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Exploring Blockchain in Waterloo Region

By Jessica

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Earlier this year, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) created the IEEE Blockchain Initiatives (BCI) to be the hub for all blockchain projects and activities. On October 25, IEEE BCI will be in Waterloo Region to launch their first Canadian group with a networking event at Catalyst137.
This event forms the first gathering of the new IEEE Blockchain Initiatives Group by local IEEE members. Your attendance will help support the development of the speakers bureau on blockchain applications and technologies in Waterloo Region.
Attendees will hear from academia and industry speakers, followed by a networking reception.
Speakers include
  • Bridget Moloney, Corporate Research Partnerships, University of Waterloo | Co-founder, Bitforest
  • Justin Eichel, Technical Director, Miovision Technologies
  • Nigel Gopie, Global Marketing Leader, IBM Food Trust, IBM Blockchain
  • Ramesh Ramadoss, Co-Chair, IEEE Blockchain Initiative | CEO, BitCasas Inc.
  • Srinivasan Keshav, Professor, Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo | Head of the new, local IEEE Blockchain Initiatives Group 
Agenda
3:30 – 5:00 pm | Presentations
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Networking reception
Event website 
Exploring Blockchain in Waterloo Region
Cost 
General attendee $10 + $2.62 fee and HST • Students FREE
Location 
Catalyst137: Waterloo's Hub for IoT
137 Glasgow Street
Kitchener, ON N2G 4X8
Canada

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