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DESCRIPTION:Similar to the Internet\, blockchain has the potential and traj
 ectory to profoundly impact business\, government\, and society. In the bu
 siness scene\, many big industries\, including banks\, finance\, and healt
 hcare\, are experimenting with blockchain technology to streamline process
 es and cut costs. How are businesses adopting blockchain technology? What 
 are the benefits of adopting blockchain in business? What are some of the 
 hurdles facing blockchain adoption? In this program\, speakers share real-
 world applications of blockchain technology\, and its impact across a wide
  variety of industries.&amp;nbsp\;\n&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;\n&lt;strong&gt;Speakers:&lt;/stro
 ng&gt;\n&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;\n&lt;strong&gt;Michael Casey&lt;/strong&gt;\, Senior Advisor\, 
 Digital Currency Initiative\, MIT Media Lab\n&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;\n&lt;strong&gt;Ch
 arley Cooper&lt;/strong&gt;\, Managing Director\, R3\n&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;\n&lt;strong
 &gt;Marie Wieck&lt;/strong&gt;\, General Manager\, IBM Blockchain&amp;nbsp\;\n&lt;strong&gt;&lt;
 /strong&gt;\n&lt;strong&gt;Moderator:&lt;/strong&gt;\n&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;\n&lt;strong&gt;Brady Da
 le&lt;/strong&gt;\, Reporter\, CoinDesk&amp;nbsp\;\n&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;\n&lt;strong&gt;Agend
 a:&lt;/strong&gt;\n\n6:00-6:30 PM\nRegistration\n\n6:30-8:00 PM\nDiscussion and 
 Q&amp;amp\;A\n\n8:00-8:30 PM\nReception\n\n&lt;strong&gt;Admission:&lt;/strong&gt;\nNon-me
 mbers: $20\nJapan Society Corporate Members: Free\, up to designated numbe
 r of tickets\; additional tickets $15\nJapan Society Individual Members at
  Patron Circle level and above: $15\nAcademic and government: $15&amp;nbsp\;\n
 Seating is available on a first come\, first served basis.&amp;nbsp\;\n&lt;em&gt;Pre
 payment must be made with a credit card. All cancellations must be made at
  least 48 hours prior to the event&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp\;\nFor more information\, ple
 ase contact the Business and Policy Program at 212-715-1208 or email&amp;nbsp\
 ;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:register@japansociety.org&quot;&gt;register@japansociety.org&lt;/a&gt;.
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SUMMARY:Blockchain Technology: How Will It Transform the Business Sector?
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