

10. Blockchain
@HTW Conference
From Vision to Reality: A Decade of Innovation in Blockchain Technology

Wilhelminenhofstraße 75A,
12459 Berlin, Building H

12th until 14th of June 2025
Why should you attend?
This unique event offers a distinctive platform to critically assess the evolution of blockchain technology over the past ten years—from its initial conceptualisation to its current status as a catalyst for transformative change across numerous sectors. Attending this conference will provide you with the opportunity to:
- Engage with Pioneering Research and Thought Leadership: Esteemed academics and industry experts will present rigorous analyses and case studies, elucidating the mechanisms through which blockchain technology has reshaped financial services, supply chains, and public administration.
- Participate in In-Depth Discussions and Panels: The conference will facilitate comprehensive debates on the challenges and opportunities that have emerged as blockchain moves from theory to practical application. You will gain insights into the intricacies of decentralised systems, legal aspects, and the burgeoning field of decentralised finance (DeFi).
- Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration: By uniting a diverse array of professionals—from researchers and practitioners to policy-makers—you will be ideally positioned to forge meaningful connections and explore collaborative initiatives that may define the next decade of blockchain innovation.
- Explore Future Trajectories: With a critical focus on both the technological and regulatory landscapes, the sessions will not only reflect on past achievements but also outline strategic directions for future research and development within the blockchain ecosystem.
One aspect of digitalisation and innovation in Finance is creating value while issuing token. Tokenization improves clearing, transparency, compliance, fractionalization, and market access. Witness the real time structuring of smart-contracts and liquidation of assets for the future of digital finance. Mitigating fraud by decentralized clear forsensic records of public blockchains and thus securing stakeholder confidence in those assets of the future.
In this context, this conference represents a unique convergence of visionary ideas and empirical evidence, offering a comprehensive review of blockchain’s transformative journey. Your participation will undoubtedly enrich the dialogue and contribute to shaping the next phase of this revolutionary technology. We look forward to welcoming you to an event that promises to be both intellectually stimulating and practically insightful. #HTWBlockchain #Vision2Reality

Expert Voices in Blockchain



Schwerin
Commission

Krüger
HTW Berlin

Butler
Canterbury

Siedler
Legal

Rajan
Partners

Dünser
SUM Group

Lauterbach
AI Edutainment

Leaua
University of Economic Studies

Arslan Brömme
Chain Horizon GmbH

Finizio
Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP

Revolidis
Malta

Wischmann
PBTokn.com

Krüger
Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP

Makhlouf
& Arbitrator

Lee
New Zealand

Lynch
Ireland

Ercanbrack
of London

Markezic
European Crypto Initiative

Kluge
tokenforge GmbH

Steger
Consulting

Krasznay
of Public Service

Illes
Techlabify

Our Events
Our events and speakers will be regularly updated.
Date
Thursday,
12th June 2025

| Time | Session | Speaker | Topic | Slides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.30 | Entry / Registration | |||
| 16.00 | Welcoming Words | Franziska Giffey, Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Enterprises | Greeting Message | |
| 16.10 | Introduction | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Krüger | ||
| 16.15 | Keynote I | Dr. Joachim Schwerin | The Societal role of Blockchain in a Changing World | click to download |
| 16.35 | Video | Dr. Ricky J. Lee | Blockchain and Space: The Potential to both enhance and compromise Space Safety and Security Interests | |
| 17.00 | Panel I (including Q&A) | Moderation: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Krüger Guest: Dr. Amel Makhlouf, Marina Markezic, Markus Kluge, Dr. Joachim Schwerin | Blockchain Unchained: A Decade of Innovation Reshaping Finance | |
| 18.00 | Panel II (including Q&A) | Moderation: Prof. Dr. Petra Butler Guest: Dr. Nina-Luisa Siedler, Dr. Nessa Lynch, Prof. Csaba Krasznay | Ethics in AI: Balancing Innovation with Human Values | |
| 19.15 | End of Day 1 & Boat Tour | Open for every ticket holder |
Date
Friday,
13th June 2025

| Time | Session | Speaker | Topic | Slides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08.30 | Entry | |||
| 09.00 | Keynote I | Dr. Thomas Dünser | Digital Economy & Digital Finance: from Co-Existence to Fusion | click to download |
| 09.20 | Keynote II | Adri Wischmann | Beyond Bitcoin: Can “Programmable Money” on the Blockchain change the World (and pass the MiCar Test)? | click to download |
| 09.40 | Keynote III | Izzat-Begum Rajan | The Taxation of Digital Asset | click to download |
| 10.00 | Coffee Break | |||
| 10.15 | Keynote IV | Dr. Amel Makhlouf | Exploring Cryptocurrency through the lens of maqāṣid al-sharī’ah | click to download |
| 10.35 | Keynote V | Dr. Nessa Lynch | Emerging Technologies and Criminal Law – a European and Global perspective | click to download |
| 10.55 | Keynote VI | Dr. Jonathan Ercanbrack | Smart Contracts and the Future of Arbitration | click to download |
| 11.15 | Keynote VII | Markus Kluge | From Asset to Token: Real-World Applications of Blockchain Infrastructure | click to download |
| 11.35 | Keynote VIII | Prof. Crenguta Leaua | The Thought Revolution brought by Blockchain – Ideas that change the World | click to download |
| 11.55 | Lunch Break | |||
| 13.00 | Introduction into the Think Tank Sessions | Various | Various | |
| 13.10 | Think Tank Sessions | Various | Various | |
| 16.30 | End of Day 2 | |||
| 19.30 | Speakers Dinner | Invitation Only |
Date
Saturday,
14th June 2025

| Time | Session | Speaker | Topic | Slides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09.00 | Entry | |||
| 09.30 | Keynote I | Dr. Ioannis Revolidis | Click, Buy… Surrender? Arbitration Clauses and Consumer Rights in NFT Transactions | click to download |
| 09.50 | Keynote II | Tarkan Yavas & Arslan Brömme | The Urgency of Blockchain Cybersecurity Standards | click to download |
| 10.10 | Keynote III | Dr. Anastassia Lauterbach | AI Literacy – Quo Vadis? | click to download |
| 10.30 | Keynote IV | Marleen Krüger | Climate Change Disputes – Past, Present and Future | click to download |
| 10.50 | Coffee Break | |||
| 11.10 | Keynote V | Matthias Steger | How and Why do you need Compliant Crypto Accounting | |
| 11.30 | Keynote VI | Dr. Nina-Luisa Siedler | UN Cybercrime Convention | click to download |
| 11.50 | Lunch Break | |||
| 13.00 | Presentations of Findings | |||
| 14.00 | Closing Remarks | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Krüger & Prof. Dr. Butler | ||
| 14.30 | End of Conference |
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