The convergence of Blockchain, IoT, and AI is creating amazing new possibilities in supply chain management that are being implemented today. First we review the basic concepts of Blockchain technologies. Then we discuss how the technology is being used in several industries including pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, collectibles and agricultural products. Finally, we survey advances in authentication technologies, drones, geo-location, geo-fencing, and sensor technologies that will continue to revolutionize SCM.

Blockchain technology was first discovered for its use in digital currency. However, this technology serves other purposes as well. It allows for digital information to be distributed in a secure manner using cryptographic principles. 

What role does blockchain play in supply chains? How has this technology developed as supply chains are changing and what role will it play in the future? 

Come join us and learn more at this event! 

Speaker - Scott Mairs,  Gartner Executive Partner - Dallas and Brendan Cooper

Scott Mairs is a proven business and technology leader with over 25 years of executive leadership, strategy execution, and performance management experience. His focus over the last several years has been creating business value with blockchain and distributed ledger technology. He is a frequent advisor and speaker on blockchain solutions in financial services, consumer products, energy and crypto collectables market.

He has served in key leadership roles across multiple Fortune 500, high-growth consulting companies, global financial services institutions, and startups. Mr. Mairs has run $150+ million strategic technology and risk programs, and complex organizations including IT, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Helpdesk, and more. He combines hands-on technology delivery with deep knowledge of business and operations. Mr. Mairs has provided leadership through crisis and transition events such as project recoveries, major regulatory reform, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and outsourcing.

Mr. Mairs' background includes Citibank's technology executive training program, VP Customer Service Systems at Bank of America, CEO of Blockchain Business Solutions and Axys Solutions (now EMC), CIO US Advisor, Founder and CFO of Horizon Ventures and Capital Development Corporation, Managing Director/Partner at Enaxis (now Accenture), Experis, SunGard (now FIS), and Robbins Gioia. His education includes: MBA, Baylor University; Master’s Certificate in Project Management, George Washington University; and BS Computer Science/Mathematics, University of North Texas.

Specialties: Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Machine Learning, AI, Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Corporate Performance Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Project/Program/Portfolio/Performance Management, C-Level Advisory Services, Mergers and Acquisitions, Innovation, International Business, P&L and Budget Management, PMO Optimization, Coaching, Mentoring, Know Your Customer (KYC), Sarbanes-Oxley, and Basel II.

Brendan Cooper