Tue, 26 Nov
|Bruxelles
EBSI Belgium Demystifying Seminar
How Blockchain and Verifiable Credentials are Changing Public Services
Time & Location
26 Nov 2024, 14:00 – 17:00
Bruxelles, Av. du Boulevard 21/bus 32, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium
About the event
Howest University, in collaboration with Access Advisors, is organising an afternoon seminar to demystify EBSI, the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure, for Belgian stakeholders. This event will educate and engage local policymakers, tech providers, and government officials, and highlight EBSI's transformative potential for streamlining public services in Belgium.
Through expert presentations and interactive sessions, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of EBSI, its benefits, and its application in various sectors. This free, hybrid seminar aims to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within Belgium's EBSI ecosystem, positioning Belgium as a leader in digital innovation and educational excellence.
REGISTRATIONSÂ should be done via this form.
Why are we organising this?
In today’s digital world, blockchain and Verifiable Credentials (VCs) are changing how public services work. This seminar will break down EBSI for our audience, showcasing real-world examples and highlighting Belgium’s role in driving blockchain innovation within the EU.
Who should attend?
Policymakers wanting to understand blockchain's role in public services.
Tech providers curious about EBSI's infrastructure and its use cases.
Educational institutions interested in piloting EBSI and issuing Verifiable Credentials.
Government officials exploring blockchain solutions.
What’s in it for you?
A clear understanding of EBSI and how it fits into public services.
Insights from real-life use cases in areas like education and administration.
Discussions with experts about the challenges and opportunities of blockchain in Europe, particularly in Belgium.
A closer look at Belgium’s role in shaping the future of blockchain through EUROPEUM-EDIC.
We are excited to dive into the potential of blockchain in Europe and show how it can transform public services.
Full Programme
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Check-in, Network and Enjoy the Coffee/Tea and Refreshments
Check in at the registration desk and enjoy the coffee/tea and refreshments if you participate in-person, or log in to our virtual platform (Zoom) if not.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Opening Session
Intro and Welcome Remarks: Representative from Access Advisors
Keynote Address: Belgium’s Leadership in Digital Transformation through Blockchain
Mathieu Michel - Secretary of State for Digitisation, Administrative Simplification, Privacy Protection, and Building Regulation, Belgium
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Presentation on EBSI and EUROPEUM-EDIC
EDIC – Driving Blockchain Cooperation in Europe
Presented by Alberto Lopez - Chair of the Assembly of Members at EUROPEUM-EDIC
Overview of EBSI and its Integration into Public Services and its Contribution to Europe’s Digital Strategy
Presented by Pierre Marro – Policy Officer, DG CNECT, European Commission
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Use Cases and Technical Insights
EBSI in Practice - Verifiable Credentials and Nodes Expansion
Presented by Daniel Du Seuil – Research Coordinator of the Cyber3Lab Research Group of the Howest University of Applied Sciences
Showcase of technical use cases, highlighting blockchain’s role in education, public services, and other sectors.
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Coffee/Tea Break + Networking
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM: Panel Discussion: The Future of EBSI and Blockchain in Belgium
Moderator: Alla Aboudaka – Access Advisors
Panelists:
Pierre Marro – Policy Officer, DG CNECT, European Commission
Evrim Tan – KU Leuven & EBSI-VECTOR Strategy Lead for scaling up, and interoperability of EBSI use cases
Ricardo Simões – Executive Director, INATBA
Daniel Du Seuil – Research Coordinator Cyber3Lab @ Howest
Additional Panelist (TBD)Â
Discussion Topics: Legal, technical, and organisational challenges of implementing blockchain services in Europe and Belgium, with a focus on interoperability, security, and the role of public-private partnerships.
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Q&A Session
Attendees are invited to ask questions to the speakers and panelists about EBSI’s future in Belgium.
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks
We conclude with a summary of key takeaways, next steps, and a big thank you to all participants and speakers
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Networking Drink & Discussion
Join us for an interesting, interactive and insightful afternoon!
We are excited to explain the potential of blockchain in Europe and show you how it can transform public services during this free half-day event with top experts.
This afternoon seminar is free to attend but registration is mandatory. In the registration form, you can indicate whether you will attend in-person or on-line via Zoom.]
Please be aware that we can charge a no-show cost if you told us you would attend in-person, but didn't inform us 24h before the event. Organising a physical, in-person event costs money, so please register only if you intend to attend.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s)
only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA). Neither the European Union nor HaDEA can be held responsible for them.
This event is organised by Digital Europe Programme (DEP) EBSI-NE project partners Howest Cyber3Lab and Access Advisors.