Introduction to Blockchain
Event Information
About this Event
We put together a simplified walkthrough to get you started on this amazing piece of technology that has gained some serious spotlight in the past 2 years.
The workshop covers blockchain fundamentals.
Workshop Content
a. Introduction to Database & Blockchain.
b. What is Decentralization?
c. Blockchain Characteristics.
d. Limitations in Blockchain.
e. Applications in the Real World.
f. Assessing Early Stage Projects.
g. Questions and Answers.
h. Announcements & Networking.
FAQs
Why is the event complimentary?
This is part of a grassroot effort to contribute to the community as industry players and blockchain enthusiasts. This workshop is part of the National Blockchain Challenge supported by Lifelong Learning Institute, which includes a blockchain hackathon, panel discussions and workshops.
Are there food provided?
Yes, refreshments will be provided during the workshops.
Can I just walk in?
We have limited seatings available. In order to prevent disappointment, it is better to sign up for this event. Similarly, not turning up for the event means that the slot is wasted, so we sincerely hope that you will register and turn up for the event.
About the trainer
Adriel is a tech entrepreneur who stands at the forefront of emerging technologies such as big data, machine learning (AI), and blockchain. He has spent the last 6 years building companies that solves impactful problems and is currently focusing on solving problems in the food system with technology. He sits as a blockchain ISO technical committee, is a blockchain instructor, as well as the managing partner at Aetler, an enterprise blockchain consultancy.
Jiren started his professional career in blockchain as a business developer for an esports dapp. In November 2018, he conducted a blockchain basics workshop for undergraduates and professionals in Dubai. Currently, he heads the marketing initiatives and a member of the curriculum committee developing a certification programme at the Institute of Blockchain®. A tech enthusiast with 8 years of cross-functional experiences across other tech verticals including enterprise software, internet voice, eCommerce and games.
About the training provider
Institute of Blockchain® (IBS), UEN: 201901394N was founded on Jan 2018 and based in Singapore. We are a non-profit blockchain school with the primary focus on advancement & delivering blockchain education, certification and blockchain research. Til date, IBS has trained more than 1000 participants in Singapore, Hong Kong & Dubai.
The Institute is a SkillsFuture Singapore’s, NTUC e2i’s and People’s Association approved Training Organisation, a registered Singapore Government’s Gebiz supplier and graduated from the Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Entrepreneurship Programme. IBS is a member of ACE Startups & World Blockchain Association.
As part of our CSR efforts, we joined the NVPC’s Company of Good and adopted Singapore Children’s Society as our official charity. Our strategic partners are SUSS, Edufied, IBM Academic Initiative, DIFY, Justicius Law Corporation & CryptoProfile. Our past corporate clients include Deloitte Touche, GCOX, Sainmaco, Ninecoin (Hongkong), Tuandai (Guangzhou), Singapore Customs & Singapore Polytechnic.
Interesting Facts:
– Crunchbase’s Top 1500 schools in the world.
– 1st blockchain school in Singapore.
– 1st school to accept cryptocurrency as a mode of payment in Singapore.