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To: From: Sent: Subject: Jackson, Ryan[jackson.ryan@epa.gov] Blockchain in Gov for Execs-Managers-Staff Thur 11/2/2017 3:07:34 PM Early Bird Until Nov 6: Learn About Blockchain and Use in Government "7 Important Blockchain Workshop for Government Executives, Managers and Staff Blockchain Technology is Often Called the "New Internet" Important to Learn About Blockchain and Its Potential Uses - No Sales - No Marketing - Useful Information for Government - Blockchain and its Potential in Government Training Workshop: A Primer for Government Executives, Managers, and Staff Demystifying Blockchain: What You Need to Know About Blockchain, the Use Cases Being Explored, and How it May be Used in Government to Securely Meet Business Needs What Executives, Managers and Staff Need to Know New Date: November 29, 2017 Willard InterContinental Hotel Washington, D.C. Link to Potomac Forum Website: www.PotomacForum.org Government & Industry Invited to Attend No Press Permitted to Encourage Candid Discussion Sponsored by: Potomac Forum, Ltd providing training to government since 1982 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523_00002033-00001 Potomac Forum Workshops are 100% Training and Not Sales or Marketing Events Additional Government Speakers Just Announced: Jose Arrieta Director, Office of IT Schedule Contract Operations General Services Administration (GSA) Earl Warrington Senior Technical Advisor General Services Administration (GSA) Government Speakers Craig Fischer Innovation Program Manager Department of the Treasury Chris Robey Blockchain and Procurement Consultant (Former Procurement Analyst of DHS/U.S. Customs and Border Protection) Bo Shevchik, MBA, CGFM, PMP Co-Chair Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Blockchain Working Group (awaiting agency approval) Justin Herman Emerging Citizen Technology Inter-Agency Program Lead General Services Administration (GSA) (awaiting agency approval) Combiz Abdolrahimi Treasury Representative to the FedID Planning Committee & Senior Policy Advisor Department of the Treasury (invitation extended) Additional Government Speakers Awaiting Confirmation 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523_00002033-00002 Commonly described as the "next great disrupter," Blockchain technology is the "new Internet". While there are challenges associated with widespread use, its potential is drawing heavy interest and investment from both commercial and government leaders around teh world. Primarily known as the technology underlying Bitcoin, the strengths of Block's "distributed ledger" include increased transparency, speed, increased security. Federal agencies are currently funding and building use cases to explore the potential of blockchain technologies. Potential applications continue to expand as government moves toward adoption of the technology to increase efficiencies, trim costs, and increase transparency, and improve security in their operations. Driven by the advantages of Blockchain and efforts for government transparency and the DATA Act, there are numerous Blockchain use cases that agencies are considering that touch many parts and processes of an organization, including: Financial management and services Procurement IT asset and supply chain management Smart contracts Patents, Trademarks Copyrights, Royalties Identity management and government-issued credentials like visas, passports, SSN and birth certificates Federal personnel workforce data Appropriated funds Federal assistance and foreign aid delivery Government & Industry Partners Invited to Register This Workshop is for Government Executives, Managers and Staff and Industry Partners to Understand Blockchain Technology and its use and potential use for Government. What You Will Learn: Fundamentals of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology How blockchain works, and how it applies to government processes Key opportunities to use Blockchain Examples of blockchain use "outside the beltway" (including other Governments) and why Why You Should Attend: 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523_00002033-00003  Understand Blockchain and how it can be used in government Improve your knowledge of an exploding technology Be better equipped to support acquisition decisions Build communities of interest in your agency and across agencies Craft new strategies for improving business processes and government operations Who Should Attend: Federal Government Executives, Managers and staff who are interested in learning about Blockchain and how it can be used in government ' Government Executives, Managers and staff responsible for implementing Agency restructuring plans Federal employees or members of employee affinity groups Technology leaders and technology implementers CIOs, CFOs and other CXOs Procurement Personnel ' Records Managers ' IGs and Staff ' State and local Government Executives, Managers and staff Industry Partners who support the government Workshop for Government and Industry Partners Press is NOT Permitted to Permit Candid Discussion CEUs and CLUs Credits Awarded for Attendance Early Bird Reduced Registration Until November 6th Team "Learn Together" Reduced Registration Fee Workshop for Government and Industry Partners Early Bird Reduced Registration Until November 6th Learn Together Team Rates: Reduced Registration for Multiple Attendees from the same organization Registration and Information: www.potomacforum.org Call: (703) 683-1613 info@PotomacForum.orq 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. 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