October 29-31, 2019
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Speakers, Sponsors and Exhibitors Include
EVOLV is proud to present the Second annual Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Technology event, World Crypto Conference (WCC), October 29th – October 31, 2019, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. We are excited to announce the expansion of WCC in 2019, as we embrace major partnerships with other notable event organizers and work together to deliver Vegas Blockchain Week, from October 25th to October 31st, 2019.
Executives, enthusiasts, and professionals from global enterprise companies, financial service providers, investment firms, traders, advisory & auditing institutions, blockchain focused startups, academic institutions, government policy advisors, and application developers will descend on Las Vegas to discuss the most pressing topics facing our emerging industry.
WCC 2019 will afford 3 days of intense discussions, product demos, expert keynote addresses, panel discussions with industry thought leaders, and announcements from the best and brightest in the industry showcasing new products, ideas, and commercially viable applications of blockchain technology.
WCC is a global stage for industry leaders to share their breaking news and technologies with thousands of investors, experts, developers, businesses and attendees who are using blockchain and cryptocurrency to redefine our everyday lives.
Global Attendance
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Attendance By Industry
C-Level Executives
Venture Capitalists / Investors
ICOs / STOs / Blockchain Startups
Crypto Journalists / Media
Industry Insiders
Newcomers
Media at WCC 2019
The blockchain and digital currency industry is developing very quickly. Companies are constantly releasing new project updates and World Crypto Conference is the stage where many of these announcements take place. We understand the importance of media coverage and interviews with key companies and individuals that are developing within the space.
WCC 2018 was covered by over 75 media outlets including:
WCC 2019 Stages
WCC 2019 is focused on bringing the fragmented blockchain community together to build long-term relationships and discuss the myriad topics facing our nascent industry. We realize blockchain presents disruptive solutions and efficiencies to entrenched business models and expect experts across dozens of business segments to deliver timely content regarding the future of our technology.
We would like World Crypto Conference and Vegas Blockchain Week to be the most important venue in the second half of 2019 for our industry leaders to answer difficult questions, address past failures, lay the roadmap for future success, and to preview or launch the next major advancement coming from blockchain technology. We’ve invited thought leaders from around the globe to share our stages.
The WCC Agenda will remain a work in progress through the first half of 2019. The tracks will be presented on 4 uniques stages: General Session & Keynotes, B2B and B2C Solutions, Mining & Infrastructure, and Technology and Developers.
WCC Full Agenda
Thought leaders, executives, legislators, regulators, and those individuals who truly shape the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry will deliver Keynotes on the most important subjects of 2019. It is often said that 2019 is the “year to build,” and we expect to hear major announcements and updates from our guests on what they have accomplished – and what to expect in 2020 and beyond.
Tracks Include:
- Regulation and Legislation
- Enterprise and Blockchain
- Wall Street, Crypto Custody, Banking, and Trading Platforms
- Security Tokens and Digitized Assets
- Supply Chain, Food Safety, and Counterfeit Protection
- Gaming and eSports on Blockchain
- Security, Smart Contracts, and Protecting Cryptographic Assets
- B2B and B2C Challenges for Mass Adoption
- Stable Coins & Non-Fungible Tokens
- Investing, Crypto Funds, and Startup Capital Formation
- Protecting Crypto Assets from SIM Card and Exchange Hacks
Set in the main Exhibit Hall, the Gracia Stage will host intimate talks, panel discussions, and fireside chats moderated by leaders from the blockchain community. This is where new ideas, new opportunities, and unique proposals will be presented in a relaxed and easily digested format.
Tracks Include:
- Evolution of Money, Remittance Payments, and the Future of ATM’s
- Predictive Oracles, Gaming, and AI
- Gambling and Lottery
- Automotive
- Blockchain and STEM
- Disrupting the Disruptors – Peer-to-Peer use initiatives
- IoT – Blockchain Cities and the Future of Networking
- Pharma Research and Medical Records
- Social Media, Sharing, and Marketing
2018’s WCC MINE was a great success, and because of that, we are expanding the size and scope for 2019. Attendees will learn blockchain infrastructure from power delivery to data-center management, how to maximize profits from mining, how to stay afloat when asset prices are depressed, and how complex financial instruments can help manage and scale operations.
Tracks Include:
- Mining and Blockchain Infrastructure
- Financing Operations to Maximize Cash Flow
- Energy Supply and Consumption
- Maximizing Mining Profits with AI
- Scaling Operations
- Future of ASIC Mining
- PoW vs PoS
We are very proud to introduce WCC DEV CON, a first of its kind multiple blockchain developer conference. Our goal is to bring together the best and brightest from different blockchain ecosystems to meet, discuss, and share ideas. We will focus on reducing tribalism, security, interoperability, smart contracts, and the many governance challenges facing both enterprise and public chains.
Tracks Include:
- Reducing Tribalism – Ending the Platform Wars
- Blockchain Interoperability
- Smart Contracts
- Digitized Assets
- Scalability, Security, and Decentralization
- Private Permissioned vs Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
- Enterprise Cloud Compute
- Governance Challenges
- Blockchain Curriculum for Universities and Entrepreneurs
- Auditing Smart Contracts
Custody | Trading Cryptocurrency | Digital Assets
As the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem has grown since the inception of Bitcoin more than a decade ago we have seen multiple attempts to create viable trading and custody platforms. Wild West exchanges like Mt. Gox with loose security and poor infrastructure are regularly hacked leading to constant negative news. These hacks continue, leaving the door open for enterprise and major financial institutions to tackle the issues plaguing the industry. At the same time, decentralized exchanges continue to be developed and deployed by some of the biggest exchanges in the industry, most notably Binance. The evolution of custody, exchanges, trading, and related platforms is rapidly evolving.
Initiatives to Watch
Fidelity
Fidelity joins the race to provide institutional-grade custody and trading of digital assets. As the fifth largest asset manager in the world with more than $2.5 trillion under management, Fidelity will be one of the most renowned old-guard firms to join the cryptocurrency and digital asset marketplace.
Circle
Circle, a Goldman Sachs backed cryptocurrency platform, has seen tremendous growth in the last 2 years. Acquisitions and blockchain development led Circle to purchase cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex in 2018, and more recently to deploy their own USD pegged stablecoin known as USDC, which differs from the oft-maligned Tether in that it has a public audit and can be verified. With great backing and excellent team, one can expect more news from Circle in 2019.
Nasdaq
Nasdaq has emerged as the go-to technology platform for startup cryptocurrency exchanges and white labeled service providers. Among other technology, Nasdaq licenses its matching engine, Financial Information Exchange (FIX), and SMART Market Surveillance Technology. Adena Friedman, Nasdaq’s CEO says, “cryptocurrency deserves an opportunity to find a sustainable future in our economy,” while at the same time giving a cautious outlook that it has the potential to become the next internet - or - the next Segway.
Coinbase
Founded in 2012, Coinbase is one of the oldest and highly regarded cryptocurrency exchange and custody platforms. With more than $1 Billion in revenue for 2018 and an $8 Billion valuation, Coinbase, under the leadership of CEO Brian Armstrong has proven again and again they are a leader in the space.
Bakkt
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the NYSE, is rolling out Bakkt, which “will connect investors, merchants and consumers, making it easier, faster and more cost-effective to access, trade and use digital assets.”
CME
The CME Group is one of the worlds leading and most diverse derivatives trading platforms, allowing traders to hedge risk in their portfolios or take risk in the derivatives marketplace. As one of the first two companies (CME and CBOE) to offer futures trading in Bitcoin markets, CME Group has proven to be a leader in crypto-derivative markets.
Bittrex
Bittrex is a leading cryptocurrency and token trading platform operating out of the Northwest United States. Bittrex launched in early 2014, and is focused on asset security and delivering a robust, scalable, and quick execution platform for active traders. Following suit with many others, Bittrex launched an OTC desk in January 2019.
Xapo
XAPO is one of the most trusted Custody Solutions in the digital asset universe, providing unmatched security and storage. In addition to institutional-grade custodian services, XAPO provide consumer tools and wallets which they believe will help bring cryptocurrency towards the goal of mass adoption.
Coinberry
Coinberry is leading Canada with a robust product, easy entry and access mechanisms for new clients and enterprise level security. On the heels of several crypto scandals plaguing the industry, and Canada specifically, Coinberry looks to maintain security and the health of its customers for the long term.
Prior Speakers & Sponsors Include:
Why Attend?
This year WCC takes over two levels of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas meeting space.
WCC will host multiple tracks on 4 stages with over 125 hand picked speakers, including a Main Conference, Multiple Blockchain Developer Conference, Mining Conference, Educational Workshops, Allocation Lounge, Networking Events and more…
What to Expect
Thought leaders from notable companies will descend on Las Vegas to discuss the implementation and real-world use cases of blockchain, digital currency, and the many ways our emerging technology is disrupting global enterprises. Topics of discussion will focus on distributed ledger technology, blockchain use cases, digitized assets, disruption, and developments in the adoption of digital currency. What problems are we aiming to solve? What enterprise companies are leading the charge? How are major financial institutions adapting? What forms of adoption will we see in 2019 and 2020?
At WCC DEV CON we intend to bring together developers from multiple major blockchain foundations and work together to reduce tribalism, find common ground, and build solutions to actual problems being addressed by the blockchain community at-large. WCC will dedicate an entire ballroom of the Cosmopolitan to this effort, where we will host meetups, curated education sessions, panel discussions featuring key opinion leaders, a hackathon, and an un-conference.
The WCC Mining Conference will focus on all segments of blockchain infrastructure, from block producers to mining pools. Learn from industry experts about energy transmission, data center planning and implementation, equipment suppliers, cloud mining companies, mining pool operators, and the many ways by which mining operations can be financed to alleviate operational risks associated with asset valuations. Space will be allocated for closed-door meetings, networking, and negotiating contracts with industry service providers from every part of the industry. Leave confident you can win the race to computational power while running an efficient and future-proof business.