Introductory concepts in Distributed Ledger Technology (‘DLT’) - Training Webinar

Build the Knowledge and Confidence to Understand DLT, Blockchain and Digital Assets

As tokenisation, blockchain and digital assets continue to move into the mainstream, investment management professionals are increasingly expected to understand the technologies that are reshaping financial markets. Whether you're new to the subject or looking to build a stronger foundation, this highly rated webinar (4.5/5) provides a practical and accessible introduction to Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and its growing relevance across the industry.

In just 90 minutes, you'll gain a clear understanding of:

• What blockchain is and how it works
• The evolution of blockchain technology from Bitcoin to Ethereum
• The concepts of Web3 and digital ownership
• The role and importance of smart contracts
• How blockchain transactions are validated and paid for
• The purpose and growing relevance of stablecoins
• The differences between permissionless and permissioned blockchains
• How these developments are influencing the future of investment management

This is an excellent foundation for the full day course taking place on 03 November.

Why Individuals Choose This Course

Digital assets and tokenisation are becoming increasingly common discussion points across investment firms, regulators and market infrastructure providers. This webinar helps delegates understand the terminology, concepts and practical applications without requiring a technical background.

You'll leave with:

✅ Greater confidence discussing blockchain and digital assets with colleagues and stakeholders

✅ A clearer understanding of how DLT is transforming financial services

✅ Practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in your role

✅ A strong foundation for further learning in tokenisation and digital assets

✅ Preparation for our full-day Tokenisation and Digital Assets course taking place on 3 November

Whether you work in investments, operations, compliance, risk, legal, technology, product development or client-facing roles, this webinar provides the knowledge needed to engage confidently with one of the most significant areas of innovation in financial services.

Why Organisations Book Their Teams

For firms, this webinar offers an effective way to build a consistent understanding of blockchain and digital assets across multiple teams. As the industry continues to explore tokenisation and digital asset opportunities, ensuring employees share a common level of knowledge can improve decision-making, collaboration and strategic discussions.

Ideal for:

• Investment and product teams
• Operations and technology professionals
• Compliance and risk teams
• Legal and regulatory specialists
• Client service and distribution teams
• Graduate and early-career programmes

Delegates return to the workplace with a stronger understanding of the technologies shaping the future of investment management and financial markets.

Learn from an Industry Expert

Delegates consistently praise the quality of the content and the trainer's ability to explain complex topics in a clear, engaging and practical way:

"An excellent presenter. The course provided a very strong foundation knowledge of distributed ledgers and removed a lot of mist I had around the subject."

"Well structured, 90 minutes a good length to cover enough without being too long, good delivery and supporting materials"

A Proven Learning Experience
Delegates regularly highlight:

• Engaging and interactive delivery
• Practical industry examples
• Clear explanations of complex concepts
• Opportunities to ask questions and learn from peers
• Immediate relevance to their day-to-day responsibilities

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your place today or contact the IA Training team to discuss group booking discounts and bespoke in-house delivery options.

Distributed Ledger Technology (‘DLT’) Fundamentals (15 mins)

• What is a blockchain and how does it work
• The concepts of dencentralisation, trustless transactions, permissionless transactions
• What advantage does DLT provide?
• The concept of digital ownership and its implications

Bitcoin Fundamentals (10 mins)

• Bitcoin History: how it came about, why it is relevant and where we have got to today
• How Bitcoin works

Ethereum and Other Blockchain Fundamentals (20 mins)

• How Ethereum works and differs from Bitcoin
• The concept of smart contracts
• Ethereum as an infrastructure blockchain
• What happens on infrastructure blockchains
• Ethereum’s limitation and the rise of alternative blockchains
• What is being built on the blockchain

How are blockchain transactions paid for? (10 mins)

Stablecoins (10 mins)

• How do stablecoins work?
• How are stablecoins used?
• Who the big players are

• Permissionless vs. Permissioned Blockchains (10 mins)

• Q&A (15 mins)

Speaker

William Palau

William is a Chartered Accountant with 11 years experience in the Financial Services industry from his time working with PwC in London.  Whilst at PwC, William was actively involved with the internal Learning and Development programme in which he both designed and delivered industry relevant training to PwC personnel.

Whilst being aware of the blockchain and its potential since 2012, specifically in the context of the insurance industry, more recently William has become involved in a range of crypto native projects from which a realisation of the need to decode the crypto sphere emerged.

William is the Business Development lead for Incrypto Workshop and is responsible for outreach and course development.

Incrypto Workshop are specialist, independent digital asset education providers who seek to demystify the emerging technologies coming out of the digital asset sector to make them accessible to new adopters at an individual and institutional level.

The course is relevant to all staff within the asset management industry including but not exclusively:

-          CIOs

-          Fund managers

-          Innovation, new technology, product development team

-          Board members, NEDs and Strategic Managers

-          CROs and Compliance Team

-          Legal Counsel

-          COOs

-          Graduate recruits, interns and trainees

-          Sales, Distribution and Investor Relations team

-          Marketing team

£95.00 + VAT

Pay using a credit card online, or if you wish to be invoiced please email your full details to: Training@theia.org

PLEASE NOTE: Full payment for the course must be made prior to the course commencement date.

• Any cancellation must be made in writing.
• For all cancellation received 15-30 days prior to the course start date, 50% of the course fee is still payable.
• No refund is given for a cancellation made 14 days or less prior to the commencement of a course.
• Transferring from one course to another is treated as a cancellation.
• You can substitute one delegate for another at no additional cost. In this instance, please give two business days’ notice.

Group Discounts and In-House Delivery

Many firms choose to enrol multiple employees to establish a common understanding of DLT, blockchain and digital assets across their organisation.

Group booking discounts are available, making this a cost-effective option for team learning and development initiatives.

For organisations seeking a tailored approach, this webinar is also available as an in-house programme, delivered exclusively for your firm. In-house delivery allows content, examples and discussions to be aligned to your organisation's specific objectives, helping maximise relevance and impact.