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4th National HBCU Blockchain and FinTech Conference Agenda (Downloadable) We are pleased to announce the 4th National Blockchain and FinTech Conference, scheduled for October 27 & 28, 2023, in Baltimore, Maryland. The conference brings together academics, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the latest developments and trends in the blockchain and FinTech industries. This year's conference will focus on the critical role of technology in advancing environmental sustainability and the theme of "Digital Transformation and Sustainability" will explore and highlight their potential to foster a more sustainable world. Join us as we discuss innovative research and novel use cases uncovering how these technologies can propel us toward a more sustainable [...]

Dr. Ali Emdad is the Associate Dean of the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. He oversees all daily operations in the Graves School and assists the Dean in setting the vision and strategic priorities for the School. He is the Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Blockchain and Financial Technology (The FinTech Center) where he manages a multi-year, multi-million dollar grant received from Ripple in February 2019. Previously, he served as the Founding Chair of the Department of Information Science and Systems in the [...]

Conference Agenda The Annual National HBCU Blockchain and FinTech Conference is the FinTech Center’s premier event for connecting with university leaders, faculty, and students discussing today’s challenges and opportunities, and shaping the future of FinTech education and research. The Annual National HBCU Blockchain and FinTech  Conference, November 06-08, 2022 will provide a forum for the faculty, students, and administrators in the FinTech Center’s HBCU Consortium to hear and discuss the findings of sponsored research and outcomes of sponsored innovative blockchain projects at various HBCUs. Last year President David K. Wilson welcomed more than 600 faculty, students, [...]

You don’t want to miss this! DEMYSTIFYING THE METAVERSE The National FinTech Center at Morgan State University and The Hyperledger Foundation invite HBCU faculty, students, and alumni to attend a four-part webinar series this Summer and Fall. The first event titled The Path to the Metaverse (Visions, History, Orientation & Components) will be a virtual panel discussion on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 12:00-1:00 pm ET. The panel will feature members of The Hyperledger Foundation Community. You don't want to miss this panel discussion and interactive Q& A session following the panel. Sandy Aggarwal is a technology leader with  expertise in systems development, enterprise [...]

Build Your Own NFT with Hyperledger Fabric Time: Thursday, March 24 from 11 AM to 1 PM Eastern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyEegXLrNr4 Thursday, March 31 from 11 AM to 2 PM Eastern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGXOM3KxDyw For more information...  

Dr. Ali Emdad is the Associate Dean of the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. He oversees all daily operations in the Graves School and assists the Dean in setting the vision and strategic priorities for the School. He is the Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Blockchain and Financial Technology (The FinTech Center) where he manages a multi-year, multi-million dollar grant received from Ripple in February 2019. Previously, he served as the Founding Chair of the Department of Information Science and Systems in the [...]