BCC-2018 will be a high-quality but low-cost technology conference. So attending won’t make a dent on your bank account. Early-bird registration is open. Sitting is limited, so click on the button to register early using fiat currecncy. If you’ll rather pay using a cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, ETH, BCH, or OMG), send an email to digitize@THIS_SITE, where THIS_SITE is protonmail.com.
why attend?
Blockchain technology & use cases
The blockchain technology is much more than Bitcoin and mining and trading cryptocurrencies. It can be leveraged in a wide variety of industries. All the potential use cases of blockchain technology will be given in-depth treatment at BCC-2018.
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
A DAO is made possible by the blockchain, most especially Ethereum, and smart contracts. At BCC-2018 our speakers will show how properly implemented DAOs will challenge and disrupt traditional organizations across a wide variety of industries.
Decentralized applications
Dapps are as hot as mobile apps were a few years ago. Yes, you’ll hear talks on Dapps, but you’ll also have the opportunity to build your own via workshops, hackathons and a formal training class conducted by one of our developer training partners.
Mining and trading cryptocurrencies
Given the cost involved, whether it still makes sense to mine is an open debate. But that’s not the only means to earn cryptocurrencies. Learn from experts how to accumulate cryptocurrencies without spending a fortune. You might even learn how to issue your own.
Financial technology
Startups and established financial institutions are bringing blockchain databases to play in the fintech arena. The result is an intense competition. You’ll hear experts in the field discuss what this means for financial transactions across the board.
Initial Coin Offerings
Bubble or not, ICOs present tantalizing financial opportunities for developers and investors. In a Q & A session, you’ll have the opportunity to ask a panel of experts your most pressing questions about the ICO market.
Security & privacy on the blockchain
Wherever you’re operating on the technology spectrum, security and privacy issues are bound to follow. Hear industry experts discuss the unique security and privacy considerations associated with blockchain and the applications built atop it.
Networking opportunities
BCC-2018 will be your first opportunity of 2018 to network and rub shoulders with those trying to change how we interact, communicate and conduct business using the blockchain technology. It’s an opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss.
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Speakers
The first batch of speakers. More to come…
Samantha Radocchia
Sam is a co-founder and CMO of Chronicled, leading product marketing for the company. Prior to that, she led product development as CPO of Chronicled. She is also the founder of Machine Elf Consulting, an emerging technology and product development consulting firm based in New York, NY, focused on blockchain and IoT advisement to businesses and investors. Before Chronicled, she served as the CTO of Huckabuy and founder/CEO of Stunable.
Sam has a BA in English and Anthropology/Sociology from Colgate University (Magna Cum Laude), and attended King’s College, London, and the London School of Economics. She also has an MA in Digital Media from NYU (Summa Cum Laude), specializing in Human Computer Interaction, Information Systems, and Web Application Development. A full-stack web developer, she’s proficient in RoR, Python/Django, HTML5/CSS3, and several front-end frameworks,
On the personal side, Samantha is an avid risk-taker and daredevil, attaining her pilot’s license at the age of 17 and accumulating over 700 jumps as a competitive skydiver. She was featured in the 2017 edition of Forbes 30 Under 30 for Enterprise Tech.
Clemens Wan
Clemens Wan is an R3 Director, leading Global Solutions Architecture Design. Since joining R3 in February 2016, he’s led initiatives related to smart contract development, CBDC, platform comparisons, dev collaboration/experience, client engagement, security, and scalable operational strategy.
Before R3, he spent 6 years at Credit Suisse in Fixed Income Trading IT where he specialized in Credit products, trading architecture, and helped co-start/accelerate the CS Blockchain Working Group initiative.
Clemens holds a Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering at Cooper Union and started his career in AI and machine learning research in Hamburg University and Osaka University.
Raine Revere
Raine Revere is an engineer and educator in the Ethereum community who has spoken at blockchain events across the world. Raine is the Lead Architect of ShapeShift Prism and is the co-founder of Maiden, a company that delivers socially-aware blockchain education, cultural & leadership development, and diversity-powered blockchain consulting. As a therapist, teacher, and cryptocurrency engineer, Raine has the unique capacity to engage deeply with both the technical and social aspects of technology.
Jamie Skella
Strategist and technologist, Jamie Skella has built and advised businesses across blockchain, esports, and even future food. Formerly Executive Director at MiVote, Jamie is now co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Horizon State, who are redesigning our voting tools and democratic processes atop blockchain technology.
Matthew Swezey
Matthew Swezey is a K2 contractor by day and co-founder, Product Lead, and Developer by night at Pactum, a DApp. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Midwestern State University with a minor in Mathematics. His first steps into the post-college career world was with CGI as a Java Full Stack Developer. Following CGI, he went to work for Source360 as a Senior AEM & K2 Consultant for Enterprise BPM Solutions involving both Java & .NET languages.
Matt now resides in the greater Austin area, but was born in Washington and raised in the small town of Springtown just outside the city Fort Worth, TX.
Michael Alonso
Michael Alonso is a co-founder of Pactum, a DApp, and of Frontier, a blockchain think-tank and research initiative. He’s a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in Systems Engineering Management, and a Master of Science degree in Project Management from Embry-Riddle University. In the Air Force, he was an Acquisitions Officer and worked with nuclear weapons before pivoting to blockchain technologies. He resides in Houston, Texas.
Sponsor
Successful conferences don’t just happen, they’re sponsored. You may support BCC-2018 as a corporate sponsor or as a Media Partner. Click on the button to learn the difference, review available packages, and request the complete sponsorship prospectus.
Training partners
The following companies will conduct training classes (certificates of completion will be issued) for developers and business executives during the conference.
R3
R3 is an enterprise software firm working with over 80 banks, financial institutions, regulators, trade associations, professional services firms and technology companies to develop Corda, our distributed ledger platform designed specifically for financial services.
Corda training is an intensive, structured two-day course for developers. This course will provide developers with the key skills necessary to develop financial grade distributed applications on the Corda platform.
Blockmatics
Blockmatics is a consulting and education company that produces interactive, in-depth training programs on blockchain technology, its use cases and implementations. From experimenting with the OpenBazaar bitcoin marketplace to launching a personal blockchain on Microsoft Azure, we guide our students through hands on exercises, demonstrations, and facilitate group discussions.
We have been teaching about cryptocurrencies, decentralization and blockchain technology through informal workshops since 2014. Blockmatics grew out of market demand and is focused on furthering the ideas and implementations of decentralized systems.
Call for papers
At the intersection of humanity and blockchain technology is where BCC-2018 happens. So in whatever capacity you’re interfacing with the blockchain technology, BCC-2018 will be an opportunity to come share what you’re doing with your peers. And learn from them too. That process starts when you respond to our CFP. It’s easy enough to start. Just click the button below.
Media partners
Eventcha.in
Eventcha.in is a global tracking platform of blockchain events. We can help anyone to find a conference or a meetup that he/she is truly interested in and wants to take part in. We can also help you to arrange your own perfect event.
Evencha.in is the project of Byzantium ICO agency. A team of professionals with backgrounds in blockchain technology, investing, PR and marketing.
BlockExplorer
BlockExplorer is the longest running source of Bitcoin blockchain information and a leader in the financial technology media industry. BlockExplorer gives decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a trusted source of data, analysis, and news.
Venue
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Con 2018 will take place from Thursday, February 22 to Saturday, February 24, at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Farmers Branch, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. Though the venue may change, the date is set. Meanwhile, if you need to reach out to use for any reason, you may send us a DM on Twitter or send an email to digitize@This_SITE, where This_SITE is protonmail.com.
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code of conduct
All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. We are expecting cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.