First-of-its-kind blockchain security conference to feature Andreas M. Antonopoulos as keynote alongside prestigious program of speakers
Las Vegas, NV –– October 2, 2018 –– HoshoCon, the first-of-its-kind blockchain security conference, organized by Hosho Group is set to welcome world-leading experts in security and regulation to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on October 9-11, 2018. HoshoCon will feature a curated agenda of leading security professionals, technologists, lawyers, and developers to discuss global standards for blockchain and security. In addition to a keynote speech by renowned blockchain expert and best-selling author Andreas M. Antonopoulos, HoshoCon will host interactive programming and social events headlined by internationally-acclaimed EDM artist 3LAU. The event will also provide attendees with valuable networking opportunities from leaders in the blockchain industry.
Gabriel Shepherd, Vice President of Global Strategy for Hosho said: “With security often considered an afterthought in the blockchain industry, HoshoCon is solely focused on unifying experts from all fields to drive home the importance of forward-thinking security practices and innovation to create stronger institutions. HoshoCon aims to bring the importance of education to the forefront of dialogue and spark conversations around the security protocols, procedures, and regulations necessary to elevate the industry standards and better protect businesses, governments, users, and investors.”
HoshoCon will feature some of the most prominent executives and entrepreneurs in the blockchain industry. Among the confirmed speakers are:
- Michael Perklin, Chief Information Security Officer of Shapeshift
- Adam Draper, Founder and Managing Director of Boost VC
- Yo Sub Kwon, Co-founder and CEO of Hosho Group, Inc.
- C. Alden Pelker, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice
- Dave Huseby, Security Maven of Hyperledger
- Meltem Demirors, Chief Strategy Officer of CoinShares
- Anand Prakash, Founder of Appsecure and Renowned White-Hat Hacker
- Diego Gutierrez Zaldívar, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of RSK
- Jonathan Nelson, Managing Director of HACK Fund
- Joanne O’Brien, Tax and Compliance Specialist of Deloitte
- Alena Vranova, Co-founder of Satoshi Labs
- Andre McGregor, Partner and Global Head of Security of TLDR Capital
- Scott Purcell, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Trust Officer of Prime Trust
- Joseph Weinberg, Chairman of Shyft
- Greg Pinn, Head of Strategy of iComply Investor Services
- Cylus Watson, Managing Partner of Pink Sky Capital
- Mikko Ohtamaa, Chief Technology Officer of TokenMarket
- James Daniels, Special Agent Program Manager of Cyber Crimes HQ
- Dewen Tarn, Chief Legal Officer of Citadel SPV
- Adam Englander, Software Architect of TransUnion
Vegas-native 3LAU (aka Justin Blau) is the Founder and CEO of Our Music Festival, a blockchain-enabled music festival aiming to reward fans and artists with tokens for participating. In addition to performing at the HoshoCon official after-party, Blau will speak at HoshoCon on how blockchain technology can be implemented to improve various sectors.
About Hosho
Hosho is the global leader in blockchain security, specializing in enterprise-grade security services for Fortune 500 and early-stage companies alike. Entirely focused on the blockchain industry, Hosho is setting the standard for blockchain security, providing state-of-the-art smart contract auditing and penetration testing services. With blockchain, the repercussions of a security hack are much greater than in traditional technology, making cybersecurity-related services of the utmost importance. Hosho plays an important role in the nascent blockchain industry by resolving issues that often lead to funds being lost or stolen. For more information on Hosho and our comprehensive suite of services, please visit www.hosho.io.
To learn more about Andreas M. Antonopoulos, visit antonopoulos.com and follow him on Twitter at @aantonop.
Posted from my blog with SteemPress : https://hodlitbro.com.au/2018/10/05/event-hoshocon-to-gather-leading-blockchain-and-security-experts-in-las-vegas/