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  •   A side Event to UNECE Regional Forum 2021
  • 3/15/2021
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    ​Blockchain Technologies for Sustainable and Resilient Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic

    A Side Event to the UNECE Regional Forum 2021

    March 15 at 16:00

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    ​Blockchain is a rapidly evolving area of information technology with the potential for creating huge benefits in terms of security, reliability and cost efficiency in the exchange of information. 

    WATCH now stakeholders from the UNECE region and implementers of innovative solutions sharing their ideas on how we can build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic whilst advancing towards achieving the 2030 Agenda.

    An online Side Event to the UNECE Regional Forum 2021, organized by the Permanent Mission of Israel, Slovenia and Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva.​
     
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  • Program & Presentations

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    ​Opening Remarks
    • H.E. Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations in Geneva (REMARKS​)
    • H.E. Ambassador Jürg Lauber, Permanent Representative of the Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva 
    • Mr. Damir Devčič, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., Permanent Mission of the Republic of Slovenia to the United Nations in Geneva

    Value added and limitations of Blockchain technologies in SDGs Attainment:
    • Prof. Jean-Marc Seigneur, Senior Lecturer & Director of the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) on Blockchain, DLT and Apps Development - PRESENTATION
    • Ms. Eva Oberholzer, Chief Growth Officer, Member of the Management Board, Cardano Foundation

    Panel: Blockchain in Practice: Use-cases for the Attainment of SDGs 
    • Moderator: Dr. Inon Schenker, Blockchain for SDGs Champion  - PRESENTATION

    • Mr. Tadej Slapnik, Director of Hashnet - PRESENTATION
    • Mr. Gadi Benmoshe, Chief Information Officer, Israel Ports Company - PRESENTATION
    • Ms. Maria Teresa Pisani, UNECE Economic Affairs Officer, Project Lead, Sustainable Textile and Leather Traceability and Transparency Project - PRESENTATION​
    Q&A

    Concluding Remarks: How Blockchain can assist in SDG attainment and build back better from the Covid-19 Pandemic?
    • Ms. Nena Dokuzov, Head Blockchain Technology Department, Ministry for Economic Development and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia​

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