Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are currently a hot topic. According to a study by the Bank for International Settlements, 20% of worldwide central banks intend to issue a CBDC within the next six years. This online workshop introduces the basic ideas behind a CBDC, discusses current CBDC initiatives, and explains how a CBDC fits in the current monetary system.

This online workshop gives you insights on how to set up efficient operations in early stage startups. Mentor Benjamin Horvath, CEO of BLOCKROCKET, will give a quick introduction and then answer participants' specific questions to give input on the following topics: Managing, scaling and incentivizing teams, Getting leads from different channels, Monitoring operations with affordable software, Using freelancers to outsource tasks.Participants should prepare one current challenge to be discussed in the session.

Follow the presentation online - Libra: Concept, Impact and the Role of CBDCs (Online Talk by Jonas Gross, Frankfurt School Blockchain Center). This presentation will be held in English.

Get to Know 7 Startups Within 35 Minutes - and Ask Them Questions Afterwards! Moderator: Benjamin Horvath, Blockrocket European Blockchain Labs. This session will be held in English. Registration is free of charge.

Follow the Discussion online! - The speakers will be: Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner (Frankfurt School Blockchain Center), Dr. Dirk Sturz (Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange), Dr. Alex von Frankenberg (High-Tech Gründerfonds), Patrick Lowry (Iconic Funds), Christian Labetzsch (Blocksize Capital). This talk will be held in English....

Follow the Discussion online! - The speakers will be: Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner (Frankfurt School Blockchain Center), Jacek Czarnecki (Maker Foundation), Prof. Dr. Fabian Schär (University of Basel), Magnus Jones (Ernst & Young), Rams Barathy (Future Wealth & Technologies). This talk will be held in English. Registration...

Follow the Discussion online! - The speakers will be: Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner (Frankfurt School Blockchain Center), Simon Seiter (Deutsche Boerse), Alexander Ebeling (T-Systems), Ricky Lamberty (Bosch), Dr. Carsten Stöcker (Spherity). This talk will be held in English. Registration is free of charge.

Follow the Discussion online! - The speakers will be: Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner (Frankfurt School Blockchain Center), Olaf Hannemann (CV VC), Dr. Alex von Frankenberg (High-Tech Gründerfonds), Sebastian Blum (Greenfield One), Kay Meyer (European Media Finance). This talk will be held in English. Registration is free of...

Follow the Discussion online! - The speakers will be: Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner (Frankfurt School Blockchain Center), Dr. Martin Diehl (Deutsche Bundesbank (German Central Bank)), Benjamin Duve (Commerzbank), Maximilian Forster (Cash-on-Ledger), Thomas Nägele (NÄGELE Attorneys). This talk will be held in English. Registration...

On 23rd January 2020, you are cordially invited to take part in our workshop to further develop our project, "eco Blockchain  - A Federated eco Blockchain Platform for Fast Innovation and Long-term Stability". The event will take part this time in the German language.