In line with Dubai’s strategic goal of becoming the first Blockchain powered government by 2020, the Dtec Forum exploreD this breakthrough technology that aims to drive the future economy of the UAE, creating a true city of the future.

Blockchain allows for simple, safe and secure transactions to be made easily on the “chain”, leading to greater efficiency, improved services, business creation and the potential acceleration of Smart City and IoT initiatives.

The Blockchain Dtec Forum aims to impart learning, connectivity, and knowledge, providing a platform to learn more about this disruptive technology and interact with experts from the industry.

SPEAKERS:

BLOCKCHAIN: A DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR SMART CITIES, Wael Youssef, Director Digital Solutions & Dr Ioannis Karamitsos, Digital Transformation Technologist – IMEAR; Orange Business Services

THE BLOCKCHAIN OPPORTUNITY – MICROSOFT’S PERSPECTIVE: Ramez Dandan, Regional Technology Officer; Microsoft Gulf

TITLE TBC – Mirna Sleiman, Strategic Advisor, Union of Arab Banks

PANEL SESSION: HOW WILL BLOCKCHAIN TRANSFORM THE DIGITAL ECONOMY?

Mohammed Alsehli, Co-Founder, ArabianChain, Ramez Dandan, Regional Technology Officer, Microsoft Gulf, Tanvir Shah, The Partnerships Consulting

MC and event host, Tariq Qureishy, CEO MAD Talks