Disrupt ICT: Discovering Blockchain & Other Emerging Technologies
from Thursday, April 5, 2018 12:30PM to Thursday, April 5, 2018 5:00PM
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Join us on Thursday, April 5th from 12:30pm - 5:00pm for the first ever Disrupt ICT Conference at Distillery 244! We'll be joined by various thought leaders and an esteemed panel to discuss Blockchain and other emerging technologies. The purpose of Disrupt ICT is to bring together thought leaders and people interested in disruptive technologies working to solve common challenges. At this event, we will cover Blockchain 101, Bitcoin, and other emerging technologies through keynote talks and a panel discussion, cutting across various sectors. Let's come together to see what's happening within Blockchain technology and encourage action! When you attend, you'll become exposed to individuals focused on learning and creating Blockchain solutions within their domain, while you share your ideas and expertise. We'll be surrounded by thought leaders, corporate innovators, entrepreneurs and the generally curious. And don't forget to join us for a happy hour from 5:00pm - 7:00pm next door at Wheat State Distilling! Agenda 12:30 - 1:00: Check In & Networking 1:00 - 1:15: Welcome & Introduction, Disrupt ICT Organizers 1:15 - 2:00: Blockchain 101, Mike McRoberts | Principal, McS, LLC 2:00 - 2:30: Bitcoin & Other Digital Assets, Jason Toevs | VP of Technology, Alyss Analytics 2:30 - 2:45: Break 2:45 - 4:00: The Future of Blockchain & Other Emerging Technologies | Panel Discussion - Mike McRoberts | Principal, McS, LLC - Dave Cunningham | Founder, Flint Hills Group - Jason Cox | President, Cox Machine - Sandip Southekal | Software Engineer, ZipRecruiter - Tonya Witherspoon | Director, Commercial Ventures & Applied Innovation | Wichita State University 4:00 - 4:30: Disruption in the Electrical Utility Industry, Mark Cosby | Director of Business Development, Westar Energy 4:30 - 5:00: Jason Illian | Managing Director, Koch Disruptive Technologies 5:00 - 7:00: Happy Hour at Wheat State Distilling This event is for you if: You're curious about Blockchain and how you or your company might take on this challenge You're currently working within the Blockchain realm You’d like to hear opportunities that large corporations, startups and those in between see within Blockchain solutions You enjoy collaboration in an open and motivating work environment You’re energized by brainstorming and problem-solving with intelligent people We hope to see you there!
The Venue - Distillery 244 Old Town
244 North Mosley Street Wichita KS USType: Eventbrite