Co-Hosted by the Government Blockchain Association Presents #IENBLOCKPARTY Government Blockchain Leadership Forum May 1-2, 2018 Washington Plaza Hotel Washington D.C. Key topics will include: Examining Blockchain Trends in the Public Sector Current Blockchain Initiatives Share Their Experiences Critical First Steps in Rolling Out Your Pilot Improving the Efficient Adoption and Performance Evaluation of Blockchain-Based Technologies in the Public Sector Use Case: The Delaware Blockchain Initiative Smart Contracts: How Blockchain Can Be Used in Revenue Management Leveraging Blockchain as an Identity Management System Utilizing Blockchain Technology to Supplement Healthcare Data and Privacy Capabilities Use Case: The Illinois Blockchain Initiative What s Next? Other Applications of Blockchain in Government and much more! HEAR FROM THE Department of Commerce, the Department of the Treasury, the Office of National Coordinator for Health IT, the Illinois Blockchain Initiative, the Delaware Blockchain Initiative, the Center for Disease Control, the City of Albuquerque, the State of Washington and many more! Co-hosted with the Government Blockchain Association, this special conference runs concurrently with Healthcare on the Blockchain, a unique program for insurance plans and healthcare providers. Sponsors Partners:
Discover the transformative opportunities of blockchain in the public sector. Register today to be part of IEN and the Government Blockchain Association s Government Blockchain Leadership Forum, an interactive conference for federal, state, and local agencies. Join us May 1-2 at the Washington Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. to participate in two days of panels, keynotes, and small-group workshops with blockchain thought leaders from the public sector. Focused on implementation strategy, this non-technical program highlights challenges, surprises, and pitfalls you may face during your blockchain pilots. Top Reasons to Attend Network with colleagues from other government agencies Hear real-world examples from current blockchain initiatives Learn about the different uses of blockchain in government, including supply chain management, smart contracts, and identity management In-depth sessions with far-ranging implications, from fundamental challenges to long-term sustainability Identify ways to reduce costs and generate revenue with blockchain Co-hosted by the Government Blockchain Association, including sessions run by association leaders on the future of blockchain in government Co-located with the Healthcare on the Blockchain Cut through the hype. Find out the real transformative impact of blockchain on your agency. Register early to take advantage of discounted pricing. Special rates are available for groups, non-profits, and government agencies, and the room rate is the government per diem. We look forward to greeting you in D.C.! Sincerely, Lori Medlen President INSIGHT EXCHANGE NETWORK www.insightxnetwork.com 2
Day One May 1, 2018 Optional Pre-Conference Workshop: Blockchain 101 8:30 Continental Breakfast and Conference Registration 9:00 Blockchain 101 An industry-agonistic primer for leadership-level attendees looking for an introduction to blockchain, its current application, and how to meld this technology with existing systems. This workshop will provide attendees with need-to-know terminology and concepts for those needing to cut through the hype and get a practical education on evaluating the business potential, risks and costs of implementing blockchain technology. Format: Three-hour tutorial with a refreshment and networking break from 10:00-10:15 Jim St. Clair, Founder INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY Chief Technology Officer DINOCRATES GROUP LLC 12:00 Luncheon for Workshop Attendees and Conference Registration Main Conference: Government Blockchain Leadership Forum 1:00 Chairperson s Opening Remarks 1:15 Blockchain for Government: Examining Blockchain Trends in the Public Sector Breaking down current uses of blockchain around the globe Necessary next steps for moving digital government forward in the United States How can private sector innovators assist the adoption rate of blockchain into the U.S. Government? Gerard Dache, Founder & President GOVERNMENT BLOCKCHAIN ASSOCIATION 2:00 Early Adopters Panel: Federal, State, and Local Perspectives on Blockchain What s the scope of the rollout? Who has ownership of the program? How did the program come into existence? Best practices and current lessons learned What will your next steps be for blockchain? Moderator: Jim Nasr, Former Chief Software Architect, formerly-center FOR SURVEILLANCE, EPIDEMIOLOGY, AND LAB SERVICES, CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL Panelists: Craig Fischer, Innovation Program Manager U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Dr. Joseph Williams, ICT Industry Sector Lead & ICT Economic Development Director STATE OF WASHINGTON Peter Ambs, Chief Information Officer CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE 2:45 Networking & Exhibit Break 3:00 Cutting Through the Hype Realistic Expectations of What Blockchain Can and Can t Do for Government Agencies Identifying areas where blockchain can create an advantage Starting small, establishing a clear definition of requirements, and finding the right partner for your pilot Capability gaps that need to be filled to operate at scale Avi Bender, Director, National Technical Information Services U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 4:00 Improving the Efficient Adoption and Performance Evaluation of Blockchain-Based Technologies in the Public Sector Best practices in developing use cases for blockchain technology Identifying resource, policy, and compliance needs for implementation Opportunities for agencies to collaborate on shared services for blockchain technology Invited: Justin Herman, Emerging Citizens Technology Office GOVERNMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 5:00 Cocktail Reception Please contact Corinne Smart at 870-543-2295 or Corinne@insightxnetwork.com for sponsorship information. About IEN IEN is focused on producing practical, actionable, and content-driven events. We personally interview literally hundreds of people in each conference s topic area, discovering their on-the-job problems, issues and concerns. We then find the very best speakers to offer solution-driven content, as well as facilitating peer-to-peer networking at each event. Our events are not trade shows or expos, although we do offer partnership opportunities to select vendors. We re focused on the attendee s needs entirely. www.insightxnetwork.com 3
Day Two May 2, 2018 8:15 Continental Breakfast 8:45 Chairperson s Recap of Day One 9:00 Six Issues for States Considering a Blockchain Initiative Develop the regulatory framework Determine the business requirements Build the technology stack Engage the community Marketing Promote strong government relations Andrea Tinianow, Chief Innovation Officer GLOBAL KOMPASS and Founding Director DELAWARE BLOCKCHAIN INITIATIVE 9:45 Smart Contracts: How Blockchain Can Be Used in Revenue Management How are self-executing smart contracts being leveraged in the public sector? Reducing fraud, waste, and abuse with smart contracts Utilizing blockchain as an improved bidding management system Alex Kostura, Blockchain for Government and Social Impact CONSENSYS Former Partnership Specialist, Secretary s Office of Global Partnerships U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE 10:30 Networking Break 10:45 Leveraging Blockchain as an Identity Management System Does blockchain make existing identity management infrastructure obsolete? Security benefits and concerns of using blockchain for personal identity information What steps do government entities need to take to implement a digital ID? 11:30 Utilizing Blockchain Technology to Supplement Healthcare Data Security and Privacy Capabilities Leveraging blockchain to support identity management requirements for APIs for both provider-to-provider and patient-mediated exchange Prime areas of interest for the application of blockchain technology throughout ONC Challenges and concerns towards implementation and intersection of blockchain technology Debbie Bucci, Office of Standards and Interoperability OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL COORDINATOR FOR HEALTH IT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 12:15 Luncheon for all attendees 1:30 The Illinois Blockchain Initiative: Six Pilots That Are Changing the Way Government and the Public Interact Through Blockchain Understanding the goals of the Illinois Blockchain Initiative How blockchain helps to bridge the divide between government and the public Jennifer O Rourke, Business Liaison ILLINOIS BLOCKCHAIN INITIATIVE 2:15 What s Next? Other Applications of Blockchain in Government This session highlights proposed uses of blockchain for the public sector. Blockchain as a tool to combat fraud and waste Using blockchain to manage back-office functions within an agency Managing and monitoring asset exchanges, including land transactions 3:00 Conference Concludes About the Venue: Washington Plaza Hotel Ideally located near the Smithsonian s museums and The National Mall s monuments and memorials, our downtown hotel continues to be a favorite among savvy business and leisure travelers. Over the past decade, a surge of art galleries, boutique shops, innovative restaurants and entertainment venues around Thomas Circle breathed new vibrancy into the downtown area. After recent renovations, the Washington Plaza now blends its historical charms with a contemporary atmosphere immersed in the cultural electricity of the city. Sophisticated with a casual ambiance, the Washington Plaza offers the amenities and accommodations that modern travelers expect. After 55 years, however, our contemporary hotel still boasts Washington, DC s most celebrated swimming pool, which provides spectacular city views, as well as a prime location to the nation s premier landmarks and buildings. www.insightxnetwork.com 4
Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities Insight Exchange Network, LLC ( IEN ) has a limited number of sponsorship opportunities in a variety of packages to help you get your message out to attendees. Sponsorship pricing is based on packages and start at low out-of-pocket. We can customize a variety of solutions to provide you with the best possible network opportunity. For more information, contact Corinne Smart 870-543-2295 or email Corinne@insightxnetwork.com Sponsors Media Partners Registration Details Washington Plaza Hotel 10 Thomas Circle NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 842-1300 or 800-424-1140 www.washingtonplazahotel.com Our group room rate of $253 expires on 1/10/18. Please mention the IEN Blockchain Event conference when registering. Pricing Standard, Early-bird* Government, non-profit, start-up early bird* Standard Government, non-profit, start-up Conference only $1495 $895 $1695 $1095 Conference plus workshop $1595 $995 $1795 $1195 TEAM DISCOUNTS Three Delegates will receive a 10% DISCOUNT Four Delegates will receive a 15% DISCOUNT Five Delegates or More will receive a 20% DISCOUNT Please call Will Adams to make your group reservation at (501) 904-5716 or email will@insightxnetwork.com. Refunds and Cancellations: For information on refunds and cancellations please visit our website: www.insightxnetwork.com. ** If you re a student or academic, or from a governmental agency, non-profit, or startup (defined as a company that s three years old or less), you can take advantage of a discount on the regular full conference pass rate. You will be required to show proof of your student, academic, or non-profit status. Team discounts cannot be combined with any other offers. www.insightxnetwork.com 5