Decentral and Ethereum Canada recently opened event registration for Blockchain World Expo, scheduled to be held in Toronto at the Sheraton Centre on September 19- ­21, 2016. The event will feature around 50 exhibitors and 30 speakers from across the globe.

Based on the theme "Blockchain World Expo: Demystifying the Opportunities and Challenges”, the event will bring together a broad range of industry players – including finance, legal and insurance professionals, as well as startups, investors, regulators, developers and academics. The three-day trade show will provide a platform to attendees to meet, network, make deals, present their products and discuss in­ depth the range of opportunities the blockchain brings.

"Momentum is building for blockchain technology," comments Decentral CEO Anthony Di Iorio. "If 2015 was the year blockchain made waves, 2016 will be the year it makes landfall. The Expo will highlight the opportunities for finance and fintech leaders in North America and internationally to pursue informed blockchain technology adoption and strategy."

In particular, the expo will feature established and startup blockchain companies from Canada and around the world. It will showcase industry­-leading blockchain products and services including applications and prototypes for finance, trading platforms, digital wallets and ATMs, hardware, consultancy services, and protocols. The event will also emphasize on real-world use cases and “first fronts” of blockchain-driven disruption; POCs and startups; Ethereum; Blockchain technology regulation; Smart contracts; and the future of blockchain technology.

The expo will also feature two full days of keynote speeches, panels, and educational talks from industry leaders. Keynote Speakers will include Anthony Di Iorio, President and CEO of Decentral and William Mougayar, Author of The Business Blockchain, along with several other highly regarded innovators.

Platinum Sponsor - Deloitte

Decentral also announced Deloitte as a Platinum Sponsor for the event. TMX Group has already been announced as the Title sponsor, which includes Toronto Stock Exchange and Montreal Exchange as subsidiaries.

"Deloitte is a deeply skilled innovator for the financial services industry, helping industry leaders undergo meaningful business transformation," said Joe Guastella, a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP, and U.S. and global leader of the financial services practice. "Blockchain is proving to be a major disruptive force in financial services, and Deloitte continues to focus on helping our clients make blockchain a reality for their businesses."

Blockchain World Expo delegates can register for the event and book a room at the Sheraton Centre or nearby hotels by going to www.blockchainworldexpo.com .