Micro-Learning Modules

Block W and IOB

Creating Micro-Learning Modules aimed at women in the workplace.

BlockW has developed a series of micro-learning modules for the 34,400 members of the Institute of Bankers (IOB), a high proportion of whom are women (the IOB have a strong focus on developing women’s potential through initiatives such as this one). 
The IOB digital library is available to all members. The purpose of the micro-learning modules is to introduce real-life applications using blockchain and other emerging technologies that are of benefit to the economy and society. The availability of these micro-learning modules offers members the opportunity to explore how these technologies can be integrated into aspects of their work and help develop their career.

AI Impact Series : a session on “Digital Sustainability for Financial Services”.
Speaker, Ioannis Kolaxis, Director and Senior Technology Architect at Accenture with Moderator Professor Joyce O’Connor, Chair and Co-Founder BlockW
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AI Impact Series : The AI Act – How is it working in practice? An overview of the EU AI Act.
This session was delivered by Noelle Doody and Brian Connolly and gave attendees an introduction to the EU AI Act and the risk-based assessment approach.
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AI Impact Series: The Ethics of AI in Financial Services
Dr Alessandra Sala, Senior Director of AI and Data Science at Shutterstock, discussed the ethical considerations of the use of AI.
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The Fast Development of AI Impacts on Society and Women
Dr. Alessandra Sala, Sr. Director of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Shutterstock discusses the advancement of AI and its impacts on society and women. 
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Using Blockchain technology to buy a horse
Speaker, Michael Young, CEO Equideq with Moderator Professor Joyce O’Connor Chair and Co-Founder BlockW discussing the application of Blockchain in the horse racing industry
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Reclaiming Stolen Focus: How AI and Blockchain are Revolutionising Education
Speaker, Ms Paula Marie Kilgarriff, Lecturer TUD, Fashion and Retail Innovator, with moderator Professor Joyce O’Connor Chair and Co-Founder BlockW discuss who AI and Blockchain ...
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Connecting the Dots: Creating trust through transparency
An innovative application of blockchain technology in the beer industry.
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Block W and the Irish Computing Society

Creating resources aimed at women in work

The Irish Computing Society promotes and represents the interests of ICT professionals in Ireland, a proportion of whom are women. There are 15,000 members of ICS and BlockW webinars are also open to non-ICS members; the webinars are aimed at an introduction to Blockchain / DLT applications other than bitcoin and cryptocurrency. The webinars are available on the ICS web site as a resource to students and are used as a resource by Third Level Colleges like the National College of Ireland on their Certificate Level 7 Emerging Technologies.

The IOB digital library is available to all members. The purpose of the micro-learning modules is to introduce real-life applications using blockchain and other emerging technologies that are of benefit to the economy and society. The availability of these micro-learning modules offers members the opportunity to explore how these technologies can be integrated into aspects of their work and help develop their career.

Irish Agri-food & Blockchain Innovation
With Speaker Fiona Delaney, CEO of Origin Chain Networks
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Slovenias’s Developments in Blockchai​n
Nena Dokuzo, Blockchain technologies coordinator at Ministry of Economic Development and Technology​
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Webinar: Introduction to Blockchain
Angelo Paolillo, Tech Consultant, Developer and Educator​
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