Decentral

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - March 18, 2016) - ­ Decentral and Ethereum Canada are pleased to announce their upcoming Blockchain World Expo. The trade show --­ the largest of its kind in the world ­-- will be held in Toronto on Sept. 19­-21, 2016, and will feature more than 50 exhibitors and 60 speakers from across North & South America, Europe and Asia. 

Sponsored by TMX Group, whose subsidiaries include Toronto Stock Exchange and Montreal Exchange, the three-day trade show will provide an engaging environment for financial market players, blockchain companies, investors, regulators, developers, academics and curious individuals to come learn about this breakthrough technology that is quickly entering the mainstream.

"TMX is very excited to be part of this important event in Canada that will bring together the global finance community to discuss and demystify blockchain use cases, implementation strategies and solutions," said Jean Desgagne, President & CEO, Global Enterprise Services, TMX Group.

The Blockchain World Expo will feature a large exhibit hall filled with over 50 businesses showcasing industry-leading products and services. Companies developing financial applications, trading platforms, digital wallets & ATMs, mining equipment, consultancy services, and protocols are just a few that will be present. The Expo will also feature two full days of educational talks and seminars from top industry leaders.

"The blockchain has the potential to be as disruptive as the internet," stated Decentral and Ethereum Founder, Anthony Di Iorio. "It is a comprehensive technology with impacts to be felt in many financial and non­financial industries over the coming decades. This is the right time to showcase the many emerging ecosystems, platforms, and companies that are at the forefront of this exciting new technology, and Toronto and Canada are well positioned to host this premier event."

Visit​  blockchainworldexpo.com ​  for the latest news and announcements and to sign up for our mailing list. The full agenda and speaker list is expected to be announced early April along with the opening of registration.

About Decentral and Ethereum Canada

Located in downtown Toronto, Canada, ​ Decentral ​  is an innovation hub for disruptive and decentralized technologies offering blockchain consulting services, fintech expertise and software development. We also organize community­driven events in the domains of fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrencies and decentralized technologies. Companies that operate from Decentral include Decentral Consulting, Decentral TV, Ethereum Canada and Kryptokit, makers of Jaxx, EthereumWallet.com and RushWallet.