OVERVIEW Bitcoins have gotten much more traction than early detractors and pundits expected. With that reality, what do banks need to do, if anything, to prepare for their existence and surprising acceptance? This session will present the fundamental workings of virtual currencies with an emphasis on bitcoin and the current state of the regulatory front. We will get your thinking caps energized as to how bankers might approach virtual currenci...

Blockchain and its Potential in Government Training Workshop: A Primer for Government Executives, Managers, and Staff Commonly described as the "next great disrupter," Blockchain technology is the “new Internet”. While there are challenges associated with widespread use, its potential is drawing heavy interest and investment from both commercial and government leaders around teh world. Primarily known as the technology underlying B...

While still mostly known as the technology underlying the digital money Bitcoin, blockchain has other uses that are gaining currency across government. Blockchain can help improve cybersecurity, increase transparency, and speed up contract award processing and proposal review times. Learn more about the buzz around blockchain and what you should know as a partner with government organizations exploring use cases for this distributed ledger tec...

Blockchain technology could be a game-changer for government cybersecurity. This distributed ledger system, which first gained prominence for enabling the digital currency Bitcoin, has the potential to help agencies address long-standing cyber gaps in key areas of their operations and services. If anything could hold blockchain back, it is the assumption that its potential is limited to financial transactions. The technology made Bitcoin feasi...

Technology is changing procurement—in nearly all aspects. Whether it's data visualization and spending transparency, or marketplaces that make it easier to shop and compare offerings, or blockchain and its ability to streamline processes, procurement technology is reshaping and transforming the way governments purchase and suppliers interact with government. The benefits stretch to government programs, procurement and acquisition profes...

Highlighting and Advancing Innovation SINET - Washington DC provides a platform to identify and highlight “best-of-class” security companies that are addressing the most pressing needs and requirements in Cybersecurity. Day One Workshops Can Blockchain Be Trusted Both Technologically and Operationally and Will It Ever Mature From the Experimentation Phase? DIUX, DHS S&T and Other Tech Accelerators That are Advancing Innovation...