Cryptocurrency and blockchain events: 15 to 21 October

Find out what's coming up in the world of crypto and whether it's actually worth being there when it occurs.
News breaks at cryptocurrency conferences. Staying ahead of the curve often means staying on top of events.
Cryptocurrency and blockchain events often showcase game-changers before they go mainstream and present valuable networking opportunities with some of the best-known names in cryptocurrency. Even if you can't make it in person, it's often worth keeping an eye out for live streams and other ways of telecommuting there.
Here's what's coming up next week, from 15 to 21 October.
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15-16 October 2018 | Auckland | New Zealand | |
Loyalty Live | 16-18 October 2018 | Chicago | United States |
17-18 October 2018 | Minsk | Belarus | |
18 October 2018 | San Francisco | United States |
2nd Blockchain Conference 2018
This conference brings together a diverse range of experts who will discuss all the opportunities, challenges and exciting possibilities in innovation and disruption that can be leveraged in Auckland using this technology.
Speakers will evaluate how to optimise consumer demand for value, explore tokenised securities, blockchain opportunities in the public service sector, decentralised governance, startup investments and much more.
This expo will help Kiwi's better understand the state of development of blockchain technology by exchanges, clearing houses, central counter parties and payment systems and exactly what all that means for you.
Loyalty Live
The primary focus of this event is to help bridge the gap between the world of loyalty rewards and the world of blockchain technology. The conference will examine various blockchains at the intersect of enterprise, big data, payments and loyalty rewards. Thought leaders, loyalty executives, blockchain startups and some of the biggest names from both of these industries will come together to better educate each other.
Over three days, Loyalty Live will dive into blockchain for enterprise with informative sessions and expert panels. Topics covered will include tracking systems, lowering transaction fees and eliminating fraud.
Crypto Game Conference
Crypto Games Conference is the first international conference dedicated to games and game services with use of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The summit aims to unite the worlds of games, blockchain, digital currencies and other innovative technologies, explore the implications and discover new opportunities.
More than 600 professionals from 25 countries plan on attending the conference. Over 100 brands will be represented and there will be in excess of 45 keynote speakers at the event. There will also be awards, pitches, exhibition showcases and networking meetings.
If you're interested in learning how the crypto and gaming worlds have collided and are keen to explore what other integrations are possible for the future, this conference seems like an ideal starting point.
Blockchain Summit 2018
This single day programme provides exceptional networking opportunities for the busy business executive.
The summit's keynote speakers will present enterprise case studies, take a deep-dive into related topics with roundtable discussions and hosted networking sessions. Industry leaders can come to connect with decision makers and technology innovators. There aren't any co-located side events.
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