All sessions are indicated in local time.

8.15 - 9.00
Registration and breakfast

9.00 - 9.05
Welcome and introduction by ALFI

Speaker
Jean-Marc Goy
Jean-Marc Goy
ALFI

Chairperson

9.05 - 9.10
Welcome by Ambassador

Speaker
Conrad Bruch
Conrad Bruch
Embassy of Luxembourg in Bern

Ambassadeur

9.10 - 9.15
Welcome by Master of Ceremony

Master of Ceremony
Thomas Etienne
Thomas Etienne
Banque de Luxembourg S.A.

Senior Business Development Manager

9.15 - 10.00
Navigating Digital Assets: where are we in the adoption journey?

Embark with us on an exciting journey through the dynamic world of digital assets at our upcoming panel discussion during the ALFI Roadshow to Switzerland. Our panellists will explore the current state of adoption of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and other digital assets within the asset management industry, what factors are driving and also holding back innovation, and how these assets could be instrumental in gaining access to new groups of investors. Additionally, our experts will delve into the strategic, operational, regulatory, and technological considerations necessary to successfully integrate digital assets into existing product offerings

Moderator
Jens Schmidt
Jens Schmidt
EY

Partner

Panellists
John Ehlers
John Ehlers
Swissquote Bank Europe SA

Chief Operating Officer

Milan Hauber
Milan Hauber
Ogier

Partner

Katka Letzing
Katka Letzing
Kickstart Innovation

CEO

Quentin Werle
Quentin Werle
6 Monks (6M) s.à.r.l.

Head of Portfolio Management

10.05 - 10.25
Speed Briefings: Illuminating Industry Insights

Are you losing sleep over pressing industry concerns? ALFI offers a dynamic solution in the form of rapid-fire executive briefings that resemble the efficiency of speed dating. Our briefings are designed to address the questions that keep you awake at night, delivering essential insights on pivotal industry topics. These sessions delve into regulatory nuances and hard-hitting business facts while analysing their direct impact on the business models and value chains of asset managers, management companies, and their products. Our format is crisp and to the point, with a total of 5 briefings, each lasting just 6 minutes, interspersed with engaging Q&A sessions to ensure all your queries are met. The proposed topics cover a broad spectrum of critical issues, including AML, FASTER, DORA, The Luxembourg toolbox (focus on ELTIF vs RAIF) and AI.

Moderator
Henning Schwabe
Henning Schwabe
Arendt & Medernach

Partner

Speaker(s)
Sidonie Braud
Sidonie Braud
PwC

Partner

Helena Finn
Helena Finn
A&O Shearman

Counsel

Raphael Machet
Raphael Machet
BNP Paribas

Head of Regulatory Projects and Digital Asset Practice, Luxembourg branch

10.30 - 11.00
Coffee break and networking

11.00 - 11.15
Speed Briefings: Illuminating Industry Insights

Are you losing sleep over pressing industry concerns? ALFI offers a dynamic solution in the form of rapid-fire executive briefings that resemble the efficiency of speed dating. Our briefings are designed to address the questions that keep you awake at night, delivering essential insights on pivotal industry topics. These sessions delve into regulatory nuances and hard-hitting business facts while analysing their direct impact on the business models and value chains of asset managers, management companies, and their products. Our format is crisp and to the point, with a total of 5 briefings, each lasting just 6 minutes, interspersed with engaging Q&A sessions to ensure all your queries are met. The proposed topics cover a broad spectrum of critical issues, including AML, FASTER, DORA, The Luxembourg toolbox (focus on ELTIF vs RAIF) and AI.

Moderator