Hamilton, Bermuda–(Business Wire— Fourth Annual Bermuda Tech Summit, at Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) in partnership with the government’s Department of Economic Development (EDD) and industry association Next Bermuda will be held at Hamilton’s Princess and Beach Club from October 26-28.
The Bermuda Tech Summit is a signature event of Bermuda Tech Week (October 24-31) as is the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce virtual fireside chat with Sinead Bovell on October 27, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) in-person event on October 28 and the EDD Tech Education Day on October 31. Power over the website.
David Hart, BDA CEO said, “BDA and our partners are incredibly excited to host the Bermuda Tech Summit in person to showcase Bermuda’s dynamic technology sector, leadership and innovation, two years after the conference proper. Tech entrepreneurs, investors and digital asset enthusiasts from around the world interested in participating in the continued growth and development of Bermuda’s growing tech ecosystem are encouraged to register for the Bermuda Tech Summit now and book their hotel rooms quickly to avoid disappointment.
The BDA is still offering an early bird rate, but that rate will disappear in mid-September, and hotel rooms will fill up quickly when the PGA Tour’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship runs from Oct. 27-30.
Against the backdrop of stunning Hamilton Harbour, Bermuda Tech Summit delegates will hear top policymakers, fintech leaders and global regulators present three days of thought-provoking content, while the afternoon is freed up for C-suite networking opportunities and local outings such as PGA golf (for tickets, please visit their website visit).
Exclusive Bermuda Tech Summit speakers confirmed to date include Bermuda’s Premier and Minister of Finance. David Burt, JP, MP who will address the opening morning keynote fire debate; Moderated by Jerome Wilson, Parter, Appleby.”Bank on it” Digital Banking panel featuring Chance Barnett, Founder, Jewel Bank; Tim Reid, Director, Next Bermuda, will moderate a panel entitled “Is the price right for reliability and liquidity?“ Dmitri Galinov, co-founder, 24 exchange and Jeff Baron, Chief Compliance Officer, Bittrex Global; Dan Roberts, CEO, NAYMS and James Knox, Managing Director, Technology and Blockchain Industry-Regional Practice Leader, Aon Risk Solutions, will speak together.(Re)Insurance has been reconsidered“Panel; Natalie Netto, partner, Walkers, edit a “Crypto lending and production products” the panel and Fiona Beck, BDA non-executive, discuss space, satellites and sub-sea cables in “Out of this world infrastructure“ Panel with Joel Ogren, Assured Communications and Deon Doyle, Eastlink Bermuda.
Tech Summit attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the following speakers: Michelle Chivunga, Global FinTech Advisory Board, Policy House; Chris Christmas, Founder, BlockTime; Elizabeth Denman, director, Conyers; Tugce Ergul, Founder, Angel Labs; Cal Evans, Managing Associate, Gresham International; Karee Luna, Founder and Creative Director, Hai Tyde’s; John Narraway, Next Bermuda; Lawrence Newhoek, Alpha Innovations; Stephanie Smiley, VP, Content + Entertainment Partnerships, Dapper Labs; Sean Stapley, Partner, Penrose Partners; and Darren Wolfberg, CEO and Board Member, Blockchain Triangle.
BDA is grateful for the generous support of our sponsors: Hub Culture, Appleby, 24 Exchange and Blockchain Triangle. If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor, click here to learn more.
Note to editors
Launched on June 10, 2022, ‘Next’ is Bermuda’s first digital property trade industry association. At launch, NEXT Bermuda consists of 14 companies fully licensed and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, including: Apex Group, Bittrex Global, Blockfi, Blockchain Triangle, Blockwrk, Circle, CrossTower, Ensure Re, Jewel Bank, NAYMS, Relm Insurance Stablehouse, XBTO and 24 exchange.
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