In Fintech We Trust: Tesla Motors, Google, PayPal, Santander Bank at TRUSTECH 2016
Some of the best keynote speakers and international thought leaders in the fast changing world of payments and identification will participate in the world’s largest event dedicated to Trust-Based Technologies, TRUSTECH which will hold from November 29 to December 1, 2016 at the Palais des Festivals de Cannes, French Riviera. According to the Director of TRUSTECH, Claire de Longeaux, the three days of unrivalled networking opportunities will witness 40 innovative start-ups pitching on the main stage, 250 international speakers, 400 exhibitors and sponsors, 1800+ CEOs and 18,000 attendees....
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