The Grandeur of BlockShow Europe 2017

Ah, the BlockShow Europe 2017 – the event that turned Munich into the world’s coolest blockchain capital! With a whopping 560 attendees, 26 exhibitors, and 26 speakers, it was like the Woodstock of cryptocurrency, minus the mud and questionable fashion choices. This was a true international gathering driven by the blockchain wave that has been washing over Europe.

Rock Stars of Blockchain

The event was spearheaded by Elizabeth Lumley, the super cool fintech maven and managing director at Rainmaking, who had everyone buzzing about all things blockchain. One of the highlight acts was none other than Bitcoin legend Charlie Shrem. In a dazzling comparison, he described blockchain as the modern-day printing press. Not that I expect to see everyone printing money anytime soon (but who knows?).

Redefining Trust in Technology

What’s the deal with blockchain? According to Mika Lammi of Kouvola Innovations, it’s like the universe’s backbone, connecting stakeholders in logistics in ways we’ve only dreamt about. Like giving everyone a VIP pass to the blockchain party where trust and transparency rule. A bold claim, but hey, what’s a blockchain conference without a bit of optimism?

The Ecosystem of Collaboration

Milan Sallaba from Deloitte chimed in that while startups bring revolutionary ideas, there’s a knowledge gap when it comes to corporate operations. It’s like watching a puppy try to understand algebra – cute but confusing. Making those connections is crucial for the blockchain world to thrive.

A Peek into Future Events

Get your notepads ready because the next BlockShow Europe is set to be even bigger, featuring more speakers, more exhibitors, and yes, more blockchain projects that will blow your socks off. Addy Crezee, the CEO at Cointelegraph Events, hinted that we could be looking at 150 groundbreaking solutions in just three years. That’s some serious growth right there!

Closing Thoughts from the Trenches

While there were serious discussions about the impact of blockchain on various sectors, there were also lighter moments, like when a drilling machine outside the venue confused many about the true meaning of “mining.” Because let’s face it, if you leave a bunch of blockchain enthusiasts with power tools around, it might just end in someone ‘drilling’ into Bitcoin!

As we wrap up, let’s keep a keen eye on how blockchain unfolds in the future – because if BlockShow Europe 2017 taught us anything, it’s that we’re just getting started.