Canberra Blockchain Intelligence Briefing

Explore how state and non-state actors use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions, facilitate illicit trade, and fund weapons programs.

Join us for in-depth presentations on critical issues related to cryptocurrency threats, including:

‍Advancements in Blockchain Intelligence: Examples of how blockchain technology is being used to identify and mitigate threats.

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Case Studies of Threat Actors: Detailed analysis of significant threat actors and their operations as seen on-chain.

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Intelligence Brief on Cryptocurrency Use: Insights into China, Russia, and Iran's use of cryptocurrencies for destabilising activities.

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Live Demos: Real-time demonstrations of pertinent use cases in the field.

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Tuesday 17th September

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13:00-14:00 - Registration and Lunch

14:00-17:00 - Presentations

17:00-19:00 - Drinks and Networking Reception

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Hotel Realm

18 National Circuit Barton, ACT 2600

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This event is open to law enforcement, defence, intelligence and national security agencies.

Key Speakers

Loaai Alakwaa

Terror Financing Threat Intelligence Lead, TRM Labs

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John Wojcik

Associate Programme Officer – Transnational Organised Crime Analysis, UNODC

Tien-Peng Ho

Blockchain Intelligence Expert, China and SEA, TRM Labs

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Former Senior Cyber Counter-Intelligence Analyst, DoD Cyber Crime Center

Jonno Newman

Deployment Strategist, TRM Labs

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Former Head of Cybercrime Training and Prevention Section, SAPOL