The "Future of Finance" conference

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The "Future of Finance" Conference 2025 is Here! 🚀

Join us on April 25, 2025, from 14:00 to 19:00 at Central European University Vienna (1100 Quellenstrasse 51) for an exclusive deep dive into the latest financial innovations shaping the global economy.
This premier event will bring together industry leaders, academics, and forward-thinking professionals to explore key topics, including:

📈 Fintech & Digital Transformation
🌍 Sustainable Finance & ESG Trends
💰 Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Innovations
📊 Investment Strategies for the Future
💡 AI in Finance & Algorithmic Trading
🌐 Global Financial Inclusion & Emerging Markets
⚖️ Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

📅 Date: April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 14:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: Central European University Vienna, 1100 Quellenstrasse 51

AGENDA:

14.00 Registration

14.30 AI & Finance

• Introduction to Financial Planning and Operation of Energy Consuming/Producing Projects

FODOR Patrick, Development Manager at e*Star

• How to Use Chat GPT in a Finance Job

DANIS Andras, Associate Professor of Finance; Director of MS in Finance at CEU

• The Role of AI Agents in Modern Finance: Potentials, Limitations, and Future Outlook

TREIBLMAIER Horst, Full Professor for International Management at Modul University Vienna * Research Fellow of the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies (CBT), the Digital Euro Association (DEC) and the DLT Education Consortium (DEC)

15.30 Blockchain & Finance

• The Next Wave: Tokenization of Stocks, Bonds & the Future of Digital Assets

PRINZ Ed, Building Crypto Ventures | DLT Austria

• The Inconvenient Truth About Bitcoin: It's Useful, Valuable, and (Yes) Good for the Planet

FATHI Nasib, Scientific Researcher at MU

• VC Investment Trends in Web3

Berthold Baurek-Karlic (Venionaire Capital AG)

• Crypto's Crossroads: The Role of MiCAR & DORA in Shaping Tomorrow's Markets

CZENCZ Balázs, Compliance Officer at Bitpanda Payments GmbH and Bitpanda Metals GmbH

16.45 Traditional Markets & Finance

• KEYNOTE: The Future of Banking - Key Challenges Facing the Industry and Suggested Areas of Focus for Banks

SZALAY Szabolcs, Partner and Associate Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), lecturer at CEU

• Buying vs. Renting: Strategic Decisions in the Shifting Austrian Real Estate Market

Fabian Blasch, Research Analyst at Raiffeisen Bank International AG

• Open Banking: Data access and financial inclusion

Ibolya Schindele, Deputy-Head of the MS in Finance program at CEU

17.45 Sustainability & Finance

• Unlocking Financial Inclusion with Blockchain

DIMITRIJEVIC Milica, Global Program Lead | Digital Innovation & Financial Inclusion | UN & NGOs | AI, Web3 & Blockchain for Social Impact

• Financing the Circular Economy

Peter Kargl (Circular Economy Forum Austria)

• Finance Meets Sustainability: How ESG is Reshaping Financial and Business Decisions

GRAJKO Ewelina, ESG at Bitpanda

• ESG and Finance: Adapting to a New Era

Panel discussion lead by: Tomy Lee, Assistant Professor of Finance at CEU

Panel members:

LEE Tomy

SCHÖGGL Josef-Peter

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19.00 Wine&Cheese reception with networking

Get ready for expert keynote speeches, insightful panel discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions with top professionals from Austria and beyond. Whether you’re an executive, investor, or researcher, this event is your gateway to cutting-edge insights and high-impact networking opportunities.

🎟 Limited to 200 in-person attendees!

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