Hedera Deep Dive and Demos

Join us for an evening of networking and live demo’s at Cohort Innovation Space, Gold Coast, on March 14th at 6 PM, powered by the Gold Coast Blockchain Meetup and Hedera.

This event will feature the latest innovations on the Hedera network, with live demos and insights from innovators including Eoin Flynn of Tymlez, Peter Tippett of Kula, Katrina Donaghy of Civic Ledger/BlockTexx and Rob Allen of Australian Payments Plus and Hedera Governing Council member.

Discover how Hedera is revolutionising supply chains, carbon emissions reporting, and community asset management.

Enjoy an evening of networking, thought-provoking presentations, and refreshments.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with peers and explore the future of distributed ledger technology.

Agenda:

• 5 min Update on Hedera - Rob Allen
• 15 min Presentation & Demo - Tymlez
• 15 min Presentation & Demo - Kula
• 30 min Networking
• 15 min Presentation & Demo - Civic Ledger / BlockTexx
• 5 min Closing - Rob Allen
• 35 min Networking

Speakers:
Peter began his 40-year tech journey in 1982, programming for CNC Lathes on the Apple ][+. He went on to establish various innovative businesses, including SapphireOne, an accounting software firm, in 1987. In 2000, he left SapphireOne to join the corporate world for 2 years before leaving to join Leap Software, where he was the 30th employee. There, he was involved in legal software development. In 2010, he developed a live TV engagement platform with clients like UFC, FOX, CNN, ESPN and Channel Nine. This was followed by the creation of a private messaging product, which unfortunately closed in 2018 due to changes in the banking sector.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter created an online yoga platform with his Co-Founder. While doing so, they identified inefficiencies in the payment process and issues with suppliers. This led him to his current project: utilising blockchain to streamline transactions and reduce paperwork. His work reflects his continuous commitment to business efficiency and operational problem-solving, a theme that has remained constant since 1985.

Peter will present his "pay-everyone-at-once" model using Hedera for his Co-Founders Yoga business. With this model, when students arrive for a class, the teacher, landlords, operations, services, and marketing suppliers are all paid instantly. This method has generated $250k in savings for his Co-Founders $4M Yoga Business already.

Eoin:
Eoin currently serves as the Head of Operations at NoviqTech, where he oversees the company's daily operations and cultivates strong customer relationships. With a three-year tenure at NoviqTech, Eoin has played a critical role in the company’s transition from a blockchain network to a solution provider which utilises blockchain technology as part of its offering.

Prior to his current role, Eoin was an integral member of the management consulting team at KPMG, focusing on IT project delivery and IT audit. His work involved advising clients on optimising their IT processes, streamlining operations, and mitigating IT-related risks, thereby contributing significantly to the success of various projects.

Eoin's career is marked by a steadfast dedication to operational excellence and a passion for using technology to address business challenges. Combining strategic insight with practical experience in both consulting and operational leadership, Eoin brings invaluable expertise and perspectives to the evolving tech industry landscape.

Katrina:
Katrina Donaghy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Civic Ledger
Prior to Civic Ledger, Katrina began her career in the public sector and held senior project coordination and management roles with the Brisbane City Council, Queensland Urban Utilities, and the Queensland Government.
In 2015, she recognised the potential for governments and industry to apply blockchain technology to create new markets and economies of the future and co-founded Civic Ledger in late September 2016. Katrina was the founding organiser of the Brisbane Women in Blockchain Meetup, is a former Industry Mentor at RMIT Online, a member of the Taskforce on Nature Markets, and has twice served as a Director on the Blockchain Australia Board.
In 2018 and 2019, Katrina was recognised as a Female Fintech Leader Finalist and Female Blockchain Leader Finalist by her Industry peers with Civic Ledger announced at the Fintech Australia “Finnies” Awards as Emerging FinTech Company in 2018 and in both 2022 and 2023, Excellence in Blockchain / DLT. In 2019, Katrina was appointed as an Australian Blockchain Fellow in recognition for her contribution to the responsible adoption of blockchain technology both in Australia and globally.
Civic Ledger has been a member of the Hedera ecosystem since March 2022.