Blockchain Scotland Meetup
Welcome to the Monthly Blockchain Scotland Meetup at the Bayes Centre in Edinburgh. The event takes place at the ground floor in G.03.
17.00 - 17.30
Arrivals & Networking
17.30 - 17.35
Welcome from the organizer
17.35 - 17.55 "DeFAI: How AI and Blockchain Are Reshaping Digital Asset Investing" by Nick Oynoyan, co-founder, Institutional Business Development, &Volume
In this talk, Nick Oynoyan, co-founder of &Volume, explores how DeFAI (Decentralized Finance + AI) is transforming the way both individual and institutional investors engage with digital assets. By combining autonomous AI agents and blockchain technology, &Volume is removing traditional intermediaries and enabling direct, intelligent investor-to-market interaction. Drawing on real traction and strong industry backing, the talk highlights why decentralised, AI-powered portfolio management is a key shift shaping the future of finance.
17.55 - 18.10
Q&A
18.10 - 18.30 "Securing Sustainable Commodities -Blockchain for Transparency" by Gabriele Dadò, Founder & Chairman, BLK
The trading of commodities and raw materials is a huge industry, powering the world. Every year, over 10 billion tons of raw materials, worth over $4.5 trillion, are produced, sold and shipped. All this happens almost entirely offline. We will explore how blockchain can increase transparency and enable seamless trading, bringing down barriers to entry and lowering transaction costs for producers and consumers, whilst capturing materials' carbon footprint for informed decisions.
18.30 - 18.45
Q&A
18.45 - 19.00 Break with refreshments
19.00 Introductions + Announcements
19.20 Pizza, sushi & drinks
(incl. vegan and gluten-free options)
Networking and drinks until 9.30 pm in Bayes
21.30 - 23.00 Networking in the Pear Tree
Drinks and networking in the Pear Tree until 11 p.m.
At the pub they are offer drinks and dinner (until 10 pm).
Please join us to the Pear Tree where the discussions will continue.
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