The National Blockchain Workshop organized by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM UEKAE Blockchain Laboratory was held at Ankara JW Marriott Hotel on 2-3 April 2018. This event, which brought together professionals, academics and researchers from the public and private sectors, offered an important platform to shape the future of blockchain technology.

The workshop was attended by many internationally recognized names in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Foreign speakers such as Dr. Peter Gaži (IOHK Research), Malcolm Lerider (NEO Smart Economy), Michael Herman (Independent Blockchain Developer), and Alexander Borodich (Universa.io) shared valuable information on the future of blockchain technology and the importance of cryptocurrencies.

Blockchain technology was evaluated in depth in almost every aspect. Topics such as the use of blockchain and cryptocurrency in Turkey, the transformation of payment systems, legal regulations, technological developments in the industry, the rise of ICOs and financial blockchain were discussed in detail by experts.

The workshop brought together different representatives from blockchain technology providers, cryptocurrency exchanges, banking and financial institutions, financial technology companies, regulators, cryptocurrency miners and investment professionals. This diversity provided an opportunity to exchange ideas on how blockchain technology can be used in a wide range of applications.

The event provided an important opportunity for participants to gain an in-depth understanding of the future of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.