Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Roundtable 2024
You are kindly invited to the Center for Innovative Finance's "DeFi Roundtable" on September 9, 2024.
Join us for this half-day event, as we dive into the evolving world of DeFi ecosystems, taking a closer look at today’s control structures, governance, and regulation. The event will address the different layers of DeFi separately. In the first session, the focus is on blockchain networks, platform aspects and the settlement function. In the second session, we focus on financial assets and protocols deployed through smart contracts, explore various options and regulatory approaches. The sessions start with input presentations by experts from regulatory bodies, industry, and academia, followed by a panel discussion.
Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
Time: 13:30-18:30; followed by an Apéro
Venue: University of Basel Biozentrum, Spitalstrasse 41, 4056 Basel
Costs: Participation is free of charge
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2024
Please note that due to space constraints attendance requires prior registration.
We look forward to welcoming you in person at the event!
Registration for the event is closed.
For inquiries, please contact katrin.schuler@unibas.ch.
Speakers
Session 1 - Blockchain Networks
Prof. Dr. Cesare Fracassi
Director of the Blockchain Initiative and Professor of Finance at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on decentralized finance, fintech, and the impact of blockchain technologies on financial markets and he regularly advises regulatory bodies and industry leaders on DeFi-related issues.
Dr. Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli
Division Chief of the Payments, Currencies, and Infrastructure division at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) leading research on monetary policy and digital currencies. His work focuses on the impact of fintech innovations and policies on international financial and monetary systems and stability.
Dr. Thomas Moser
Alternate Member of the Governing Board at the Swiss National Bank, specializing in digital currencies and financial market infrastructure. He plays a crucial role in shaping Switzerland's approach to innovative financial technologies and regulatory frameworks.
Prof. Dr. Fabian Schär(Session Chair)
Managing Director of the Center for Innovative Finance and Professor of Distributed Ledger Technology and Fintech at the University of Basel. His research focuses on blockchain applications including DeFi, and the intersection of technology and finance, contributing to academic and practical advancements in the field.
Session 2 - Asset & Protocol Layers
Dr. Ann Sofie Cloots
Affiliate lecturer at the University of Cambridge (Law), with a background in law and economics, corporate finance and company law. Her research focuses on the regulatory and policy aspects of digital assets and DLT, in particular of DeFi.
Matthias Obrecht
Head of the Fintech Desk at the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) authorizing and supervising institutions in the fintech space. He also works on shaping policies for digital assets and blockchain technology, ensuring the stability and integrity of Switzerland's financial system.
Dr. Christoph Puhr
Lead of the UBS Digital Assets Center of Excellence, guiding the group through the rapidly evolving landscape for tokenized securities and money. With extensive expertise in financial regulation and innovation, he plays a pivotal role in shaping industry practices and strategies.
Katrin Schuler(Session Chair)
Researcher at the Center for Innovative Finance, focusing her PhD on systemic risk and interdependencies within DeFi ecosystems. Her research delves into the unique properties of blockchain-based financial infrastructure also in the context of financial regulation.