Blockchain & Government!
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BLOCKCHAIN & GOVERNMENT:
Building the Canadian Economy 2.0
This event will be hosted in Ottawa at the beautiful Innovation Center at Bayview Yards. It will be a mix of government, industry, regulatory and academic professionals.
The speaking event will follow The Blockchain Government Forum which is being held by the Blockchain Association of Canada. For more information and to register for the forum go to http://BlockchainForum.ca
We are very pleased to announce the Senator David Tkachuk will be giving the opening remarks.
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OPENING REMARKS:
6:00 - 6:30PM -> Senator David Tkachuk
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Senator David Tkachuk is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce and is a member of: the Senate Rules Committee; the Senate Committee on Internal Economy (and it’s Sub-committee on Senate Estimates); the Special Senate Committee on Modernization; and the Advisory Working Group on Human Resources. In 2014 & 2015 Senator Tkachuk took part in the Senate Committee study into digital currency. The final report, titled "Digital Currency: You Can't Flip this Coin" can be read here. (https://sencanada.ca/content/sen/committee/412/banc/rms/12jun15/Home-e.htm)
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6:30 - 7:30PM -> BLOCKCHAIN THOUGHT LEADERS
SPONSOR: Ethan Buchman
Tendermint (https://tendermint.com/) & Cosmos (https://cosmos.network/)
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Ethan Buchman is a leading Blockchain software engineer, researcher, and educator with expertise in machine learning and distributed systems. Ethan made headlines in Apiril when one of his projects, Cosmos, raised over $26M in less than 30 minutes.
HOST: Kyle Kemper (https://blockchainforum.ca/)
Executive Director at Blockchain Association of Canada
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SPEAKER: Samson Mow (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samson/)
CSO at Blockstream
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SPEAKER: Loretta Joseph (https://blockchainforum.ca/)
Advisor, Sydney Stock Exchange
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SPEAKER: Chami Akmeemana (https://blockchainforum.ca/)
Director of Consensys
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PANELIST: Amber Scott (https://blockchainforum.ca/)
Chief Compliance Ninja at Outlier Solutions
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PANELIST: Manie Eager (https://blockchainforum.ca/)
CEO at Digital Futures
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PANELIST: Joseph Weinberg (https://blockchainforum.ca/)
CEO at PayCase
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PANELIST: Philippe Chevry (https://blockchainforum.ca/)
CEO at Nash
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PANELIST: Ageesen Sri (https://blockchainforum.ca/)
CEO at uCash
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PANELIST: James Gonzalez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-gonzalez-51718ab4/?ppe=1)
Co-Founder & CEO Crypto Consultant Director at the Blockchain Association of Canada
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7:30 - 9:00PM -> NETWORKING
Food and beverages will be served.
This event is being held in the evening and will only be a few hours in length. The Blockchain Government Forum will be taking place over 2 days and will be far more extensive. To learn more about the full 2 day Blockchain Government Forum, click here: BlockchainForum.ca (http://blockchainforum.ca/)
About the 2-Day Blockchain Government Forum:
This forum is about understanding the true potential of blockchain technology and its ability to interact with the government at all levels.
Why Attend
Whether you are just learning about blockchain technology, are currently immersed in it, or somewhere in between, the Blockchain Government Forum is right for you. This forum provides attendees with a look at how innovative ideas are developed and executed. It also provides detailed information regarding what blockchain technology is, its evolution and its potential to change the future. Along with top level keynote speeches, excellent content, and the ability to join in panel discussions with worldwide industry leaders, the forum is on the list of “must attend” for people who are interested in blockchain technology and are interested in what sectors are ready to be disrupted by this new technology.
The cost of this evening meetup is $20. The cost of the 2 day Blockchain Forum is $200.