Applying insights and methods from the physical, mathematical, behavioral and computational sciences to blockchain and the future of AI
Missed ChainScience 2023? Interested in continuing the discussions about the intersections of blockchain, science and AI? Join the
ChainScience 2023 Virtual Conference!
Blockchain and AI technologies already impact the ways our technological and institutional environment will be shaped for decades to come. The integration of AI has the potential to further revolutionize how blockchain networks operate, enhance their efficiency and unlock novel use cases. ChainScience is an event aimed at addressing the deepest and most challenging questions that remain unresolved about distributed systems, decentralized protocols and autonomous services.
Most blockchain conferences target either academic researchers or industry practitioners, which means these two audiences don't often get the chance to share their work and ideas across this divide. Our purpose is to create a platform that bridges this gap: to encourage cross-pollination of ideas, where theoretical insights inform practical applications and real-world challenges inspire new research.
Presentation Topics
Scientific Analysis of Blockchain Activity Structuring and Proving Blockchain Advanced Cryptographic Methods Next-Generation DLT ArchitecturesLLMs
How do you reach some version of consensus/consistency as efficiently as possible? Can you compute over data that is still encrypted? What are uses of computational law? Are there ways of programmatically validating governance? What statistics can be analyzed in the blockchain world? What are the statistical mechanics of blockchain? What are appropriate economic indicators for blockchain ecosystems? What are models of blockchain interoperability? What is the best way to ensure rapid integration of research into practice?
Interested in presenting? Contact chainscience@wolfram.com for more information or to submit a talk proposal.
Hybrid Conference Structure
Many hybrid conferences feature simultaneous physical and virtual events. Instead, ChainScience will focus on expanding and optimizing the user experience for both the in-person and virtual experiences separately.
The in-person conference on June 15–17 will include keynote and breakout session presentations, which will not be livestreamed, as well as the Research Expo.
The virtual conference will be a follow-up event, rather than concurrent. During July 19–21, participants can join us for replays of the highest-rated talks, new live keynote presentations and the chance to engage in discussions that will continue to build on the big ideas from the in-person event.
Academia Meets Industry
In addition to the keynote speakers and session presenters, ChainScience will be an opportunity for a mediated exchange between academic and industry professionals. Companies will be able to explore ways to implement cutting-edge research into their operations. Scientists and researchers will be able to share their work, learn about how it can be executed in different industries and explore potentials for new areas of research.
ChainScience will feature a Research Expo where blockchain companies and researchers can mingle, network, present posters and make connections. After a period of exclusive access for conference attendees, the Research Expo will open to registered community members.
Speakers and Presenters
Agenda
8–9am
Breakfast America Center Room9–10:30am
Opening Remarks and Plenary Talks Claudio J. Tessone, University of Zurich Paolo Tasca, DLT Science Foundation Johan Veerman, Wolfram Blockchain Labs America North Room10:30am–12:30pm
Research PresentationsIndependence A&B Rooms12:30–1:30pm
Lunch America Center Room1:30–2:30pm
Plenary Talks Gordon Liao, Circle Igor Halperin, Fidelity Investments America North Room2:30–3:30pm
Discussion Panel Hans Behrens, Topl Claudio J. Tessone, University of Zurich Igor Rivin, Temple University Jon Woodard, Wolfram Blockchain Labs America North Room3–6pm
Research Expo 3–4pm: Open to conference attendees only 4–6pm: Open to registered members of the public America South Room6:30–7:30pm
Dinner America Center RoomHotel and Travel Information
ChainScience 2023 will take place at the Westin Copley Place in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. We will kick off with a welcome reception starting at 4pm on Thursday, June 15. Conference check in will be available from 9am that morning in the lobby of the America Ballroom (4th floor).
Hotel Information
Rooms at the Westin Copley Place are available at the special conference rate ($339/night) and can be reserved here.
The Westin is a luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Boston's Back Bay neighborhood with direct access to the Copley Place shopping mall. The hotel also offers easy access to popular attractions, such as the Boston Public Library, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Newbury Street shopping district and Fenway Park. As the hosting venue for ChainScience, the Westin will be the center of conference activity, allowing quick access to the entire program, including talks, research presentations, networking events, meals and other functions.
The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 02116
Travel Information
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