The US Embassy in Fiji in partnership with the Fiji Blockchain Community and TraSeable Solutions Pte Ltd are hosting the inaugural Regional Blockchain TechCamp in Suva, Fiji from April 9-11 2018 at the Laucala Campus of the University of the South Pacific (USP).
Participation
Registration for this event is free with limited seats available. Pacific regional participants are especially encouraged to apply with funding available for nationals of Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu who fall under the jurisdiction of the US Embassy in Fiji. All other participants to attend at their own expense.
Registration for this event is closed.
Invitations will be sent to participants who have been selected for this TechCamp by Tuesday, April 3.
Enquiries
For any enquiries about this TechCamp please email – [email protected]
Programme
We have an exciting programme planned with a host of international, regional, and national speakers.
Download the Regional Blockchain TechCamp Fiji 2018 – Speaker Bios.
The opening session on Monday (April 9) is open to all while the remaining two days of the TechCamp is only open to participants that have registered their expression of interest in attending and have received a formal invitation from the event organisers.
| Monday, April 9 | ||
| Venue: Japan Pacific ICT Multipurpose Theatre | ||
| 1400 | Registration opens | |
| 1445 | Welcome by US Embassy | Michael Goldman (Charge d’Affaires, US Embassy) |
| 1455 | Remarks by the Guest of Honour | Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Attorney General and Minister for Economy |
| 1505 | Remarks by a USP representative | Dr Anjeela Jokhan (Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment, USP) |
| 1515 | Short video on blockchain | |
| 1520 | Keynote | Tyler Mulvihill & Kishore Atreya (ConsenSys/Viant) |
| 1610 | Performance by VOU Dance Group | |
| 1640 | Group Photo | All |
| 1645 | Champagne and refreshments | Hosted by the US Embassy |
| 1730 | End of cocktail and Day 1 | |
| Wednesday, April 11 | ||
| Venue: MBA Conference Room, USP Statham Campus |
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| 0830 | Registration opens | |
| 0900 | Welcome | US Embassy / Hosts |
| 0915 | Blockchain and renewable energy | James Eggleston (Business Development/Senior Analyst, Power Ledger) |
| 1000 | Telecommunications industry perspective | Edwin Liava’a (CEO, Tonga Cable Ltd) |
| 1030 | Morning tea | |
| 1045 | Cash Transfers for Humanitarian and Recovery Programs in the Pacific region | Sandra Uwantege Hart (Pacific Cash & Livelihoods Advisor, Oxfam Australia) |
| 1130 | WWF’s use of blockchain technology | Alfred “Bubba” Cook (Western and Central Pacific Tuna Programme Manager, WWF-New Zealand) |
| 1215 | Lunch | |
| 1315 | ConsenSys Ecosystem and Viant Overview | Tyler Mulvihill, Kishore Atreya (ConsenSys/Viant) |
| 1445 | Afternoon tea | |
| 1500 | Group session Identifying sectors/industries in the Pacific for the potential application of blockchain technology |
All |
| 1600 | End of Day 2 | |
| Thursday, April 12 | ||
| Venue: MBA Conference Room, USP Statham Campus |
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| 0830 | Registration opens | |
| 0900 | Understanding Cryptocurrencies | Dr. Kaylash Chaudhary (Assistant Lecturer, USP) |
| 0930 | DLT & Climate | Nick Beglinger (CEO, Cleantech21 and Organiser of #Hack4Climate) |
| 1015 | Morning tea | |
| 1030 | Blockchain and Sports | Martin Burrows (Coordinator, Oceania Sport Information Center, USP) |
| 1045 | Provenance of high-value assets | Louise Mercer (Global Strategy & Innovation Director, Everledger) |
| 1130 | Blockchain in Fisheries: Provenance and traceability of tuna | Brett “Blu” Haywood (Managing Director, Sea Quest (Fiji) Ltd), Kenneth Katafono (Managing Director, TraSeable Solutions Pte Ltd) |
| 1215 | Blockchain elections | Jamie Skella (Director, Chief Product Officer, Horizon State) |
| 1300 | Lunch | |
| 1400 | Panel session Identifying stumbling blocks for implementing blockchain technology in the Pacific and proposing solutions; next steps |
Panelists: Semi Tukana (CEO, Software Factory Fiji Ltd), Donnie DeFreitas, (Project Director, Pacific ICT Regulatory Resource Center) |
| 1445 | Afternoon tea | |
| 1500 | Closing remarks and certificate presentation | US Embassy / Hosts |
| 1600 | End of TechCamp |
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Presentations
Day 1:
- Chargé d’Affaires Michael Goldman Speech: Launch of the Blockchain TechCamp
- Keynote Address – Kishore Atreya and Tyler Mulvihill
Day 2:
- Power Ledger: Blockchain and renewable energy – James Eggleston
- Telco Perspective on Blockchain – Edwin Liava’a
- Oxfam: Cash Transfers for Humanitarian and Recovery Programs in the Pacific region – Sandra Uwantege Hart
- WWF’s use of blockchain technology – Bubba Cook
- ConsenSys Ecosystem and Viant Overview – Tyler Mulvihill & Kishore Atreya
Day 3:
- Understanding Cryptocurrencies – Dr. Kaylash Chaudhary
- DLT & Climate – Nick Beglinger
- Provenance of high-value assets – Louise Mercer
- Blockchain in Fisheries – Brett Haywood & Kenneth Katafono
- Blockchain and Sports – Martin Burrows
- A Panelist’s View: Challenges to Overcome and Solving Them – Semi Tukana
Due to the disruptions from TC Keni Sandra Ro was unable to provide a live presentation but has shared her slides:
Pictures
- Regional Blockchain TechCamp – Day 1
- Regional Blockchain TechCamp – Day 2
- Regional Blockchain TechCamp – Day 3
Select pictures courtesy of Andrew Naigulevu:
Media
- Digital currency is the future – April 12, Fiji Times Online
- Blockchain tech – April 12, Fiji Times Online
- New tech opens up niche markets – April 11, Fiji Times Online
- Ask blockchain questions – April 11, Fiji Times Online
- Computers to improve disaster relief – April 11, Fiji Times Online
- Aussie firm offers BCT based power network – April 11, Fiji Times Online
- Conscientious consumers demand traceable commodities – April 11, Fiji Times Online
- Burchell Points To Tech As Way Of Getting Ahead – April 11, Fiji Sun
- TechCamp explores blockchain – April 10, Fiji Times Online
- Reach for more – April 9, Fiji Times Online
- Regional TechCamp on Blockchain Technology – April 9, US Embassy in Fiji
- Camp to explore blockchain potential – April 6, Fiji Times Online
