Niko Jilch

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Financial Journalist, Speaker and Moderator

He is a financial journalist with a focus on digitalisation of money and the economy. He runs his own podcast and YouTube channel called “Was Bitcoin bringt” and works as a columnist and moderator for Brutkasten. He has a newsletter called “Fix the money” and advises organisations on Bitcoin.

Niko Jilch on the Schedule 2023

Monday, 28 August

Starting times
Morning
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly? Bitcoin, Crypto and the Future of Money
English 180
New financial technologies have revolutionised the world of finance. Despite significant growth, we now witness the frailties of these developments, such as the recent unprecedented market turmoil in the crypto industry. What steps need to be taken by both the industry and policymakers to rebuild trust and harness the potential of blockchain technology? How can we shape the future of money and financial services?

//INFO: Circular hiking trail Böglerwiese Hausberg. Bring good hiking shoes and water. In case of heavy rain, the session will take place in the first floor (EG1) in the elementary school of Alpbach.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Vorplatz
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09:00 - 12:00 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly? Bitcoin, Crypto and the Future of Money
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Evening
Falling Walls in Science and Society
English 60
Falling Walls promotes visionary ideas and connects creative minds. In this year's competition, outstanding young scientists and entrepreneurs have exactly three minutes to convince the Alpbach audience of their innovative ideas, research, and business projects. Join the crowd voting and choose the winners who will receive a ticket to the renowned Falling Walls Conference in Berlin in November!
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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18:30 - 19:30 Falling Walls in Science and Society
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Thursday, 31 August

Starting times
Afternoon
Labour Markets in Transition
English 90
In an era of great technological and environmental change, many jobs are likely to change, if not disappear, by 2030. This will fundamentally change labour markets. Will there be enough work for everyone in the future, and can green jobs make up for those lost through automation and AI? How can policy makers, companies and societies manage the upcoming workforce transition?
Hotel Post , Hotel Post - Seminarraum
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14:00 - 15:30 Labour Markets in Transition
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Friday, 01 September

Starting times
Afternoon
Today's Youth: No Finance, which Future?
English 60
Today's economic challenges of high inflation, low growth and low interest rates have affected different parts of our societies in different ways. This poses a long-term challenge, particularly for young people trying to finance a home and save for their retirement. How can we secure the financial future of our youth? What is the role of digital transformation, state intervention or capital markets?
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Schrödinger-Saal
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17:00 - 18:00 Today's Youth: No Finance, which Future?
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