Phil Gomes is a renowned innovator at the intersection of communications and technology. In addition to his role as SVP of U.S. B2B Digital at Edelman, he leads the firm’s global blockchain center-of-excellence. During his time at Edelman, Phil has written the firm’s “first draft” for two generational shifts in technology: social media and blockchain. Prior to Edelman, Phil helped guide technology communications for companies, both enterprise and emerging alike. He is a volunteer for the Chicago Blockchain Center (a public/private partnership) and keeps a clandestine Linux machine under his desk at work, because reasons.