Applications and benefits for your organization
Among the disruptive technologies that are revolutionizing the economy, blockchain is at the top of the list, alongside artificial intelligence, in terms of its ability to arouse interest, curiosity and concern. But what is this technology exactly?
Offered in partnership with HEC Montréal, this program explores the concrete applications of blockchain and what kind of benefits it could have for your industry and organization. Its dynamic and engaging learning approach is designed to give you some hands-on familiarity with the technology, and enable you to confidently discuss its possibilities and prospects with your CIO.
Presented in partnership with HEC Montréal
Who is this for?
Executives, leaders and managers looking for insight into the opportunities resulting from blockchain technology and ways of incorporating it into their business model.
Benefits for you
- Gain a better understanding of what blockchain technology is
- Learn what this technology can do for various organizations and the opportunities it can generate for your industry
- Discover a range of concrete applications (e.g., smart contracts).
- Become more familiar with cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) and central bank digital currencies, and explore the future implications
Program content
- What is blockchain technology?
- What does “block” refer to?
- What does “blockchain” refer to?
- How did this technology come about?
- What are the benefits of blockchain, and which industries are best poised to take advantage of them?
- What are the main limits to blockchain right now?
- Main blockchain platforms and their features
- Introduction to blockchain applications and discussion about the associated opportunities (smart contracts and cryptocurrency)
- Introduction to central bank digital currencies
- Individual and group thought exercises (joint development of a blockchain project)
Special features
- The hands-on approach will let you navigate a blockchain platform and get to know the technology, all while demystifying some of the more technical aspects
- Case studies from various industries (pharmacy, insurance, advertising, etc.) will give you a better idea of what blockchain can do for your value chain
Program leader
Dr. Delphine Le Serre
Upcoming sessions
Stay tuned for future offerings of this program! Please contact us to notify you when it will be offered again. You may also subscribe to our email list for Executive Education program updates and exclusive event invitations.