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SUMMARY:Decentralized Identity
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Decentralized Identity | February 22\, 2023\nWatch the full session HERE. \nThis session is meant to be a broad overview of Decentralized Identity. The one-hour discussion will help you understand the topic\, why it is important and the new capabilities it gives enterprises and individuals. In addition\, we will discuss how it works\, and where this work is happening (Hyperledger\, Decentralized Identity Foundation\, W3C\, Internet Identity Workshop\, etc.). \nFor additional information about this topic\, check out the next session on Tuesday\, Feb 28 at 12 Eastern that will go into more technical detail about decentralized identity. \nThis event is being co-developed with Morgan State University and Indicio. \n  \nTechnical Overview of Decentralized Identity | February 28\, 2023\nWatch the full session HERE. \nThis one hour session will cover\, at a high level\, the components\, codebases and standards involved in Decentralized Identity\, specifically at Hyperledger (Indy\, Aries\, Anoncreds\, Ursa) and where there are opportunities to learn more and get involved. \nFor an introduction to concepts of decentralized identity\, join the session on Tuesday\, Feb 21 at 12 Eastern. And for additional information about this topic\, check out the in-depth technical workshops on Hyperledger Indy and Aries. \nThis event is being co-developed with Morgan State University and Indicio.
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/decentralized-identity/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Fintech Center":MAILTO:tyneissa.walters@morgan.edu
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SUMMARY:Convergence of Blockchain\, IoT\, and AI: Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:MEET THE SPEAKER\n\n \nFlorence Hudson is Executive Director and Principal Investigator for the NSF and NIH funded Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub at Columbia University\, COVID Information Commons\, Cybersecurity Risk Conference\, and National Student Data Corps. She is also the Founder and CEO of FDHint\, LLC\, a global advanced technology and diversity & inclusion consulting firm. She serves on Boards including Blockchain in Healthcare Today\, the Neuroscience Outreach Network\, Stony Brook University Mechanical Engineering\, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering\, UC San Diego Distributed Energy Resources DERConnect\, and Princeton University Civil and Environmental Engineering. She is a former IBM Vice President and Chief Technology Officer\, Internet2 Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer\, Special Advisor for the NSF Cybersecurity Center of Excellence\, and aerospace engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab and Grumman Aerospace Corporation. She Chairs the global IEEE/UL Standards Working Group on Clinical Internet of Things (IoT) Data and Device Interoperability with TIPPSS – Trust\, Identity\, Privacy\, Protection\, Safety and Security\, and has published books on TIPPSS including Women Securing the Future with TIPPSS For IoT and Connected Healthcare. She earned her Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering degree from Princeton University\, and executive education diplomas from Harvard Business School and Columbia University. \n\nThis webinar explores the convergence of three cutting-edge technologies and the digital transformation brought about by their integration\, creating new possibilities and the need for innovative solutions to tackle emerging issues. The webinar will provide insights into the current state of the convergence of these technologies and their potential impact on our lives and society. \nREGISTER IN ADVANCE
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/convergence-of-blockchain-iot-and-ai-challenges-and-opportunities/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Fintech Center":MAILTO:tyneissa.walters@morgan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T110000
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SUMMARY:Building a Decentralized Application (dApp)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER IN ADVANCE HERE!\nTitle: Building a Decentralized Application (dApp) \nWhen: 11amET\, June 6\, 2023 \nPresenters: \nKyle Nielson @ The Blockchain Academy  \nJim Sullivan @ The Blockchain Academy \nSeminar Goals: \n\nDemo a working dApp.\nDeconstruct the layers and discuss the architecture and run times.\nReview the building blocks on a generic developer desktop and a preview of building the same or similar dApps on Hyperledger Fabric (HF) using the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).\nQuestions and Answers\n\nSeminar Recording: TBD \nSeminar Deck: TBD \nQuick Links: \nThanks to our Member\, The Blockchain Academy for providing the speakers and material.\nhttp://theblockchainacademy.com \nHyperledger Code of Conduct\nhttps://toc.hyperledger.org/governing-documents/code-of-conduct.html \nTo find out more about Hyperledger\, please check out our\nWebsite: https://www.hyperledger.org/\nWiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/\nGitHub: https://github.com/hyperledger\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hyperledger\nDiscord: https://discord.gg/hyperledger\n#morgan-state-seminars: https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1077628668794380369
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/building-a-decentralized-application-dapp/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Fintech Center":MAILTO:tyneissa.walters@morgan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T080000
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SUMMARY:Decentralization and Privacy on Blockchain: the Basics
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER IN ADVANCE\nTitle: Decentralization and Privacy on Blockchain: the Basics \nWhen: Thursday\, September 7\, 2023 – 12Noon ET \nPresenter: \nHart Montgomery\, CTO\, Hyperledger Foundation \nSeminar Goals: \n\nHow decentralization is at the core of blockchain\, what it means for security\, the blockchain trilemma\, and how to make sure you “get decentralization right” in blockchain.\nWhy privacy and confidentiality are necessary on a blockchain\, what are some techniques we can use to achieve privacy and confidentiality\, and how we should think about them.\n\nSeminar Recording: \nSeminar Presentation Deck: \nQuick Links: \nMorgan State Fintech Center: https://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/ \nHyperledger Wiki:  https://wiki.hyperledger.org/ \nThanks to Morgan State Fintech Center for organizing these Seminars. \nhttps://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/ \nHyperledger Code of Conduct\nhttps://toc.hyperledger.org/governing-documents/code-of-conduct.html \nTo find out more about Hyperledger\, please check out our\nWebsite: https://www.hyperledger.org/\nWiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/\nGitHub: https://github.com/hyperledger\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hyperledger\nDiscord: https://discord.gg/hyperledger\n#morgan-state-seminars: https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1077628668794380369
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/decentralization-and-privacy-on-blockchain-the-basics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T080000
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SUMMARY:WEB3: Smart Contracts and Use Cases
DESCRIPTION:WEB3: Smart Contracts and Use Cases\nThe National FinTech Center at Morgan State University and AON invite HBCU faculty\, students\, and alumni to attend WEB3: Smart Contracts and Use Cases will be a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday\, October 10\, 2023\, from 12:00-1:00 pm ET. \nThe panel will feature members of AON’s Growth Ventures team. You don’t want to miss this panel discussion and interactive Q& A session following the panel. \nREGISTER IN ADVANCE \nYou will receive a unique link to join the event. There is no charge\, but advance registration is required. \nMeet the Speakers \nPhilip Rage is a Director within Aon’s Growth Ventures Strategy team –  prior to joining Aon six months ago Phil started off his career at a small independent insurance brokers specializing in hedge funds and investment managers before moving to work as an Underwriter at large US Insurance Company and at a Lloyds of London Syndicate and then onto run the financial Institutions team at the worlds largest  international underwriting agencies. \n  \nTrey Buckingham is a Strategy Analyst with Aon Growth Ventures\, Aon’s net-new innovation function focused on investing ahead of revenue for new solutions and capabilities tailored to large unmet client needs. Before joining Aon Growth Ventures in January 2023\, Trey was an Account Executive with Aon’s Large Market account team where he was responsible for managing some of Aon’s largest client relationships. He also worked as a Sales & Operations Analyst and played a key role in the continued development of Aon’s Industry Practice Groups. Prior to joining Aon\, Trey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Miami University’s Farmer School of Business.
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/web3-smart-contracts-and-use-cases/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Fintech Center":MAILTO:tyneissa.walters@morgan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T070000
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SUMMARY:FinTech for Financial Inclusion: Empowering the Unbanked and Underbanked
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE SESSION HERE\nJoin Cross River’s Afolabi Ogunnaike\, Strategic Initiatives Director\, and Marcarena Valdez\, Senior Business Development Lead for Cards & Accounts for our upcoming webinar\, “FinTech for Financial Inclusion: Empowering the Unbanked and Underbanked.” Afolabi and Macarena will explore innovative FinTech solutions bridging gaps in financial access. Discover how technology transforms banking for marginalized communities\, fostering economic empowerment and inclusion. Don’t miss the insights that can shape a more inclusive financial landscape. \nMEET THE SPEAKERS\n \nAfolabi Ogunnaike is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Cross River. He leads teams to execute enterprise-wide projects that enhance the bank’s performance. He previously was part of the Business Strategy &Operations team focused on building a suite of Digital Assets products. \nEarlier in his career\, Afolabi held strategy roles at McKinsey & Company and USAA. He started his career as a chemical engineer and holds degrees from Cornell University and the University of Texas at Austin. \n  \n \nMacarena Valdez is Senior Business Development Lead for Cards & Accounts at Cross River. Macarena began her Cross River journey in March 2022 and has been instrumental in leading all business development efforts for Card Issuing and Deposit Accounts. Prior to joining Cross River\, Macarena was at TMX Finance where she held positions from General Manager to District Director of Operations. \nAt Cross River\, Macarena played a pivotal role as the business development lead on the development of a secured card designed to assist cardholders in building credit. Additionally\, Macarena led Relationship Sales Training and Product Sales Enablement for her region at TMX Finance and is an alumna of Our Lady of the Lake University. \n  \n 
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/fintech-for-financial-inclusion-empowering-the-unbanked-and-underbanked/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Fintech Center":MAILTO:tyneissa.walters@morgan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Get a Job in Web3
DESCRIPTION:Title: How to Get a Job in Web3 \nWhen: Monday September 9\, 2024 at 9am PT\, Noon ET \nPresenter: \nJohn Carpenter\, Ultra Commerce \nJim Mason\, Sky Web Team \nZoom Link:  \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94136984241 \nSeminar Goals: \n\nPresentation/discussion/Q&A\nUnderstanding the kinds of roles and careers that are available in the Web3 space\n\nSeminar Recording: \nTBD \nSeminar Presentation Deck: \nTBD \nQuick Links: \nMorgan State Fintech Center: https://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/ \nHyperledger Wiki:  https://wiki.hyperledger.org/ \nThanks to Morgan State Fintech Center for organizing these Seminars. \nhttps://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/ \nHyperledger Code of Conduct\nhttps://toc.hyperledger.org/governing-documents/code-of-conduct.html \nTo find out more about Hyperledger\, please check out our\nWebsite: https://www.hyperledger.org/\nWiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/\nGitHub: https://github.com/hyperledger\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hyperledger\nDiscord: https://discord.gg/hyperledger\n#morgan-state-seminars: https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1077628668794380369
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/how-to-get-a-job-in-web3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Fintech Center":MAILTO:tyneissa.walters@morgan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T120000
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SUMMARY:Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
DESCRIPTION:Title: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs \nWhen: Monday September 23\, 2024 at 9am PT\, Noon ET \nPresenter: \nJames Loperfido\, Kissmetrics \nZoom Link:  \nhttps://zoom.us/j/92808823154 \nSeminar Goals: \n\nPresentation/discussion/Q&A\nBroad overview of how Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs work and what they mean for the Web3 space\n\nSeminar Recording: \nTBD \nSeminar Presentation Deck: \nTBD \nQuick Links: \nMorgan State Fintech Center: https://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/ \nHyperledger Wiki:  https://wiki.hyperledger.org/ \nThanks to Morgan State Fintech Center for organizing these Seminars. \nhttps://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/ \nHyperledger Code of Conduct\nhttps://toc.hyperledger.org/governing-documents/code-of-conduct.html \nTo find out more about Hyperledger\, please check out our\nWebsite: https://www.hyperledger.org/\nWiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/\nGitHub: https://github.com/hyperledger\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hyperledger\nDiscord: https://discord.gg/hyperledger\n#morgan-state-seminars: https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1077628668794380369
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/bitcoin-and-ethereum-etfs/
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