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On 13 March 2025, take part in the debate on technological innovation in business and finance
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- Technological innovation in business and in the banking and financial sector is no longer an option, but a necessity to ensure that Switzerland maintains its global leadership in the economic and financial sectors. In a historic moment of profound transformation, characterized by the rapid adoption of new digitalization standards by international markets, bold strategies and a clear vision have become fundamental.
Take part in a day of debates, presentations and in-depth sessions on technological solutions for the business and financial world.
During the event:
Presentation of innovative projects and use cases developed on blockchain technology.
Two parallel sessions:
Business and Industry: adopted solutions and new perspectives.
Banking and Finance: collaborations and digitalization of financial institutions - This event is aimed at companies, financial institutions, technology startups and experts interested in exploring the impact of digital solutions in the business and financial sectors.
It is the ideal place for those looking for opportunities for collaboration, concrete use cases or who want to contribute to the debate on technological innovation.
The event will be held in English.
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Why participate
- Networking
Connect with banking professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, and technicians. Build relationships that can transform your business and enrich your network. - Learning
Deepen your knowledge about Blockchain through real case studies, and discussions with industry experts. - Innovation
Learn about the latest technological innovations and how Blockchain is shaping the future of various sectors, from culture to business.
Why Lugano
- The City of Lugano is committed to strengthening its role as an international center for technology and digital innovation, creating a vibrant and future-oriented ecosystem.
The City of Lugano's development lines for the period 2018-2030 aim to transform Lugano into a global technological hub, promoting innovation, research and continuing education. - Digital and skills for the future
Lugano recognizes the importance of continuous training in the field of new technologies and, through collaborations with academic institutions and research centers, promotes the development of advanced skills. - The City of Lugano supports training and dissemination activities on emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and Internet of Things, to prepare the community for the challenges of the digital future.
Location
Villa Ciani in Lugano (Independence Square 4, 6900 Lugano). The property is located in the heart of Lugano, easily accessible by various means of transport.
- By public transport
- Villa Ciani is well served by public transport. City bus lines 3 and 5 stop at Piazza Castello or in the immediate vicinity. From the main points of the city, the journey is quick and frequent.
- By car
- You can get to Villa Ciani by car. Public parking is available nearby, including the Piazza Castello car park, located in Viale Carlo Cattaneo, a few minutes' walk from the property. We recommend that you check the availability of seats in advance through the dedicated apps.
- By train
- If you're arriving by train, Lugano station is about a 10-minute walk away. You can also take the bus or funicular that connects the station to the city center, reaching Villa Ciani in a few minutes.
- On foot or by bike
- For those who love to travel in a sustainable way, Villa Ciani is easily accessible on foot or by bike, thanks to its central location and the presence of cycle paths in the surrounding area. Bike parking racks are also available.
Program of the event
- 08:15 - 08:45
Registration and Welcome Coffee- Lugano Living Lab invites you to an initial networking event starting at 8.15 a.m. at Villa Ciani in Lugano.
- 08:45 - 08:55
Institutional Opening- On. Michele Foletti, Mayor of the City of LuganoStefano Rizzi, Head of Economics Division, Republic and Canton Ticino
- 08:55 - 09:10
3Achain: Evolution and Vision for the Future- Presentation of the network and welcoming of new partners: Republic and Canton Ticino, Avaloq, Confinale Wealth Solutions, UBQ AG, OFFICINEBIT, Var Group, and Bitcoin Suisse.Jan Trautmann, Head of Communication and Digital Innovation at the City of Lugano
- 09:20 - 12:00
Track 1: Banking & Finance - A Paradigm Shift
- 09:20 - 09:55 - Swiss Digital Key
“A Lab for Financial Innovation”
Lorenzo Barisone, Data Scientist at City of Lugano
Fabio Baj, CTO at Avaloq
Roland Staub, Head of HCLTech Confinale Wealth Solutions
Alessio Cantina, Head of Cybersecurity at UBQ AG
Roberto Gorini, CEO at Noku AG
“Academy and Research Supporting Innovation”
Lorenzo Barisone, Data Scientist at City of Lugano
Professor Luca Maria Gambardella, Pro-Rector for Innovation and Corporate Relations at USI
Professor Emanuele Carpanzano, Director of Research, Development and Knowledge Transfer at SUPSI
Giacomo Zucco, Deputy President Lugano Plan B Foundation
09:55 - 10:15 Keynote Speech
“Demystifying Open Data: A Roadmap for Financial Services Integration”
Eva Selamlar-Leuthold, Head of the Swiss Financial Innovation Desk, Swiss Confederation
10:15 - 10:50 — Panel Discussion
“Regulatory and Institutional Challenges of Technological Innovation in Banking and Finance”
Moderator: Lorenzo Barisone, Data Scientist at City of Lugano
Eva Selamlar-Leuthold, Head of the Swiss Financial Innovation Desk, Swiss Confederation
Professor Edoardo Beretta, Professor at USI
Adriano Azzaretti, Senior Solution Expert at HCLTech
Lars Schlichting, Lawyer and Founder of Lexify
10:50 - 11.30 - Keynote Speech
“The Evolution of Digital Asset Integration in Banking”
Dr. Nils Bulling, Head of R&D Laboratory and Digital Assets at Avaloq
Stefan Keller, Head of Product Innovation at HCLTech Wealth Solutions
11:30 - 11:45 — Presentation
“Private, Public, Permissioned, and Permissionless Blockchains”
Mohamed Habbat, Product Owner Staking at Bitcoin Suisse AG
11:45 - 12:00 — Presentation
“The Swiss Institutional Blockchain: An Innovative Solution for Business, Industries, Banking and Finance”
Roberto Gorini, CEO of Noku AG
- 09:20 - 09:55 - Swiss Digital Key
- 09:20 - 12:00
Track 2: Business & Industry - Blockchain at Work, Practical Applications
- 09:20 - 09:35 — Presentation
“Private, Public, Permissioned, and Permissionless Blockchains”
Mohamed Habbat, Product Owner Staking at Bitcoin Suisse AG
09:35 - 09:50 — Presentation
“The Swiss Institutional Blockchain: An Innovative Solution for Business, Industries, Banking and Finance”
Roberto Gorini, CEO of Noku AG
09:50 - 10:50 — Presentations
”Use Cases and Operational Solutions Adopted by Long-standing Partners”
Simona Gamba, Digital Innovation Lead at Lugano Living Lab
Elena Ventola, Head of Marketing and Communications at Palo Alto
Matteo Nembri, Founder and CEO of Owl Solutions
10:50:12:00 — Presentation
”What's new? The New Solutions Adopted in the Network”
Maaike Booi, General Manager at Palo Alto SA
Nicola Casamassima, Business Application Manager at Logol
Raphael Bättig, Head of Sales and Marketing at Ajila AG
Patrick Ruckstuhl, Business Development for Digital Trust, Swisscom
Ilaria Caldirola, Art Historian and Chief Operating Officer at OFFICINEBIT
Lars Schlichting, Lawyer and Founder of Lexify
- 09:20 - 09:35 — Presentation
- 12:00 - 13:30
Standing Lunch and Networking- A unique opportunity to connect during the networking standing lunch, meet professionals in the sector and discover the partner realities that contribute to innovation.
- 13:30 - 15:15
Track 1: Banking & Finance - Exploring Perspectives
- 13:30 - 14:30 — Presentations
“Perspectives on Digital Assets from Swiss Banks”
Manuel Villegas Franceschi, Next Generation Research Analyst at Julius Baer
Philippe Meyer, Head of Digital and Blockchain Solutions at BBVA
Dominic Lohberger, Chief Product Officer, Sygnum Bank AG
Andri Gmünder, Digital Asset Expert at Zürcher Kantonalbank
14:30-15:15 - Panel Discussion
“The State of the Art of Technological Innovation in Banking and Finance, A Swiss Perspective”
Moderator: Professor Massimo Morini, Professor at USI
Dr. Nils Bulling, Head of R&D Laboratory at Avaloq
Stefan Keller, Head of Product Innovation at HCLTech Wealth Solutions
Philippe Meyer, Head of Digital and Blockchain Solutions at BBVA
Dominic Lohberger, Chief Product Officer, Sygnum Bank AG
Andri Gmünder, Digital Asset Expert at Zürcher Kantonalbank
- 13:30 - 14:30 — Presentations
- 13:30 - 15:15
Track 2: Business & Industry - Blockchain Foundations
- 13:30-13:50 — Panel Discussion
“Academy and Research Supporting Innovation”
Lorenzo Barisone, Data Scientist at City of Lugano
Professor Luca Maria Gambardella, Pro-Rector for Innovation and Corporate Relations at USI
Professor Emanuele Carpanzano, Director of Research, Development and Knowledge Transfer at SUPSI
Giacomo Zucco, Deputy President Lugano Plan B Foundation
13:50-14:15 — Keynote speech
“How Blockchain and AI Enable Digital Future”
Jacopo Romagnoli, Head of Innovation & WEB 3 at Vargroup
14:15-14:40 — Presentation
“How an Academic Partnerships Reduce Costs and Maximize Success in Blockchain Innovation”
Luca Ambrosini, Researcher and Co-head of Blockchain Research Area at SUPSI
14:40-15:10 — Keynote Speech
“The Future of Finance”
Eva Maybud, Accenture Finance & Risk Services Lead
- 13:30-13:50 — Panel Discussion
- 15:15 - 15:45
Coffee break - 15:45 - 17:30
Track 1: Banking & Finance - Insights and Emerging Solutions
- 15:45-16:15 — Presentations
“New Network Solutions for Banking and Finance”
Maaike Booi, General Manager at Palo Alto SA
Michel Lapiccirella, Stream Lead - Signing, Group Strategy & Business Development, Swisscom
Raphael Bättig, Head of Sales and Marketing at Ajila AG
16:15 - 16:35 - Keynote Speech
“An International Perspective: The Case of Intesa Sanpaolo”
Andrea Prampolini, Head of Financial, Digital & Markets Tech, IMI C&IB Division at Intesa Sanpaolo
16:35 - 16:45 - Keynote Speech
“Enabling Innovation: How Central Banks Can Foster Financial Evolution”
Natia Turnava, President at The National Bank of Georgia
16:45 - 17:10 - Panel Discussion
“An International Perspective: The Case of the National Bank of Georgia and Pave Bank”
Moderator: Marco Dal Lago, Vice President at Tether
Salim Dhanani, CEO and Founder of Pave Bank
Natia Turnava, President at The National Bank of Georgia
- 15:45-16:15 — Presentations
- 15:45 - 17:30
Track 2: Business & Industry - Challenges
- 15:45-16:10 — Presentation
“Unlocking Blockchain's Potential for Global Markets and Industries”
Professor Massimo Morini, USI and Bocconi
- 16:10-16:50 — Panel Discussion
“Blockchain and Commodity Trade Finance”
Moderator: Pietro Poretti, Head of Economic Development at the City of Lugano
Kyung Baatenburg de Jong, Expansion Manager Middle East at Tether
Marco Passalia, Partner at ENET Energy SA and Co-founder of the Lugano Commodity Trading Association
Marco Micciché, CEO, Eusidertrading SA, Lugano
- 16:50-17:10 - Presentation
“Legal Implications of Blockchain in Business”
Gianni Cattaneo, Lawyer, CBM LAW FIRM
- 15:45-16:10 — Presentation
- From 17:30
Closing Cocktail
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