Navigating the Future: Decentralized FinTech and the Digital Frontier

Hybrid Forum | October 29-31, 2024 | Istanbul Kent University, Türkiye

We’re excited to invite you to "Navigating the Future:Decentralized FinTech and the Digital Frontier," a hybrid forum tailored for young professionals. Join us from October 29-31, 2024, in Istanbul, Türkiye, for an event designed to make the digital world more accessible.

As technologies like blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and cryptocurrencies become integral to our daily lives, understanding them is crucial for staying ahead. This event isn’t for experts—it’s for those curious to learn how these tools can shape their careers and lives. We’ll break down complex ideas into practical insights you can use, from entrepreneurship to digital culture.

At DCN, we’re committed to helping you navigate the benefits and challenges of these innovations. Through engaging discussions and accessible sessions, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in the digital era.

This event will bring together a diverse group of global speakers, including innovators, regulators, policymakers, tech developers, academics, and investors. Participants will have the opportunity to gain deep insights into decentralized finance, build a solid foundation in digital communication, and explore the future of FinTech in an increasingly interconnected world.

Don’t miss this chance to unlock your digital future. We look forward to seeing you in Istanbul!

The forum

The program will include a range of formats designed to engage participants at all levels.

Keynotes will provide insights into the basics of decentralized FinTech and explore new frontiers in entrepreneurial innovation.
Panels will delve into topics such as the integration of AI with blockchain, community-led governance models, and the navigation of complex regulatory landscapes.
Interactive workshops will offer practical, hands-on experience in areas such as launching decentralized businesses, ensuring security and compliance in trustless environments, and developing smart contracts.
Workshops will also explore the intersection of AI and blockchain, providing participants with the tools to innovate in decentralized FinTech solutions.

Topics

Security and transparency will be critical focal points, with discussions on managing risks in decentralized systems, preventing fraud, and addressing governance challenges.

Workshops will cover best practices for cyber hygiene, promoting transparency in community governance, and protecting data privacy within decentralized networks.

Additionally, there will be sessions dedicated to combating disinformation and fostering a culture of ethics and accountability in decentralized communities.

Eligibility Criteria

This event will bring together a diverse group of global speakers, including innovators, regulators, policymakers, tech developers, academics, and investors.

Participants will have the opportunity to gain deep insights into decentralized finance, build a solid foundation in digital communication, and explore the future of FinTech in an increasingly interconnected world.

Selection Process

Participants will be selected through an open application process based on expertise and interest in the listed topics. Special consideration is given to those who can contribute to and benefit from discussions. Up to 100 participants from Europe will be invited. Speakers are selected from recommended experts. Registered participants may also be invited to speak.

Applicants coming from Europe from Civil Society, New Media, Academia, Technology Fields, Digital Entrepreneurs and Influencers, and Journalists are encouraged, with expertise or interest in Decentralized Finance, Blockchain Technology, Decentralized Communities, AI. Preferred ages are 18 - 35, and conversational English proficiency is required.

Deadline for applications: October 4, 2024

The forum organizers will arrange and cover economy-class flights, shared hotel accommodations for participants, single rooms for speakers, most meals, and social activities during the event. Obtaining visas to enter Türkiye is the responsibility of participants.

The forum is organized by World Learning and Digital Communication Network Global with funding from the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.