Join Deloitte at Consensus 2019

About Consensus 2019

May 13–15 | New York Hilton Midtown

Known globally as THE blockchain event of the year, Consensus 2019 will feature 250+ speakers and bring together more than 8,000 attendees from leading global brands, industry startups, investment firms, financial services giants, academic institutions, and policy groups to discuss the evolving real-world applications of blockchain technology and the most important commercial developments, technical innovations, and public policy issues.

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Sessions you don't want to miss

Make sure to stop by these sessions throughout the conference to hear from Deloitte subject-matter specialists

Monday, May 13 | 11:20 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Blockchain gets down to business: 2019 Global Blockchain Survey
3^rd floor | Rendezvous Trianon

Executives no longer seem to be asking “Will blockchain work?” Many are now asking "How can we make blockchain work for us?" Learn more about how blockchain is getting down to business and explore the possible implications for your organization.

Monday, May 13 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Essential learnings for creating and scaling a blockchain consortium
3^rd Floor | Rotunda Room (Deloitte lounge)

Why have some consortia become more successful than others? Explore the critical success factors for setting up a consortium, how to scale adoption, and the lessons learned.

Tuesday, May 14 | 10:00–10:45 a.m.
Building and scaling a blockchain solution
3^rd Floor | Rotunda Room (Deloitte lounge)

What are the different lenses required to build and scale a successful solution? This session starts with a live solution and highlight the factors of success.

Tuesday, May 14 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Navigating the complexities of tokenization: From tax, regulatory, and accounting to technology and strategy
Concourse A

"Tokenize the world" is a fine slogan, but how is this cake actually baked? This session will examine the wide range of considerations involved in a token project including tax, regulatory, accounting, audit, controls, technology, and strategy. Hear from the advisers and their clients as they offer an inside look into the end-to-end complexities of launching a tokenized business model.

Wednesday, May 15 | 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Need an audit for your blockchain/crypto/DLT company? What to expect and how to prepare
3^rd Floor | Rotunda Room (Deloitte lounge)

Blockchain, distributed ledger, and cryptocurrency companies come with their unique set of risks and challenges. Audits of financial statements and IT systems/platforms can provide reasonable assurance to stakeholders related to the financial statements. Specifically, assurance for IT systems can be important to customers who rely on your blockchain solution as part of their business process. And audits of financial statements can provide reasonable assurance to users of financial statements including current and potential investors, boards, regulators, and customers. We will also highlight some of the more popular risks and challenges along with some leading practices in how to navigate. The word “audit” sounds scary, but it doesn’t have to be!

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