Blockchain 101 & Beyond

Dec 3, 2015 By Huy Nguyen Trieu in

January 14, 2016 - All Day

London

www.blockchain-events.com

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Nick Cabrera

A one day Masterclass for those in financial services who are engaging in blockchain conversations or just want to know more about it.
14th January 2016, Locke Lord Offices London

Led by Robert Courtneidge a leading payments lawyer and Sian Jones a leading and much sought after cryptocurrencies expert. In addition Mark Højgaard, CEO of Coinify and Lasse Birk Olesen, Product Manager of Coinify will lead a session where they will talk about their experiences in rolling out blockchain in financial services and openly talk about the many lessons learnt. They will also provide a hands-on demo where attendees will be able to interact and transact using blockchain.
Topics covered:
• Blockchain 101 – what it is, how it works, what it costs, clarifying definitions and improving understanding as to why it is such a hot topic at the moment
• How it is being adopted in finance and who is doing what
• Coinify CEO and Head of Product session: ‘War stories and what we have learnt’
• Hands on live demo interacting and transacting using blockchain
• Review how could your organisation adopt blockchain and consider the operational, financial and regulatory implications
• Discuss the first steps being taken and compile strategic questions that need to be asked of your people, your business, and your industry.

This will be a rare chance to spend the day with four leading experts in cryptocurrencies in a small and dynamic working group.

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