Do you want to learn the basics of blockchain? Do you want to meet Fordham alumni who are leaders in the space? Do you want to hear from CEOs, COOs, and CTOs of top blockchain companies from around the world?
Join us for our Blockchain Disruptor Conference, purposely scheduled on a weekend so attendees do not have to face the trade-off of fulfilling work/school responsibilities and trying to learn about a technology that is going to change the world.
Day 1: Blockchain for Beginners
We’ll break down all the jargon to help beginners grasp the language of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Topics will include:
- Why Bitcoin Matters (Beyond its Market Price)
- Hashing 101
- What is Consensus and How Does It Work?
- Cryptography and Security
- Smart Contracts
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Permissioned vs. Unpermissioned Blockchains
- The Five Roles of Tokens/Cryptos in Blockchain
- Investing in the Blockchain Space (Cryptos and Otherwise)
Day 2: Blockchain for Disruptors
Join us for various industry-specific panel sessions.
- How Blockchain is Juicing Energy Markets
- Insurance and Reinsurance Efficiencies through Blockchain
- How Blockchain is Changing Healthcare
- Digital Marketing and Blockchain
- Blockchain and the Financial System
- Can Blockchain Save Content Creators (Publishing, Music, Film & Visual Arts)?
- Value Creation and Appropriation in Identity and Privacy Markets
- Blockchain for Humanitarian Efforts
Reception
We hope you will also join us for a reception on Saturday evening (the end of Day 1), which is open for any registered conference participant across Days 1 and 2.
Members of the Fordham community can use the discount code FORDHAM50 for 50% off before midnight on April 15.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Annelice Morales, assistant director of development, at [email protected] or 212-636-6576.
This event is open to alumni, faculty/staff, students, and the public.