Applied Blockchain Sessions #03
We are proud to announce the third edition of our in-person event Applied Blockchain Sessions at Level39 in Canary Wharf.
At this event, Adi Ben-Ari, CEO at Applied Blockchain, will share his thoughts and insights on the latest developments for the industry from a technology perspective.
Presentations:
Simon Barnby, CMO at Archax
Justyn Trenner, CEO at RiskBlocs
We will also host a panel of industry leading guests, including:
Peter Left, Head of Digital and Markets Innovation at Lloyds Bank
Qian Jiang, Director, Digital Assets at Swift
Lourenço Teotónio Pereira, IT R&D Manager at CRYOPDP
Adrian Corcoran, Head of Sales EMEA at Tokeny
Arunkumar Krishnakumar, Head of Institutional Growth at Marinade Finance
One of our roles as technologists is to make technology understandable so that individuals and organisations can make informed decisions. Blockchain technology continues evolving and redefining how we think about money, ownership of physical and digital assets, identity, and community. In 2015 we began adopting blockchain technology and recommending it to our clients, initially banks, because of the technical efficiencies that we saw. No other technology enables the digital exchange of value in a technically secure manner (when used correctly) with so few actors and steps. This remains our North Star. We believe that technological efficiency brings value, and history demonstrates that it is very difficult to stop once efficiency is understood.
This event is designed for a business audience, refreshments will be served, and there will be plenty of opportunity to network. The number of places is limited.
Agenda
18:30-19:30 - Welcome Drinks
19:30-19:50 - Latest Blockchain Developments
19:50-20:10 - Silent Data
20:10-20:50 - Panel and Q&A
20:50-22:00 - Snacks, Drinks & Networking
Meet the Panellists
Peter Left, a key figure at Lloyds Bank, brings years of experience in innovation within the financial sector. Lloyds Bank, a major player in the UK banking industry, is dedicated to driving advancements that ensure secure, efficient, and accessible financial services. Peter’s expertise reflects Lloyds’ commitment to modern digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals in a rapidly changing financial landscape.
Qian Jiang is the Director of Capital Markets Strategy at Swift, where she sits at the exciting intersection of emerging technologies, financial market infrastructure modernisation and innovation. Previously, as Director of Business Solutions & Advisory at Fireblocks, she advised financial institutions leaders on adopting digital assets. At the London Stock Exchange, Qian was key in launching the Shanghai-London Stock Connect, the landmark capital market initiative enabling cross listing and trading of blue chip issuers from UK and China. Her career began in operations at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, later transitioning to sales and marketing at the London Clearing House.
Lourenço Teotónio Pereira represents CRYOPDP, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics solutions for the life sciences and healthcare sectors. CRYOPDP provides critical logistics services that ensure the safe and compliant transport of sensitive biological materials and pharmaceutical products worldwide. Lourenço’s work with CRYOPDP underscores the company’s commitment to supporting life-saving industries with reliable logistics solutions.
Adrian Corcoran is on a mission to upgrade finance on-chain. As Head of Sales for EMEA at Tokeny, he works with global asset managers, fund administrators, investment banks, and other institutions to help them break down financial silos and embrace the efficiencies and new opportunities of on-chain finance. With a rich background in strategic partnerships and blockchain, Adrian leads Tokeny’s drive to make finance more open, secure, and seamless. Tokeny’s 7 years of expertise and over 120 successful use cases have resulted in a powerful on-chain operating system with 1,000+ customisable features, designed to meet the diverse needs of institutions.
Arunkumar Krishnakumar is a digital assets operator, investor and author. He is Head of Institutional Growth at Marinade Finance, a pioneering DeFi protocol on the Solana blockchain. Marinade is dedicated to advancing decentralised finance through innovative solutions, with a particular focus on Solana’s high-speed, scalable infrastructure. With a mission to decentralise Solana even further, Marinade offer products to attract mainstream institutions and capital to the Solana ecosystem. Recognised as an Onalytica Fintech Influencer, Refinitiv Top 100 Social Leader, and one of the Top 100 Asians in UK Tech, Arunkumar also brings his insights as a published author to discussions around the future of blockchain and finance.