Room 5 (level 3)

What happens when Governments let down their people? The Rise of Virtual Currencies.

We give Governments the power to tax, to print money and create a prosperous economic environment. So what happens when millions have to confront poverty, unemployment and debt. First people stop paying taxes, then they protest on the streets followed by a monetary meltdown. But people survive because they take matters in their own hands and the “Informal Economy” flourishes, estimated at $1Trillion globally.

During this interactive workshop, we will explore the opportunities for innovation at various levels - Individual (personal currency), Corporate (brand currency) and Government (social currency inc. coupons and food stamps).