Lincoln Network BlockHack

The technology that serves as the foundation for Bitcoin, blockchain, has the potential to completely transform our lives, from the way we vote to the way we bank. At its most basic level, blockchain is a distributed-ledger of records that is publicly verifiable. But this technology has the power to eliminate the need for transaction intermediaries such as banks. Recent innovation in blockchain has raised substantial questions on its future regulatory framework. To learn more about blockchain, its uses, and potential regulatory concerns, come join us in Durham.

If you are a bit more attuned to the blockchain world, and have a desire to build a solution to a problem that blockchain can solve in the finance, civic or other sector, come put your skills to work at BlockHack with other bright minds who are looking to get their hands dirty.

Agenda:

Friday @ The Bullpen, Duke I&E, 215 Morris St., Suite 300
4:00-6:00pm Registration
6:00-6:15pm Introductory Remarks
6:15- 7:00 Fireside chat with Rep. Patrick McHenry
7:00-8:00 Introductory Panels
7:00-7:30 pm Blockchain Technology Intro
7:30-7:40pm Blockchain and Money 
7:40-7:50pm Blockchain and IoT
7:50-8:00pm Blockchain and Govtech 
8-10pm Hackathon begins

Saturday @ Duke Law
9am-9pm Hackathon
1-2:30pm FinTech, IoT, and Govtech panels

Sunday: @ Duke Law
9am-12pm Hackathon
12pm-2pm Presentations
2pm-3pm Awards

Panelists & Speakers:

Patrick McHenry- U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 10th congressional district (Sponsor of FSIA

Ben Chan - BitGo Director of Engineering

Jameson Lopp - BitGo Software Engineer 

David Yerger - Redwood Digital Group Managing Partner

Larry Steffan - NC RIoT (North Carolina Regional Internet of Things) Co-founder

Cam Harvey - J. Paul Sticht Professor of International Business at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business

Lee Reiners - Director of Global Financial Markets Center at the Duke University School of Law

Jeff Ward - Associate Clinical Professor of Law & Director of Start-Up Ventures Clinic at Duke University School of Law

Ken Heaps - Latham & Watkins Chief Innovation Officer