Blockchain technology and the crypto industry are certainly new and offer several opportunities to everyone irrespective of gender, but is it only a misconception that the diversity issue exists in this industry as well!
Well, although Bitcoin has been in existence for over 10 years and has been breaking new records, we haven’t yet witnessed equal percentages or anything near to it when it comes to women’s involvement. In comparison with other existing industries, blockchain is no different—the state of diversity and inclusion exists in this space too. This might lead for this industry to have biased and inferior blockchain and crypto products, as rightly pointed out by Susan Joseph, head of non-profit organization Diversity in Blockchain (DiB).
While all of us may have different opinions, let’s find out the industry expert’s view on diversity and inclusion on this women’s day 2021.
On March 8, 2021, Bit2Buzz and Coinpedia are hosting an online crypto-blockchain event with prominent personalities of the crypto and blockchain ecosystem as speakers. Since the event is scheduled on women’s day, you may presume it is for women alone, rather, we focused on maintaining diversity in opinions, keynotes, and panel discussions. Everyone can join the event, it’s free and online.
Women’s Day 2021
We all know that March 8, every year is a day for celebrating women’s contribution to the world. It is a day to reflect the achievements of women in all spheres of life, including in leadership and economic contributions. This year with a twist in different panel discussions, part of our event is dedicated to celebrate and recognize tech women, who have excelled in the blockchain and cryptocurrency revolution space and their innovations.
Women of the future
“Women in the future” is a theme for a special event that will take place on March 8, 2021, starting from 11.00 am to 5 pm [IST]. Supported by leading crypto companies including WazirX and Oropocket, this event focuses on the future of women in blockchain technology, why diversity matters, and what opinions crypto-blockchain leaders hold. It also celebrates women who have achieved much, not only in the sphere of the blockchain, but in areas of crypto journalism, policy-making, branding, and entrepreneurship.
What is important about this event?
There is much at stake for all participants—both men and women. Here are some notable benefits of attending the event:
Networking and collaborations: People from diverse backgrounds will meet and connect with one another. You can connect with blockchain industry leaders and crypto experts, creating lasting relationships and synergies.
Crypto-blockchain educational opportunity: Experts will conduct crypto-related educational workshops, where both beginners and tech-savvy will benefit. Definitely, everyone will get something to take home—knowledge, motivation, and free resources.
Keynote speakers
The anticipation for the event is great, considering that the keynote speakers are renowned experts in the crypto field. The following are among the presenters.
Mark W. Yusko: Mark is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management and a Managing Partner of Morgan Creek Digital Assets. He was also a founder of UNC Management Company (UNCMC), the Endowment investment office for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Senior Investment Director for the University of Notre Dame Investment Office.
Kavita Gupta: Kavita is a scholar, lecturer, and founding member of the Distributed Trust Initiative at Stanford University and a Founding Managing Partner of the VC-hedge fund at ConsenSys. In 2015, she received the UN Social Finance Innovator Award for helping fund the green bond team at the World Bank.
Key Supporters
The event is being sponsored and supported by some of the leading crypto companies, WazirX and Oropocket. WazirX is India’s prominent crypto exchange and Oropocket is a universal investment platform on the blockchain.
Panel Discussions on interesting topics
- Men Empowering Women in Crypto and Blockchain
- Women Cryptoprenuers and Brand Creators
- Women in Crypto Journalism and Policy Making
- B3– Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Bharat (India)
In a nutshell, “Women of the Future,” is one of the biggest events for the first quarter of 2021 as it will inspire women to take more initiatives and leadership positions in the crypto world. Further, this event will showcase the skills and mastery of courageous women leaders in various sectors of the economy, but particularly in the crypto-blockchain space.
