EVENT: OCTOBER 2022 MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING

TOPIC: Introduction to Blockchain Technology. Understanding what it is and how it can be used in solving today’s world problems. 

WHEN: October 25, 2022; 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm PHT

LOCATION: Zoom Virtual Webinar

RATIONALE:

“The world has witnessed a dramatic rise in blockchain adoption over the recent years. From cryptocurrencies and enterprise blockchains to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized finance (DeFi) - this technology is set to change the way things are done. Are you ready for it?”

Opening The Archipelago: The Story of Blockchain in the Philippines by Henry Aguda (Author), Cathy Bautista-Casas (Author), Atty. Nathan Marasigan (Author) 

For this special event, we will be joined by the lead blockchain developer Marco Romero, who works with one of the authors of the book Henry Aguda, Cathay Bautista-Casas, and Atty. Nathan Marasigan. Together at UBX Philippines, they have been making waves in the world of financial technology and many of their successful projects have used blockchain technology.

As we search for the opportunities to develop our skills that may help transform businesses, Our Monthly Chapter Meeting for October focuses on the Introduction of Blockchain Technology and the participation of Business Analysis Professionals in its effectiveness and success as applied to our organizations which strategically provides business advantages. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the monthly meeting, participants should be able to:

• Understand the concept of Blockchain and how it is being applied to solve real world problems

• Provide a good starting point for Business Analysts and other IT professionals who are interested in building solutions that leverage blockchain technology

KEY POINT:

The role of the business analyst which is marrying business needs and technological capabilities is most especially crucial in the world of blockchain technology. As the growth and widespread adoption has been increasing, so have legitimate challenges and opportunities been materializing. It is now our mandate as business analysts to be able to navigate and lead the way forward through a complex landscape and be able to map out a simple path to create powerful solutions using the best of blockchain technology.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Project Business Analysts

• Enterprise Business Analysts

• Business Systems Analysts

• Requirements Engineers

• Business and Solution Architects

• Business Relationship Managers

• Project Managers

• Managers of Business Analysts

• IT Managers

• BACoE and PMO Directors

LEVEL: 

• Novice

• Intermediate 

• Experienced

• Business Analyst Manager  

PRESENTATION MODE:

This presentation will be in AMERICAN ENGLISH

SCHEDULE:

7:30 PM to 7:55 PM – Virtual Networking

7:55 PM to 8:00 PM – Chapter News

8:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Program Proper