Contact
Pre-registration is required. To register, click here. You can also contact the C.H. Booth Library at (203) 426-4533 or email at chbprograms@biblio.org.
Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains Simplified
Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 6:00-8:00pm
C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT
Join us on Tuesday evening, October 16th, 6:00 - 8:00pm, to learn about Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains. These terms are all over the media but what do they mean? This workshop will explain key terms and ideas and give you a fundamental understanding of the concepts that matter.
Your instructor is Matthew Krieger, a technologist and executive with 20 years experience in Information Technology and manufacturing. Matt is an Advisory Chief Technology officer for non-profit organizations and VP of Technology with the manufacturing company Cober, Inc. where he is responsible for engineering and business development. Previously Matt held senior IT leadership positions at Time, Inc. and The Reader's Digest Association. Matt serves on the board of two non-profit organizations and is a business mentor with SCORE.
At this event Matt will:
- Define Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and blockchain and describe the fundamental technologies behind them.
- Explain why they matter
- Explore the social and financial impact of Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.
The group will meet in the downstairs Community Room. Wine and refreshments will be served. 6:00pm networking and the program will start at 6:30pm.
To register, click here. You can also contact the Booth Library at (203) 426-4533 or email at chbprograms@biblio.org
The Library's business programs are offered in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Newtown, Inc. and the Newtown Economic Development Commission.
Support for this program is provided by Newtown Savings Bank and the Berkshire Broadcasting Corporation.
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