The World Blockchain Summit is a global series of gatherings that take place in over 10 destinations around the world.
The event connects global blockchain innovators and technology players in this space including emerging start-ups – with regional businesses, government authorities, IT leaders, tech entrepreneurs, investors and blockchain developers.
Taking place at the Jumeirah Towers in Dubai, a recent hub for blockchain activity the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is positioned to lead the charge in the acceptance of cryptocurrency in the region, with a strategy that aims for 50% of all government transactions to occur through blockchain by 2021. The summit will feature enterprise use-cases, government use-cases, inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, tech-talks, blockchain exhibition and start-up pitch competitions.
Karuschain CEO Richard Verkley was invited to make a keynote presentation at the event as a thought leader for the use of blockchain to revolutionise the mining sector.
Verkley said: "Mining is an essential industry. Without mining, we would not have key metals and technological innovation would be lost. Blockchain brings significant cost-saving and efficiencies to mining, enabling the industry to shed its older image and allows the sector to be seen for its essential role in global innovation."