TOKEN2049 Attracts Global Industry Enthusiasts to Discuss the Future of the Token Economy

HONG KONG, February 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

Serial entrepreneur Vinny Lingham is added to the extensive list of speakers for the event 

Entrepreneurs and industry enthusiasts from across the globe will gather at the inaugural TOKEN2049 conference on March 20-21, 2018 at Kerry Hotel, in Hong Kong. Joining a remarkable list of leading voices in the crypto community, "Bitcoin Oracle" Vinny Lingham has been announced as a keynote speaker.

Commenting on the event, Christopher Strauch, Co-host of TOKEN2049 said, "TOKEN2049 will be an unrivaled global meeting place for blockchain enthusiasts, like-minded entrepreneurs, industry insiders, and investors. A global financial hub with a prominent crypto ecosystem, Hong Kong is the prime location for the world-class conference. Our mission is to shine a light on the global developments of this new asset class while building the bridge between Asian and global markets."

"We are both proud and excited to be facilitating this in-depth exploration of the growing crypto ecosystem. By forecasting what the space will look like come 2049 we plan on providing a unique perspective on the token economy and the vast opportunities for participants," added Strauch.

In addition to covering the global developments and trends in the crypto space, TOKEN2049 will shine a light on the current market environment and the underlying investor landscape, with speakers and panelists exploring today's challenges within the ecosystem while delving into the future outlook for the crypto economy.

"I am extremely excited to be speaking at such a preeminent industry event. As Asia greatly embraces blockchain technology, TOKEN2049 is exactly where it needs to be to make a maximum impact. I am truly looking forward to discussing all things crypto while simultaneously picking the brains of industry enthusiasts all under the one roof," said Vinny Lingham, industry thought leader and speaker at TOKEN2049.

Co-founder and CEO of Civic, Vinny Lingham is a serial entrepreneur and Shark on Shark Tank South Africa. Often referred to as the "Bitcoin Oracle" for his predictions on the space, Lingham is also a General Partner at cryptofund, MultiCoin Capital. Prior to Civic, Lingham co-founded and held the position of CEO at Gyft, the mobile gift card company which was backed by Google Ventures. Lingham also serves on the advisory board of ChessCube, SkyRove, and Personera, and previously ValueClick and Yahoo.