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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
Yorke Rhodes III
Director of Digital Transformation for Blockchain
Microsoft

“Radical Decentralization: The Key to Realizing the Vision of the Internet’s Founders?”
Andy Martin
Andy Martin
Blockchain Value Design Worldwide Leader
IBM

“Blockchain Business Models: From Private Clubs to the Token Economy”
Kristen Pomales
Kristen Pomales
Executive Lead & Co-founder
TalentLayer

“Blockchain: Enterprise Applications” (Co-Hosted)
Thomas Cox
Thomas Cox
Senior Consultant & Leader Coach
Right Management

“Blockchain: Enterprise Applications” (Co-Hosted)
Alim Khamisa
Alim Khamisa
Adjunct Professor in the Blockchain Development Program
George Brown College

“Decentralized Finance (DeFi) – A Quantum Leap Into A Self-Sovereign Financial System”
Rajat Rajbhandari, Ph.D.
Rajat Rajbhandari, Ph.D.
Co-founder and CIO
dexFreight

“dexFreight: A Blockchain Powered Solution for the Logistics Industry”
George S. Pullen
George S. Pullen
Chief Space Economist and Co-Host
The Space Economy

“Blockchain & The Space Economy - Understanding the 5th Industrial Revolution” (Co-Hosted)
Samson Williams
Samson Williams
Adjunct Professor
Columbia University and University of New Hampshire School of Law

“Blockchain & The Space Economy - Understanding the 5th Industrial Revolution” (Co-Hosted)
Dale Chrystie
Dale Chrystie
Business Fellow, Blockchain Strategist; Chairman on BiTA Standards Council
FedEx

“The Global Impact of Blockchain”
Marc Lijour
Marc Lijour
VP Capacity Building and Innovation
ICTC

“Career prospects in Blockchain”