To improve peak blockchain performance, researchers and developers started building upon the Byzantine fault-tolerant (BFT) consensus. At first it seems reasonable because consensus can be effective at totally ordering transactions into a chain, however, it is notoriously difficult to scale. In this talk, Vincent Gramoli will present the Red Belly Blockchain, a blockchain that does not use BFT consensus as a black box, but rather solves a new variant of the classic consensus problem that was recently defined for blockchains.…

Are you a founder of an early stage startup? Are you looking to apply for government grant or pitch to angel investors, looking for the first round of investment? THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU! Jobs for NSW has invited three experienced mentors to explore some of the very important aspect of a startup in relation to applying for government grant and pitching for angel investment. You will have the opportunity to workshop your startup idea with the three mentors, getting…

Save the date to join us on the evening of the 24th September for the launch of the Kx Technology Fund in Sydney! The Kx Technology Fund helps startups and scaleups in areas such as cyber security, blockchain, robotics, nanotechnology, life sciences, machine learning, FinTech, artificial intelligence, AgriTech or any domain where Kx's support and the power of its ultra-fast data processing tech can help bring them to market quickly and effectively. Agenda 6.00 - 6.30pm - Registration and Networking…

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EY and Tank Stream Labs would like to invite you to the next in our lunch and learn series – “Managing structure for effective growth and exit”, hosted by EY Director Lachlan Maguire. This information session will focus on providing a practical overview of the Australian tax structures typically pursued by start-ups, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different funding alternatives and exit considerations. Lachlan will cover a range of tax considerations as part of his information session,…

Delighted to be hosting this exciting insight into fintech in the Middle East for those Australian fintechs looking to expand globally; FinTech in The Middle East: what are the opportunities? Speakers: Dr. Simon Galpin, Managing Director, Bahrain EDB Tareq Noor, Senior Executive, Financial Services, Bahrain EDB Venue: Tank Stream Labs, 17-19 Bridge Street, Level 3 Date: Monday 22nd October Evening: beverages & food supplied 5.30pm doors open & networking 6pm: Q&A starts – finish 7pm 7-8pm more networking

In this workshop, we will be discussing all aspects when it comes to investing in cryptocurrencies. From how to get started in investing into crypto to discussing the nuances of crypto funds and angel investing in ICOs. You will learn: Different types of crypto investments The risks and benefits of investing in ICO's, syndicates and funds How to maximize your investments The pro's/con's of staying in the market How to quickly utlize your successful investments This workshop will be presented…

Learning how to pitch an idea in a concise and persuasive manner has always been an essential skill for entrepreneurs. But how often are Corporates the ones in the hot seat? Over two nights during Sparkfest 2018, Corporates will give 5-minute “reverse pitches” sharing an idea or a business problem and why Startups should work with them. All pitches will be put up as a program on CoVentured. Startups will be able to ask questions and network with Corporates on the night, and then…

How to launch an ICO Whether you are a novice or expert, we'll be going through how anyone can launch an execute an ICO for their blockchain business. This workshop will be presented by Ivan Mantelli from Kaptialized, ICO Advisory & Genson Glier from BlockToken, ICO Distribution & Marketing. They'll be discussing hands-on tactics for launching a successful ICO. from Private pre-sale, public pre-sale, ICO campaigns, to negotiating with exchanges. Learn actionable tactics on how to successfully launch an ICO or STO, from a small raise…