Situated in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Blockchain Summer School aims to usher in the next generation of industry professionals. This year’s program will commence on August 13.
With the continued growth of the blockchain industry, knowledge[1] of the underlying technology is paramount. The degree to which somebody possesses technical expertise (such as coding) will vary based on an individual's role, but all parties to a blockchain venture, whether they be developers or communications professionals, must understand this complex technology to succeed in the industry.
To address this educational need, the University of Copenhagen, IT University of Copenhagen, and Copenhagen Business School collaborated to develop the Blockchain Summer School[2] – a weeklong program set in Denmark's capital. ETHNews spoke with Dr. Omri Ross, CEO of Firmo and assistant professor for the University of Copenhagen's computer science department, to learn more about the school.
Ross believes the program offers a unique experience through its combination of theory, technical knowledge, and business applications. The interplay of these different areas translates to a variety of potential applications. He said:
"Blockchain is an incredible technology because it encompasses a wide array of disciplines from cryptography to mathematics, computer science, law, business, and economics. Students in the program have the chance to apply deep technical knowledge to real cases that we develop with existing industry players and cutting-edge crypto companies. The partners this year include QTUM, Ontology, Firmo, the Royal Bank of Copenhagen, and World Wildlife Foundation, for example."
At the school, students study the theory behind blockchain but turn around and apply that knowledge to real-world projects within the same week. In fact, Ross indicated that applicants must present an idea for a blockchain project to be accepted into the program. Although students are not tied
