ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

As technology keeps evolving and changing, the second digital revolution–powered by blockchain technology- brings the Internet of Value: a new, distributed platform that removes intermediaries from the equation and most importantly resolves the trust issue.  Under these circumstances, it seems that Blockchain technology holds the promise to disrupt and transform every industry in ways never seen before.

The future is changing and those who can foresee the disruptive potential of blockchain technology in their life possess an important first mover advantage.  Thus, understanding what is Blockchain and how it works is today’s challenge, as blockchain-based projects will be part of the most popular jobs of the future.  A blockchain-based future will of course affect business decisions in ways that will be unrecognizable to today’s business professionals, entrepreneurs, public administrators and government officials.

This online training course is designed to provide a deep explanation of what is Blockchain technology and how it works, and it motivates participants to consider Blockchain’s potential impact in future.  At the same time, this course invites professionals to a revolutionary way of thinking as a result of the rapidly increasing use of blockchain.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

By the end of the programme, participants will:

• understand what is Blockchain technology about
• comprehend the difference between centralized and decentralized systems
• be able to explore Blockchain Features and unique characteristics
• be able to discuss and different Blockchain’s Applications
• be able to explore the available Consensus Mechanisms
• understand what Smart Contracts are and how they work
• differentiate between public and private blockchains, permissioned-permissionless and Consortium blockchains
• explore the most popular Blockchain Platforms

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

• Product managers
• Process managers
• Development managers
• Innovation managers
• Innovating Legalists

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Training Outline

• Centralized and Decentralized Systems
• What is Blockchain and how it works
• Blockchain Features and unique characteristics
• Different Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms
• Public Vs. private blockchains
• Permissioned, Permission-less and Consortium blockchains
• Applications of Blockchain including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
• Smart Contracts, their significance and impact
• Popular Blockchain/DLT Platforms
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Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver theoretical knowledge mainly via two (2) sessions of live online training course supported by power-point presentations.  This course aims at delineating what is Blockchain and how it works by providing an in-depth understanding.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 5 CPD units in Blockchain. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

Instructor

Christiana Aristidou

Christiana is a Partner and Director of Democritos Aristidou LLC, a law firm with tradition and history stretching back to 1971. With rich academic background, she combines legal studies in common law as well as in civil law countries. She is a graduate of the law school of the Kapodistrian University of Athens-Greece with a Bachelor’s in Law, of the University of East Anglia (UEA-UK) with an LL.M in Common Law and a second LL.M in International Commercial and Business Law. After completing her studies, Christiana attended the University of Cologne-Germany and received a Certificate in International Commercial Arbitration. Following that, she joined the University of London, Queen Mary College for Commercial Studies and was awarded the LL.M in Computers and Communication Laws. Christiana also holds a certificate in Digital Currencies from the University of Nicosia. Christiana is a legal advisor to Crowdfunding platforms and other online innovative portals and sites. She advises, leads and mentors individuals and corporate bodies ranging from start-ups, scale-ups, mature ventures and SMEs to Multinational Enterprises and organizations, listed and non-listed, family offices and private clients, locally as well as in major commercial and financial centres and key technology locations, i.e. the San Francisco Silicon Valley (US), the UK, the EU, Russia, the UAE, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore and China. She holds Directorships as well as advisory positions in the boards of several corporate bodies and takes part in the formation of innovative strategies and decisions, as well as advises and mentors leaders and professionals in key positions. She is also a Director of the Founder Institute Cyprus Chapter, a Co-Founder of Lawpreneur and a Founding Member and Vice Chair of the Cyprus Blockchain Association.