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MinerSummit 2019, Oct 12-13 in Chengdu, China

Global Mining Leaders Summit 2019 | Powered by MinerUpdate

A meeting of global business leaders in the crypto mining industry.

Oct 11: Speaker Dinner + VIP Pre-Networking
Oct 12: MinerSummit 2019
Oct 13: Events Hosted by Partners
Oct 14-15: VIP Mining Farm Tour (Invite Only)

Chengdu, China

Chinese Visa

Chengdu allows 144-hour transit visas based on travel itinerary and nationality. Check your eligibility here.

Hotel Recommendations

Waldorf Astoria [Special Rate]

Marriott Hotel – Across the street from main venue

Q Apartment –  2 minute walk from main venue

About

What is Global Mining Leaders Summit 2019?

Global Mining Leaders Summit (a.k.a. MinerSummit), is an exclusive cryptocurrency mining conference hosted in Sichuan, China. We’re bringing together the global leaders who are shaping the crypto mining industry today. Attendance is limited to 300 invited guests. 

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We've invited the highest caliber professionals to MinerSummit. Guests will have access to key insights from industry leaders, while also getting the opportunity to network and form partnerships.

— Daniel Armitage

MinerUpdate Co-founder

Conference Topics

Mining, mining, and more mining. Our keynotes and panels are hand-crafted to deliver powerful insights for your mining business.

Operations

Pools. Rigs. Farms. You get it...

Industry

What's exciting in mining right now? What'll happen when bitcoin mining rewards halve?
Look through the eyes of mining leaders, and see where they think the industry is going.

Research

Which mining rigs are most efficient? Where can miners source the cheapest electricity?
Hear the hard facts about mining from top analysts, to help you make data driven decisions for your mining business.

Regulations

How is the China ban affecting miners? Will the trade war affect rig manufacturing?
Learn how governments are trying to regulate the mining industry. Cover your assets!

SPEAKERS

Speakers

New speakers added regularly. Stay tuned!

Pavel Moravec

Co-CEO of Slush Pool

Pavel Moravec

Kevin Shao

CEO of Canaan Blockchain

Kevin Shao

Wes Fulford

CEO of Bitfarms

Wes Fulford

Alina Yao

Head of OKEx Pool

Alina Yao

Marco Streng

CEO of Genesis Group

Marco Streng

Amanda Fabiano

Senior Program Manager at Fidelity (FCAT)

Amanda Fabiano

John Belizaire

CEO of Soluna

John Belizaire

Peter Ng

Founder of JD Mining

Peter Ng

Eyal Avramovich

CEO of MineBest

Eyal Avramovich

Nick Hansen

CEO of Luxor Mining

Nick Hansen

Chris Zhu

Co-Founder of Poolin

Chris Zhu

Apolline Blandin

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Lead at CCAF

Apolline Blandin

Chris Bendiksen

Head of Research at CoinShares

Chris Bendiksen

Matt D'Souza

CEO of Blockware Solutions
CEO of Blockchain Opportunity Fund

Matt D'Souza

Cynthia Wu

SVP and Head of Custody at Matrixport

Cynthia Wu

Alexander Shulgin

Visionary, Investor, Composer | familia.ru

Alexander Shulgin

Ilya Bruman

CEO of Minery.io

Ilya Bruman

John Lee Quigley

Head of Research at MinerUpdate

John Lee Quigley

Shize Qin

Senior Analyst (Mining) at TokenInsight

Shize Qin

Alex Ao

Co-Founder of Innosilicon

Alex Ao

Mandy Wang

CEO of Odaily

Mandy Wang

Greg Li

Head of APAC at Bitfury

Greg Li

Jimmy Lindesay

Operations Director of Eminer

Jimmy Lindesay

Wolfie Zhao

Asia Editor at Coindesk

Wolfie Zhao

Edward Evenson

Director of Business Development at Braiins

Edward Evenson

Kim Jin

CEO of JD Mining

Kim Jin

Rich Rosenblum

Co-Founder of GSR

Rich Rosenblum

Leslie Lamb

Partner at 21 Landmark Capital

Leslie Lamb

SJ Oh

VP at OSL

SJ Oh

Xin Song

BD Advisor (Asia) at GSR

Xin Song

Rufus Wright

CEO of CryptoCaverns

Rufus Wright

Joey Li

CEO of Bitmory

Joey Li

Glenn Barber

Advisor at FalconX

Glenn Barber

Jason Zhuang

CEO of BTC.com

Jason Zhuang

Daniel Armitage

Co-Founder of MinerUpdate

Daniel Armitage

Howard Yuan

Managing Partner of Fundamental Labs

Howard Yuan

Sponsors

Sponsorship

Tap into the most valuable network in crypto mining.

Media

Media

Meet our media partners and other media in attendance.

Guests

Attendees

Connect with top companies in the mining industry.

Venue

MinerSummit Venue

Schedule

Agenda

Time

11 October 2019 | FRI

18:00-20:00 Speaker Dinner Speakers Only
20:00
onwards
VIP Pre-Networking Invite Only, hosted by OKEx


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12 October 2019 | SAT

8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:40 Morning Networking Coffee, Tea, and Snacks
9:40-9:45 Special Performance
9:45-10:00 Opening Ceremonies Daniel Armitage (MinerUpdate)
10:00-10:15 Keynote Peter Ng (JD Mining)
10:15-10:20 Research Spotlight

John Lee Quigley (MinerUpdate)

10:20-10:25 Research Spotlight

Apolline Blandin (Cambridge University CCAF)

10:25-10:30 Research Spotlight

Matt D'Souza (Blockware)

10:30-11:10 Panel: Miner Insights and Research

Moderator: John Lee Quigley (MinerUpdate)

Panelists: Amanda Fabiano (Fidelity FCAT), Apolline Blandin (Cambridge University CCAF), Matt D'Souza (Blockware), Shize Qin (TokenInsight)

11:15-11:30 Keynote Kevin Shao (Canaan)
11:35-12:20 Panel: Mining Pools

Moderator: Edward Evenson (Braiins)

Panelists: Chris Zhu (Poolin), Pavel Moravec (Slush Pool), Nick Hansen (Luxor Mining), Jason Zhuang (BTC.com)

12:15-13:30 Lunch Free time. In99 is full of restaurants!
13:45-14:30 Panel: Mining in the East vs West

Moderator: Wolfie Zhao (CoinDesk)

Panelists: Marco Streng (Genesis Mining), Alina Yao (OKEx Pool), Alex Ao (Innosilicon), Greg Li (Bitfury), Eyal Avramovich (MineBest)

14:35-14:50 Keynote Chris Bendiksen (CoinShares)
14:55-15:40 Panel: What Powers Your Farm?

Moderator: Chris Bendiksen (CoinShares)

Panelists: Wes Fulford (Bitfarms), Ilya Bruman (Minery), John Belizaire (Soluna)

15:45-16:00 Keynote Alexander Shulgin (Gruppa Kompaniy Familia)
16:05-16:45 Panel: The Next Wave of Mining (Chinese)

Moderator: Mandy Wang (Odaily)

Panelists: Kim Jin (JD Mining), Jimmy Lindesay (Eminer), Xin Song (GSR), Howard Yuan (Fundamental Labs)

16:45-17:00 Closing Ceremonies MinerUpdate Team
17:30-19:30 Networking & Drinks Main Venue
21:00 onwards After Party Hosted by CryptoCaverns and Bitmory


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13 October 2019 | SUN

09:30-12:30 Mining in the US Hosted by Blockware Solutions
Location: Nio House, Tianfu Ave
14:30-17:30 PoW Power Hosted by Canaan and Partners
Location: Nio House, Tianfu Ave
19:00-21:30 Financial Services for Miners, hosted by OSL and GSR Hosted by MinerUpdate, OSL, and GSR.
Location: Nio House, Tianfu Ave
21:15
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Beer Night, by Braiins Hosted by Braiins and Slush Pool.
Location: Shark Pub - 天久南巷316号

More than just mining and dining.

Sichuan Mining Tour

Join an exclusive tour of Sichuan’s largest mining farms.

Experience Chengdu

Exclusive to attendees

Location

Chengdu City,

Sichuan Province,

China

Schedule your visit

Date and Time

Oct 12-14, 2019

Say Hello

Interested in speaking? Want to sponsor MinerSummit? Looking for partnerships? Or simply want to be involved? Fill out the contact form and we’ll be in touch!

FAQ

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1. What is MinerSummit 2019?
– A crypto mining conference exclusive to leaders in the industry. The event will bring together the top figures in mining for insightful discussion, keynotes, networking, and more.
Invited attendees will be limited to 300.

 

2. Date and Location
– The main conference will take place on the 12th of October 2019 in Chengdu. Chengdu is located in the Sichuan province of China.

 

3. Who is the organizer ?
– MinerSummit 2019 is organized by leading mining publication MinerUpdate. MinerUpdate was established in early 2019 but has grown to become a reliable source of news and analysis for leaders in the mining industry. You can find the website at MinerUpdate.com.

 

4. What to expect at the conference?
– The first day of the conference will consist of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The second day of the conference, exclusive to premium sponsors and invited guests, will consist of private meetings and an optional visit to a mining farm.

 

5. Anything else exciting about the conference?
– We are lining up exciting events with partners and sponsors for the conference week, 12th-15th October (TBD). These events include but are not limited to:

  • Mining Farm Tour
  • Partner/Sponsor Events
  • After Parties
  • VIP Dinner

 

6. Do you sell tickets for the conference?
– MinerSummit is exclusive to invited guests and sponsors only.

 

7. How can I get invited to MinerSummit?
– The easiest way to get a ticket to the conference is to become a sponsor. Other attendee tickets are limited to only 300. If you don’t wish to be a sponsor, feel free to reach out and apply for a ticket to the conference through the Contact Us form.

 

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8. Who can sponsor the conference?
– We prioritize companies in the mining industry, but we welcome those linked to the wider cryptocurrency ecosystem to also apply for sponsorship. Examples of potential sponsors in the mining industry include mining pools, hardware manufacturers, software development companies, cloud mining providers, mining solution services, and proof-of-work projects. Companies not directly in mining include wallets, exchanges, and research companies.

 

9. Can I speak at the conference?
– We offer speaking slots to sponsors and industry leaders. Feel free to reach out and apply for speaking slots.

 

10. Why is the conference in Chengdu, Sichuan?
– Sichuan is a vibrant hub of mining activity. CoinShares estimates that 50% of global mining takes place in this region. Miners are attracted to the region during the rainy season, where they can access low electricity rates due to an excess of hydropower energy.

 

11. Why only 300 attendees?
– Limiting the conference to only 300 invited attendees maximises the value for both sponsors and invited guests. Both sponsors and attendees can be assured that they will have the opportunity to network with the leading figures in their field.

 

12. Will the conference be coordinated in English?
– The conference will be entirely coordinated in English. Chinese translation will be provided.

 

13. Do I need a visa to visit China?
– Please check with your embassy to find out specific visa information. Chengdu allows 144-hour transit visas for certain nationalities. Check your eligibility here.

 

14. Airport
– Attendees can arrive in Chengdu via the city’s only airport, Shuangliu Airport.

 

15. Hotel Recommendations
Waldorf Chengdu (Special Rate)
Q Apartment (Serviced Apartment, 2 minutes walk from main venue)
Marriott Hotel (Across the street from main venue)

 

16. What are the important things to know in advance?
– Facebook, YouTube, and Telegram are censored in China and will be not accessible. Attendees can consider installing a VPN in advance of the event.