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

MDC's Blockchain Sessions