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We have limited space at the event. You need a ticket toattend this event. Please note that our panel event in January sold out two weeks in advance.
Lets explore where blockchain tech can take our lives in the imminent future.What we have around us has changed over the last 20 years with the internet, & even more so over last 10 years with mobile apps & smart phones. We can all agree that in the short span, that technology has altered our lives beyond anything we know.
"Is it any surprise that our cities are growing up & getting smarter?From the 1950's onwards, cities were built around cars; now smart cities are being built around data & information.The obvious next step is to share data which is agood reason why sharing & decentralization on blockchain is important. "- Nasdaq
Now lets explore what can happen in 5, 10 years from now with Blockchain.How can it disrupt dynamic & vision around us. Blockchain is so much more than cryptocurrency & as the technology is adopted it will affect the way all major industries function, from retail, healthcare, real estate, law, transportation, energy, & more. Just like when the internet & smart phones first came onto the scene, the level on which this new technology affects our lives runs deep.
This event will cover:
How can blockchain affect smart cities, media, surroundings?
In what ways will blockchain can affect our lives?
Smart Contracts all around us
What is the local & global impact of the blockchain?
Exploring the possible ofthe blockchain
What does the future after blockchain adoption look like?
How do we prepare for a world on blockchain?
Projects on Blockchain. Ways New York City sees blockchain & its adaption.
And Much More.
"Technologies like AI & Blockchain are positioned to transform how our cities function on a meta-level."- Aric Dromi
Expert Panelists (2 more will be announced closer to the date) :
Karen Bhatia, Vice President of NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)NYCEDC is dedicated to the creation of a dynamic, equitable, & sustainable urban economy. She leads Creative & Applied Tech strategies & initiatives to promote economic development & entrepreneurship throughout the city. Karen is also an attorney, entrepreneur & startup advisor. From infrastructure, jobs & business opportunities, even the way cities like NYC operate, blockchain technology will have a profound effect.
Lilian Ruiz - Head of Operations at Civil (Part of Consensys )
Lillian works on the alignment & operations team developing strategy & tactics for large-scale Etherum project execution, & resource management.
Civil (Part of Consenys) is a self-governing marketplace where citizens directly sponsor newsrooms & journalists collaboratively run their own publications. It is operated via a token economy that runs on the Ethereum blockchain.
Civil is building a newsroom platform using blockchain technology & cryptoeconomics to create an open marketplace for journalists & citizens.
The Ethereum blockchain plays a foundational role in Civil's model: it enables the creation of a custom token, CVL, which is based on theERC20 protocol. The token is a value stored in a decentralized database that's managed by Civil's smart contract, which allows the Civil platform to interact with the CVL token. In essence, CVL is the software that bridges Civil with the Ethereum blockchain. It's vital to Civil's overall model, as it unlocks two vital business features for journalists: self-governance & permanence.
"The leading blockchain-powered social media platformSteemitshows how the combination of blockchain technology & cryptocurrency can benefit content creators. The blockchain-based platform allows people to publish content for which they can be rewarded in cryptocurrency if other users like & upvote their content. This ensures that content creators posting articles, videos & images receive an adequate reward in relation to how popular their content becomes. "- Innovation Forum
Lilian Ruiz - Head of Operations at Civil
Lillian works on the alignment & operations team developing strategy & tactics for large-scale Etherum project execution, & resource management.
Civil (Part of Consenys) is a self-governing marketplace where citizens directly sponsor newsrooms & journalists collaboratively run their own publications. It is operated via a token economy that runs on the Ethereum blockchain.
Civil is building a newsroom platform using blockchain technology & cryptoeconomics to create an open marketplace for journalists & citizens.
The Ethereum blockchain plays a foundational role in Civil's model: it enables the creation of a custom token, CVL, which is based on theERC20 protocol. The token is a value stored in a decentralized database that's managed by Civil's smart contract, which allows the Civil platform to interact with the CVL token. In essence, CVL is the software that bridges Civil with the Ethereum blockchain. It's vital to Civil's overall model, as it unlocks two vital business features for journalists: self-governance & permanence.
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