IEEE Europe to Host Blockchain Seminar With Africa Blockchain Local Groups

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A special virtual event on open ledger technology is being organized by IEEE Europe and Africa Blockchain Local Groups to increase awareness about blockchains. The event is scheduled for September 8, 2021, between 3-7 pm CET. The registration process for the same is open now. Several seasoned experts belonging to the domain of blockchain technology will grace the event and make people aware of the enormous opportunities that open ledger can bring for them in the future. 

Among the prominent speakers, notable names include Dr. Raymond Forbes, Alex Norta, Simon Barducci, Matthew Doty, and Professor Miguel Pupo Correia. In addition, Latif Ladid, Emmanuel Bertin, and Dr. Andrejs Romanovs will also be part of the panel where each speaker will get 20 minutes to deliver a talk followed by 5 minutes long Q&A sessions. 

The virtual event will cover a variety of topics related to blockchain technology and is significant among the ongoing Blockchain conferences around the world. The application of distributed ledger in ETSI and IoT will be part of the discussion. The potential of blockchain-as-a-service in the automotive industry and cloud kitchen will also be part of the discussion agenda. The guest speakers will also focus on the infrastructure required to establish a robust blockchain network with a special focus on Europe. Specific to investors, there will be a topic of discussion on how investors can be bailed out of the crypto assets. 

Also on the discussion agenda is the regulatory and legal framework in Europe, and a discussion on the specific topic will be moderated by Alex Norta of Tallinn University of Technology. The speakers who will participate in this discussion include Anna-Maria Osula, Cyril Onwubiko, Anne Veerpalu, and Michael Kolain. This deliberation is really important for enhancing the reach of blockchain by providing the technology with more conducive and open policies from governments, regulators, and policymakers across Europe.