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New Frontiers in Capital Innovation: ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings / Tokens)

November  16, 2017    Toronto, ON
Blockchain Crowdfunding = Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) What You Need to Know! A new funding mechanism using distributed ledger technology (Blockchain) with the potential for massive disruption of a public (IPOs) and private markets (venture capital) has exploded globally and is hotter than hot. Often referred to as 'Crowdsales', Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and tokens represent the next generation of Crowdfinance and P2P online capital and community aggregation having raised in excess of $1 billion in the first half of 2017. ICOs are fully digital offers that are designed and sold using the protocols of smart contract technology inherent on public blockchains such as Ethereum that are quickly evolving. Join us for an afternoon of focused expert discussions followed by an opportunity to network with active participants in the sector. If you are an investor, a company actively raising capital or key stakeholder in capital markets innovation then this is a must-attend event for you that will include in-depth panel discussions, presentations, Q&A and networking at venue partner Gowling WLG in Toronto. Agenda: Registration opens 3 pm Content kicks off at 3:30 pm Event wrap-up by 6 pm Why attend this event? This is essential knowledge for anyone interested in emerging Alternative Finance mechanisms and markets quickly evolving on the Blockchain - Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs, Tokens, Crypto) Who should attend the event? Innovators, investors, ICO and Crowdfinance/P2P/Fintech decision-makers, professionals, advisors, and entrepreneurial and innovation networks in the alternative finance sector. Startups and SME businesses interested in raising capital from initial coin offering (ICO) and crowdfinancing markets that want to learn about emerging opportunities, regulations, strategies, costs and risks. Investors of all types interested in participating in ICOs and investments online including retail investors, accredited investors, angel investors, VC groups and affiliates, fund managers etc. Prospective funding portals or EMDs looking to move their practice online, or add crypto/ICO/token related products to their offerings.
Contact:info@ncfacanada.org
URL:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-frontiers-in-capital-innovation-icos-initial-coin-offerings-tokens-tickets-38004336995
Where: 100 King St. West, Suite 1600 First Canadian Place
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Cost:$45
Hosted by:National Crowdfunding Association of Canada