Blockchain is a global public database of completed transactions that is the underlying technology that allows Bitcoin to work. Because it allows for secure, instantaneous payment verification without intermediaries, the fintech sector thinks that it might be the next big leap for how everything from stock purchases to voting and online payments could be handled in the future.

The Blockchain Conference, which is organised by Fintech Worldwide, has already been held in multiple cities, including London and New York, and is now arriving in Dublin. The event will help attendees learn more about how blockchain (distributed ledger) technology is disrupting traditional models of financial services and other industries. Tickets for the conference cost around €460.