Register now to avoid disappointment. Space is limited. CPD certificates will be issued.
Registration fee of $500 (+HST) includes all materials, lunch and refreshments.
What’s it all about?
Bitcoin started the so-called “Blockchain Revolution” but since its launch, blockchain technology has been proposed to create crypto currencies, asset ledgers, contract records and numerous other innovative systems. Some commentators have asserted that blockchain technology will disrupt the entire financial system. Others have asserted that it is an overhyped technology with limited possibilities. The goal of this conference is to explore the state-of-the-art in the workings of blockchain technology and to identify potential finance, accounting, control and assurance issues arising from this technology.
Who should attend?
This conference is targeted to finance, accounting and auditing professionals in industry and public practice who need to understand and prepare for the practical impacts of blockchain technology on finance, accounting, auditing and assurance.
Registration is now open.
Preliminary program
Updated August 22, 2016; subject to change.
Blockchain in Canada and the world - A global update (1 hour)
Presenter/facilitator: Alan Wunsche, Blockchain Canada, Leading Knowledge Ltd
Wunsche will present an update on global blockchain activity across a variety of industries and blockchain platforms, and also highlight state of blockchain applications in Canada.
Blockchain risk intelligence and anti-money laundering (1 hour)
Presenter/facilitator: Peter Warrack, AML Risk Intelligence, Bank of Montreal
This session will provide an overview of the importance of effective anti-money laundering techniques in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, with specific focus on detection methods and regulatory requirements.
Networking break (15 minutes)
Blockchain security (1 hour)
Presenter/facilitator: Mat Cybula, CEO, Cryptiv
This session will discuss the challenges of managing blockchain security in an enterprise environment.
Lunch
Blockchain adoption (1 hour)
Presenter/facilitator: Theo Stratopoulos, University of Waterloo
Stratopoulos will provide an update on his latest blockchain adoption research.
Blockchain technology overview (1 hour)
Presenter/facilitator: David Andrews, president, Ryatta Group
This session will provide a technology overview of the emerging alternative blockchain technologies (e.g. Ethereum, Hyperledger)
Networking break (15 minutes)
Blockchain compliance (1 hour)
Presenter/facilitator: Amber Scott, Outlier Solutions
This session will provide an overview of the regulatory compliance landscape in Canada and discuss current challenges.
Future of blockchain auditing and assurance - Working group discussion (1 hour)
Presenter/facilitator: Alan Wunsche, Blockchain Canada, Leading Knowledge Ltd.
This will be a facilitated discussion of the future of blockchain audit and assurance.
Wrap-up discussion (30 minutes)
Presenter/facilitator: TBD