Mathematics for Industry: Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

Mathematics for Industry: Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

The workshop theme will be “Mathematics for Industry”, with a focus on the growing area of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The format will be a one-day workshop with talks throughout the day, with a lunch break and a poster session.

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

The School of Mathematics at the University of Manchester are excited to be hosting a one day workshop on Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies. The workshop will feature invited talks from academics and those in industry, in addition to contributed talks and a poster session. The aim of the workshop is to strengthen the ties and bridge the gap between academics and industry, and also enthusiasts, and to provide an opportunity to share research and developments in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.

Speakers

• Dug Campbell (MaidSafe)
• Prof. François Longin (ESSEC Business School)
• Dr. Paraskevi Katsiampa (Sheffield Hallam University)
• Prof. Ser-Huang Poon (University of Manchester)
• Prof. John Domingue (The Open University)
• Prof. Chris Speed (University of Edinburgh)
• Dr. Bingsheng Zhang (Lancaster University)
• Prof. John Ainsworth (University of Manchester)
• Dr. Beth Kewell (University of Surrey)
• Beryl Li (CapchainX)
• Shahzaib Tahir (City University of London)
• John Paul Thornber (Andrews Gwynne Private Wealth Management)
• Muntadher Sallal (University of Portsmouth)
• Dr. Nicolas T. Courtois (University College London)
• Dr. John Fry (Manchester Metropolitan University)
• Dr. Toloupe Onabolu (i-Habit.at)
• Peder Østbye (Special Advisor, Norges Bank)