PACE and ACM Student Chapter of Amritapuri in association with ACRD (Amrita Center for Research and Development) are hosting a two-day technical workshop for students(+1 to PG) on Blockchain, from February 23- 24, 2019.
The workshop aims to give an overview of the blockchain technology along with a hands-on session.
The workshop shall lay special emphasis on explaining the concept of blockchain and its implementation in various areas.
Time & Venue
The workshop will be conducted during February 23 (Saturday)– February 24 (Sunday) 2019. The lecture presentations are scheduled for the forenoon session and Hands-on session in the afternoon.
The workshop will be organized at the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri campus.
Eligibility
The workshop is for students from different universities and schools (Plus one and plus two)
Pre-requisites
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS OS (If the participant has a personal computer. Optional)
Registration Details
- If accommodation is needed , it will be charged separately.
- The registration and payment can be done online.
- Certificates will be given to all participants.
Register Online
Objective:
PACE and ACM Student Chapter of Amritapuri in association with ACRD (Amrita Center for Research and Development) are hosting a two-day technical workshop for students (+1 to PG) on Blockchain, from February 23- 24, 2019.
The workshop aims to give an overview of the blockchain technology along with a hands-on session. The workshop shall lay special emphasis on explaining the concept of blockchain and its implementation in various areas.
The primary target of the workshop is to benefit motivated students irrespective of their field of expertise. A major outcome of this workshop is the knowledge in blockchain technology to encourage you to start thinking about where you can apply it in your organization or business.
During this workshop, we would be hosting lecture sessions on the basics and applications of blockchain and hands-on workshop sessions on this area. Through this workshop, we aim at increasing the awareness about the application of blockchain among students and to bring them a step closer to this emerging field.
Speakers
Jinu Babu
Global Head of Services, Solutions & Platforms TCS Blockchain
Mr. Jinu Babu is the Global Head of Services, Solutions & Platforms TCS Blockchain. He completed his engineering in Electronics and telecommunication from Govt. Engineering College, Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram.
He helps in shifting mindsets of enterprises to evolve into new groundbreaking business models.
His areas of expertise include Data Analytics, IOT and Blockchain. He is one of the best brains you will ever find in the industry.
His analytic skills coupled with his intellects are unmatched. He has single-handedly worked out solutions for many complex issues.
Mr. Abhilash Sreedharan
Blockchain Educator, Enterprise Architect, Blockchain Consultant
Abhilash Sreedharan is a Blockchain Educator, Enterprise Architect, Blockchain Consultant with strong expertise on Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, Distributed Computing, Digital Transformation, Innovation Management, Social evangelism, Entrepreneurship, and business analysis.
He is contributing to the global Blockchain ecosystem by demonstrating exponential agility, resilience, perseverance, and tenacity. He is an advisor to numerous Startups, Funds, Communities, Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations, Social Networks, Regulatory Bodies, and Business Consortiums. He has developed Blockchain reference architectures and proof of concepts for Product Provenance, Land Registry, Biometric Identity, Energy Audit, Health Records, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things etc.
Agenda
Day 1 - February 23, 2019
- 9 AM- 9.30 AM -Inauguration
- 9.30 to 11 AM -Session from TCS
- 11 AM - 11.30 AM -Tea break
- 11.30 AM - 12.30 PM -Session from TCS
- 12.30 PM -1.30 PM- Lunch break
- 1.30 PM - 3.00 PM - Consensus Algorithms in Blockchain (Cyber Security, Ettimadai Campus)
- 3.00 PM - 3.15 PM -Tea break
- 3.15 PM -4.30 PM - Consensus Algorithms in Blockchain (Cyber Security, Ettimadai Campus)
Day 2 - February 24, 2019
- 9.30 to 11 AM- Smart contracts (Session by Mr. Abhilash Sreedharan)
- 11 AM - 11.30 AM -Tea break
- 11.30 AM -1.00 PM- Smart contracts (Session by Mr. Abhilash Sreedharan)
- 1.00 PM -2.00 PM- lunch break
- 2.00 PM -4.00 PM - Smart contracts (Session by Mr. Abhilash Sreedharan)
- 4.00 PM- 4.30 PM - Closing ceremony and certificate distribution
- 4.30 - 4.45 PM - Tea
