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Blockchain Masterclass

BACKGROUND:

The Masterclass deals with the main elements of Blockchain and the many possibilities offered by this new technology. New developments in this area are discussed.

The theory will be illustrated by Blockchain specific use cases (Government, Supply chain, Energy, Insurance and the more). Some use cases are impeded by legacy or by regulation, this will be discussed in plenary sessions.

The main goal is to provide the audience the necessary handles to assess at strategic level what is the added value of Blockchain, whether Blockchain can be used for a specific use case and what are the consequences.

PROGRAMME:

  • Introduction to Blockchain
  • History
  • What is Blockchain
  • How does Blockchain work
  • Permissionless vs. Permissioned Blockchain
  • Smart Contracts & Smart Oracles
  • Use cases

Interaction with audience can be enhanced by:

  • Kahoot
  • Plenary discussion
  • Assignment “Blockchain use case”

Speaker:

Franco De Vita Senior Interim Professional: 30+ years of experience, resulting in a very solid base in managing People, Expectationsand Processes. Capability in managing technical organizations and large scale IT projects.