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On Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024, the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) approved exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the price of Bitcoin in a game-changer for the cryptocurrency industry which has been trying for more than a decade to launch such a product. What does this mean to IT leaders, especially if we don't work for Black Rock, Fidelity, or one of the other financial services firms that launched Bitcoin ETFs?
This milestone indicates an inflection point in the adoption of blockchain technologies upon which cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are based. These technologies can enable enterprises to improve their efficiency, security, transparency, & competitiveness in the digital economy. Cryptocurrencies are only the first of many applications of blockchain technologies that will become increasingly ubiquitous in the near future. Researchers, entrepreneurs, & investors have been developing the infrastructure that these applications will require. Innovative enterpises are already deploying blockchain applications in production.
What could possibly go wrong? In this interactive session, we will explore topics like:
What information can blockchain applications keep private & secure & what will be public, for the world to see?
What are smart contracts, how do they work, & what are their strengths/weaknesses?
What are oracles & how can they be manipulated?
We'll meet in the Vanderbilt Room @Company, 335 Madison Ave. Dinner, drinks, & plenty of opportunities for networking will be provided.
Get your tickets now as space is limited!
Speaker
Dr. Benjamin Cole, Ph.D. holds the William J. Loschert Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship, is a Professor (and former Area Chair) of Strategy & Statistics at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business, & recently began serving as a Faculty Advisor to the Dean on Innovation. He is an inducted Fellow of the British Blockchain Association & has been featured in Fortune (for work in blockchain & crypto), Fast Company (for insights on crypto exchanges), TechCrunch (for insights on crypto), U.S. News & World Report (for insights on culture & teaching innovation), & CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. He was named to Poets & Quants' Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professor list in 2018 & The Favorite Business Professors of the Class of 2022 list in 2023. Additionally, starting in 2022, He was asked to serve as a member of the CNBC Disruptor 50 Advisory Council, which helps CNBC construct its ranking methodology to identify the most game-changing private companies in the world. Finally, he is the Managing Director of the Family Stewardship Council at Fordham Gabelli, which was founded to provide a safe space for members of Family Firms, Funds or Offices (FFFOs), or those considering establishing one or more, to engage in honest conversations regarding the unique challenges of such firms.
Qualified Attendee Policy
SIM NY Metro is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership organization for senior technology leaders. Our events are among the many benefits that we offer to our members; & event ticket sales help us fund our operations & our outreach initiatives to elevate the next generation of technology leaders.
Our events are open to qualified attendees, only, which include:
SIM members, including those who belong to other chapters
Non-members who are senior technology executives who would otherwise qualify for SIM membership (usually the top technology leader in an organization or a direct report to that position)
Official SIM NY Metro sponsors
If you are not a qualified attendee but would like to attend this event, please contact nyadmin@nysim.org before purchasing a ticket.
Health & Safety Policy
SIM NY Metro is committed to creating a safe & healthy environment for our community.
Please be mindful that some members of our community, their family, or their friends may have health conditions that put them at increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19, flu, common colds, & other contagious illnesses.
In the interest of creating a more inclusive environment, please stay home if:
You are sick or have symptoms of a contagious illness (such as fever, a sore throat, chills, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, nausea, or vomiting).
You have been directed to self-isolate or quarantine by a health care provider or public health official.
You are recovering from a contagious illness & may still be contagious.
Don't worry: there will be more opportunities to meet in person & you can contact us to request a refund.
Photography Policy
We like to capture the story of our events in pictures & videos, both to share within our community as well as to help promote SIM NY Metro to other qualified members.
By purchasing a ticket, you grant SIM NY Metro permission to use your likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (photo) in any & all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.
All photos will become the property of SIM NY Metro; & SIM NY Metro may edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose without your additional approval.
Refund Policy
No refunds except under the circumstances described under Health & Safety Policy, above.
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