DIGITAL. TRENDS. FUTURE.

05
Nov

Uniting for a Cause at the McDonald’s Charity Gala

Attending the McDonald’s Kinderhilfe Stiftung Charity Gala in Munich with my wife, Katarina, was a truly unforgettable experience. The event, held at the stunning Eisbach Studios, was a powerful reminder of how impactful our collective support can be in changing lives. Every year, this gala raises crucial funds for the Ronald McDonald Houses, which provide homes near hospitals for families with seriously ill children. This year was no exception, with a record-breaking €1,482,785 raised to support these families in need.

The evening was hosted by the incredibly talented duo, Thore Schoelermann and Jana Ina Zarrella, who guided the event with grace and warmth. It was inspiring to see so many familiar faces and new friends, all coming together for a cause that means so much to so many. The energy in the room was electric, as guests shared stories, celebrated milestones, and contributed generously to the auction. Celebrities like Robert and Carmen Geiss were also in attendance, adding their support to the evening’s mission to make a difference for families in need. Katarina and I were deeply moved by the heartfelt speeches and the genuine sense of community present throughout the night.

I’m thrilled to share that we secured something very special during the auction — an experience that has a unique connection to LCX and is for our community.
While I can’t reveal the details just yet, I can promise that 2025 will hold a fantastic surprise for our LCX community.

Katarina and I are honored to have been part of this magical evening. A huge thank you to everyone involved in organizing the gala and to all those who gave so generously. Your kindness will make a real difference.

03
Nov

The Crypto Supercycle

The energy at the Cardano Summit 2024 in Dubai was incredible. It’s not every day that you find yourself in the company of some of the greatest minds in blockchain, united by a shared vision for the future. Taking the main stage to deliver my keynote, “The Crypto Supercycle: Empowering Cardano Startups,” was a moment I will never forget. The backdrop of Dubai’s stunning skyline felt like the perfect metaphor for the topic I was about to dive into: the rapid ascent of crypto and the dawn of a new financial era.

As I stood there, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of urgency. We are truly at a unique moment in time. We’re not just experiencing another cycle in the crypto market—this is something much more profound. We are witnessing a convergence of forces: blockchain technology, tokenization, and emerging regulatory frameworks that are setting the stage for a seismic shift in the financial world. I call this the Crypto Supercycle, and I believe it’s poised to redefine how we think about value, trust, and capital flows on a global scale.

Reflecting on LCX’s role in this evolving landscape, I couldn’t be prouder. We’ve always positioned ourselves differently, focusing on compliance and regulation from day one. It wasn’t the fastest or easiest path, but now, as the industry matures, this strategy is paying off. During the summit, I shared how LCX is more than just a regulated crypto exchange. We are building bridges between traditional finance and blockchain, creating a secure and trusted infrastructure for the next generation of financial markets.

One of the most exciting aspects of our work has been our deepening collaboration with the Cardano ecosystem. We are now the centralized exchange with the most Cardano projects listed, and during our Cardano Listing Week, we saw an incredible surge—signups at LCX doubled. But perhaps the most striking statistic is that around 70% of the new traders engaging with Cardano-based assets on LCX were non-Cardano native users. These are individuals who didn’t previously have a Cardano wallet but were drawn to our platform for its convenience and regulatory trust. This is a testament to the power of making blockchain accessible and secure.

The keynote itself was structured around the major drivers of this Crypto Supercycle. First, I spoke about the transformation of value and how tokenization is not just a buzzword but a fundamental shift that will affect every industry. At LCX, we’re not just talking about tokenization; we’re implementing it. As a Physical Validator, we ensure that real-world assets like diamonds, which are tokenized on our Tiamonds platform, are secure, insured, and legally enforceable. This isn’t a hypothetical future—it’s happening now, and it’s setting new standards for how assets are digitized.

I also discussed the power of empowering startups. The Cardano community is full of visionaries who are building the future, and LCX is committed to supporting them. From offering legal tokenization solutions to providing market-making packages, we’ve created an ecosystem where founders can focus on innovation without getting bogged down by regulatory complexity. One of the biggest highlights was seeing projects like NMKR thrive on our platform, raising millions within days.

It was also a privilege to be in the same event as leaders like Don Tapscott, who spoke immediately after my keynote, and Frederik Gregaard and Sandro Knöpfel from the Cardano Foundation. The entire summit was a powerful reminder of how much potential there is in the blockchain space and how we, as a community, are shaping a more transparent and accessible financial system.

So, what lies ahead in this Crypto Supercycle? The possibilities are endless. We are entering an era where blockchain infrastructure becomes the norm, where regulated centralized exchanges like LCX and innovative DeFi platforms work hand in hand. It’s an era where tokenized assets are traded seamlessly, and the freedom of wealth becomes a reality for billions. We are building a future where innovation meets regulation, and transparency fosters trust.

The journey has just begun, and I’m honored to be part of it. Thank you to everyone who made the Cardano Summit 2024 unforgettable. Together, we are charting a course through the Crypto Supercycle, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us.

Onwards and Upwards.

23
Sep

TOKEN2049: A Milestone for LCX, Tiamonds, and MasterDEX

Last week, our team at LCX had the privilege of attending TOKEN2049 in Singapore—undoubtedly the largest and most impactful crypto event in the world. With over 20,000 attendees and hundreds of side events, the energy in the room was palpable as innovators, investors, and industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of blockchain, Web3, and beyond.

For us, it was an incredible opportunity to showcase LCX, Tiamonds, and our newest product, MasterDEX, to a global audience. We had a large team of business development and partnership managers present, each working hard to strengthen relationships with key players in the industry and explore new strategic opportunities.

LCX: Expanding Our European Leadership

Monty C. M. Metzger, Entrepreneur, Investor – Speaker at Token2049 Conference Singapore.

At TOKEN2049, one of the most common questions I was asked was: “Who will be the leading crypto exchange in Europe?” My answer is clear: LCX.com. We are positioning ourselves to become a dominant player in the European market, driven by regulatory compliance, innovation, and a strong focus on token listings and liquidity.
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22
Sep

Inside TIFF’s Glamour: Unforgettable Moments with Bocelli, Jennifer Lopez, and Elton John

Katarina Metzger and Monty C. M. Metzger at the TIFF 2024 Road to the Golden Globes Gala Reception, Toronto – Canada.

Last weekend, Katarina and I had the incredible opportunity to attend the opening weekend of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The Metzger Foundation, as a Patron and Donor to TIFF, was honored to support an event that has become a global beacon for film enthusiasts, celebrating the transformative power of storytelling and the arts. Through our involvement, we are committed to fostering creativity and cultural exchange on an international scale, reinforcing the importance of film in shaping narratives that inspire and connect people worldwide.

TIFF is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, renowned for premiering groundbreaking films and honoring creative visionaries. It serves as a platform for diverse voices, promoting cultural exchange and fostering new talent in the film industry.

Katarina Metzger and Monty C. M. Metzger at the Toronto Film Festival Red Carpet.

Our weekend began with the world premiere of Elton John’s documentary Never Too Late, a celebration of the legendary musician whose work has transcended generations and genres. The documentary, produced by Elton John’s husband, David Furnish, offers an intimate look into the musician’s life, highlighting his incredible journey through personal challenges, creative triumphs, and enduring legacy. Furnish’s production brings a heartfelt perspective, blending deep insight into Elton’s career with a focus on the impact of his music on the world stage.

Katarina Metzger and Helen Hoehne (President of Golden Globes LLC) at the TIFF 2024 Road to the Golden Globes Gala Reception, Toronto – Canada.

This was followed by the premiere of Unstoppable, a film that celebrates perseverance and triumph over adversity, with Jennifer Lopez starring in a lead role. The movie tells an inspiring story of individuals facing overwhelming challenges yet finding the inner strength to overcome them. Lopez’s powerful performance adds depth and authenticity to a narrative that underscores the human spirit’s resilience and the importance of never giving up, no matter the odds. Following that, we attended the premiere of Eden, a captivating film exploring moral dilemmas and personal transformation. Jude Law and Daniel Brühl delivered powerful performances, anchoring the film’s exploration of complex themes like identity and self-discovery. Their nuanced portrayals brought a sense of realism and emotional depth to a story that questions societal norms and human desires, making Eden one of the festival’s most talked-about premieres.

Monty C. M. Metzger, Katarina Metzger and Andrea Bocelli (from left to right) at the TIFF 2024 World Premiere of the documentary film “Because I Believe”, Toronto – Canada.

The most moving event of the weekend was the Bocelli world premiere of “Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe.” Meeting Andrea Bocelli and his wife, Veronica Berti, was an unforgettable experience. The documentary captures Bocelli’s remarkable journey of overcoming many challenges and embracing life fully. His passion for riding horses, skiing, bicycling, and playing chess, despite his challenges, was profoundly inspiring. Hearing his story and witnessing his determination left a lasting impact on Katarina and me, reminding us of the power of the human spirit.

Katarina Metzger and Jennifer Lopez at the TIFF 2024 Road to the Golden Globes Gala Reception, Toronto – Canada.

Later, we attended the Golden Globe Evening Reception at TIFF, where we enjoyed conversations with Jennifer Lopez and K-Pop star Kevin Woo. The night was filled with energy, underscoring the vibrant spirit of the festival. Our weekend culminated at the prestigious TIFF Tribute Gala, a celebration of the year’s most outstanding contributions to film, where we celebrated alongside some of the brightest talents in the industry.

For us, supporting TIFF as a Patron Donor reflects the Metzger Foundation’s commitment to nurturing creativity, cultural dialogue, and the arts. We believe that film and art have the power to connect people, inspire change, and create a more inclusive world.

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23
Jan

BLOCKCHAIN BANKING: The Future of Money and Finance

“Blockchain is not just a technology, it is a groundbreaking concept for decentralized money and finance. Monty Metzger has done something really important: showcasing the business impact of that concept, revealing just how revolutionary it is.”


 
In a book that’s one part prophecy and future research report, one part documentation and case studies, and one part survival manual, internet entrepreneur and thought leader Monty C. M. Metzger showcases the impact of Blockchain on finance and money, to discover seven leadership opportunities and straight forward rules for every digital leader. At the same time, he illuminates the new financial order of the internet of value: how it challenges and destroys the status quo but also opens up new areas of innovation. His findings are counterintuitive, imaginative, practical, and above all visionary, giving readers a glimpse of how everyone and everything – from corporations to governments, nations to individuals – must evolve in the blockchain era.

Blockchain Banking is an astonishing, mind-opening book that, in the end, is not about technology. It’s about you.

Praise by FORBES: “Monty Metzger, the CEO of LCX, a Lichtenstein crypto exchange, launched his book, Blockchain Banking. The book is a great primer for entrepreneurs and executives on blockchain, digital assets, Web3, and the internet of value underlined by his quote, “blockchain is to the money what email was to the letter.” Metzger’s jovial launch event was attended by blockchain and tech pundit Don Tapscott and Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, both advisors to LCX who spoke about the profound importance of this technology.”

Get the Book at Amazon (LINK)

Book Website: www.Blockchain-Banking.co

Launch Event at WEF 2023

The world-premier of the book was held during the World Economic Forum Davos 2023.

Book-Trailer – Blockchain Banking: The Future of Money and Finance

22
Feb

Honoring Great Visionaries of the Crypto Industry

LCX.com launched a brand campaign to honoring visionaries, entrepreneurs and change-makers of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Here is the full script.

LCX Leading Change Campaign
Here’s to the disruptors.
The risk takers and gem hunters.
The evangelists and maximalists.
The tokenizers and policy shapers.
The hodlers and money re-inventors.
The stubborn visionaries.
The ones who lead change.
You can fight them, disagree with them,
glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them.
Because they change things.
They push the human race forward.
While some may see them as the rebels,
We see leaders.
Because the people who start building,
are the ones who create the future.

05
Oct

Keynote: Decrypting Crypto at WEF India Economic Summit 2019

I had the honor to speak at the World Economic Forum‘s India Economic Summit 2019 #IES19 last week. The session was called ‚DECRYPTING CRYPTO‘ and the audience was a mixture of policy makers, government representatives, journalists, corporate leaders as well as finance experts. In collaboration with Nitin Sharma and Punit Shukla we were reflecting the most burning questions of the fast moving #Blockchain industry while outlining the key opportunities and risks.

Monty Metzger - Keynote Speech at World Economic ForumMy key thesis of my keynote was ‚Blockchain is to the money, what Email was to the letter‘.
– How will cryptography and blockchain technology secure digital asset? Establishing the Internet of Value.

– How will the Token Economy empower global trade? What impact will Stablecoins, Central Bank Digital Currencies CBDCs, Facebook’s Libra have on the economy, society and business?

– How will the open, decentralized and transparent architecture of blockchain enable improved, more efficient and automated compliance for Know your customer #KYC, Anti-Money-Laundry #AML, Counter Terrorist Financing?

– How #eMoney, #cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets are powered by smart contracts creating programmable money and programmable assets?

It’s not about if this will happen.
It’s about who will lead in this digital future.

09
May

Liechtenstein Blockchain Laws Approved

On May 7th 2019, the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein approved the government bill known as “The Blockchain Act”. The official name of the blockchain laws is the Token and Trusted Technology Service Provider Law (TTTL, TT Law or TTL). Link to Press Release.

Since the prime minister of Liechtenstein, Mr. Adrian Hasler, announced the Blockchain Act in June 2018, the industry had been waiting for the laws to be officially passed. In times of legal uncertainty, the Liechtenstein new legal frame-work is an important step to ensure clarity and guidance for the whole crypto industry. The first reading of the bill in Parliament is expected to take place in June 2019.

The full government bill can be downloaded as a PDF here (German Language Only). An unofficial translation of the blockchain laws can be downloaded as a PDF here.

Learn more about what we do at Liechtenstein at LCX.com

19
Mar

WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2019: Leadership 4.0 – Succeeding in a New Era of Globalization

The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2019, also known as Summer Davos, will take place 1st until 3rd of July 2019 at Dalian, China. Besides the well known Annual Meeting in Davos the World Economic Forum is hosting the Annual Meeting of the New Champions annually in China as well as many other regional or industry events and closed gatherings.

Summer Davos 2019 – Globalization 4.0

Globalization 4.0 represents fundamental changes in the global economy that are reshaping companies, communities and countries at an unprecedented speed and scale. These changes are driven by environmental challenges, regional competition, economic disparities and technological disruption. They, in turn, require different forms of leadership and collaboration adapted to this new era of globalization.

How To Master Leadership 4.0 In The Age of Blockchain and AI?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is driven by rapid technological changes challenging platform strategies and systems leadership. Leadership 4.0 requires an understanding of how new champions that are gaining economic influence are disrupting and transforming current industry models. The World Economic Forum engages leaders who have the vision and values to shape the future in this new context.
LCX has become a member at the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution of the World Economic Forum, and joins a select group of global companies closely aligned with the forum’s commitment to improving the state of the world. The partnership with WEF involves co-designing frameworks for new DLT use cases in banking, finance, and regulations.
“LCX is aligned with the World Economic Forum to engage in this process and shape the exploration and experimentation of DLT for global financial and monetary systems”

WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2019

The Annual Meeting of the New Champions is designed as the foremost global summit on innovation and entrepreneurship with more than 100 working sessions and community activities, along with the opportunity to engage in several new Forum initiatives. The WEF AMNC 2018 has been taken place in September at Tianjin China. This year the organising committee has decided to move the whole event to July.

The AMNC 2019’s agenda is focusing four key topics: Fostering Agile Industry Leadership, Promoting Responsible Leadership, Sustaining Economic Leadership and Achieving Technology Leadership.

Find out more at WEFORUM.org and LCX.com

About Dalian China

Often called the “Hong Kong of the North,” Dalian enjoys a privileged stature as one of China’s most livable cities. It has a picturesque setting with numerous parks and nice swimmable beaches. Throughout its long history, several foreign nations called it their own, thanks to its strategic position on the Liaodong Peninsula on Korea Bay. Today, a modern manner prevails in this city of skyscrapers, colonial gems and modern cutting-edge design. In 2019 the population of the city of Dalian is more than 6.7 Million people, but growing constantly.


Dalian also hosts a pair of impressive city squares. Its Xinghai Square is the largest in the world, dotted with sculptures, fountains and an amusement park. Zhongshan Square, designed by the Russians in the 19th century, is more circular in shape, with a roundabout forming its perimeter. Several classical buildings here were constructed by the Japanese during the early 20th century, and its open space comprises green landscaped parks and plazas where locals gather to socialize. Ten roads radiate from this bustling hub. The ten-mile-long Golden Coast Beach offers long strolls on soft sands.
The beach is part of the Jinshitan National Holiday Resort area, which also features the Golden Pebble Waxworks Museum, the Geological Museum, the Coastal National Geopark, the Tang Dynasty Hot Spring Resort and many other attractions that lure tourists from all over China and beyond.


The World Economic Forum along with many other internationally known events help the city of Dalian to gain international recognition and to become one of the globally known Chinese regions. This enlarged international acceptance will benefit Dalian, by becoming the host of other international events, undergo further projects and turn into a new international trading center of China.

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25
Oct

Keynote at Crans Montana Forum 2018

Today, I was speaking at Crans Montana Forum 2018 about the next growth wave of the crypto industry and its impact on financial services, money and banking.

We’re taking a more balanced view towards crypto assets than others. We certainly see the risk: money laundry, terrorist financing, evasion of sanctions. But we also see the enormous potential to make the financial system globally more efficient and inclusive.

18
Oct

Bitcoin Market 2013: Adam Draper and Monty Metzger

Bitcoin Market 2013 Analysis: The “Bitcoin Landscape” map.
Picture Adam Draper and Monty Metzger, San Meteo USA.

04
Oct

Keynote: Mastering The Cryptoassets Revolution

This week I had the honor to speak at Global Disruptive Innovation Summit (GDIS) at the Santa Clara Convention Center in the heart of Silicon Valley, USA. The blockchain and AI conference was hosted by Silicon Valley Business Institute (SVBI).

My keynote speech was titled “Mastering The Cryptoassets Revolution”. I was speaking about 4 personal stories on my journey to build LCX and gave an overview of the LCX blockchain ecosystem made for institutional and professional investors.

The blockchain conference GDIS aims to gather investors, entrepreneurs and researchers to discuss the burning questions of the technology industry, such as AI and Blockchain topics. The conference invited a selection of brilliant keynote speakers, scientists, and industrial leaders from China, Europe and Americas.

21
Sep

LCX at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions #AMNC18

I was attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin China 2018 this week. We published a short review article about the WEF and “How to Manage Crypto Assets?” at medium.com/lcx

Furthermore we produced a short video to give an overview about what we do at LCX (Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange).

17
May

Introducing LCX – Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange

When I bought my first bitcoins back in 2013, I did not fully understand the impact cryptocurrencies and blockchain will have. But since then I kept learning and exploring – discovering the key opportunities this new fundamental technology will bring to our world. I sat down with Don Tapscott, Adam Draper, Eyal Hertzog, Nic Cary and other leaders in the blockchain- and crypto-industry to fully understand investment opportunities, business models and market drivers.

Since August last year I had been developing this new and exciting company, which we incorporated earlier this year. My co-founder has started two crypto-exchanges in Asia and we are building our platform on the basis of this proven technology. We chose Liechtenstein as our home, as this country is defining the legal framework and empowering the global blockchain industry to a new degree. And we integrated a Liechtenstein Bank as a strategic founding shareholder and partner.

LCX is establishing a regulatory compliant exchange platform upon which security tokens and other crypto assets can be traded in a manner that complies with legal and regulatory requirements.

LCX stands for Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange and is headquartered in Vaduz Liechtenstein. Web LCX.li, Twitter @LCX and Telegram t.me/joinLCX

After months in stealthmode, we have made the first public announcement at a large Blockchain Conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center in the heart of Silicon Valley, USA. Here are my slides….

19
Nov
18
Nov

What’s the impact and opportunity of Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin for a country?

I was invited as a keynote speaker at the Oman Blockchain Symposium in Muscat. Here are a few take aways and thoughts from this government initiative.

We’ve all seen that #Cryptocurrencies have the ability to create alternative value transfer mechanisms – empower the Internet of Value. On top of that #blockchain technology itself can create new services and reduce the need for traditional, centralised, high-power processing platforms – empower efficiency gains, new -#eGovernment applications, #eVoting and #DigitalIdenty.

For a country and local government there are questions about pragmatic project opportunities such as:

– Where does Blockchain technology – open as well as private blockhains – helps a government to increase value and services for their citizen?
– What are the benefits to create a Crypto-Currency for the country? Is there a need to act now as Singapore, Russia, UK and Dubai have announced their local crypto assets?
– What are the needs for a thriving ecosystem and infrastructure? Does each country need its own #mining infrastructure, server environment and even a local crypto-currency exchange? Will a country enable, support or ban to transfer local currency #fiatmoney intro #cryptocurrencies?

So how will Blockchain benefit on a country level?

As of today we can say that there is no perfect solution or benchmark yet although there are lots of activities and projects. It’s uncharted territory although there are some pioneers. And it‘s a field for exploration, trial and error and startup thinking although it’s all about traditional value and industries.

#blockchain #CryptoValley #oman #conference #wef #CryptoOasis #bitcoin #ethereum

Examples of Governments using Blockchain Technology

– On December 4, 2017, the Moscow Government has announced to use Blockchain Technology for their next election. This eVoting system has been released as an Open-Sources Blockchain Voting Tool. In an official statement the Government said: “The introduction of this technology will make the voting in the [Active Citizen initiative] even more open: it will be difficult to say that the administration incorrectly interprets the answers, changes the results of the voting when the citizens themselves can verify this information.”

– On December 3, 2017, the Venezuelan President announced the launch of a asset-backed cryptocurrency called the Petro.

– In October 2017 Dubai (UAE) has announced to introduce the their own digital cryptocurrency called EmCash.

– October 15, 2017, Russia announced to introduce the CryptoRubble, as a country wide regulated and controlled blockchain based cryptocurrency.

– In February 2017, China has announced that they are working on its own national cryptocurrency. Already in 2014 the People’s Bank of China had been working internally on concepts of a nationwide cryptocurrency for China.

– … but there are many more examples.

17
Nov

What is blockchain technology and why is it revolutionizing the world?

Since almost two decades Monty is frequently traveling the major tech hubs like Silicon Valley, Switzerland’s CryptoValley, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Singapore or Beijing – to explore the underlying layer of growth and success. The keynote by Monty C. M. Metzger aims to give first-hand insights and strategies to lead the revolution.

What is blockchain technology and why is it revolutionizing the world?

“Blockchain is to the money, what email was to the letter” claims Monty Metzger. He explains why blockchain technology will have a tremendous impact on many industries, such as the financial industry, retail, commerce real-estate, cities, governments or energy. What role are decentralization and cryptocurrencies play? Why are token generation events (TGE) and initial coin offerings (ICOs) outperforming venture investments? What’s the impact of tokenized digital economies? How are leading corporations and countries using blockchain technologies already? Learn from the latest case-studies and insights from Monty’s learning journeys and exploration tours.

Blockchain Keynote Speaker

Please contact Angelique for booking requests.
Monty has been invited as opening keynote speaker on blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies to large blockchain conferences and private leadership events. In the past month he was speaking at RussiaCalling in Moscow and the Oman Blockchain Symposium in Muscat.

16
Oct

Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies: Navigating the Financial Revolution

No other industry is facing the wave of digital disruption more than financial industry. While strict regulations and legacy systems limit banks’ agility, the new waves of financial technologies keep threatening status quo by reinventing the way banking services are created and delivered.

Last week Monty was invited by the CEO of one the largest Russian banks to speak at their annual conference. The event took place in Moscow Russia. As a futurist keynote speaker they asked him to talk about the impact of blockchain, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on the banking and financial industry.

Future of Banking

The keynote by Monty C. M. Metzger gave first-hand insights into the disruptive finance technology #fintech landscape by introducing the latest innovations from Silicon Valley and other innovation hubs. Blockchain, Bitcoin, Digital Banking, Payments, Lending, Smart Data Mobile Money and AI driven leadership. Monty outlined the Digital Leaders Formula, which enables every leader to adapt to the speed of technology disruption and make better decision today.

Keynote Speaker & Blockchain Expert

Contact for your event

Monty is a global speaker and invited to several conferences, board leadership workshops and events each month. His keynotes speeches and impulse talks provoke, excite and inspire. He has traveled to 44 countries to visit the most relevant innovation hubs globally and to discover the trends of tomorrow already today.
If you are planning an event please do not hesitate to contact Angelique at angelique (dot) weingarten (at) monty (dot) de

10
Oct

Future of Energy, Mobility and Smart Cities

Keynote at the Annual Conference by OMV. OMV has group sales of EUR 19 bn and a workforce of around 22,500 employees. The focus of the leadership conference was “Future of Energy”. I was hired as a motivational but also informational Keynote Speaker. The focus of my talk was on the future of mobility and smart cities and its impact on the energy industry.

Here is a excerpt of my presentation:

30
Sep

Keynote Speech FIA Mobility Conference Tokyo Japan

I was invited to hold the opening keynote speech at day two of the FIA Mobility Conference 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. The title of my talk was “finding the right path to innovation – how will the future of mobility, transportation and smart cities look like?”

Finding paths to innovation for the mobility industry, working with start-ups, execute innovation strategies and turning cities into smart cities is a key leadership challenge.
How can an organisation identify the most relevant and ef cient innovation strategies in order to grow its business?

Future trends and drivers impacting the mobility industry

I have been traveling the globe to discover the latest technology trends disrupting traditional industries. In my keynote in front directors of automobile clubs and key stakeholders of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) I focused on four key developments of the future of mobility and smart cities. Electrification – How do we prepare society, industries, the private sector and our cities for a future where electric cars will be ubiquitous? Automation – What’s the impact of autonomous cars on city planning, transportation, future of work and automobile clubs? Smart City OS – In a world of algorithms and industrial internet of things, every company is turning into a software company. What is needed now to turn cities into smart cities is to build the operating system of cities – this is what I call Smart City OS. Hyper Mobility – Disruptive technology innovation is opening new possibilities for transportation, mobility and travel. Examples are Hypersonic passenger planes, hyperloop trains or passenger drones aka. Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft (VTOLs).

Keynote Speaker Mobility

Video summary of the leadership conference including a short quote from my keynote speech.

Can we predict the future of cities and mobility?

There are ways to predict what evolutions will be coming in the next few years based on technological progress. But the elements surrounding these evolutions are more difficult to predict. How will consumers react to the reality of the digital age? How will your leaders embrace it? Will they make the right decisions? And last but not least, are you prepared for the right business models? Has your organisation transformed to be sustainable for a digital future?
The key question for an organisation is always how to discover the next big and define an industry rather than react to new realities. The earlier they learn what developments are coming from innovation hubs, the better they can prepare themselves.

Contact Monty – Futurist Keynote Speaker

Are you preparing a leadership conference and looking for a motivational keynote speaker who is both entertaining, inspirational and informational. Feel free to contact Angelique Weingarten with times, location and audience attending your event – she takes care about my speaking engagements and bookings.