MTBIT at IMTC USA 2015 MTBIT: REMITTANCES AND BLOCKCHAINS 08:00 Attendee Registration 09:00 09:00 WELCOME - INTRODUCTION TO MTBIT - Remittances & Blockchains - Hugo Cuevas-Mohr - Participants Presentations 09:30 09:30 Session 1: REGULATORY UPDATE - Andrew Ittleman 10:00 Andrew will present the US Federal & State positions on Blockchain Protocols exploring trends, challenges and opportunities 10:00 10:30 10:30 11:00 11:00 11:30 11:30 12:00 Session 2: COMPLIANCE FOR PAYMENT INNOVATORS - Jay Postma Jay will share his advice and his expertise highlighting the importance of KYC & Risk Management for sound AML/BSA/CFT programs Session 3: THE STATE OF BITCOIN & THE BITCOIN ECOSYSTEM - Steven Michaels Ripple Labs will give us an overview of the use of the Ripple Protocol for the Money Transfer Industry. Coffee Break Session 4: REMITTANCES & BLOCKCHAINS - Alan Safahi Alan will share his expertise & opinions on the development of Blockchain-based solutions for Money Transfer using tools such as Ripple and Stellar, protocols that are in the market today 12:00 Session 5: BUILDING PAYMENT SOLUTIONS ON THE RIPPLE NETWWORK 13:00 In this session we will showcase services developed the Ripple Network, providing us with a hands-on experience on the use & potential behind it. Presented by IRBA, the International Ripple Business Association Andrew White, OMG - Pablo Gonzalez, Bitso - John Whelan, Coininst, Marco Montes Neri, Saldo.mx 13:00 Lunch 14:00 14:00 Session 6: BITCOIN & REMITTANCES - THE U.S. SIDE - Scott Morgan, Airbitz - Sergej Kotliar, Bitrefill-Celery 14:45 Every international money transfer needs two sides; we explore the US side with Airbitz Mobile Wallet 14:45 Session 7: BITCOIN & REMITTANCES - THE RECEIVING SIDE: The Philippines this session we will showcase REBIT from The Philippines, the “rebittance” service from Satoshi Citadel 15:30 In Luis Buenaventura, REBIT 15:30 Coffee Break - The Trade Fair is open! 16:00 16:00 Session 8: BITCOIN & REMITTANCES - THE RECEIVING SIDE: Mexico 16:45 In this session we will showcase Bitso from Mexico. Pablo Gonzalez, Bitso 16:45 Session 9: MTBIT ROUNDTABLE 17:30 Questions and Answers - Open Discussion 17:30 Welcome Reception 19:30 YOUR MODERATOR MONDAY Monday, March 23, 2015 9:00 am to 5:30 pm ANDREW ITTLEMAN - Fuerst Ittleman David Joseph, PL - Miami, FL. Andrew oversees the firm’s work in White Collar Defense and Money Laundering Law. Andrew was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, attended Emory University (2001) and University of Miami Law School (2004). He was hired by Mr. Fuerst in 2005 and his practice includes Federal criminal forfeiture proceedings, complex commercial litigation, international civil litigation and FDA litigation as well as representing Money Transfer companies and clients in the industry both US and internationally. Besides being a member of the Florida Bar, the Dade County Bar Association he is a member of the National Money Transmitters Assoc., is a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist and he is a member of IMTC Advisory Board. Note: Certificates of Participation will be provided by IMTC to all MTBIT participants by email, once the conference is over.