Crypto City to Crypto Valley

The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is pleased to invite you to the first "Crypto City to Crypto Valley - Digital Infrastructure for Web3 and Crypto Companies in Switzerland"co-organizing with the Odsy Foundation​ and Fintech Association of Hong Kong ​ and Cyberport​.

The event will be held in hybrid mode: in person participation and virtual on Zoom, as follows:

• Date: Tuesday, 29 August 2023
• Time: 18:30 – 20:00 HKT
• Venue: Training theatre, Core F, Level 3, Cyberport 3 (and Zoom)
• Agenda:
• 18:30-19:00 Welcome and registration (for in person attendance)
• 19:00-19:45 Presentation by Georgine Roesle, Michael Kunz, Ludovic Shum and Q&A
• 19:45-20:00 Networking (for in person attendance)
• Costs:

SwissChamHK Member Ticket: Free of charge

Cyberport Staff Ticket: Free of charge

FTAHK Member Ticket: Free of charge

SEBA, MME, EZ Staff Ticket: Free of charge

Non-Member Ticket: HKD100

*Note that the in-person participation has limited capacity. Seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Only participants with a confirmed registration will be able to access the premises.

*Registration deadline is end of 24th Aug (Thu).

Switzerland has been named the top global crypto hub in CoinDesk's Crypto Hubs 2023 rankings based on its favourable regulatory structure, digital infrastructure, and quality of life. It was highlighted for its regulatory clarity, crypto-friendly banks, lively crypto job market and events calendar, low taxes, and strong academia blockchain centres. Switzerland is also the birthplace of Ethereum in 2015, and was noted for its contribution to the development of the blockchain technology industry. Additionally, local "crypto banks" which provide essential banking services such as tax statements, asset custody, and deposit insurance to crypto start-ups, were cited as a major advantage of the Swiss Crypto Valley ecosystem.

With both Switzerland and Hong Kong being recognized as important centres for digital assets, Switzerland and Hong Kong could combine their expertise and create a powerful digital asset hub that leverages their respective strengths. Switzerland could complement Hong Kong's strategic location and well-established financial infrastructure, creating a unique ecosystem for digital asset innovation and investment. Such a partnership could attract both startups and established companies in the digital asset space, ultimately driving growth and progress in the industry.

We will cover all the topics that are important for our members and for Hong Kong based FinTech / Crypto community:

• Entity structure considerations for crypto companies

• Regulatory framework and its implications

• Banking products and services for on/offshore operations

• A journey through the set up of a Swiss Foundation

A big thanks to Benno Jaeggi, Co-president of the SwissChamHK & Global Head of Blockchain, Crypto and Web3 at Egon Zehnder​ for co-hosting the event and delivering the opening remarks.

The panels will be moderated by Sean Lee, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Odsy Foundation​.

Sincere gratitude goes to our respected speakers:

• Georgine Roesle, Consultant, Head of Blockchain, Digital Assets and Web3, EMEA, Egon Zehnder​
• Michael Kunz, Partner, Legal | Tax | Compliance of MME​
• Ludovic Shum, APAC Managing Director of SEBA Bank​

A sincere thanks to Cyberport​ who sponsor the venue for this event.

We look forward to welcoming you all soon!