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ABOUT VanFUNDING 2018: CONVERGE

Immerse yourself in high growth financial technology innovations, global market developments and alternative investing opportunities that are crossing the next frontiers

Dates:  November 29-30, 2018 (1.5 days)

Location:  JW Marriott Parq Vancouver (map)

Day 1:  Half day Thought leadership Exchange + Round tables + VIP Networking

Day 2:  Full day conference + Pitching + Networking

Tickets:  From $95 + tax

SOLD OUT !  THANKS VANCOUVER!

 

The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA), TODA Network, Vanbex Group, Northern Block, FrontFundr, REITIUM, Funded Today, FintruX, Holt Accelerator, TIMIA Capital, JJ Human Capital, Schulte Research, ESL Coin, The Wallrus, Dragons Den, BC Tech and partners are proud to present VanFUNDING 2018: CONVERGE, an expanded 4th Annual leading financial technology and capital conference in downtown Vancouver that explores explosive growth in blockchain, AI, fintech & funding innovations, global market developments and alternative investment opportunities.

#VF2018: CONVERGE offers world-class education, funding and networking opportunities delivered via keynotes, TEDx-style presentations, panels, workshops, executive round tables, investor pitching, meeting exchanges and mentoring covering Fintech, Blockchain, Crypto, Artificial Intelligence, Crowd and Distributed Finance, Regtech, Payments, Open and Digital banking, Identity and Security, International Trade, Alternative Investing and Innovation Finance topics from a diverse range of perspectives including emerging technologies, investment, regulation, Canadian competitiveness, global innovation and humanity.

“You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”  – Andre Gide

#VF2018:  Featured Talks and Interviews

#VF2018:  Day 1 Presentation Decks

#VF2018:  Day 2 Presentation Decks

Parq Vancouver Event Room Information

Day 1:  Thursday, Nov 29 (afternoon 1:30pm - 5:15pm)

Burrard Room - Fintech & Blockchain Confidential, Leadership & Meeting Exchange

  • Located within the Parq Vancouver, the Burrard Room will be utilized for the Thursday, Nov 29 'Fintech & Blockchain CONFIDENTIAL' leadership and meeting exchange.  There is LIMITED SEATING so SECURE YOUR SEAT TODAY

D6 Lounge - VIP Networking (5:15pm - 7pm)

  • Just an elevator ride away is the D6 Lounge where the VF2018 Welcome and VIP networking reception will be held at the D6 Lounge (sponsored by Vanbex Group)

Day 2:  Friday, Nov 30 (Full day 8:00am - 6:30pm)

Kitsilano Ballroom - Tech & Innovation, Pitching, Alternative Finance streams

Fairview Ballroom - Food & Beverage, Morning networking and media

Pre-function Areas - Exhibitor Gallery, Interviews, afternoon media and closing cocktail reception

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS and MC

 

Toufi Saliba: Founder and CEO, TODA Network

5 Technical Necessities to Achieving Massive Blockchain Adoption

 

Paul Schulte: Founder and Managing Editor, Schulte Research

Amazon , Alibaba , Walmart, Tencent in India: Turning Payments into Lifestyle Companies

 

Mark Wang: Director, Capital Markets Regulation, BC Securities Commission

Updates and Perspectives on Emerging Fintech Regulation

 

Zach Smith: CEO and Co-Founder, Funded Today

Show Me The Money! How We Crowdfunded $220M+ in 4 Years (Art or Science)

 

Rojin Nair: General Manager Fintech Solutions, Celero

Digital Transformation of the Financial Services Industry

 

Brady Fletcher: Managing Director, TSX Venture Exchange at TMX Group

The Convergence of Tokenized Offerings and Global Equity Capital Markets

 

Brittany Whitmore, CEO and Founder, Exvera Communications Inc.

VF2018:  CONVERGE  Master of Ceremonies

Education +  Workshops + Innovation + Prime Networking

50+ Speakers, 35+ Sessions, 9 Pitching Companies

 

Why VanFUNDING 2018

If you are a financial technology innovator, investment professional or a company actively raising capital or key decision maker/stakeholder in technology and capital markets innovation initiatives and programs, VF2018 is a must attend event featuring 1.5 days of immersive educational content, 50+ speakers, dragon’s den pitching program, co-creation of a post-conference digital magazine and a multitude of networking and partnership opportunities.  New to the program this year is storytelling, culminating in the first fintech digital pop-up magazine.  VF2018 brings together fintech leaders, investors and emerging innovators from start-ups to scale-ups to government regulatory bodies and agencies who have a vision for the future of finance.

Emerging Fintech Innovations

Full day of curated educational programming focused on high growth fintech innovations, adoption trends, market developments and alternative investment opportunities.

Funding & Investment Opportunities

Dragon’s Den style pitching opportunity for companies seeking investment, branding and exposure and investors looking for the latest deal flow.  Connect with early stage and growth funding sources and expert advisors to accelerate your company’s access to capital and funding strategy.

Immersive Educational Experience

If you are launching, scaling, investing or supporting the fintech ecosystem in Canada, VF2018 is the most comprehensive and immersive educational and networking platform for you to connect with.

Industry Workshops & Executive Exchange

Expert led industry workshops and round tables for fintech CEOs, leaders and decision makers to discuss and connect with peers the latest in insider industry opportunities and challenges.

Tap Expanding Networks

Connect with expansive fintech and funding networks of investors, innovators, strategic partners, mentors and more. Learn from entrepreneurial pitches, and directly connect to industry and domain experts globally.

Co-Create a Pop-up Magazine

Experience the first ever Fintech & Funding live pop-up magazine!  Storytelling and attendee participation in a unique format where no two stories are the same (even if the topics are)!  Help co-create the first digital issue.

VanFUNDING 2018 VENUE: 

Parq Vancouver, Canada

39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3 (map)

About Parq Vancouver

Join us at the the Parq Vancouver, a new international entertainment destination, located in downtown Vancouver, next to the BC Place Stadium.  Parq Vancouver features two luxury hotels – JW Marriott and the DOUGLAS, an Autograph Collection Hotel. Both hotels provide guests access to Parq Vancouver’s wide range of amenities, including downtown’s only casino, eight diverse restaurants and lounges, a 30,000 square foot park with native trees located 6 floors above street level, a world class spa, a modern fitness studio and more. Parq Vancouver also includes over 60,000 square feet of well-appointed, flexible meeting and event space, featuring Vancouver’s largest hotel ballroom.

 

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Link:  vanfunding2018converge.sched.com

BECOME A CONVERGE PARTNER!

FINTECH & CAPITAL INNOVATION | BLOCKCHAIN AI CONFIDENTIAL | ALT INVESTING

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NOVEMBER 29-30 | VANCOUVER, CANADA