Hyperledger in-depth webinar: Blockchain in Europe: Advancements, Opportunities and Challenges
Channel: Hyperledger Foundation
Date: 10/05/2023

This webinar delved into the latest trends and opportunities related to digital identity, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and other important use cases, particularly in terms of increasing adoption and driving innovation in the European market.

The first half hour of the webinar featured a discussion on the initiatives and efforts of three major organizations: the Digital Euro Association, Digital Pound Foundation, and European Blockchain Association e.V. These experts shared their experiences and insights on how to drive blockchain adoption in Europe, as well as the challenges they've encountered and how they've overcome them.

The second half of the webinar was dedicated to Alastria Blockchain Ecosystem and the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI), who got into the practical implementations of blockchain technology and its impact on the European market.

Speakers:
Daniela Barbosa- Hyperledger Foundation Executive Director -  Moderator 
Erwin Voloder - Senior Policy Fellow - European Blockchain Association (EBA)
Claire Conby - Operations & Governance Lead - Digital Pound Foundation (DPF)
Conrad Kraft- Executive Director- Digital Euro Association (DEA)
Maxine Lemm - DG DIGITI Project Officer-  EBSI 
Jesus Ruiz - CTO & Member of the Board -  Alastria