Lisbon Blockchain Winter School (LxBWS)
The 1st Edition of the Lisbon Blockchain Winter School (LxBWS) will take place at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), from February 10 to 14, 2025. This initiative, launched and funded by the BIG Era Chair Project, of which INESC-ID is a partner, aims to deliver a comprehensive educational program centered on the latest advancements and applications of blockchain technology.
The LxBWS is designed for researchers, PhD students, IT professionals, and blockchain enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of this transformative technology. Participants will benefit from a well-structured curriculum that includes theoretical lectures addressing both fundamental and intermediate topics in blockchain, alongside keynote presentations from leading industry specialists. The program will also incorporate practical hands-on laboratory sessions and engaging poster presentations tailored specifically for PhD students.
Date & Time: February 10 to 14, 2025
Where: Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon
Following a successful call for applications for admission and LxBWS grant, we would like to announce that registrations are open with two deadlines:
Early fee registration: December 20, 2024
Late fee registration: December 31, 2024
If you still intend to participate in the LxBWS and have not submitted a prior application, please send a spontaneous application to lxbws@tecnico.ulisboa.pt with:
1) a short bio (max. 250 words)
2) letter of interest (max. 500 words)
For more information visit the LxBWS official website: here
About INESC-ID
INESC-ID, “Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores: Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa” is a Research and Development and Innovation Organization (R&D+i) in the fields of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. INESC-ID mission is to produce added value to people and society, supporting the response of public policies to scientific, health, environmental, cultural, social, economic and political challenges. INESC-ID promotes cooperation between academia and industry by addressing research on daily life issues, such as healthcare, space, mobility, agri-food, industry 4.0, and smart grids. This high level of knowledge transfer is achieved through both competitive research projects and direct contracted research. Public and private entities have therefore access to a pool of knowledge, resources and services provided through the unique competencies available at the institution.
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