Events

RIPPLE CTO DAVID SCHWARTZ VISITS CAMPUS (MARCH 14, 2019)

Ripple CTO David Schwartz visited campus to discuss blockchain research with both faculty and students. During his stay, he was interviewed by McCombs faculty member Tej Anand and shared not only his personal journey to blockchain, but also his excitement about the blockchain space in general.

 

McCOMBS PRESENTS SPEAKER SERIES (NOVEMBER 30, 2018)

The McCombs Presents Speaker Series gives experts a platform to discuss developments and ideas that are making waves in the world of business.

 

ACTIVITIES AND RESEARCH SHOWCASE 2018 (OCTOBER 23, 2018)

Showcase Introduction

 

A Method to Scale Blockchain

 

Blockchain and Healthcare

 

Cryptocurrencies

 

Blockchain Legal Panel

 

Blockchain Internship Panel

 

2018 McCOMBS BLOCKCHAIN CONFERENCE (APRIL 14, 2018)

This spring, experts from across the nation gathered at UT's newest facility, Rowling Hall, to discuss the past, present, and future of blockchain. Jim Schneider (senior FinTech equity researcher for Goldman Sachs) and Frank Yiannas (vice president of food safety for Wal-Mart) presented the two keynotes.

Introduction

 

Keynote Address

 

Supply Chain Implications and Smart Contracts

 

Blockchain and Financial Services

 

The Future of Blockchain

 

Technology Framework

 

Financing Blockchain Ventures

 

Regulations and Policy