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2023 Crypto for the Culture Elevates Diverse Voices in Web3 and Blockchain

Spotlighting Diversity and Breaking Barriers in Web3: 3rd Annual Virtual Gathering on November 2nd, 2023

Since 2021, the innovative minds behind Crypto Tutors identified a significant gap in Web3 conferences: a startling lack of diversity. Not only were such events prohibitively expensive, ranging from $500-$10K, but they also failed to capture the full spectrum of talent and expertise in the Web3 (blockchain technology, NFTs, digital currencies, crypto, metaverse) community. Addressing this, Crypto Tutors pioneered 'Crypto For The Culture,' the premiere Web3 Diversity Conference offering unparalleled accessibility and inclusivity. This free virtual event, slated for November 2nd from 10 am - 6 pm EST, champions the trailblazing diverse thought leaders shaping the blockchain landscape and the budding enthusiasts seeking credible education.

Speakers

The Speakers
& Agenda

Nov 2nd, 2023

10am-6pm EST

Every 25 Minutes is a new panel topic. 

Opening - Founders of Crypto For The Culture

10am

10am - 10:25am EST

Lisa Francoeur & Nina Blankenship set the stage discussing how blockchain technology is revolutionizing our day-to-day lives today, tomorrow & in the future, inclusive of everyone. The main objectives for the conference:

1.) Harnessing the power of technology for enterprise and retail applications

2.) Understanding nuances of creating our own economies & entrepreneurship

3.) Upskilling for the Jobs of the future

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Opening 

Benefits of Blockchain

10:30-10:55am EST

Decentralized Identity

Lightning Network

Announcing Speakers Soon. 

10:30

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Benefits of Blockchain

Tokenization of Real World Assets

11:00am-11:25am EST

Digital Assets

Tokenization of Real World Assets

Trends

Announcing Speakers Soon. 

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11:00am

Tokenization of Real World Assets

Business of Blockchain: Intersection of AI, Blockchain, and Quantum

11:30

11:30-11:55am EST

Willayna Banner - Microsoft, ​Senior Director, Global Head of Web3/Blockchain, Banking, Insurance & Trust, Cloud + AI Engineering

Debasmita Das - Mastercard, Manager Data Scientist

Nitin Gaur - State Street, Global Head of Digital Asset & Technology Design

Business of Blockchain: Intersection of AI,

Blockchain, & Quantum

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Custody

12:00-12:25pm EST

Self Hosted Wallets (or non-custodial)

Advantages and Challenges

Regulatory

Speakers:

Veronica McGregor - Exodus, Chief Legal Officer

12pm

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Custody

Blockchain Use cases 

12:30-12:55pm EST

Speakers: 

Damu Winston - AWS, Global Head of Web3 Innovation

Pegah Soltani - Ripple, Head of Payments  

12:30

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Blockchain Use Cases

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Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

1pm- 1:25pm EST

1pm

Announcing Speakers Soon.

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Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

Policy and Legislation

1:30pm - 1:55pm EST

Speakers: 

Tonya Evans - Dickinson Law, CEO, Advantage Evans & Professor of Law

Janessa Lopez - Cash App, Bitcoin Policy Lead

1:30

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Policy and Legislation

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Careers in Web3

2:00- 2:25pm EST

Speakers:

Veronica Hash - Coinbase, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager

Joe Miscioscia - Selby Jennings, Managing Principal Consultant

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2pm

Careers in Web3

Bitcoin Innovation - What you need to know

2:30pm

2:30-2:55pm EST

Speakers: 

Lisa Hough - Custodia Bank, Vice President of Strategic Relationships

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Bitcoin Innovation - What you need to know

Paths to the Future: What Stablecoins and the CBDCs Mean for the Global Financial System

3pm

3:00-3:25pm EST

Robert Musiala -  BakerHostetler, Partner & Co-Leader of Blockchain & Digital Assets Practice

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Paths to the Future

The Regulatory Landscape vs. Crypto Innovation

3:30pm

3:30pm-3:55pm EST

Speakers: 

Tiffany J. Smith - WilmerHale, Partner

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The Regulatory Landscape vs. Crypto Innovation

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Creating a Successful Digital Economy

4pm

4:00-4:25pm EST

Gabe Stocker - EY, Senior Blockchain Consultant

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Creating a Successful Digital Economy

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Financial Institutional Perspective

4:30pm

4:30-4:55pm EST

Speakers:

Jyoti Ponnapalli - Truist, Head of Innovation Strategy and Research

Cynthia Jackson - US Bank, Senior Product Research & Development Manager

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Financial Institutional Perspective

Success Stories 

5pm

5:00-5:25pm EST

Speakers:

Kim DePuy - Polygon Labs, Chief of Staff

Oumaima Talouka - MSFT, Software Engineer 

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Success Stories

Bitcoin's Role in the ESG Imperative

5:30-5:55pm EST

Natalie Brunell- Coin Stories, Podcast Host & Bitcoin Educator

Gregory Genega - KPMG, Digital Asset Specialist

Brian Consolvo- KPMG, Technology Risk Principal

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5:30pm

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​ESG & Sustainability

Closing from Lisa Francoeur &
Nina Blankenship

6pm EST

Lisa Francoeur - Crypto Tutors, CRO

Nina Blankenship - Crypto Tutors, CEO

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6pm

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Closing

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