Don Tapscott

Don Tapscott Releases Comprehensive Report on How US Government Could Reimagine Digital Technology Policy

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Articles, Environmentalism, Digital technology, Digital transformation, Information society, Social change, Sustainability, Don Tapscott

Don Tapscott, Anthony Williams, and Kirsten Sandberg are the principal authors with a foreword by Tony Scott, former Federal CIO of the United States in the Obama-Biden administration.

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  • Don Tapscott, Anthony Williams, and Kirsten Sandberg are the principal authors with a foreword by Tony Scott, former Federal CIO of the United States in the Obama-Biden administration.
  • The report advocates for government leaders to acknowledge our new digital realities and develop a comprehensive framework for ensuring justice, sustainability, citizen trust, social cohesion, and good governance.
  • According to the report, digital transformation is not just about modernizing technology and tools.
  • It is about adopting appropriate digital technologies to change how we work, deliver public value, and build prosperity through the emerging digital economy.

BOSAGORA Signs Strategic Partnership With BRI, Engaging Don Tapscott as Project Advisor

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Software, Technology, Internet, Data management, Articles, Don Tapscott, Blockchain, Computing, Tapscott, Alex Tapscott

BOSAGORA Foundation (President: Kim In-hwan) announced that BOSAGORA signed a strategic partnership with Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), a blockchain-dedicated research institute operated by The Tapscott Group.

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  • BOSAGORA Foundation (President: Kim In-hwan) announced that BOSAGORA signed a strategic partnership with Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), a blockchain-dedicated research institute operated by The Tapscott Group.
  • Through this strategic partnership, Don Tapscott has officially joined BOSAGORA as its project advisor.
  • Today, the blockchain industry faces an environment where only such projects, which deal with innovation based on open transparency, can grow that quickly, said Don Tapscott.
  • Were excited to welcome Don Tapscott, a top-tier expert in the blockchain industry, as our project advisor, said Kim In-hwan, President of BOSAGORA Foundation.

Blockchain Research Institute Partners With Blockwall to Launch European Blockchain Think-Tank

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Articles, Computing, Cryptocurrencies, Information, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Decentralization, Alex Tapscott, Don Tapscott, Draft:Blockchain App Factory

FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), the world's largest independent blockchain think-tank, and Blockwall , a leading blockchain investment firm, are excited to announce the launch of Blockchain Research Institute Europe (BRIE).

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  • FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), the world's largest independent blockchain think-tank, and Blockwall , a leading blockchain investment firm, are excited to announce the launch of Blockchain Research Institute Europe (BRIE).
  • "As a global business, FedEx is pleased to see the Blockchain Research Institute launch BRI Europe to further strengthen and expand its impact globally."
  • "As a global leader, the Blockchain Research Institute believes that the best way to steward the blockchain revolution is to collaborate with leading regional partners who share our vision and ambition,"said Don Tapscott, Executive Chairman at the Blockchain Research Institute.
  • "We are excited to partner with Blockwall to launch the Blockchain Research Institute Europe, and usher in the next wave of digital transformation for Europe and the world,"said Alex Tapscott, Co-founder at the Blockchain Research Institute.

Blockchain Research Institute Partners With Blockwall to Launch European Blockchain Think-Tank

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Articles, Computing, Cryptocurrencies, Information, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Decentralization, Alex Tapscott, Don Tapscott, Draft:Blockchain App Factory

FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), the world's largest independent blockchain think-tank, and Blockwall , a leading blockchain investment firm, are excited to announce the launch of Blockchain Research Institute Europe (BRIE).

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  • FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), the world's largest independent blockchain think-tank, and Blockwall , a leading blockchain investment firm, are excited to announce the launch of Blockchain Research Institute Europe (BRIE).
  • "As a global business, FedEx is pleased to see the Blockchain Research Institute launch BRI Europe to further strengthen and expand its impact globally."
  • "As a global leader, the Blockchain Research Institute believes that the best way to steward the blockchain revolution is to collaborate with leading regional partners who share our vision and ambition,"said Don Tapscott, Executive Chairman at the Blockchain Research Institute.
  • "We are excited to partner with Blockwall to launch the Blockchain Research Institute Europe, and usher in the next wave of digital transformation for Europe and the world,"said Alex Tapscott, Co-founder at the Blockchain Research Institute.

Canada's first two university-level blockchain programs address need for skilled workers during global pandemic

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Computing, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Decentralization, Articles, Information, Don Tapscott, Draft:Navroop Sahdev, Draft:Dr Eric Ong

In response to employers' high demand for skilled workers, the York University School of Continuing Studies created the first and only university continuing education blockchain programs in Canada the part-time Certificate in Blockchain Development and the full-time Post-Graduate Certificate in Back-End and Blockchain Development , both beginning September 2020.

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  • In response to employers' high demand for skilled workers, the York University School of Continuing Studies created the first and only university continuing education blockchain programs in Canada the part-time Certificate in Blockchain Development and the full-time Post-Graduate Certificate in Back-End and Blockchain Development , both beginning September 2020.
  • "Blockchain has become one of the most revolutionary technologies today, with skilled blockchain developers driving business innovation and improvement.
  • The Certificate in Blockchain Development and the Post-Graduate Certificate in Back-End and Blockchain Development are created in consultation with industry leaders and subject matter experts.
  • ii Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott, "Blockchain Solutions in Pandemics: A Call for Innovation and Transformation in Public Health," Blockchain Research Institute, 7 April 2020.

Sam Mizrahi honoured with Par Excellence Business Award from France Canada Chamber of Commerce Ontario

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Friday, October 11, 2019
Aecon, Businesspeople, Don Tapscott, Sam Mizrahi, Computing, Articles, Blockchain

TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - The France Canada Chamber of Commerce Ontario (FCCC-O) is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural Gala and Business Awards.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - The France Canada Chamber of Commerce Ontario (FCCC-O) is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural Gala and Business Awards.
  • Sam Mizrahi, president of Mizrahi Developments received the highest honour, the Par Excellence Business Award, selected by the Chamber.
  • The Par Excellence Award is the Chamber's annual award presented with a high regard for community development.
  • Past winners of the Par Excellence Business Award include distinguished leaders John Beck, Aecon Group (2018) and Don Tapscott, Blockchain Research Institute (2017).

Inaugural Blockchain Revolution Global event brings foremost enterprise blockchain leaders to Toronto

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, Computing, Digital technology, Ethereum, Data management, Bitcoin, Don Tapscott, Nuco, Alex Tapscott

TORONTO, April 30, 2019 /CNW/ - More than 1,200 enterprise leaders came together in Toronto, Canada on April 24 25th for the inaugural Blockchain Revolution Global (BRG), an enterprise-focused conference organized by the Blockchain Research Institute , the world's leading blockchain think-tank and MCI Group , the global leader on building community.

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  • TORONTO, April 30, 2019 /CNW/ - More than 1,200 enterprise leaders came together in Toronto, Canada on April 24 25th for the inaugural Blockchain Revolution Global (BRG), an enterprise-focused conference organized by the Blockchain Research Institute , the world's leading blockchain think-tank and MCI Group , the global leader on building community.
  • "The idea for this conference came after we noticed a serious lack of blockchain events catering to enterprise leaders," said Don Tapscott, co-founder of the BRI and host of Blockchain Revolution Global.
  • A partnership between the Blockchain Research Institute , the world's leading blockchain think-tank and MCI Group , the global leader on building community, Blockchain Revolution Global is the world's premier conference for enterprise and government.
  • Blockchain Revolution Global is part of Toronto Blockchain Week.

UT Dallas Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Announces New Partnership with the Blockchain Research Institute

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
V-12 Navy College Training Program, Computing, Don Tapscott, University of Texas at Dallas, Blockchain, Dallas, University of Texas at Austin, Information, Data

The partnership with UT Dallas marks BRI's first relationship with an American university.

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  • The partnership with UT Dallas marks BRI's first relationship with an American university.
  • "Welcoming UT Dallas to our membership helps the BRI's multimillion dollar research program support not just the commercial or regulatory world, but academia as well," said Don Tapscott, co-founder and executive chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute.
  • "This partnership is instrumental in facilitating the cutting-edge research and education that UT Dallas faculty and students are undertaking related to this innovation."
  • The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at The University of Texas at Dallas is a campus-wide program that provides academic and experiential training to support the next generation of new ventures.

Blockchain Revolution Global announces premiere 2019 event in Toronto

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Monday, November 26, 2018
Blockchains, Computing, Data, Bitcoin, Decentralization, Don Tapscott, Alex Tapscott, Nuco

-- First worldwide enterprise leadership community event series dedicated to blockchain technology, insights and transformation of global industries and sectors --

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  • -- First worldwide enterprise leadership community event series dedicated to blockchain technology, insights and transformation of global industries and sectors --
    TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2018 /CNW/ - Blockchain Revolution Global (BRG) -- co-presented by the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), the world's leading independent think-tank for blockchain, and MCI Group , a global leader on building community -- is pleased to announce the first of a series of global congresses in Toronto, Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on April 24 25, 2019.
  • Unlike other events on blockchain, BRG focuses on blockchain's transformation of enterprises, governments and industries.
  • "Our goal is to inform, inspire, prepare and connect leaders and enterprises in embracing the transformation that blockchain technology will bring the world," explains Don Tapscott, executive chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute.
  • The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is an independent, global think-tank dedicated to inspiring and preparing private-and public-sector leaders to be the catalysts for blockchain transformation.

Coral Health Welcomes Blockchain Titan Don Tapscott to Advisory Team

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Thursday, August 9, 2018
Blockchains, Don Tapscott, Tapscott, Technology, Computing, Information, Alex Tapscott

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Coral Health, a leading provider of blockchain-powered healthcare solutions, is pleased to announce that Don Tapscott has joined the Coral Health advisory team.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Coral Health, a leading provider of blockchain-powered healthcare solutions, is pleased to announce that Don Tapscott has joined the Coral Health advisory team.
  • Don is a highly respected and authoritative voice in the blockchain and cryptocurrency world, with a far-reaching global platform.
  • "Healthcare is an industry where blockchain has the potential to do some profound good, and Coral Health's solution to the issue of healthcare data exchange demonstrates that," said Don Tapscott, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute.
  • "It is an honour to welcome Don Tapscott as a key advisor to Coral Health.