A look at the Future of Blockchain
Event Start:
Tue 18 Jun 05:30 PM AEST
Event Finish:
Tue 18 Jun 07:30 PM AEST
Registration End Date: Mon 17 Jun 05:05 PM
<img alt="Blockchain_18 June 2019" src="https://id.acs.org.au/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=0150o00000GjmZ5&oid=00D90000000o5NE&lastMod=1558512330000"></img><br>Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger technology where data is shared across numerous users, but changes to the data are validated by mechanisms that provide high integrity. This emerging technology can potentially be used to improve business processes, increase transparency, and drive the creation of new jobs and industries.<br><br>Commonly promoted use cases for Blockchain include common reference points such as government registries. This may mean more reliable integration across government services, improved mobility and consistency across jurisdictions and organisational boundaries, as well as better regulatory oversight. <br><br>At this session, Rob Hanson will share his research findings, insights and highlights from the <b>ACS Blockchain 2030: <a href="https://www.acs.org.au/insightsandpublications/reports-publications/blockchain-2030.html" target="_blank">A look at the future of Blockchain in Australia report</a></b>. He will cover the following areas: <ul><li>An overview of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, smart contacts, emerging use-cases and next generation consensus mechanisms</li><li>Industry profile of blockchain activity </li><li>The future workforce of blockchain professionals, how we can better prepare ourselves for the transition of blockchain evolution</li></ul> The event will conclude with a discussion on the practicalities, policy and geopolitical implications of these systems. <br><br><b>References: </b> <ul><li>ACS Blockchain 2030: <a href="http://https://www.acs.org.au/insightsandpublications/reports-publications/blockchain-2030.html" target="_blank">A Look at the Future of Blockchain in Australia</a> report</li><li>ACS <a href="https://www.acs.org.au/insightsandpublications/reports-publications/blockchain-whitepaper.html" target="_blank">Blockchain Challenges For Australia</a></li><li>Data61 Blockchain: <a href="https://www.data61.csiro.au/en/our-work/safety-and-security/secure-systems-and-platforms/blockchain" target="_blank">What does the future hold for blockchain in Australia</a> report</li></ul>
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