Firms invited to free event on blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies

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Free event run by Kent Business School to examine the potential impact of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies for SMEs.

The event, the latest in KBS’s Business Soundbite series, will feature guest speaker Yavin On, the CEO at cryptocurrency firm Cointelligence. He has 20 years’ experience working in the technology industry. He will provide a basic overview of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, and how they could benefit SMEs and how to carry out due diligence when considering using these emerging technologies.

There will also be input from Max Koghut, a PhD candidate studying at Kent Business School, who is investigating blockchain’s impact on business relationships, particularly for ‘smart contracts’ that are underpinned by blockchain technology.

The event takes place on Thursday 25 April at the Sibson Building on the Canterbury campus from 17.00. The event is free to attend but those interested in attending are asked to register online. There is free parking on campus from 17.00.