Chainlink panel and CAC 2024 pre-event

Chainlink invited people from the finance industry to an after-hours event sponsored by Chainlink before the Crypto Assets Conference (CAC 2024). The expert panel was titled "Navigating the Future of Finance".

The event was sponsored by Chainlink and presented in a fully packed TechQuartier by:

• Ian Salmon, Capital Markets Advisor, Chainlink Labs
• Dirk Sturz, Managing Director & Co-Founder, FinPlanet
• Christopher Glissner, Software Engineer, Deutsche Telekom & Chainlink Community Advocate

Participants discussed blockchain and decentralized technologies ahead of the Crypto Assets Conference 2024. The evening included keynotes, panel discussions and a happy hour for conversations with other participants.

Introduction to Chainlink: The opening session explained how the decentralized oracle networks of Chainlink support smart contracts and the blockchain ecosystem.

Chainlink & capital markets: The discussion covered decentralized finance and its effects on capital markets. Speakers explained how Chainlink connects traditional finance with the DeFi sector.

Industry Adoption of Blockchain in TradFi: The panel examined the challenges and opportunities for traditional finance (TradFi) when using blockchain technology.

Happy hour to connect and refresh: Participants discussed blockchain applications with other attendees over drinks and refreshments.