Location:
📍HCLTech Jigani, Bengaluru
Date:
December 7, 2024
What is LFDT Blockchain TechFest?
LFDT Blockchain TechFest 2024 is a premier event bringing together global blockchain leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to discuss transformative ideas shaping the future of blockchain and Web3 technologies.
Key Highlights:
- Engaging keynotes from top industry leaders.
- Panel discussions exploring blockchain trends and challenges.
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
- Insightful presentations on cutting-edge blockchain innovations.
Event Schedule
Registration & Hallway Networking
Keynote & Inauguration: The Future of Blockchain by LFDT
Time: 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Duration: 20 min
Session Type: Keynote
Speaker: Julian Gordon, VP APAC & Middle East, LFDT
Introduction: LFDT India Chapter – Vision for the Next Decade
Time: 10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
Duration: 20 min
Session Type: Introduction
Speaker: Kamlesh Nagware, Co-Chair, LFDT India
Keynote Address: Shaping the Future of Blockchain in India
Time: 11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
Duration: 20 min
Session Type: Keynote/Presentation
Speaker: Karthik M., AVP Product, KrypC
Tea Break & Networking
Time: 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Duration: 15 min
Session Type: Networking
Revolutionising Finance: The Role of DLT and DPI in Building Future-Ready Markets
Time: 11:45 AM – 12:05 PM
Duration: 20 min
Session Type: Presentation
Speaker: Hrishikesh Nashikkar, Head of Blockchain, NPCI
Panel 1: Business Outlook: Blockchain as a Catalyst for Industry Transformation
Time: 12:05 PM – 12:45 PM
Duration: 40 min
Session Type: Panel Discussion
Moderator: Sharat Chandra, Founder, EmpowerEdge Ventures
Panelists:
- Gandhi Kishor Addanki, Samsung R&D India
- Viswanadh Akella, SimplyFI Softech
- Divya Mohan, Flipkart
- Manish Tewari, Spydra
Insight Session: Hedera – The Hashgraph Consensus Mechanism and Open Source Initiatives
Time: 12:45 PM – 1:05 PM
Duration: 20 min
Session Type: Presentation
Speaker: John Augustine, Professor, IIT Madras
Lunch & Hallway Networking
Time: 1:05 PM – 2:00 PM
Duration: 55 min
Session Type: Lunch & Networking
Panel 2: Tech Trends: Blockchain-Based Tokenization – Building the Next-Gen Digital Ecosystem
Time: 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM
Duration: 40 min
Session Type: Panel Discussion
Moderator: Kartikey Kashyap, KPMG India
Panelists:
- Surya Gadela, Ryzer Wealth Corp
- Suvarna Taware, Citi
- Satish Kataria, Fandora
- Neeraj Singh, Xaults
- Amar Tumballi, Dhiway
Blockchain’s Impact on the Future of Clinical Studies & Healthcare
Time: 2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
Duration: 20 min
Session Type: Presentation
Speaker: Rama K. Rao, CEO & Co-Founder, Bloqcube Inc.
Panel 3: Digital Identity Reinvented: Blockchain, SSI, and Trust in a Decentralized World
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:40 PM
Duration: 40 min
Session Type: Panel Discussion
Moderator: Ankita Patidar, Technology Lead, Ayanworks
Panelists:
- Navya Madhavi T., Blockchain Solutions Architect, SettleMint India
- Akshay Kurhekar, Blockchain Developer, TrustGrid
- Hemant Sahoo, Head – India Operations, Indicio
- Vishwas Anand Bhushan, Co-Founder/CTO, Hypermine
Innovation Showcase: Hyperledger Labs Waterfall – Scalable and Decentralized Smart Contract Platform
Time: 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
Duration: 20 min
Session Type: Presentation
Speaker: Sergii Grybniak, Head of Research for Waterfall Project, Blue Wave Inc.
Panel 4: FinTech Evolution: Tokenized Money and CBDCs – Bridging Traditional Systems with the Future of Money
Time: 4:00 PM – 4:40 PM
Duration: 40 min
Session Type: Panel Discussion
Moderator: Prasanna Lohar, Founder, FSV Capital
Panelists:
- Ram Misra, Blockchain Solution Specialist, KrypC
- Yogesh Karndikar, Senior VP, Citi
- Gourav Sarkar, Product Management Executive, Oracle
- Ashish Sinha, Associate Director, S&P Global
Fireside Chat: DigiYatra – Envisioning the Future of Seamless Travel Experiences
Time: 4:40 PM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 20 min
Session Type: Fireside Chat
Moderator: Kamlesh Nagware, Co-Founder, FSV Capital
Guest: Ram Kunchur, Founder & CEO, Biometrik Systems
Panel 5: Innovating in the Decentralized Era: Opportunities, Challenges, and Growth Strategies for Startups
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:40 PM
Duration: 40 min
Session Type: Panel Discussion
Moderator: Anasuya Threse Innocent, Founder & Director, Biniworld Innovations
Panelists:
- Smita Adarsh, VP, Piccosoft
- Akhil Damodaran, Dean, IILM University
- Mahendra Kumar Shrivas, Founder, India Quantum Labs
- Garima Singh, Founder/CEO, Bitviraj Technology
Fireside Chat: Trust and Intelligence: Unlocking New Potential with AI and Blockchain
Time: 5:40 PM – 6:00 PM
Duration: 20 min
Session Type: Fireside Chat
Moderator: Vikram Sharma, Blockchain Practice Leader, HCLTech
Guest: Nikhil Walvekar, Chief Technology Officer, Rezoomex
LFDT Session: Vision Forward – What’s Next for LFDT
Time: 5:40 PM – 6:00 PM
Duration: 20 min
Session Type: Vision Forward
Speaker: Julian Gordon, VP APAC & Middle East, LFDT
Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
Time: 6:10 PM – 6:20 PM
Duration: 10 min
Session Type: Closing Ceremony
Speaker: Vikram Sharma, Co-Chair, LFDT India Chapter
Hi-Tea & Hallway Networking
Time: 6:20 PM – 7:30 PM
Duration: 70 min
Session Type: Hi-Tea & Networking
Speakers
LFDT
HCLTech | LFDT India
FSV Capital | LFDT India
EmpowerEdge Ventures
Citi
Flipkart
Blue Wave Inc.
S&P Global
KrypC
Oracle
IIT Madras
Samsung R&D India
Fandora
Xaults
KrypC
India Quantum
Labs
Indicio
TrustGrid
Ryzer Wealth Corp
Dhiway
IILM University
Hypermine
SimplyFI Softech
Bloqcube Inc.
Why Attend?
- Connect with industry leaders.
- Learn from innovators and practitioners.
- Gain actionable insights into blockchain trends.
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Contact Us
Email at: hyperledger.india.chapter@gmail.com
