Blockchain West returns to California in 2019, on March 19-21 in Anaheim. With a 100% focus on the application of blockchain to enterprise and government, this is NOT another cryptocurrency conference. You’ll be equipped with knowledge and tools to advance your company's potential through this emerging technology. This educational event and trade show connects you with creators of new blockchain based technologies and decentralized applications and industry-leading consultants and experts. Use cases for enterprise blockchain will be explored for application in Energy, Healthcare, Government, Security, IoT, Supply Chain, Logistics, Banking, Financial Services, Risk Management, Insurance, Real Estate, and many other industries.
HEAR FIRST HAND WAR STORIES FROM THE PEOPLE BEHIND BLOCKCHAIN PROOF OF CONCEPTS, PILOTS & BEYOND
Every one of our handpicked speakers has real world, in-depth experience in both theoretical and practical implementation of blockchain applications from a diverse range of verticals including Government, Defense, Energy, Real Estate, Banking, Insurance, Supply Chain and much more.
GAIN A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF BLOCKCHAIN AND HOW IT FITS INTO YOUR ORGANIZATION'S LONG TERM STRATEGY
Gain an understanding of the blockchain tech stack, how it’s being used, and how it will revolutionize the way we transact with each other.
LEARN FROM THE WORLD’S LEADING BLOCKCHAIN EXPERTS
We’ve interviewed hundreds of blockchain experts from across the world to find you the best in the business of blockchain. From creators of new blockchain based technologies and decentralized applications, to industry leading consultants, experts and investors funding ICOs, we’ve gathered the cream of the crop, in order to deliver an unmatched educational experience.
SEPARATE THE BLOCKCHAIN HYPE FROM REALITY
We’ve all read the news regarding massive gains in the value of cryptocurrency, talk of a bubble, and hype around enterprise blockchain — but what is the reality when it comes to actual implementation of Blockchain in Business? At Blockchain West you’ll listen to those who can separate real business results from all the marketing hype and vaporware.
ADD REAL VALUE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
Learn from those who have been there and done that how Blockchain has been utilized to drive results in trust, truth and transparency — whether it’s in finance, supply chain, contracts, identity or security — you’ll hear from the best.
THE BIGGEST BLOCKCHAIN EVENT ON THE WEST COAST
Blockchain West is the one event focusing on blockchain technologies for enterprise. With 3 information-packed tracks, the most innovative of speakers, and more options than Altcoins, Blockchain West is your must-attend west coast event for blockchain for business.
9.00 am–12.00 pm
Workshop A
Blockchain Design Sprint for Enterprise & Government (Read More)
Moses Ma
Managing Partner
Future Lab Consulting
Langdon Morris
Senior Partner, InnovationLabs & President
Future Lab Consulting
9.00 am–12.00 pm
Workshop B:
Hyperledger for Enterprise
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1:00 pm –4:00 pm
Workshop C:
Blockchain for Senior Business Decision Makers (Read More)
John Riley
Co-Founder & CEO
C N C Blockchain Advisory LLC
1:00 pm –4:00 pm
Workshop D:
Ethereum for Enterprise Proof of Concepts and Pilots (Read More)
Ed Bukstel
CEO
Clinical Blockchain
Mike McCoy
Ambassador, Blockchain for Social Impact Philadelphia, Blockchain Implementation Manager
Accenture
8:00 am–9:00 am
Registration and coffee
8:50 am–9:00 am
Conference chairman’s welcome
MODERATOR
Moses Ma
Managing Partner
Future Lab Consulting
9:00 am–9:30 am
Opening Keynote
How Will Blockchain Disrupt the Enterprise?
John Mattison
Asst. Med. Dir. Chief Health Information Officer
Kaiser Permanente
9:30 am–10:00 am
Keynote
Blockchain in a Federal Environment
Anil John
Technical Director, DHS S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
10:00 am–10:45 am
Sponsor, exhibitor showcase, and networking break
Track A
Enterprise Blockchain Applications, Proof of Concepts, Pilots & Case Studies
TRACK MODERATOR
Moses Ma
Managing Partner
Future Lab Consulting
Track B
Enterprise Blockchain Technology, Tools & Platforms
TRACK MODERATOR
John Riley
Co-Founder & CEO
C N C Blockchain Advisory LLC
10:45 am–11:30 am
Case Study: Blockchain & The Art Market
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10:45 am–11:30 am
Disrupting the Manufacturing Sector with Industry 4.0 & Enterprise Blockchain
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11:30 am–12:15 pm
What does the Blockchain Enabled Grid of the Future Look Like?
Sherry Li
Digital Product Leader
General Electric
11:30 am–12:15 pm
Enterprise Platform Focus
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12:15 pm–1:15 pm
Lunch and networking
1:15 pm–2:00 pm
Deep Forensics & Blockchain
Derek Chamorro
Security and Virtualization Architect
eBay
Michael Chan
Cryptography Architect
eBay
Vijayendra Bhamidipati
Engineer
eBay
1:15 pm–2:00 pm
Ethereum Proof of Authority on Azure for Enterprise Blockchain
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2:00 pm–2:45 pm
Case Study: Combating Forced Labor & Protecting Workplace Rights with Digital Ledgers
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2:00 pm–2:45 pm
Enterprise Platform Focus
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3:15 pm–3:45 pm
Panel
Blockchain as a team sport - consortia building in blockchain
MODERATOR
Combiz Richard Abdolrahimi
Government & Public Services
Deloitte
John Mattison
Asst. Med. Dir. Chief Health Information Officer
Kaiser Permanente
Dale Chrystie
Business Fellow, Blockchain Strategist
FedEx
3:45 pm–4:15 pm
Keynote
Permissioned vs. Permissionless: Which is Appropriate for your business need, and why?
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4:15 pm–4:45 pm
Day One Closing Keynote
What does blockchain look like at the Global level? (Read More)
Dale Chrystie
Business Fellow, Blockchain Strategist
FedEx
4:45 pm–5:00 pm
Closing Comments from Summit Chair
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Networking drinks and Blockchain West happy hour
8:00 am–9:00 am
Registration and coffee
9:00 am–9:10 am
Conference Chairman’s welcome
9:10 am–9:30 am
Day Two Opening Keynote
TBA
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9:30 am–10:00 am
Keynote
Hyperledger and Enterprise Blockchain
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10:00 am–10:45 am
Sponsor and exhibitor showcase and networking break
Track A
Enterprise Blockchain Applications, Proof of Concepts, Pilots & Case Studies
TRACK MODERATOR
Moses Ma
Managing Partner
Future Lab Consulting
Track B
Enterprise Blockchain Technology, Tools & Platforms
TRACK MODERATOR
John Riley
Co-Founder & CEO
C N C Blockchain Advisory LLC
10:45 am–11:30 am
Case Study: Mobility & Blockchain
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10:45 am–11:30 am
Enterprise Platform Focus
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11:30 am–12:15 pm
School of Blockchain: Examining the Disruptive force of Blockchain in Education
Phil Komarny
Vice President, Innovation
Salesforce
11:30 am–12:15 pm
Enterprise Platform Focus
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12:15 pm–1:15 pm
Lunch and networking
Roundtable Discussions
In this session, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the more relevant industry topics in small groups with fellow attendees. Understand how your peers have tackled similar challenges and share the results.
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
#1: Security + Blockchain (Read More)
MODERATOR
Vincent Romney
CTO, SK2 Tech, LLC, Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
BAE Systems
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
#2: Governance + Blockchain (Read More)
MODERATOR
Combiz Richard Abdolrahimi
Government & Public Services
Deloitte
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
#3: Standards & Interoperability + Blockchain (Read More)
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1:15 pm–2:15 pm
#4: Training, Recruiting and Human Capital (Read More)
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1:15 pm–2:15 pm
#5: Identity + Blockchain (Read More)
MODERATOR
Moses Ma
Managing Partner
Future Lab Consulting
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
#6: Blockchain 101 - Discuss Use Cases in Your Organization (Read More)
MODERATOR
John Riley
Co-Founder & CEO
C N C Blockchain Advisory LLC
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
#7: Personal Data, Privacy & The Right to Be Forgotten (Read More)
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2:15 pm–2:45 pm
Afternoon coffee
2:45 pm–3:30 pm
Keynote
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3:30 pm–4:15 pm
Closing Keynote
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4:15 pm–4:30 pm
Chairman’s close and end of conference