blockchain
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
learn the basics of blockchain technology, when business should use blockchain, and when blockchain adds the most value
BITCOIN & LIBRA AS PLATFORMS
walk through the foundation of cryptocurrencies, mining, and understand Facebook's libra platform
PRACTICE + APPLICATION
learn how to get started from both a business and technical perspective, and explore enterprise platforms like hyperledger
“Blockchain, or distributed ledger technology, could soon give rise to a new era of the Internet even more disruptive and transformative than the current one. Blockchain's ability to generate unprecedented opportunities to create and trade value in society will lead to a generational shift in the Internet's evolution."
- World Economic Forum
LISA CALKINS
BLOCKCHAIN + CRYPTOCURRENCY
Lisa Calkins is CEO and Founder of HalfBlast Studios, an innovation lab with a focus on Blockchain, ICOs, IoT and AI technologies. Her contagious energy and passion for blockchain technology, innovation and strategy is easily recognized. She has been asked to speak and present on innovative technologies at various conferences for the past several years.
Lisa and her team have many successes with Fortune 500, mid-market enterprises and startups to transform their business with innovative technology. She previously held positions as Chief Strategy Officer of a global consulting company, CEO & Founder of a US based software consulting agency and manager with Accenture. She has been recognized as Woman of the Year in the Technology Industry in Colorado.
AGENDA
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
REGISTRATION + BREAKFAST
MORNING SESSION
Coffee Break Included in Each Session
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The History of Money
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Function and Properties of Currency
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Financial Transactions – Need and Requirements
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Byzantine Generals Problem (BGP)
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What is BlockChain
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BlockChain Relation to CryptoCurencies
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BlockChain Architecture
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BlockChain Components
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When Businesses Need BlockChain
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When BlockChain is Relevant
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BlockChain Applications in Business
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Transform your Business with BlockChain
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Etherium and IBM HyperLedger
LUNCH + NETWORKING
AFTERNOON SESSION
Coffee Break Included in Each Session
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Political and Philosophical Foundations
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Basics of CryptoCurrency
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How to store and use BitCoins
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BitCoins in Practice
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BitCoin and Libra as Platforms
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CryptoAssets
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Alt-Coins
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Mining
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Financial Implications and Banking with CryptoCurrencies
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CryptoCurrency and Innovation
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CryptoCurrency and Developing World
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Ethical Considerations
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Future of blockchain and cryptocurrencies