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Blockchain 101: Why All the Hype? – May 16

The Faculty of Business and Information Technology invites faculty and staff to a free public lecture on Thursday, May 16 entitled Blockchain 101: Why All the Hype?

With the recent emergence of (the record-keeping technology behind the digital currency known as bitcoin), many individuals and business leaders are left wondering , and how it can affect their industry’s future.

In this lecture, , Assistant Professor (Finance), FBIT, will cover key blockchain technologies and how businesses across many industries can use them. A panel discussion featuring blockchain industry experts will follow.

  • When: Thursday, May 16
    • Registration: 5:30 p.m.
    • Lecture: 6 to 6:30 p.m.
    • Panel discussion: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    • Networking reception: 7:30 to 8 p.m.
  • Where: Software and Informatics Research Centre, Room 3110

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