Thursday August 16th
It was amazing two day of learning, sharing and networking.
Huge thanks Untraceable for the media pass
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The Future of Blockchain Technology Looks Favorable At Inaugural
Blockchain Futurist Conference
First-of-its-kind conference headlined Canadian Blockchain Week,
featuring Toronto as global hub
Toronto, Canada — August
28, 2018 — Untraceable Inc., Canada’s first blockchain and cryptocurrency
event and marketing agency, successfully wrapped its inaugural blockchain
event, Blockchain Futurist Conference, which took place August 15-16, 2018 in Toronto,
Canada. The conference headlined Canadian Blockchain Week and pushed the
boundaries of traditional industry conferences. Unlike anything seen before in
blockchain, the dynamic and interactive event catered to crypto beginners and
experts alike through activations, engaging speakers, and unconventional
sponsorships. All in all, the conference featured more than 2,300 attendees,
128 speakers, 61 sponsors, and three separate stages.
Tracy Leparulo, CEO and
Founder of Untraceable and organizer of the conference, said: “We couldn’t be
happier with the way Blockchain Futurist Conference turned out. The event
brought the entire blockchain and cryptocurrency industry together under one
roof, showcasing some of the top homegrown and global blockchain projects and
talent. I cannot thank my team enough for the hard work that went into planning
this conference. Our small but mighty team of 16 was able to pull this off in
less than three months. Amazing!”
Throughout the two-day
conference, there were a total of 12 different panels. The “Mass Influence and
Adoption of Blockchain Technology panel,” which concluded the first day of the
conference, was a highlight. Moderated by CNN legend and GEAR Blockchain Advisor
Larry King, the panel featured Charles Hoskinson, CEO of IOHK and former CEO of
Ethereum, Al Burgio, CEO of DigitalBits, Justin Wu, Head of Blockchain Growth
of GEAR Blockchain, and Matthew Roszak, Co-founder and Chairman of Bloq. An
informative and lively discussion, King wrapped the session by asking the
panelists to reflect on what Steve Jobs would say about blockchain technology.
“In order to reach a
mainstream audience, the blockchain community must work together to build the
future,” continued Leparulo. “Our goal was to educate a general audience and
discuss what the road to mass adoption looks like. If this event is any sign of
the community coming together for the greater good, I’d say we can expect big
things from the blockchain and crypto industries.”
Blockchain Futurist
Conference was the most crypto-friendly event the world has seen. More than 30%
of conference passes were purchased in cryptocurrencies. During the conference,
a total of five airdrops took place from Slate, Genesis, Coinberry, Bitmain,
and BUNZ. Bitcoin ATMs and various marketplaces throughout the venue that
accepted crypto as a form of payment gave attendees opportunities to use
cryptocurrencies on-site. Blockchain Bootcamps were held throughout the
conference and broke down the basics of blockchain technology. The engaging
sessions, tailored toward the general audience, were packed and touted as a
major success. Additional announcements from the conference include the
launches of Genesis, a decentralized exchange that supports all the
major ERC-20 tokens, and VERSES, a blockchain virtual economy protocol.
To turn Toronto into the
blockchain hub of North America, the Rebel Entertainment Complex was
transformed into a festival filled with educational content, exhibitor booths,
meeting spaces, and three separate stages. At the center of the excitement was
the $50 million sound and lighting stage - featuring over 1,000 ft of LED
lights wrapping the perimeter of the main stage and a ceiling completely
illuminated by lights and screens. The venue was split between two floors with
balconies overlooking the presentations and an outside cabana area with a
breathtaking view of the Toronto skyline.
The next event
Untraceable will be hosting is Loyalty Live, a blockchain and loyalty rewards conference bringing together the next era of blockchain at the
intersect of enterprise, big data, payments, and loyalty rewards. The
conference is happening October 16-18 in Chicago, Illinois. To stay up-to-date
on upcoming announcements and exciting integrations within the crypto industry,
visit untraceableinc.com.
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Untraceable
CEO and Founder Tracy Leparulo is available for interview
About Untraceable:
Untraceable is the first
event management and marketing agency within the blockchain and cryptocurrency
community in Canada. Founded in 2013 to help build and grow the crypto
community, Untraceable provides a full suite of services for events including
logistics, marketing, and sponsorships. Untraceable specializes in designing
cutting-edge events by seamlessly integrating crypto ticketing, event apps,
token creation, and innovative tech solutions to fit clients' needs.
Untraceable has organized hundreds of events from the first Bitcoin Expo in
Canada to the first Ethereum hackathon to ETHWaterloo. For more information on
Untraceable, please visit www.untraceableinc.com.
