The conference, with 300+ women and men from around the globe, was a powerhouse of knowledge from practically every professional perspective including political, regulatory & legal, financial, trade associations, healthcare, human capital, social impact, supply chain and smart contracts. Every speaker and many in the audience should be highlighted for their expertise and dedication to blockchain technology for a better world. Georgie Benardete, a technology investor and entrepreneur, is the co-founder and CEO of Align17. Keenly aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Benardete leads an initiative to unlock private capital and its power to invest in social and environmental opportunities to deliver financial returns. With Wyoming becoming the first state in the United States to pass comprehensive legislation in support of in-state blockchain and crypto businesses, Benardete is encouraged by the acceptance of blockchain technology from some politicians.

Source: Forbes May 27, 2018 20:03 UTC