Stakeholders set to explore new tech trends at blockchain summit

All is set for stakeholders in the information technology (IT) industry to deepen discussion and create awareness on the economic possibilities of emerging blockchain technology and its intersection with artificial intelligence (AI).

The conference, organised by the Blockchain Nigeria user group, is billed for October 19 and 20, 2018 at Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotels, Abuja.According to a statement made available to The Guardian by the event coordinator, Chimezie Chuta, “the conference will bring together business leaders, government and regulatory agencies, data practitioners, AI and blockchain tech pioneers who are applying AI to solve today’s problems and creating tomorrow’s opportunities, while leveraging available tools, to create entirely new values.”

The event would also bridge the knowledge gap by providing government functionaries, decision makers, professionals and practitioners with the resources they need to make key business-shaping decisions in a rapidly changing world.With focus to chart new path for the convergence of blockchain and AI, participants are expected to garner practical insight that would trigger their entrepreneurial pursuits.