Tuesday, January 30, 6 PM
Japan Society
333 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017

Blockchain, the technology that powers Bitcoin and other digital currencies, has received widespread attention in recent years. Blockchain has expanded beyond digital currencies, holding the potential to transform business, government, and society in the near future. How does blockchain work? How is blockchain being used today and where is it headed? In this program, industry experts discuss the value of blockchain for businesses, the future of blockchain, and the potential impacts it will have on society.

Speakers:
Michael Casey, Senior Advisor, Digital Currency Initiative, MIT Media Lab
Lewis Cohen, Partner, Hogan Lovells
Yuzo Kano, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, bitFlyer, Inc.; Representative Director, Japan Blockchain Association

Moderator:
Marc Hochstein, Managing Editor, CoinDesk

Agenda
6:00-6:30 PM Registration
6:30-8:00 PM Lecture, Discussion and Q&A
8:00-8:30 PM Reception