The Luxembourg Internet Days, a two-day conference on FinTech, Cloud and Security, will take place in Luxembourg this year on 7 & 8 December, organised by LU-CIX, the LUxembourg Commercial Internet eXchange.
High-level keynotes, round tables and discussions will focus on the technical needs of IT companies keen to embrace the challenges and opportunities associated with the rise of FinTech, the growing importance of online data security and the promise of a better cloud. The conference will also provide networking sessions and speed-dating opportunities, as well as the opportunity for start-ups to pitch their business model.
A trade fair area with more than forty exhibitors will promote the exchange of ideas, practices and experiences among professionals to guarantee an informative and fruitful event at the cutting edge of ICT innovation.
“With its original set-up, the Luxembourg Internet Days, which has become an industry must, responds to the newest trends, developments and challenges to create a lasting impression amongst ICT professionals in Luxembourg, the Greater Region and beyond”, stated Marco Houwen, President of LU-CIX asbl.
The conference will start with a FinTech session on Monday 7 December organised in partnership with Luxembourg for Finance. Keynotes will be given by Francine CLOSENER, Secretary of State of the Economy, and Nicolas CARY, Co-Founder of Blockchain. International FinTech companies, such as Digicash, Bankable and KYC3, will also be participating.
The second day, Tuesday 8 December, will focus on Cloud and Security challenges with keynotes given by Xavier BETTEL, the Luxembourg Prime Minister and Minister for Communications and Media; Alex GUBAREV, CEO of XBT Holding; Jérôme FLEURY from Cloudflare; Reinhard POSCH, CIO for the Federal Government of Austria; Rafael LAGUNA, CEO of Open-Xchange and Laurent ALLARD, CEO of OVH.
Participants can also expect high quality round tables with expert participants.
This free-to-access B2B-only event is the place to be for CEOs, CIOs, CTOs and ICT experts from big companies, SMEs and Start’ups…
Many networking opportunities include:
- On 7 December at 12:00 at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, the conference will be kicked off with a lunch offered by PwC to all the preregistered attendees. More information on the programme and registration can be found at www.luxembourg-internet-days.com.
- A cocktail organised with the support of entities focusing on the development of innovative initiatives, such as BHS, Luxinnovation, Silicon Luxembourg and Technoport,… will take place on 7 December from 17:30.
