Decentralized Identity
2023-02-22 07:00 - 2023-02-28 08:00 (America/New_York)
Introduction to Decentralized Identity | February 22, 2023
Watch the full session HERE.
This 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.).
For 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.
This event is being co-developed with Morgan State University and Indicio.

Technical Overview of Decentralized Identity | February 28, 2023
Watch the full session HERE.
This 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.
For 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.
This event is being co-developed with Morgan State University and Indicio.

Convergence of Blockchain, IoT, and AI: Challenges and Opportunities
2023-04-11 12:00 - 13:00
MEET THE SPEAKER

Florence 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.

This 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.
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Building a Decentralized Application (dApp)
2023-06-06 11:00 - 12:00
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Title: Building a Decentralized Application (dApp)
When: 11amET, June 6, 2023
Presenters:
Kyle Nielson @ The Blockchain Academy
Jim Sullivan @ The Blockchain Academy
Seminar Goals:

Demo a working dApp.
Deconstruct the layers and discuss the architecture and run times.
Review 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).
Questions and Answers

Seminar Recording: TBD
Seminar Deck: TBD
Quick Links:
Thanks to our Member, The Blockchain Academy for providing the speakers and material.
http://theblockchainacademy.com
Hyperledger Code of Conduct
https://toc.hyperledger.org/governing-documents/code-of-conduct.html
To find out more about Hyperledger, please check out our
Website: https://www.hyperledger.org/
Wiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/
GitHub: https://github.com/hyperledger
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hyperledger
Discord: https://discord.gg/hyperledger
#morgan-state-seminars: https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1077628668794380369

Decentralization and Privacy on Blockchain: the Basics
2023-09-07 08:00 - 09:00
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Title: Decentralization and Privacy on Blockchain: the Basics
When: Thursday, September 7, 2023 – 12Noon ET
Presenter:
Hart Montgomery, CTO, Hyperledger Foundation
Seminar Goals:

How 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.
Why 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.

Seminar Recording:
Seminar Presentation Deck:
Quick Links:
Morgan State Fintech Center: https://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/
Hyperledger Wiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/
Thanks to Morgan State Fintech Center for organizing these Seminars.
https://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/
Hyperledger Code of Conduct
https://toc.hyperledger.org/governing-documents/code-of-conduct.html
To find out more about Hyperledger, please check out our
Website: https://www.hyperledger.org/
Wiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/
GitHub: https://github.com/hyperledger
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hyperledger
Discord: https://discord.gg/hyperledger
#morgan-state-seminars: https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1077628668794380369

WEB3: Smart Contracts and Use Cases
2023-10-10 08:00 - 09:00
WEB3: Smart Contracts and Use Cases
The 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.
The 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.
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You will receive a unique link to join the event. There is no charge, but advance registration is required.
Meet the Speakers
Philip 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.

Trey 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.

FinTech for Financial Inclusion: Empowering the Unbanked and Underbanked
2024-02-20 07:00 - 08:00
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Join 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.
MEET THE SPEAKERS

Afolabi 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.
Earlier 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.

Macarena 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.
At 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.

How to Get a Job in Web3
2024-09-09 12:00 - 13:00
Title: How to Get a Job in Web3
When: Monday September 9, 2024 at 9am PT, Noon ET
Presenter:
John Carpenter, Ultra Commerce
Jim Mason, Sky Web Team
Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/94136984241
Seminar Goals:

Presentation/discussion/Q&A
Understanding the kinds of roles and careers that are available in the Web3 space

Seminar Recording:
TBD
Seminar Presentation Deck:
TBD
Quick Links:
Morgan State Fintech Center: https://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/
Hyperledger Wiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/
Thanks to Morgan State Fintech Center for organizing these Seminars.
https://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/
Hyperledger Code of Conduct
https://toc.hyperledger.org/governing-documents/code-of-conduct.html
To find out more about Hyperledger, please check out our
Website: https://www.hyperledger.org/
Wiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/
GitHub: https://github.com/hyperledger
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hyperledger
Discord: https://discord.gg/hyperledger
#morgan-state-seminars: https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1077628668794380369

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
2024-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
Title: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
When: Monday September 23, 2024 at 9am PT, Noon ET
Presenter:
James Loperfido, Kissmetrics
Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/92808823154
Seminar Goals:

Presentation/discussion/Q&A
Broad overview of how Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs work and what they mean for the Web3 space

Seminar Recording:
TBD
Seminar Presentation Deck:
TBD
Quick Links:
Morgan State Fintech Center: https://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/
Hyperledger Wiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/
Thanks to Morgan State Fintech Center for organizing these Seminars.
https://fintech.morgan.edu/augbackup/
Hyperledger Code of Conduct
https://toc.hyperledger.org/governing-documents/code-of-conduct.html
To find out more about Hyperledger, please check out our
Website: https://www.hyperledger.org/
Wiki: https://wiki.hyperledger.org/
GitHub: https://github.com/hyperledger
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hyperledger
Discord: https://discord.gg/hyperledger
#morgan-state-seminars: https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1077628668794380369
