Innovation through emerging technologies
Blockchain Buildathon has been cancelled.
Due to caution regarding COVID-19, and our concern for our students, volunteers and participants, we have decided to cancel the Blockchain Buildathon and the Blockchain Workshop for the Spring 2020 semester. Please continue to monitor the UB COVID-19 Information website for updates and important information related to this evolving situation.
The University at Buffalo is proud to host the 2020 Blockchain Buildathon, a hackathon that welcomes over 100 talented participants for a full day of hacking. Teams from all over the region joined together for hours of hands-on blockchain frenzy in order to solve local and global challenges on the spot.
Today’s most exciting use cases for blockchain technology extend far beyond payments and digital currency. New protocols that offer much more robust programming capabilities than bitcoin have ushered in the era of the “smart contract.” Expectations are sky-high for what that could mean in industries ranging from capital markets trading, digital rights management, new peer-to-peer insurance models and the internet of things.
2019 Blockchain Buildathon Gallery
Friday, March 27, 2020
7:00 pm: Registration
7:30 pm: Welcome Reception
7:45 pm – 8:30 pm: Presentation of Use Cases
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Mentors and Student Teams Introductions
Saturday, March 28, 2020
9:00 am: Registration and breakfast
9:30 am: Building begins
1:00 pm: Working Lunch
5:00 pm: End of Day 1
Sunday, March 29, 2020
9:00 am: Registration and breakfast
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Teams finalize projects and presentation
1:00 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Presentations to Judges
3:00 pm: Judge evaluation and Winners announced
3:30 pm: Winner presentations
5:00 pm: Event Ends
This workshop will be lead by the Graduate Student Association of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in conjunction with Dr. Bina Ramamurthy, Director, Blockchain ThinkLab, University at Buffalo and will introduce blockchain emerging technology and decentralized application development. It will consist of two conceptual components and one hands-on project, then conclude with some Q&A on applications development.
Date: Monday, March 23, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Knox Hall, room 104, University at Buffalo, North Campus
Workshop agenda:
- Review blockchain basics and complete an etheruem hands-on project. (60 minutes)
- Discussion of hyperledger fabric and complete a multichain hands-on project. (60 minutes)
- Q&A (10 minutes)
We invite your company to participate through sponsorship to support this exciting cutting edge event in Buffalo. Through the sponsorship options, your company will receive branding, exposure and engagement opportunities to all of the talented teams in attendance.
University at Buffalo’s Blockchain Buildathon event will offer a wide variety of methods to increase your exposure and engage attendees with your brand. We can customize your exposure to showcase your innovations and deliver inspiring experiences. Based on the level of sponsorship you choose you can gain access to attendees, students, educators and companies.
For more sponsorship information, contact Nick Lane by filling out the form below.
Nick Lane
Associate Director
Corporate and Foundation Relations
Division of University Advancement
University at Buffalo
910 Kimball Tower
Buffalo, NY 14214
716-881-8051