Our Workshops

1. Workshop 1/3: Blockchain from First Principles

In this workshop, the audience will learn about what blockchain is and why blockchain is useful. We will discuss the various concepts and paradigms represented by blockchain, the importance of various core components and designs of a blockchain, and the difference between blockchains and distributed ledger technology (DLT). We will introduce the audience to the several projects and platforms. This workshop has no prerequisites.

Speaker: Dr. Lawrence Ma

Dr. Lawrence Ma has over 25 years of academics, finance and technology development and business experiences. He is currently the President of Hong Kong Blockchain Society, Committee Member of China’s Central University of Finance and Economic’s Da Xin Blockchain Research Center Expert Committee Society and co-founder and CEO of Emali. Inaugurated in 2017, in Hong Kong Blockchain Society is dedicated to take part in building a vibrant blockchain community and ecosystem in Hong Kong.

Emali is a Hong Kong based blockchain company. The primary focus of Emali is to develop blockchain applications in Public and Fin/Insur Tech sectors. Emali has been (Dec 2016) chosen as a winner of AIA Blockchain Global Challenge; a competition with entries from 19 countries.
Professional Career: National University of Singapore (Lecturer, Department of Mathematics), Man-Drapeau Research (Head of Quantitative Group), Orbrich (China) International Factors (COO & Director), Bain for Greater China- Bain & Company (Senior Consultant), Fortel Solutions Limited (CEO), Emali.io (Co-Founder & CEO)

He received his BA in Mathematics from Yale University, MS in Mathematics from Stanford University, and PhD in Mathematics from Cornell University.

Date: Monday September 17th 2018

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Data Studio, Building 5W, Hong Kong Science Park.

Duration: 2 hours

Prerequisite: No prerequisite

Language: Cantonese

2. Workshop 2/3: Legality+Compliance for Blockchain

In this workshop, the audience will learn about the regulatory challenges that operating a blockchain system entails. We will discuss how blockchain will replace contemporary institutions, and how they will not replace them. We will explore what smart contracts are, how smart they are [not], and how they are [not] contracts. We will talk about some rulings and interpretations from around the world, along with their impact on the blockchain industry. We will investigate how de-centralised applications can co-exist with the legal and compliance infrastructure of the old world to bridge into a future with blockchain.

Speaker: Mr. Kevin Woo

Kevin Woo started working with social tech by working on several social innovation projects including delivering education content via mobile technology. Kevin’s interest in fintech began around 2015 and as blockchain technology/DLT continues to progress, he put his focus towards the role of legal professionals in the blockchain eco-system. Kevin studied Law (JD, PCLL) at the City University of Hong Kong and Finance and Logistics Management at Northeastern University. He is a frequent contributor at the Hong Kong Blockchain Society.

Date: Wednesday September 19th 2018
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Data Studio, Building 5W, Hong Kong Science Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Prerequisite: No prerequisite
Language: Cantonese

3. Workshop 3/3: Business Strategies in Blockchain

In this workshop, the audience will learn to address and understand the agnostic nature of blockchain technology, so one could assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of blockchain in various sectors, such as finance, manufacturing, logistics & supply chain, legal, and so forth. Throughout the workshop, we hope to encourage the audience to foresee the implication of blockchain in their sectors of interest, especially in academic life. We will explore different case studies to learn why blockchain is amazing, and where it is not.

Speaker: Mr. Peter Woo

Peter Woo is an executive with over 25 years' experience in Information Technology, Internet, and Telecommunications sectors. He has worked for several multinational firms, including AT&T Asia-China as a Director and Doubleclick Asia-Pacific as Managing Director.

Peter is also the founder of 4 startups which have won numerous global blockchain competitions and the inaugural Social Innovation Award. Peter is currently the Strategist of Emali, and specialises in InsurTech, LegalTech and Self-Sovereign Identity Management. Peter is also active in the community as a frequent speaker at universities and professional bodies.

Peter graduated from with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary.

Date: Friday September 21st 2018
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Data Studio, Building 5W, Hong Kong Science Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Prerequisite: No prerequisite
Language: Cantonese