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Blockchain901 Speaker Series

The FedEx Institute of Technology and Blockchain901 are excited to present a virtual series on the current and future state of blockchain technology. Tech leaders from Microsoft, IBM, IEEE, ConsenSys Health, and more will share their real world experience and provide insight into what lies ahead in the blockchain world. Topics will include blockchain governance, platforms, tokenization, and more.

 


 

Past Speakers

See who has visited the FedEx Institute of Technology, a collection of scholars and innovators from across the United States and abroad. These guest speakers offer profound insights and expertise in their respective fields. Explore their impactful contributions and delve into the wealth of knowledge they've shared with our campus community.

 

Yorke Rhodes III
“Radical Decentralization: The Key to Realizing the Vision of the Internet’s Founders?”
Yorke Rhodes III

Director of Digital Transformation for Blockchain
Microsoft
Andy Martin
“Blockchain Business Models: From Private Clubs to the Token Economy”
Andy Martin

Blockchain Value Design Worldwide Leader
IBM
Kristen Pomales
“Blockchain: Enterprise Applications” (Co-Hosted)
Kristen Pomales

Executive Lead & Co-founder
TalentLayer
Thomas Cox
“Blockchain: Enterprise Applications” (Co-Hosted)
Thomas Cox

Senior Consultant & Leader Coach
Right Management
Alim Khamisa
“Decentralized Finance (DeFi) – A Quantum Leap Into A Self-Sovereign Financial System”
Alim Khamisa

Adjunct Professor in the Blockchain Development Program
George Brown College
Rajat Rajbhandari, Ph.D.
“dexFreight: A Blockchain Powered Solution for the Logistics Industry”
Rajat Rajbhandari, Ph.D.

Co-founder and CIO
dexFreight
George S. Pullen
“Blockchain & The Space Economy - Understanding the 5th Industrial Revolution” (Co-Hosted)
George S. Pullen

Chief Space Economist and Co-Host
The Space Economy
Samson Williams
“Blockchain & The Space Economy - Understanding the 5th Industrial Revolution” (Co-Hosted)
Samson Williams

Adjunct Professor
Columbia University and University of New Hampshire School of Law
Dale Chrystie
“The Global Impact of Blockchain”
Dale Chrystie

Business Fellow, Blockchain Strategist; Chairman on BiTA Standards Council
FedEx
Marc Lijour
“Career prospects in Blockchain”
Marc Lijour

VP Capacity Building and Innovation
ICTC