
Happy Friday. Welcome to the Weekend Update. Our goal with this weekly post is to share quick updates about online education, networking and collaboration opportunities and resources for the open source enterprise blockchain community.
If you have suggestions for resources or events that we should spotlight in a future Weekend Update, let us know here using #HLWeekendUpdate.
Learn for free: Blockchain – Understanding its Uses and Implications
Enroll today to take part in a five week Linux Foundation Training class that covers exactly what blockchain is and its impact and potential for change around the world through use cases in technology, business, and enterprise products and institutions.
Go here to sign up. The class is free.
Also, a quick reminder that there is currently a 30% discount on all Hyperledger training and certifications from Linux Foundation Training. Use code ANYWHERE30. Offer ends May 31.
Webinar: Africa Perspectives and Economic Recovery
The Blockchain Research Institute is hosting a webinar exploring blockchain initiatives currently taking place in Africa including ones that aim to speed up and increase economic recovery from COVID-19.
Tune in on May 26 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Register here.
Hyperledger Jobs Board
Ready to start a new job or career in enterprise blockchain? The Hyperledger Jobs Board is a great place to start. See openings from members all around the world.
Virtual Meetups
- Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 21:00 UTC / 18:00 BRT: Hyperledger Sao Paulo hosts a virtual meetup for the Hyperledger community in Brazil (Portuguese)
- Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 16:30 UTC / 18:30 CEST: Hyperledger Milan hosts a virtual meetup in Italian for the Hyperledger community in Italy (Italian)
- Saturday, May 30 at 4:30 UTC / 10:00 IST: Hyperledger Bangalore hosts “Blockchain Stories 2020 – Part 1”
- Saturday, May 30 at 13:00 UTC / 15:00 CEST: Hyperledger Sweden hosts “Online Certification Study Circle”
See the full Virtual Meetup schedule here.