Convergence – The Global Blockchain Congress 2019

Global Blockchain Congress

Convergence 2.0 coming early 2022.

An event all about Convergence

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Convergence is the first truly global blockchain conference, bringing together the worldwide blockchain community for an intense dialog with regulators, policy makers, industry influencers and members of the social impact community.

Attendees will enjoy a number of unique opportunities not available at any other blockchain gathering. These include:

A chance to shape the industry through direct dialogue with regulators and policy makers

Convergence offers participants a chance to take part in direct discussion with the movers and shapers of the blockchain industry, and in particular regulators, and so help shape not just the future of blockchain but the next generation Internet and digital economy.

An opportunity to help set blockchain priorities for the coming year

Participants will take part in conference-wide discussions on priorities for blockchain, with the aim of catalyzing the industry efforts to solve potential hurdles and enable innovation.

A global exposure and a vision of
the blockchain “big picture”

The conference will have a broad remit, exploring the convergence of blockchain with other technologies, with business, with the legal and regulatory landscape, and with society in general and the social good.

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Build the future of blockchain

Few technologies are as far-reaching in their ambitions as blockchain. Join us to explore the convergence of blockchain across multiple axes.

Agenda (2019)

Overview

Convergence will bring together approximately 1,500 participants for a program of presentations, panels, workshops, hackathons and cultural events. It will include:

A set of keynotes and panel discussions, conducted by high level speakers and focusing on entrepreneurship, use cases, research, regulation and technology.
The definition and announcement of blockchain priorities for the coming year.
A Global Blockchain Challenge, similar to a hackathon, bringing together developers, regulators and business people to try and solve priority challenges.
Creative activities and side programs will aim to make the conference engaging and enjoyable, with an eye to providing an atmosphere that is both stimulating and conducive to networking and the informal exchange of ideas.