Date: 25th September 2024
Time: 1.30 PM to 2.30 PM
Venue: 4th floor seminar hall
No.of participants: 125

Objective:
•Educational Awareness : Provide students with the comprehensive understanding of Blockchain technology including its fundamental concepts and applications.
•Innovation and Trends : Explore current trends and future directions in Blockchain technology including its potential impact on various industries.
•Career Opportunities : Highlight the growing demand for Blockchain expertise inthe job market and present potential career paths. •Networking : Provide opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals.
•Interdisciplinary Insights : Show how Blockchain intersects with other fields like Finance, Healthcare, Supply-chain management, Agriculture and more.

Outcome:
1. Comprehensive Understanding of Blockchain
2. Awareness of Industry Trends and Career Paths
3. Enhanced Networking and Interdisciplinary Knowledge

Program Highlights:
1. Introduction:

Ms.Preethi Verdhini, Student of VI Semester BCA, commenced the program by welcoming the dignitaries and participants.

2. Welcome Address:

Ms. Sabitha S, the HOD, department of BCA, delivered a warm welcome address, emphasizing the importance of the Blockchain technology in industry and expressing gratitude to all attendees for their participation.

3. Profile Reading:
Mr. Rahul R, Student of VI Semester BCA, conducted profile readings, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of resource person.

4. Session by Resource Person:

The seminar began with a foundational overview of blockchain, delivered Mr. Shorupan Pirakaspthy, Founder of the first Crypto Bank in Canada. The speaker broke down the core concepts of blockchain, explaining how it operates as a decentralized, distributed ledger system. Key topics covered by Mr. Shorupan Pirakaspthy are, the basics of how Blockchain functions and the idea of a "block" containing encrypted data linked together in a "chain" and How blockchain eliminates the need for central authorities like banks and ensures data integrity through cryptographic hashing. And he also discussed about the growing use of Blockchain in cryptocurrencies, supply chain management, and more. The seminar moved beyond cryptocurrencies to explore other exciting applications of blockchain technology, which could directly affect students and educators. The session also touched on how students and teachers can get involved in the Blockchain ecosystem, whether through research, projects, or career paths in Blockchain development, finance, or consulting.

5. Vote of Thanks:

Mr Viswajit, Student of VI Semester BCA, delivered a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the organizers, speakers, and participants for their contributions to the shuccess of the session.

Conclusion:

The seminar on Blockchain technology was highly successful, offering students and teachers a clear, accessible introduction to the technology and its potential applications. Participants left with a deeper understanding of how Blockchain could transform various sectors, including education, and how they could become involved in this rapidly evolving field.