Mastercard 255 to the Moon conference

Thursday, 21. and Friday, 22. March 2024

A leading conference focusing on sports, advanced technologies, and business.

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Prepare for the highly anticipated second edition of Mastercard 255 to the Moon, a prestigious conference intricately aligned with the FIS Ski-Jumping World Cup Finals in Planica, Slovenia!

This exclusive gathering attracts industry leaders from the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and beyond, providing a platform for networking and knowledge exchange within cutting-edge technologies, sports, and business.

Our distinguished lineup of speakers comprises notable experts who will delve into the intersection of advanced technologies, sports, business, and finance.

Against the backdrop of the stunning natural beauty on the edge of the ski jumping slopes, attendees will have the unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in a unique blend of professional insights and firsthand experiences.

This year’s edition specializes in fostering connections and sharing knowledge. Join us in the heart of Planica for an exceptional convergence of business, technological innovation, and the exhilarating spirit of a world-class sports event.

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March 21- 22, 2024

PREMIUM PASS

Live

920 €

Features

Access to Planica FIS SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP FINALS (March 30 – 31) and Planica Klub (with food and drinks included)
2 Conference days
Business networking
Access to lounge area and party
Daily lunch and refreshments
Giveaways
Planica NFT token
Full online access

VIP PASS

Live

570 €

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2 Conference days
Business networking
Access to lounge area and party
Daily lunch and refreshments
Giveaways
Planica NFT token
Full online access

VIRTUAL VIP PASS

Online

119 €

Features

Full online access
VIP virtual pass does not offer entry to in – person venue or associated events. Please select a VIP or Premium pass if you wish to attend in person.
Planica NFT token
Digital content available 30 days after the conference

*VAT included.

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Live and Digital

08:30-09:30

Registration and coffee

09:30-09:35

Welcome speechesTomaž Šušteršič, Secretary General (Organizing Committee Planica & Zavod Sloski)

09:35-10:05

Keynote adress: The Future of Sports powered by AI and Advanced TechnologyIris Cordoba Mondejar, Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft

10:05-10:25

Keynote adress: Accelerating snowsport via digital and advanced technologiesBenjamin Stoll, FIS

10:25-10:45

Coffee break with a view on the ski jumping competition

11:00

BREAK

11:30

MASTERCARD KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Our view on crypto, how we engage in the space & an industry outlookChristian Rau, senior VP Fintech and Crypto enablement Europe, Mastercard

12:00

PANEL DISCUSSION: Regulations – Keeping Pace with the Technological InnovationsAndras Fischer, OTPKonstantinos Adamos, RevolutIegor Avetisov, Binance Moderator: Igor E. Bergant, Mastercard

12:40

PANEL DISCUSSION: Banks and Fintechs – Making sense of the future of paymentsAntonio Argir, NLBAlex Zinder, LedgerAvishkar (Ash) Sharma, Checkout.comModerator: Dorothea Ysenburg, Mastercard

13:10

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Challenges and Opportunities for Crypto Mass AdoptionTerence Kwok, CEO, hi.com

14:00

LUNCH

15:00

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The path for mass crypto adoptionLuis Pinedo, Bitfinex Pay

15:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: Investment opportunities in Web3Jack O’Connor, Algorand FundationVedran Vukman, RevutoMatjaz Hirsman, Reef.ioGregor Novak, Suncontract Moderator: dr. Jane Thomason, World Metaverse Council

16:20

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: (Re)building the NFT trust Sebastjan Pirih, CMO & Business relations, Netis

16:40

PANEL DISCUSSION: Web3 and sports – How to engage fans through Web3 business models Fred Antunes, RealFevrBenjamin Stoll, FISLuis Vicente, APEX Capital Moderator: Vlaho Hrdalo, UBIK

17:20

PANEL DISCUSSION: The future of sports – Is Web3 essential for developing the sports industry? Dino Rađa, a legendary basketball playerMate Naletilić, Dinamo ZagrebKlemen Gradišar, Ballies and Metacourt Moderator: Tanja Bivic Plankar, Blockchain Alliance Europe

10:45-11:35

11:35-12:00

Presentation: Game On: How AWS is elevating the sports industry with AI-driven innovationsNils Sterenborg, Amazon Web Service

12:00-12:30

Presentation: Securing the Payment EcosystemTulsi Narayan, Mastercard

12:30-12:40

Keynote adressAlwin Tan, Asia Blockchain Hub President and Chairman at MetaX Technologies

12:40-13:15

Panel: AI, Metaverse & Web 4.0: Asian – European PerspectivesZhuang Rui, Meta Xdr. Aleksandra Prodanović Stamenović, World Metaverse CouncilDavid Kvaternik, Tovarna.TechModerator: Tadej Slapink, CEO at World Metaverse Council

13:15-14:15

Lunch

14:15-14:45

14:45-15:15

Presentation: Impact of Cyber RegulationMirco Rohr, Mastercard

15:15-16:00

Round table: Regulating Cyber space in Europe – impact on safety and BusinessMirco Rohr, MastercardMarcin Arciszewski, Modivodr. Blaž Markelj, Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security

16:00-16:45

Round table: The future of digital payments in blockchainChristian Rau, MastercardEva Gartner, BitstampMiha Goriup, PaywiserRene Štefančič, Enjin

17:00-19:00

Enjoying ski jumping spectacle on FIS World Cup Final Women HS 102 Planica 2024 Networking and Metaverse Ski Jumping with cocktails and snacksDJ Boiler Room

Live

09:00-10:00

Registration and coffee

10:00-10:05

Welcome by the host Saša Jerkovič

10:05-10:25

10:25-11:00

Discussion paneldr. Franci Petek, former FIS ski jumping World ChampionJernej Damjan, former FIS ski jumping World Cup WinnerDejan Roljič, NAKA

11:00-11:20

Keynote adress: From Verifiable Credentials to Verifiable PaymentsSebastjan Pirih, Netis

11:20-11:30

Conference closing

12:00-17:00

Ski jumping competition

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Welcome speeches
Tomaž Šušteršič, Secretary General (Organizing Committee Planica & Zavod Sloski)

Keynote adress: The Future of Sports powered by AI and Advanced Technology
Iris Cordoba Mondejar, Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft

Keynote adress: Accelerating snowsport via digital and advanced technologies
Benjamin Stoll, FIS

MASTERCARD KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Our view on crypto, how we engage in the space & an industry outlook
Christian Rau, senior VP Fintech and Crypto enablement Europe, Mastercard

PANEL DISCUSSION: Regulations – Keeping Pace with the Technological Innovations
Andras Fischer, OTP
Konstantinos Adamos, Revolut
Iegor Avetisov, Binance
Moderator: Igor E. Bergant, Mastercard

PANEL DISCUSSION: Banks and Fintechs – Making sense of the future of payments
Antonio Argir, NLB
Alex Zinder, Ledger
Avishkar (Ash) Sharma, Checkout.com
Moderator: Dorothea Ysenburg, Mastercard

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Challenges and Opportunities for Crypto Mass Adoption
Terence Kwok, CEO, hi.com

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The path for mass crypto adoption
Luis Pinedo, Bitfinex Pay

PANEL DISCUSSION: Investment opportunities in Web3
Jack O’Connor, Algorand Fundation
Vedran Vukman, Revuto
Matjaz Hirsman, Reef.io
Gregor Novak, Suncontract
Moderator: dr. Jane Thomason, World Metaverse Council

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: (Re)building the NFT trust
Sebastjan Pirih, CMO & Business relations, Netis

PANEL DISCUSSION: Web3 and sports – How to engage fans through Web3 business models
Fred Antunes, RealFevr
Benjamin Stoll, FIS
Luis Vicente, APEX Capital
Moderator: Vlaho Hrdalo, UBIK

PANEL DISCUSSION: The future of sports – Is Web3 essential for developing the sports industry?
Dino Rađa, a legendary basketball player
Mate Naletilić, Dinamo Zagreb
Klemen Gradišar, Ballies and Metacourt
Moderator: Tanja Bivic Plankar, Blockchain Alliance Europe

Presentation: Game On: How AWS is elevating the sports industry with AI-driven innovations
Nils Sterenborg, Amazon Web Service

Presentation: Securing the Payment Ecosystem
Tulsi Narayan, Mastercard

Keynote adress
Alwin Tan, Asia Blockchain Hub President and Chairman at MetaX Technologies

Panel: AI, Metaverse & Web 4.0: Asian – European Perspectives
Zhuang Rui, Meta X
dr. Aleksandra Prodanović Stamenović, World Metaverse Council
David Kvaternik, Tovarna.Tech
Moderator: Tadej Slapink, CEO at World Metaverse Council

Presentation: Impact of Cyber Regulation
Mirco Rohr, Mastercard

Round table: Regulating Cyber space in Europe – impact on safety and Business
Mirco Rohr, Mastercard
Marcin Arciszewski, Modivo
dr. Blaž Markelj, Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security

Round table: The future of digital payments in blockchain
Christian Rau, Mastercard
Eva Gartner, Bitstamp
Miha Goriup, Paywiser
Rene Štefančič, Enjin

Enjoying ski jumping spectacle on FIS World Cup Final Women HS 102 Planica 2024

Networking and Metaverse Ski Jumping with cocktails and snacks
DJ Boiler Room

Welcome by the host
Saša Jerkovič

Discussion panel
dr. Franci Petek, former FIS ski jumping World Champion
Jernej Damjan, former FIS ski jumping World Cup Winner
Dejan Roljič, NAKA

Keynote adress: From Verifiable Credentials to Verifiable Payments
Sebastjan Pirih, Netis