ConsenSys announced on Sunday that it would be conducting a 3-day blockchain developer training workshop along with a 2-day hackathon in Lebanon on October 17, 2018.
Participants taking part will get exclusive insight and in-depth training on how to create a development environment, build a decentralized application (dApp) and integrate these dApps with web applications. “Finding and honing tech talent and innovation in the Middle East is a primary objective of ConsenSys. This initiative is a testament to this.
We look forward to working closely with our partners in Lebanon to find this next generation of brilliant minds and help define the many use cases in this country that could benefit from blockchain technology,” said Asim Janjua, Director, ConsenSys MENA.
The best part though is that at least 25 percent of the space will be dedicated – for free, to refugees who are already adept at programming. “The ConsenSys Blockchain Developer Bootcamp is designed to address Lebanon’s many issues such as the energy shortage and the refugee situation. Not only will it create awareness about how to unlock the potential of new technology like blockchain while staying away from the crypto-currency craze, but will also harness the talent we know exists in Lebanon and equip them with the skills needed to tackle these challenges,” Marc Ziade, Business Operations & Strategy Director at ConsenSys added.
If you’re based in Lebanon and think this may be of interest to you, then you’re in luck they’re still accepting application! Register now to secure your seat – deadline is on September 30. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be able to win some prizes.