Blockchain for Social Impact Sydney Launch!


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BSI Sydney is a meetup for anyone interested in exploring how blockchain technology can create exponential and positive social impact to improve the lives of everyone.
In our first meetup, we will introduce the global initiatives of the Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition, present projects from local members such as WWF and ConsenSys, and discuss how the blockchain community in Sydney can collaborate to make a difference.
Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in these initiatives!
♢ SCHEDULE ♢
• 6.00: Drinks and networking
• 6.30: Opening remarks from Jane Thomason (Video)
• 6.35: Intro to Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition by Ben Siegel & Robby Greenfield
• 6.55: Case study from WWF-Australia (Dermot O’Gorman. CEO, WWF-Australia)
• 7.15: Pizza, salads, drinks and networking. Beer thanks to 4Pines!
• 7.45: Panel - Financial Inclusion (Lina Lim - NSX, Aiai Garcia - ConsenSys, Rosalia Gitau - Everex, Moderator: Anorah John – WWF-Australia)
• 8.30: Community projects – micro-presentations from exciting blockchain projects:
- William Birks, PatronBank
- Luis Grech, Baker McKenzie
- Academy Xi: Blockchain Design Course, Samuel Cleophas
• 9.00: Finish up
♢ ENGAGE ♢
Livestream: http://live.sydeth.com
Telegram: https://t.me/BSIAus
♢ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS ♢
4 Pines Brewing Company, based on the Northern Beaches, is a Certified B Corp who loves beer. As a part of the greater AB InBev family, 4 Pines is committed to a healthy natural environment and thriving communities so we can brew beers that bring people together for the next 100+ years. We know that today’s greatest sustainability challenges can’t be solved alone. That’s why we are part of introducing the 100+ Sustainability Accelerator. We will support promising ideas and technologies that are in line with our 2025 sustainability goals, reflecting our vision of building a company to last for the next 100 years and beyond. Challenges will be open to everyone - scientists, technologists and budding entrepreneurs around the world – and solutions will be open for everyone. The first set of challenges will be announced in June. We will share more information as soon as we can.

Blockchain for Social Impact Sydney Launch!