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DETAILS

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Enterprise Blockchain – Beyond Cryptocurrencies is an exclusive two-hour event features an expert panel and an open room discussion in a private room at a 4 star restaurant. Our invitation-only group of 40 senior technology and business leaders will convene with three simple goals in mind:[push h=15]

• To learn from each other
• To network with each other
• To enjoy a fine lunch

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VIDEO HIGHLIGHT REEL
Please click to view a 40 second video that demonstrates the attendee experience:
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ABOUT THE CONTENT
While cryptocurrencies take most of the hype, Blockchain has potential to offer a new way for enterprises and customers to transact. Enterprises are exploring how to use the underlying distributed ledger technology to achieve business objectives.
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Microsoft, IBM, HPE, Oracle, SAP and others are offering Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) to help enterprises by providing an architecture, infrastructure and resources to maintain and deploy Blockchain initiatives.
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Our industry panel will discuss lessons learned, experiences and recommendations in an informal fashion without recordings, press, or social media hampering our exchange of knowledge. We’ll examine:
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• What is the opportunity for Blockchain to help create more efficient ecosystems for organizations to partner together?
• How can Blockchain reduce cost and time related to reconciliations and disputes resulting in simplified operations?
• What are the risks of a Blockchain network being run in a single cloud provider? What are the alternatives?
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Imam Sheikh
Global Head, Security Products
Equinix

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Eric Rempel
Chief Innovation Officer
Redwood Logistics

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Varun Ebenezer
Vice President & Senior Audit Manager, Technology and Operations U.S.
BMO Financial Group

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Utku Pamuksuz Ph.D.
Senior Data Scientist
Grainger

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Christopher Benes
Vice President Technology
Donnelley Financial Solutions

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Andrew Czupek
Senior Vice President, Market Advocacy & Innovation Research
Northern Trust Corporation

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If you have received an invitation and would like to RSVP, or if you would like additional information and to be considered for participation, please email Steve Etzler at steven.etzler@bdionline.com. While there is no cost to participate, we require registrants to show up and actively contribute to the conversation.
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DATE

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

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12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST

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The Gage
24 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60603

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ATTENDEE PROFILE
40 senior technology and business leaders from enterprises in the Chicago Area

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EVENT AGENDA:

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM	Registration and Networking
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM	Lunch and Moderated Panel Discussion
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM	Roundtable Discussion Groups

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SPONSOR

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects the world’s leading businesses to their customers, employees and partners inside the most interconnected data centers. In 40 markets across five continents, Equinix is where companies come together to realize new opportunities and accelerate their business, IT and cloud strategies. In a digital economy where enterprise business models are increasingly interdependent, interconnection is essential to success. Equinix operates the only global interconnection platform, sparking new opportunities that are only possible when companies come together. For additional information, please visit us at www.equinix.com.

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ORGANIZER

Business Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only, thought leadership driven, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders over a fine lunch.

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