Inside Blockchain + the Hyperledger Project

Event Details

Join us for a conversation with Brian Behlendorf, Executive Director of Hyperledger Project and John Wolpert, IBM Director on the topic of Blockchain, one of the most disruptive forces to the industry since the Internet. We’ll talk about why the Linux Foundation built a coalition around the open source Hyperledger Project and will discuss what the project entails, why IBM contributed its Blockchain code, and why the Hyperledger project will be a core technology in IBM's Blockchain efforts going forward.

Don’t miss this chance to learn about this new project and gather insight on Blockchain from industry leaders!

The Hyperledger Project is a collaborative effort created to advance blockchain technology by identifying and addressing important features for a cross-industry open standard for distributed ledgers that can transform the way business transactions are conducted globally.  The Hyperledger Project is backed by 48 of the world’s largest and most influential companies in the technology, communication, consulting and financial sectors.

Agenda

5:30 - 6:00pm | Happy (Half) Hour

6:00 - 7:00pm | Conversation with Brian + John

7:00 - 7:30pm | Q&A + Networking

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