Speakers: Ramesh Ramadoss, co-chair, IEEE Blockchain Initiative; Revanth

Meeting Date: Monday, December 30, 2024
Time: Checkin via Zoom for presentation at 9:00 AM (PST)
Cost: none
Reservations: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/458547
Summary: This event will feature two insightful talks that together provide both a broad overview of the rapidly evolving public blockchain landscape and a hands-on roadmap for developers building the platforms of tomorrow.
The first talk, Emerging Trends in the Public Blockchain Ecosystem, will examine the latest developments shaping open networks such as stablecoins, NFTs, DAOs, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN), Real-World Assets (RWAs), and AI-driven interactions. Attendees will gain an understanding of the broader economic and technological forces guiding public blockchain innovation.
Following the above talk, the Blockchain Developer Roadmap – 2025 session will focus to practical career growth and skill-building for developers. This talk will outline key technologies, programming languages, interoperability solutions, and best practices in security and compliance, offering a clear path to successfully navigating the complex environment of next-generation blockchain development.
Together, these sessions provide a comprehensive perspective on where the public blockchain ecosystem is headed and how developers can best prepare to build meaningful, secure, and innovative applications that will drive the industry forward.

Agenda:
9:00 – 09:05 AM: Welcome Address & Introduction
9:05 – 9:35 AM: Talk 1 – Emerging Trends in the Public Blockchain Ecosystem By Ramesh
9:35 – 9:40 AM: Audience Q&A Session with Ramesh
9:40 – 10:10 AM: Talk 2 – Blockchain Developer Roadmap – 2025 by Revanth
10:10 – 10:15 AM: Audience Q&A Session with Revanth
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Closing Remarks & Future Events Preview
10:30 PM: Event Concludes

Bio: Ramesh Ramadoss is an entrepreneur, author, researcher, and international speaker. He is a co-chair of the IEEE Blockchain Initiative. He also serves as a Vice-President of the IEEE Standards Association. He also serves on the Expert Panel of the European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF). He received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder, USA. He has conducted projects for DARPA, NASA, US Army, US Air Force, Sandia National Labs, and Motorola Labs. He is the author or co-author of 1 book, 3 book chapters and 55 research papers. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in the blockchain field and has delivered talks at over 100 international conferences in 40 countries.

Bio: Revanth Reddy Airre, chair of the Silicon Valley Blockchain Chapter/Group.