Blockchain In The Digital Economy (BIDE) 2019: Roundup

The largest universities-led blockchain conference in Europe, BIDE, wrapped up a few hours ago at Imperial College, London. BTC Wires was there to cover the event exclusively.

It was a highly stimulating event organized by the London Blockchain Labs that aimed to “foster blockchain adoption and development, teach practical know-how and connect professionals with the UK’s best blockchain talent, policymakers, and business decision-makers.”

The day started off with an opening address by the CEO of London Blockchain Labs, Mr. Federico Rocchi.

The event begins with, Co-founder @ldnlabs Mr. Federico Rocchi @federicorocchi talking about what London Blockchain Labs is. Great Insight shared! #blockchainsummit #BIDE2019 #WireConnect2019 #WireConnect #London #Summit2019 #summit pic.twitter.com/WdnDuRqneX

— Wire Summit (@wiresummit) March 23, 2019

Up next, Mr. Jeremy Wilson, Vice Chairman of Barclays, took the stage to give his insights on how blockchain is the technology for the future. He also spoke on the importance of R&D for blockchain.

Next is Mr. Jeremy Wilson, Vice Chairman of @Barclays on the stage of #BIDE2019 #London , sharing his experienced views on whether #blockchain fits in our future!#blockchaintechnology #Summit2019 #summit #WireConnect #blockchains #techno #techhouse #btcwires pic.twitter.com/hyZRPlQw2d

— Wire Summit (@wiresummit) March 23, 2019

It was followed by an extremely educational session by Prof. Tomaso Aste. He is the Scientific Director, UCL CBT. He leads the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies. Prof. Aste spoke extensively on blockchain construction, mining and consensus etc.

Prof. @TomasoAste, Scientific Director @uclcbt @ucl further discusses about #Mining and consensus on the stage of #BIDE2019! @ldnlabs @lreasor @alpeshdoshi @adi_benari @LBS @LiskHQ #WireConnect #BlockchainSummit #London #Summit2019 #summit #techhouse #events #LONDONCALLING pic.twitter.com/2NMf2kObl5

— Wire Summit (@wiresummit) March 23, 2019

Up next was a panel of experts discussing the various regulations in the blockchain space. The panelists included Eva Micheler, Reza Zare, Michael Kumhof, Dr. Enrico Rossi, Leila Nassiri-Jamet and Marta Piekarska. These are eminent personalities who are well versed with technology and its modern-day applications.

Together in the Regulation Panel, Eva Micheler @LSELaw, Reza Zare @ConsenSys, Michael Kumhof @bankofengland , Dr. Enrico Rossi,@LeilaNJt @EUBlockchain, @mpiekarska8 @Hyperledger discussing regulations at #BIDE2019 Stage!#WireConnect @Barclays #LONDONCALLING #Summit2019 #summit pic.twitter.com/eW3lpCIWcv

— Wire Summit (@wiresummit) March 23, 2019

Immediately after, there was a very important workshop held by the folks at Hyperledger.

Workshop address by team @Hyperledger at #BIDE2019 Stage!!!
@LSELaw @bankofengland @mpiekarska8 @LeilaNJt @EUBlockchain @ConsenSys #WireConnect @Barclays #LONDONCALLING #Summit2019 #summit pic.twitter.com/fyPxoQliNr

— Wire Summit (@wiresummit) March 23, 2019

The last session was a panel discussion by Alpesh Doshi, Liliana Reasor and Kaushalya Somasundaram who is Head of Fintech Strategy at HSBC.

Last session A Panel discussion by @alpeshdoshi, @lreasor Kaushalya Somasundaram, Head of Fintech Strategy at @HSBC of #BIDE2019
As the time for WireConnect is almost here. #WireConnect #BlockchainSummit #London #Summit2019 #summit #events #blockchains pic.twitter.com/9IMtMxSl9Z

— Wire Summit (@wiresummit) March 23, 2019

As the attendees step out of the Imperial College, London after an incredible day, they are now headed to the WireConnect networking dinner which is being exclusively powered by BTC WIRES. Stay tuned for updates from WireConnect.