GBA UAE Series- Implementing Blockchain Strategy- Cognizant & Avanza Innovations

GCC region is trying to implement the blockchain strategy and UAE has been forefront in implementing blockchain technology in their field.

The Dubai Blockchain Strategy, that was launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum in October 2016, establishes a roadmap for the introduction of Blockchain technology for Dubai and the creation of an open platform to share the technology with cities across the globe.

The Strategy is implemented three ways by

i, Government efficiency - the Strategy is intended to contribute to increased government efficiency by enabling a paperless digital layer for all city transactions.

ii,Industry creation - the Strategy will introduce a system for enabling the creation of new businesses using Blockchain technology. Industries that would likely benefit from Blockchain technology include: real estate, fin-tech and banking, healthcare, transportation, urban planning, smart energy, digital commerce and tourism

iii, International leadership - Dubai will open its Blockchain platform for global counterparts to enhance safety, security, and convenience for international travellers to Dubai.

We discuss implementation of Blockchain Strategy by some of the leading blockchain companies in the region.

We are going to discuss with Maroaun Aouri who is Chief Architect and Digital Transformation Director of Cognizant. He is going to present on Digital Vault project with federal government in GCC region. Imagine going through airport immigration without any passport. The project implemented for federal government in GCC enables seamlessly sharing identity documents with government and non-governmental entities.

Second guest on panel is

Waqas Mirza is the founding CEO of Avanza Innovations.Under Waqas’ leadership Avanza Innovations has achieved the biggest market share in delivering national and city scale production-grade Blokchain and AI platforms to tier 1 government entities, regulators and large corporates in the GCC region.

Ali Safri, who has more than 20 years of experience in technology field worked for Agility and PWC logistics before joining Avanza group and has been with the Avanza for more than 11 and half years.

Join us for webinar with

Agenda
Opening - 5 mins by Mohd Shahnawaz
Presentation - 15 mins by Maroaun Aouri
Presentation - 15 mins by Waqas Mirza
Panel Q and A - 30 mins
Audience Q and A - 30 mins

April 29, 4 30 pm UAE time (GMT +4)

Webinar link https://zoom.us/j/95767332399