Cointelegraph Connect: Cannes Edition

Hosted during EthCC, Cointelegraph Connect is a curated networking and content event that brings together key players in the Web3 ecosystem. The event aims to foster genuine connections and provide valuable insights. Agenda 12:00 - 12:30 Registration and welcome12:30 - 13:00 Panel: Infrastructure Adoption: How Institutions Are Building on the New Financial Foundation13:05 - 13:30 Panel: The RWA Roadmap: Regulation, Limitations, and the Future of Tokenized Finance13:30 - 13:55 Fireside Chat with Stani Kulechov, Founder, Aave Labs 14:00 - 14:25 Panel: The DeFi Blue Chips: Lending, Trading, Staking, and Yield in 202614:30 - 15:30 Pitch Competition powered by Funders VC15:30 - 17:00 Networking Pitch Competition ​​🚀 Startup founders - APPLY NOW for a chance to pitch on stage and showcase your vision to a room full of decision-makers and Web3 key players! Venue Cointelegraph Connect will take place at Canopy by Hilton Cannes, a fresh and stylish hotel in the heart of Cannes. Conveniently located near the EthCC venue, Palais des Festivals, it’s easy to reach and perfect for an afternoon of networking. Host: Cointelegraph AcceleratorThe program helps find and support the next generation of leaders in the Web3 space, bringing together investors, startups, and relevant stakeholders to contribute to the development of Web3. Host: CointelegraphFounded in 2013, Cointelegraph is the leading independent digital media resource covering a wide range of news on blockchain technology, crypto assets, and emerging fintech trends. Partner: OneAssetOneAsset is redefining access to real estate by turning premier, income-generating properties into liquid, on-chain, and globally accessible assets. Through institutional partnerships, smart vaults, and a deeply compliant framework, OneAsset is establishing a trusted gateway for real-world assets in the digital economy, uniting the trust of traditional finance with the transparency of Web3. Pitch Competition Partner: Funders VCFunders is an intersection of VC and liquid DeFi. They invest in DeFi/RWA projects and run delta-neutral and yield strategies, supporting protocols and teams shaping the space. Managing $20M AUM they tend to pick early-stage protocols and promising startups. Prize Partner: QuillAuditsQuillAudits is a Web3 security pioneer with 1,400+ global projects audited and still maintains a Zero-Breach track record. Top projects such as ZetaChain, Taiko, Metis, and KiteAI leveraged our long-term value-added services, including vCISO, along with security audits. Prize Partner: ChainGPTChainGPT provides advanced AI infrastructure for Web3, specializing in LLM and AI tools for institutions and retailer users. Recognized by Nvidia and Google, ChainGPT has delivered numerous AI solutions and is trusted by over 100 Web3 companies, including Tron, Trust Wallet, Binance, BNB, and more. Building AIVM, the first full on-chain AI blockchain. Prize Partner: ChainGPT PadChainGPT Pad is one of the leading destinations for high-quality Web3 launches. Recognized as the only utility launchpad listed on Binance and consistently ranked among the top in the industry, we combine project fundraising, SocialFi-driven visibility, and community growth into one powerful platform. Prize Partner: HashlockHashlock is the industry leading web3 security auditing firm. Hashlock operates globally to help Web3 companies identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in their blockchain technology. We are a highly specialised Blockchain Cybersecurity firm coming from manual analysis, community auditing backgrounds and differentiate by our quantity of findings and by maintaining a high level of collaboration with our clients