Blockchain: The Basics for Faculty Researchers and Students

There is more to Blockchain than Bitcoin.  Join us on March 2nd to find out what Blockchain is, how it works, and what it can do for you as a student or researcher at UB. UB Blockchain expert Bina Ramamurthy will provide a brief overview of UB's Blockchain initiatives and potential for applications at UB.  We then will welcome via WebEx, the Blockchain Training Alliance, a global leader in instructor-led Blockchain training and certification for a three-hour session on Blockchain.    Agenda: 8am-9am - Blockchain at UB - Bina Ramamurthy, PhD, Research Associate Professor, Computer Science and Engineering at UB 9am - Noon - Blockchain Training Alliance presentation: 1.What is Blockchain? (What exactly is it?) 2.Non-Technical Technology Overview (How does it work?) 3.Benefits of Blockchain (Why should anyone consider this?) 4.Use Cases (Where and for what apps is it appropriate?) 5.Adoption (Who is using it and for what?) 6.Implementation (How do I get started?) 7.Costs (What does it cost to use this technology?) 8.Future of Blockchain (What is its future?) RSVP Required.  Also, SAVE THE DATE!  ETHBUFFALO BLOCKCHAIN HACKATHON APRIL 13-15 AT JSMBS.