FREE EVENT
Learn how the blockchain is leading a paradigm shift in decentralized application programming.
Learn the fundamentals of blockchain. Understand how blockchain technology works, explore cryptocurrencies, learn about smart contracts, NFT’s and more about these disruptive technologies including their use cases in business which include Trade Finance, Asset Tracking, KYC, Payment Settlement, Provenance, among others.
During these two-day workshops, you will get an understanding of some of these use cases from distinguished thought leaders in the industry.
In-person at MDC's Wolfson Campus BIT Center (Limited to 30 people) and MDC's Kendall BIT Center room R447. Also available Virtual.
DAY 1. JUNE 1ST
9:30am to 10:00am
Registration and Welcome
Chechu Lasheras – Miami Dade College
10:00am to 10:30am
What is Blockchain and why is it good for Business?
Raja Naeem – Seclea / University of Aberdeen
10:30am to 11:00am
Blockchain for Good
Francesca de Quesada – Investor & Former Libra Association + Novi Wallet, Facebook
11:00am to 11:30am
Blockchain Uses Cases for Education, Real Estate & Finance (Smart Contracts & NFTs)
Joe Roets / Trey Rutledge - Dragonchain
11:30am to 12:00pm
How Cryptocurrencies are Changing the Business World.
Corey Mccauley - EigthMeta
DAY 2. JUNE 2ND
9:30am to 10:00am
Introduction to DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and Governance
Michelle Tsing – Standard Protocol
10:00am to 10:30am
Future Blockchain Trends
Vignesh Iyer - Winjit
10:30am to 11:00am
Decentralized Identities for a Fairer Internet
Eric Kuhn – Microsoft
11:00am to 11:30am
How Blockchain can be more secure through Quantum Encryption
Phil Abraham – Dragonchain
11:30am to 12:00am
The New Normal: COVID19 & Digital TransformationStefano Gulbalis - Nebulai
