The London Blockchain Conference offers a taste of what’s to come on 31 May
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What does a massively scaling public blockchain have in common with Michelin star dining? At the London Blockchain Conference 2023 preview event on Wednesday, a select group of 100 media, food and tech people got a taste of how a cutting-edge technology is enabling traceability in the food chain.
Held at the iconic Searcys on the Gherkin in London, this invitation-only affair sets itself apart from other events by offering a gastronomic experience alongside traceability – powered by blockchain technology, of course.
#LDNBlockchain23 conference founder @CalvinAyre welcomes guests to the wonderful @SearcysGherkin with Chef Ollie Dabbous as the press preview begins! pic.twitter.com/hG4Bv183Lo
— London Blockchain Conference (@LDN_Blockchain) 17 May 2023
On the menu: seasonal variation, sustainability and provenance
Guests were welcomed at the entrance to a champagne reception, a networking opportunity for media to mingle with influencers and celebrities, including host Lucy Hughes, along with blockchain leaders such as nChain Executive Chairman Stefan Matthews, nChain Chief Scientist Dr. Craig Wright, and Gate2Chain CEO Bart Olivares. After the reception, guests were led to the dining room where they were welcomed by Ayre Group and CoinGeek founder Calvin Ayre.
At the center of the event is a four-course tasting menu curated by Michelin-star chef and HIDE co-founder Ollie Dabbous, who showcased the real possibilities of blockchain technology via a presentation.
The evening’s menu was created using a selection of key ingredients with ‘on the chain’ via the ‘TRACE’ application developed by @IBM and @Gate2Chain.
Chef Ollie Dabbous mixed beautifully #blockchain and #finedining! Another great preview #LDNBlockchain23! pic.twitter.com/0iQTHGlJcV
— London Blockchain Conference (@LDN_Blockchain) 17 May 2023
In addition to enjoying the wonderful meal, guests can also experience a real use case of blockchain technology via Gate2Chain’s Trace application, where they follow the “source to plate” story of the key ingredients, along with the pairing of wine and spirits, on chain. Jessica Jaume, Operations and Business Development Manager at Gate2Chain, gave a short presentation explaining how blockchain plays a role in the evening.
Trace is the digital twin solution developed by Gate2Chain in collaboration with IBM, offering lifetime product ownership guarantees and is backed by immutable provenance and securely stored on the blockchain. The blockchain-powered track and trace application shows what an ultimate Certificate of Authenticity looks like in the real world – one that allows suppliers to demonstrate accountability while helping consumers make better-informed decisions.
“In today’s world, where the difference between real and replica is difficult to distinguish, it is difficult to trust how legitimate luxury goods are and to have full confidence in product quality, whether we are talking about fashion, food, art or cars,” Jaume tells the audience. “Trace is the ultimate certificate of authenticity – a product registry where an item’s lineage and ownership can be securely traced for life.”
This is what the future looks like with blockchain
There is more to blockchain technology than the usual “crypto” scams and bubbles; indeed, a truly scalable public blockchain could solve real-world problems—and legal ones too. The London Blockchain Conference 2023 preview event offers more than just a gastronomic experience, it is also a demonstration of the true utility of blockchain technology, for example in terms of food traceability.
And this is just a taste – pun intended – of what’s in store for everyone at the London Blockchain Conference taking place at the QE II Center in London from 31 May to 2 June. To learn more about it and other utility blockchains, or to present your solution or product to a receptive audience, book your ticket today!
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