BRI 2024

Thriving in the Web3 Era

BRI empowers businesses and governments to succeed in the new digital age. Our educational resources, bespoke research, and expert advisory services support informed decision making and effective action. Our 2024 program centers on “Web3” as the Internet’s next economic and cultural frontier, encompassing the convergence of blockchain, artificial intelligence, extended reality, and the Internet of Things.

Toward Web3:

Digital Assets, Digital Transformation

Blockchain is the foundation for the second era of the internet – an internet of value, where anything of value, including money, our identities, cultural assets like music and art, and even a vote can become a digital asset, managed, transacted, moved and stored securely peer to peer.

The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is an independent, global think tank, dedicated to exploring and sharing knowledge about the strategic implications of blockchain on business, government, and society. Co-founded by Don and Alex Tapscott, BRI is funded by a consortium of international corporations and government agencies.

The BRI’s latest program – Toward Web3: Digital Assets, Digital Transformationis designed to assist our Members in understanding the potential uses and benefits of Web3 technologies, and to provide guidance on how to successfully integrate blockchain into their operations.

EDUCATION

THE DEFINITIVE ONLINE COURSES ON
WEB3 & BLOCKCHAIN FOR BUSINESS

The definitive management courses on blockchain, taught by BRI co-founders Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott. Developed in partnership with INSEAD and Coursera.

BLOCKCHAIN FOR THE ENTERPRISE

Discover the basics of blockchain for business, taught by BRI co-founder Don Tapscott and developed alongside INSEAD and Coursera. No technical experience required!

BLOCKCHAIN IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

A four-course specialization introducing learners to the world of blockchain technology for financial services – how it works, and why it is revolutionary.

WEB3 & BLOCKCHAIN IN GLOBAL COMMERCE

A four-course series exploring key participants in the global trade network and how their needs align with the value characteristics of Web3

EVENTS

WEB3 & BLOCKCHAIN TRANSFORMATION AWARDS

Formerly known as the Enterprise Blockchain Awards (EBAs), the Web3 & Blockchain Transformation Awards (W3B Awards) recognize the exceptional leaders, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and service providers driving global blockchain transformation.

GLOBAL INFLUENCE

A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION

BRI’s thought leadership is reaching a growing number of geographies around the world.

MEMBERS

Our multimillion-dollar research programs are funded by our members: leading global corporations and governmental agencies. We’re proud to have partners committed to driving innovation and transformation in the blockchain space.

IBM

“Blockchain has the potential to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges — from streamlining trade, to establishing trust in transactions, to tracing provenance for food safety. By working with top experts from around the world, we’ll be able to take full advantage of blockchain’s inherent strengths — an openly-governed, collaborative approach – to make global business more efficient and transparent for consumers.”
Ross Mauri

General Manager, z Systems, IBM

Gowling WLG Canada (Testimonial)

“Gowling WLG is honoured to be the first international law firm to support BRI’s landmark initiative and be among an innovative group of partners who are investigating the strategic application of blockchain technology. With this commitment to blockchain research and implementation, our message is simple: we’re with our clients, step by step, as they explore distributed ledger technology. We look forward to providing the advanced legal guidance clients will need as they navigate this largely uncharted territory and uncover new and more effective ways to do business.”
Peter Lukasiewicz

CEO, Gowling WLG Canada

Accenture (Testimonial)

“Accenture and The Tapscott Group have a long history of successful collaboration. Being a founding member of the BRI underscores Accenture’s commitment to making blockchain real for clients, and we are pleased to be part of this important initiative.”

Simon Whitehouse

Senior Managing Director, Global Blockchain Technologies Lead at Accenture

Canada (Testimonial)

“Blockchain is a great example of an emerging technology that Canadians are playing a lead role in developing. This research partnership with the Blockchain Research Institute ™ will give Canada a globally competitive advantage in the development of this transformative technology.”

Navdeep Bains

Minister of Innovation, Science & Economic Development, Government of Canada

Toronto (Testimonial)

“This landmark partnership reinforces Toronto and Canada’s rising status as a platform for innovation and new technologies in North America. The City of Toronto is pleased to participate in this program as it clearly and definitively demonstrates Toronto’s leadership in global commerce – which will help strengthen our region’s overall economy and further extend our reach globally.”

Rob Meikle

Chief Information Officer, City of Toronto

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