Innovate Niagara Learn@Lunch: Blockchain 101

Enjoy lunch and a presentation by John Gerryts, Co-Founder & CEO, Oaken Innovations Introduction to Blockchain: What is it? How does it work? Why it is valuable? How can businesses utilize it? The Oaken Innovations story and special projects it’s been associated with.  Presenter: JOHN GERRYTS - CO-FOUNDER + CEO, Oaken Innovations John Gerryts is a Technologist that has been involved in the cryptocurrency space since 2013. Beginning as an active miner, John is the organizer for the Niagara Bitcoin Meetup Group, and has led a few projects surrounding IoT + Blockchain technology (mostly related to Ethereum.org as early as PoC3). For the last 23 years, John has been involved at different levels of technology, with roles such as Network Administrator, Telecommunications Specialist, and Senior Network & Electronics Integrator. His Project Airlock placed 3rd at the "In Crypto We Trust" Hackathon which has since been mentioned in the Canadian Senate and on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast by Andreas Antonopolous.  **Tickets include presentation and lunch.