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Day 1 – A New World Order Emerges – 9 October

Day 1 Kicks Off with an Opening Keynote Panel of leaders from Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Zurich and Dubai. Some of the largest investment groups in the world will be represented. We will explore the themes of:

1. The Future of Space, Satellites and the Lower Earth Orbit

In this Session, we will hear from the new venture funds, entrepreneurs and corporates who are shaping this emerging trillion-dollar industry. Who are the investors, what are the business models, what are the value propositions? This is a surprisingly developed sector.

2. The Future of Digital Identity Management (Richard Parris, Chairman and CEO of Intercede)

The world has acknowledged that one’s data is a property right of the individual. The individual has his/her own Identity Object which is on the verge of transacting API to API. Serial entrepreneurs are tackling the landscape of building Personal Economies, and this session brings you the leading entrepreneurs talking about their progress.

3. The Future of Transportation and Mobility

From self-driving cars, to transportation apps, to redesigning vehicles from the 1950’s, to Uber Boats, we bring you a panel of leaders who are changing the way that we move.

4. The Future of Government

What is the new social contract? Is the world Center Left or Center Right? We bring together former Ambassadors, new politicians, entrepreneurs and ordinary citizens to define how people in the 21st century want to be governed.

5. The Future of Wellness

Body, Spirit, Mind. The toll on the self when one is changing the world is extreme. Taking care of our number 1 asset is critical as entrepreneurs scale heights. Leading professionals, experts and entrepreneurs explain how wellness works and how to achieve your optimal wellness. Who is the category leader in the global industry of wellness?

Evening – Gala Dinner

This Gala Dinner in Dubrovnik – Theme is ‘The Future’ – will be a night to remember with 30+nationalities, 200 leading entrepreneurs, 100 returning guests from previous FTE’s, and investors who have flown in from 5 continents.

Day 2 – 10 October

1. The Future of Building and Financing Businesses

Here we look at the new models for building businesses from crowd-funding David & Goliath dancing, to Sovereign Wealth Funds backing investment platforms to venture capital firm mergers, to Platforms into Venture Capital. When will the venture capital industry grow into a proper asset management? We will have representatives from the large asset allocators to the new financiers to share their visions.

2. The Rise of China (Patrick Tsang, Chairman of Tsangs Group)

What does a China-centric world look like? What does it mean to be Chinese? How does one compete with the Chinese? What is the Europe/ China relationship meant to be? Will the US trade Taiwan for trade concessions? Who are the leading Chinese entrepreneurs, and can foreigners win in China?

3. How Blockchain became the Foundation of Everything

We look at the most innovative blockchain companies to emerge over the past year. The name brands from the Blockchain Universe will be on stage to talk about how Blockchain technology changes everything, bringing about a new way of understanding markets, trade, business, and the economy

4. The Future of Connectivity

The best innovation happening in the world of mobile telecoms will be showcased from Smart Cities to Next Generation Entertainment. Can European mobile telecoms operators become true platforms for take-off for European start-ups which need a highway to go to market? How can the mobile telecoms industry become a Star Alliance for distribution of new products and services? Which are the most innovative mobile telecoms firms?

5. The Future of Recruitment

How do the Recruitment Giants compete with Linked In’s platform for Personal Development? Who are the up and coming players and new models? This panel explores the entrepreneurs who are shaping the world of Talent, Human Resources, Personal Development and Recruitment.

6. The Future of Money

Are cryptocurrencies ready for retail investors? How should this be regulated? What’s the role of the bank, insurance company, regulator, capital markets in a world where an alternative financing infrastructure based on non-tamperable payment mechanisms is a reality?

Gala Cocktail – Final Evening Event

This event will be at one of Dubrovnik’s leading venues under the stars.