Blockchain is the foundation of bitcoin (electronic currency) that maintains a public ledger of transactions carried out through a distributed network without the oversight of a central authority.
The speakers explained what it is used for, what problems it solves, what processes it improves, and, ultimately, what value it can generate for financial institutions, both through cost reduction and revenue growth.
Exhibitors:
Bruno Gili
He earned a Diploma in Advanced Studies from the University of Valencia. He has served as a consultant to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank, the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Office of Planning and Budget (OPP), and the Ministry of Economy and Finance. He is a partner at CPA/Ferrere and a professor of Financial Planning in the School of Administration and Social Sciences.
Gonzalo Boix, Engineer
He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Studies in Montevideo. He is responsible for marketing IBM’s banking solutions in Uruguay, specializing in the industry’s challenges and new business models.
Gonzalo Varalla, Engineer
He is the Chief Information Officer at the State Insurance Bank. He has worked in IT and telecommunications management and consulting in Uruguay, Brazil, and Peru.