Details
A full-day scientific programme, with the widest representation of Swiss institutions. Our goal is to connect practitioners with cutting edge researchers from the fields of Economics, Law, Technology and their interface.

Time
14th May 2019
10:00 -17:00
UZH RAA-G01
Rämistrasse 59, 8001 Zürich
Speakers

Prof. Dr Aleksander Berentsen
Economic Theory, University of Basel

Prof. Dr Roger Wattenhoffer
Information Technology, ETH Zurich

Prof. Dr Rolf H. Weber
Chair for Private, Economic and European Law, University of Zurich

Dr Paolo Tasca
UCL Blockchain Center, University College London

Prof. Dr Arthur Gervais
Hoschschule Luzern and Imperial College London

Jörn
Erbguth
Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations, University of Geneva

Michael Lustenberger
ZHAW School of Management and Law

DR Massimo Morini
Università della Svizzera Italiana
Timeline
Time | Speaker | Title |
10:00-10:10 | Prof. Dr Claudio J. Tessone Universität Zürich | Introduction And Welcome |
10:10-10:40 | Dr Paolo Tasca University College London | TBA |
10:40-11:10 | Coffe Break | |
11:10-11:50 | Prof. Dr Aleksander Berentsen University Of Basel | A Game-Theoretic Model of Proof of Stake |
11:50-12:30 | Prof. Dr Rolf H. Weber Universität Zürich | On the Regulatory Framework of Switzerland |
12:30-13:10 | Prof. Dr Bryan Ford EPFL | Decentralized Data Protection and Next-Generation Blockchains |
13:10-13:55 | Lunch Break | |
13:55-14:35 | Prof. Dr Roger Wattenhofer ETHZ | Does a Blockchain Need Altruism? |
14:35-15:05 | Dr Arthur Gervais Hochschule Luzern /Imperial College | Off The Chain Transactions |
15:05-15:35 | Coffee Break | |
15:35-16:05 | Michael Lustenberger Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften | Overcoming Current Supply Chain Challenges with Blockchain |
16:05-16:35 | Jörn Erbguth Université de Genève | Is GDPR a Roadblock to Blockchain? |
16:35-17:05 | Massimo Morini Università della Svizzera Italiana | TBA |
Event Organisation:

Prof. Dr Claudio Tessone
Assistant Professor Of Network Science
University Of Zurich
Event Lead

Jan Bühlmann
Teaching Assistant
University Of Zurich
Event Support
Video Recordings:
Sponsors

Trust Square
UZH BLOCKCHAIN CENTER
This Competence Center was established in 2019. Its purposes are: coordination and fostering of research activities; developing educational offerings to students and professionals; and serve as a single point of contact between UZH and other stakeholders.