Blockchain For Social Impact Panel at UC Berkeley
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Blockchain for Social Impact Panel
What can blockchain do for social impact today, and what can we expect in the next 10 years?
Panelists:
- Alex Gladstein - Human Rights Foundation
- Cecile Baird - Blockchain for Good
- Sunny Agarwal - Cosmos
- Connor McEwen - Celo
- Faris Natour - Article One, Human Rights and Business Initiative at the Center for Responsible Business at UC Berkeley Haas
Moderator: Gloria Zhao - President of Blockchain at Berkeley
Blockchain and decentralized technologies stem from ideologies of personal freedom and equality; naturally, their potential for social good is vast and has been explored by many humanitarian organizations. Examples include energy and the environment, democracy and governance, agriculture including ethical sourcing, financial inclusion, and digital identity. However, with such a nascent technology, many challenges must be overcome before true impact is possible, and the blockchain space is constantly evolving with new advancements and breakthroughs every day. Our goal is to get an idea of what has been made possible by blockchain so far, what problems need to be solved to make more progress in social issues, and what we can expect in another ten years.
Our panel is comprised of people on a spectrum ranging from more work in social impact and less in blockchain to blockchain technical expert interested in social issues.
Light food and drink will be provided thanks to The Berkeley Haas Blockchain Initiative.
Directions to Wells Fargo Room: The room is located on the fourth floor of Cheit Hall (Cheit Building, Floor 4, C420). 2220 Piedmont Ave. Berkeley CA 94720. Parking is available along Bancroft Street and in a parking structure across from Haas Business School (next to memorial stadium).
Schedule for February 6th
6:00pm - Doors Open
6:30pm - Panel Starts
7:15pm - Move to Q&A
7:45pm - Networking
8:30pm - Doors Close