week at the University of Zurich!

With over 400 registrations, our event exceeded all expectations. Speakers from esteemed financial institutions, leading tech protocols, and emerging Web3 start-ups delivered captivating talks that left the audience engaged and inspired.

We had industry leaders from Steakhouse Financial, Messari, Maerki Baumann & Co. AG, Rysk Finance, Luzerner Kantonalbank AG, Sygnum Bank, CV VC, Xtreamly, and IPOR Labs sharing insights on go-to-market strategies, DeFi protocols, on-chain derivatives, and more.

The event offered enriching discussions and exceptional networking opportunities during the aperitif.

GSE 20th of March 2024

On March 20th, we had a great time exploring the future of finance! Our special guests from the Schweizerische Nationalbank and the Bank for International Settlements – BIS talked about Project Mariana, showing us how CBDCs and AMMs could change things. It helped us understand finance better.

During the Q&A, everyone joined in, making it a lively discussion. Later, we all connected more over drinks.

GSE 6th of March 2024

Our guests provided deep insights into the opportunities and challenges of DeFi Yield on Ethereum. From Darren C. to Julien Jost, Timothy Enneking and Christoph Scholze, each speaker brought a unique perspective that enriched our understanding of decentralized finance.

After the talks, attendees had the opportunity to network during the aperitif, fostering connections and idea exchange. Thanks to our speakers and attendees for making it a success, and to our organizing team for their efforts.

GSE 6th of December 2023

Our recent event with DeFiAM at the University of Zurich was a resounding success, showcasing the practical potential of cryptocurrency. Presentations from Aktionariat AG, Obligate, and Sygnum Bank highlighted a future where tokenized assets drive a new economy. Julius Baer’s insights into Bitcoin’s portfolio outperformance emphasized the tangible economic impact of embracing DeFi.

Kudos to our fantastic speakers and thanks to all attendees for making it a memorable experience!

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Documents

In this section you can find the presentations of the last few Guest Speakers Events.

GSE 6. March

GSE 6. December