Wellesley Information Services and International Data Corporation Release Agenda for November Blockchain Conference

New conference the first of a 3-part series for emerging technology landscape

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Sep 28, 2017, 08:30 ET

DEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellesley Information Services (WIS), an award-winning events and marketing services company, and International Data Corporation (IDC), the premier global market intelligence firm, have released the full agenda for the upcoming conference, Blockchain for Business and IT Leaders, taking place in Boston/Cambridge, November 8-9.

Wellesley Information Services' Data Informed in collaboration with analyst partner IDC

"Increasingly, there is a need for both business and IT decision makers to understand how emerging technologies such as blockchain can and will affect their businesses. This event provides meaningful content on how this technology can be applied, as well as practical advice for helping businesses make better decisions in the short- and long-term," said Bill Fearnley, IDC's Research Director, Worldwide Blockchain Strategies.

"I am excited to collaborate with IDC on Blockchain for Business and IT Leaders," said Rizal Ahmed, President of WIS Events. "IDC has a renowned ability to guide IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community through its toughest technology decisions. Produced and conducted under our Data Informed brand, this conference brings together the world's top blockchain experts in one location. It is an unprecedented event in this space," Ahmed added.

Blockchain for Business and IT Leaders will be focused on blockchain's significant impact across many different industries and organizations around the globe, including supply chain management, healthcare, real estate, media, energy, finance, insurance, and retail. The conference takes a strategic look at transaction transparency, system efficiencies, real-time transaction records, information clarity, and more, and will cater to a global audience.

For more information and to register, visit www.block-chain2017.com.

About WIS
Wellesley Information Services (WIS) delivers top-quality, expert-vetted content that helps enterprise technology teams make better decisions for their organizations. Producing world-class events, print journals, and digital marketing services, WIS serves more than 250,000 customers in more than 75 countries.

About IDC
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,100 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.

Contact:
Sean Edwards
Executive Vice President, Marketing
WIS
781-320-8909
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