Disruption across global financial markets led by the rise of digital securities has forced regulatory agencies to take action. Amy Kim, Chief Policy Officers at The Chamber of Digital Commerce, will discuss the latest issues on adapting to minimize risk, compliance, and key issues in digital finance at Elev8 Digital Assets New York. Elev8 envisions a world where blockchain, Al, cryptocurrency, and digital assets create a more interconnected global economic system, fostering growth for all industries. Elev8: Digital Assets NYC (April 14-15) includes discussions and debates around the largest concerns and opportunities in digital finance.

 Linda Lacewell, Superintendent of New York Department of Financial Services will headline the 2020 Fordham Law Blockchain Regulatory Symposium. The symposium on November 9th at Fordham University School of Law welcomes industry leaders to explore how existing laws and regulations lead to tensions or conflicts with blockchain technology. Panelists will speak on how this new technology is changing how legislators, regulators, and courts address various regulatory challenges in the blockchains rapidly developing field.

The Massachusetts Digital Government Summit in Boston, MA, on November 10th promotes industry best practices and innovation in the public sector. The summit seeks to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors through keynotes, technology discussions, educational issues, and networking. Both public and private sector IT leaders will discuss topics in digital government trends, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, data analytics, innovation, and collaboration.

Who are 2020s leaders of the Blockchain World? The Blockchain World Forum announces the Blockchain World Awards this August in New York City, honoring the highest achievers and trailblazers of the industry. The Blockchain World Forum offers an interactive platform for industry-leading technologists, entrepreneurs, regulators, and financial institutions in the blockchain industry, as well as showcases the latest technology and solutions for the industry. The Blockchain World Forum Conference & Exhibition travels to New York this August 27-28.

The Digital Asset Summit will be hosted on May 13th at Pier 60. The Summit is a one-day conference focused on bringing together institutional investors, traditional financial institutions, and crypto. Hosted during New York’s Blockchain Week, the Digital Asset Summit conference works to bridge the gap between financial systems and the budding world of digital assets. 

Blockchain week returns to NYC for the week of May 8-15. Hosted by the New York City Economic Development Council (NYCEDC), Blockchain Week will feature events centered on the innovation and advancement of the global blockchain community and include over 40 events, dedicated to defining the future of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. 

Consensus 2020 will be hosted at the New York Hilton Midtown from May 11-13. The three-day event will discuss the future of blockchain and digital asset technology. Topics at the forefront this year include; adoption challenges, privacy, capital formation, regulation, and market infrastructure. The event will provide an introspective look at the previous 12 months, while preparing the industry for the next 12.