ESF–IITM Workshop on Distributed Ledgers with Hedera
20th - 23rd March 2025
From Chennai to Pune… Now in Goa!
The ESF–IITM Workshop on Distributed Ledgers with Hedera is back, bringing the same cutting-edge content, expert speakers, and hands-on learning to a brand-new location! If you missed it before, this is your chance to explore DLT, blockchain applications, and the Hedera ecosystem in one of India’s most vibrant settings.
Don’t wait—seize this opportunity to learn, build, and innovate. Apply now!
Important Note
You will need to bring your own laptop and set up a developer account linked to your Metamask wallet for the hands-on components of this workshop. Kindly follow the instructions on the link above to complete the setup as soon as possible.
Schedule
| Head | Description |
|---|---|
| Workshop Venue | BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus College in Sancoale, Goa |
| Dates | Thursday, March 20, 2025 to Sunday, March 23, 2025 |
| Description of the Workshop | This workshop will provide a pragmatic introduction to Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) in the context of start-ups and enterprise applications. The workshop will strike a balance between lectures and hands-on sessions. |
| List of Topics | Fundamental Topics in Distributed Ledger Technology: Cryptography, Consensus Mechanisms, dApplication Design, and Case Studies in Economics and Finance |
| Expected outcome | Gain appreciation for the commercial landscape of the decentralized software space to start your own venture. As a successful participant, you will learn to reason if a given business case benefits from the use of DLTs and how to implement your prototype using the Hedera Ecosystem. |
| Registration and Cautionary Deposit Fees for Participants | Registration is free. A caution deposit of INR 500 is applicable for the registration. Participants who are selected for the workshop and maintain full attendance will receive a refund. Applicants who are not selected will also be refunded. |
Registration
Register below (by Wednesday, 12th March 2025 23:59 IST) to be invited to the selection process!
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline |
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (17:00 IST) (Extended from Thursday March 13, 2025 to Tuesday March 18, 2025) |
| Announcement of selection via email | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (22:00 IST) |
| Workshop at BITS Pilani, Goa | March 20 – 23, 2025 |
We sincerely thank the Exponential Science Foundation for their generous support in making these workshops possible. We also extend our gratitude to BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, Sancoale, Goa, for their support and collaboration in hosting and promoting this workshop.