The event is the 2nd edition of the Blockathon as the 1st Hackathon about the Blockchain in Vietnam was organized by Infinity Blockchain Labs (IBL) and Asia Blockchain Review (ABR) back in 2018.

The event aims to encourage, explore creative and innovative ideas developing in Vietnam and solve real-life problems in the country.

Infinity Blockathon 2020 encourages creativity and innovation through a Crowdsourcing method – One of the most effective methods to collect ideas, technology solutions from different and fresh perspectives to resolve organizational and community problems.

Blockathon 2020 also connects organizations of the government, corporations with the community of technology and innovation and human resources to approach extraordinary ideas as well as turn creative ideas into reality.

EVENT INFORMATION 

Blockathon 2020’s main topic is “City Transformation” and focuses on three categories “Smart City – Supply Chain – Fintech”. Subject matters will be real-life problems and be given by top corporates in aforementioned categories.

ALL youngsters who are passionate about technology and innovation, including students, researchers, programmers, entrepreneurs, etc.

[Prizes] Total prizes for the champion team of up to 10.000 USD, including 5.000 USD in cash (Awarded by Infinity Blockchain Ventures) and a chance to receive a transfer trip to Canada by the program “Next Big Idea Vietnam” (Link) sponsored by Zone Startups Vietnam with attractive benefits such as expanding global networks, getting consulting advice in business development and connecting to potential clients in the North America market.

• Registration Opens from 8th July 2020; Registration Closes on 30th September 2020
• 42-hour Virtual Hack-run: 6 PM October 9th, 2020 – 6 PM, October 11th, 2020
• Offline Grand Final: November 2020

Blockathon 2020’s Advisors from highly-reputed partners:

• New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
• Banking Training School – State Bank of Vietnam
• Ministry of Justice

Mentors and Judges are from experienced and highly-reputed organizations including innovation, technology, business, management, incubator, startup and investment such as  Infinity  Blockchain Labs (IBL), KPMG, TMA, Zone Startups, Tomochain, Schoolab, VIISA, Innolab Asia, Songhan Incubator, TopDev, 500 Startups, etc.

• Strategic Partners: New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, Banking Training School – State Bank of Vietnam, UEH Institute of Innovation (UII)
• Knowledge Partners: AIA Vietnam, KPMG & TMA Innovation Alliance, Infinity Blockchain Labs, Infinito, Institute of Smart City and Management University of Economics HCMC, Schoolab, Amanotes, Zone Startups, Baemin Vietnam, Cloud Ace, etc.
• Community Partners: TopDev, ITP, BSSC, Songhan Incubator, Junction Hack, RMIT, UEH, Jobhopin, etc

For more information about the event and registration: https://infinityblockathon.com/

Latest update of the event via https://www.facebook.com/InfinityBlockathon2020

ABOUT BLOCKATHON 2020’S ORGANIZERS:

Infinity Blockchain Ventures (IBV)

Infinity Blockchain Ventures is a dynamic consulting and development firm dedicated to providing practical blockchain solutions. Our experts combine technical expertise and business acumen to spearhead the next generation of blockchain startups, advance blockchain recognition, and create effective blockchain based business solutions.

https://infinityblockchain.ventures/

Asia Blockchain Review (ABR)

Asia Blockchain Review aims to connect all blockchain enthusiasts on a regional scale, facilitating the technological underpinnings of blockchain through a range of group discussions, technical workshops, conferences and consulting programs.

Website: https://www.asiablockchainreview.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asia-blockchain-review/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pg/asiablockchainreview

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Phone:: (+84) 903 762 522

Oanh Bui (Ms.) – Partnership 

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Phone: (+84) 949 443 296

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