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Executive workshop: Blockchain fundamentals
What is blockchain and how does it affect my industry?
Blockchain technology is changing how business and society operates, accelerating the move towards a decentralised society. It is transforming our understanding of authentication, transparency and trust in the public and private sectors.
Join BlockchainNZ’s Chair, Bryan Ventura and Executive Director Alison Mackie at this essential executive workshop. Bryan and Alison will be joined by blockchain experts Jade Tang-Taylor of Tech Futures Lab, Stephen Macaskill, Digital Asset Exchange, and Jeff Nijsse from AUT. We’ll explore what blockchain is, how it works and why we should be paying attention.
During this workshop you’ll gain:
- A deeper understanding of blockchain technology, its fundamentals and future landscape of technology;
- A better understanding of real-world use cases for distributed ledger technologies and how it can affect their business/industry;
- Improved ability to demonstrate due diligence in assessing blockchain risks and benefits in corporate decision making;
If you are a business owner, board member or senior manager and would like to amplify your impact with new knowledge, please register to attend. Our experts will be available to answer your questions and facilitate discussion.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday 10 November
Time: 8.30am – 12.30pm (Breakfast is provided)
Location: Tech Futures Lab, 99 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland
Event Type: Executive Workshop
Cost: Members $100, Non-members $200
Special thanks to Tech Futures Lab for hosting this event.
Speakers:
Jade Tang-Taylor | Innovation Director | Tech Futures Lab
Stephen Macaskill | CEO | Digital Asset Exchange
Jeff Nijsse | Senior Lecturer | AUT
Bryan Ventura | Minter Ellison, Chair | BCNZ
Alison Mackie | Executive Director | BCNZ