Hangzhou to promote blockchain industry

The first China Blockchain Conference is held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, from Nov 23 to 25. [Photo/people.com.cn]

Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City (Haichuang Park), an innovation and venture platform for oversea high-level talents in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Computer Federation (CCF) for the promotion of blockchain industries at the first China Blockchain Conference, on Nov 24.

According to the agreement, the two sides will further cooperation in academic exchanges, talent training and introduction as well as technical consultation, said a local official from Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City.

The Zhejiang secretariat of the Special Committee of CCF was also established at the conference.

Organized by CCF, the China Blockchain Conference gathered more than 500 industrial experts and government officials to share insights into the development of blockchain technology.

Founded in 1962, CCF is aimed at advancing the progress of computer research, education, industry and applications in various areas in China.