Distributed ledger technologies have been disrupting industries from banking to real-estate. This rise of interests in blockchain applications demand local expertise in business case development and prototyping.
The Blockchain Workshop at KAUST with Hyperledger Jeddah is a half-day workshop bringing together blockchain enthusiasts with business or technical backgrounds. Both technical and corporate participants will:
- Gain a fundamental understanding of distributed ledger technologies
- Learn best practices in business adoption
- Build a first blockchain hands-on following an exemplary use case
The event will also offer participants a forum to network and explore project opportunities.
Please bring your laptop if you plan to build your blockchain application in the hands-on session.
Marco obtained his PhD in computer science and engineering from the University of Genoa. With over 12 years of experience in building distributed systems, he now teaches Blockchain Systems and Cryptocurrencies at KAUST. Marco held research positions at various corporate and academic institutions including Cambridge, EPFL, Deutsche Telekom Innovation Labs, TU Berlin, and the Université Catholique de Louvain. Previously, he also held positions at Intel Research and Google. Marco loves making pizzas at home.
Marta received her PhD in Computer Science on User-Informed Design of Privacy Tools at TU Berlin. She has worked as Security Architect at a blockchain/fintech startup in the Silicon Valley and as Chief Engineer in Mobile Privacy at the Deutsche Telekom Innovation Labs before joining the Linux Foundation. Previously, she held positions at Apple and Yahoo!. Marta loves climbing and cooking.
Andrew is a renewable energy researcher during the day and an avid developer in the evening. He participated at hackathons in Hong Kong, Dubai, Beirut, Tallinn, and the Vatican. Andrew leads the Facebook Developer Circle in Jeddah and recently hosted the Chatbot IoT Hackathon at KAUST. An IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer, he is eager to explore use cases for blockchain in the region and build communities to bridge enthusiasts and developers. Previously, he studied mathematics and economics and worked in executive search. Andrew loves playing with data and designing boardgames.
All participants, by entering the event, accept the code of conduct. For a respectful experience at the event, please refer to and adhere to the code of conduct.