Free online event
An introduction to blockchain in the public service
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022
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You'll learn how to:
- Understand what ‘blockchain’ means in a public service context
- Identify ways that blockchain is currently being used in governments
- Recognise how blockchain can benefit the public sector and what risks it could pose
Speakers
Speaker resources
- Josh's presentation on smart contracts
- It’s time to learn blockchain, article by Josh Solinger
- EU Blockchain Observatory & Forum
- CHAISE, blockchain skills for Europe
- INATBA
- Tuning Blockchain to Enter a New Era of Data Privacy
Apolitical resources
- 10 ways national banks are experimenting with blockchain, article by Ashley Lannquist
- Seven design principles for using blockchain for social impact, Stefaan Verhulst
- Blockchain for public servants: everything you need to know, article by Marco Torregrossa
- Q&A: John Edge on what blockchain means for government
What do you think of when you hear the word “blockchain”? Can you picture what it is, or what it does?
For many of us, blockchain feels like a thing of the future — but in reality, it’s already here. When harnessed in the right way, blockchain could have the power to build trust in the public sector and streamline services, increasing efficiencies and security in everything from digital payments to voting.
Watch this free online workshop to learn about what blockchain actually is, how it’s being used in the public service, and how it could advance government in the future.
Who should watch:
This workshop is for public servants and policymakers in any area of government, at any level of seniority, who want to understand more about blockchain and its potential.
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Speakers
Bara Greplova
Membership Manager, Academic & Governmental Relations, INATBA
Belgium
Josh Solinger
Finance Director for the City of River Falls
United States
Bara Greplova, Membership Manager, Academic & Governmental Relations, INATBA, started working in the energy sector in 2015 (Project Manager at Europagrid, Director at Future Energy Foundation) after spending 3+ years in film and TV development and production, project/event management, and public relations. Bara is a strong advocate for innovative technical solutions deployed in locations and communities that do not always benefit from the latest innovation, with particular focus on solutions to ending energy poverty. She was a Board Member of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA), Co-chair of the Energy and Climate Action Working Groups there, and a member of Enterprise Working Group of Blockchain Ireland. Currently she heads Institutional Relations at INATBA.
Josh Solinger, Finance Director for the City of River Falls, Wisconsin. Josh has been involved with local governments for a total of 14 years. His career has taken him to the states of Iowa, Colorado, and Wisconsin, and he’s been involved in public safety, administration, and finance. Josh’s interest in blockchain technology is primarily focused on the potential for smart contracts to someday revolutionize the intersection between contracts and financial outcomes. Josh currently resides in River Falls with his wife, dog, and cat.
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