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Jul 13–17, 2026 · Capitol Tech University, Laurel MD

Maryland Blockchain Week 2026 — Five days at the intersection of blockchain, AI & policy.

The first international Blockchain & Workforce Expo Conference. 30+ speakers from policy, industry, and academia — convened in the Mid-Atlantic’s emerging digital asset hub.

Featured speakers

Leaders shaping what comes next.

KeynoteDr. W. Scott Stornetta
Dr. W. Scott Stornetta
CEO, SureMark Digital
EndnoteHon. E. David Burt
Hon. E. David Burt
Premier of Bermuda
SpeakerHester M. Peirce
Hester M. Peirce
U.S. SEC Commissioner
EndnoteDale Chrystie
Dale Chrystie
Business Fellow, FedEx · Chairman, BiTA
EndnoteDr. Ron Watson
Dr. Ron Watson
Maryland State Senator
EndnoteAdrian Boafo
Adrian Boafo
MD House of Delegates
SpeakerSulaiman Javed
Sulaiman Javed
Mastercard — Senior Counsel
SpeakerTejwansh Anand
Tejwansh Anand
Clinical Professor, UMD R.H. Smith
SpeakerCarmen Pangilinan
Carmen Pangilinan
Founding Director, Alignment Ethics
SpeakerAnthony Diaz
Anthony Diaz
Moderator & Strategic Partner
SpeakerBertram Seitz
Bertram Seitz
CEO, Aryze
SpeakerDr. David Utzke
Dr. David Utzke
CEO/CTO/CISO, My Key Technologies
Capitol Technology University campus in Laurel, Maryland — venue for Maryland Blockchain Week 2026 Capitol Tech U. · Laurel, MD
About the event

The Mid-Atlantic’s blockchain hub.

Maryland Blockchain Week brings together developers, legal professionals, policymakers, students, founders, investors, and enterprise tech leaders — united by a shared interest in what comes next in digital infrastructure.

Hosted by the Blockchain Legal Institute and Capitol Technology University, the program is designed to seed Maryland’s $10B+ digital asset economy — upskilling a new generation of blockchain pioneers while building the talent pipeline regional employers need.

Five focused days. Six content tracks. One mission: pioneer the workforce of tomorrow.

Program

Five days of focused programming.

Mon13

Digital Assets 101

For high school students, curious adults, and first-time learners. Opening ceremony, welcome keynote, careers panel, and the opening-night reception.

Tue14

Digital Assets & Innovative Tech 201

For college, grad students, and adult learners. Keynote by Dr. W. Scott Stornetta — co-inventor of blockchain.

Wed15

Compliance 401

Regulators, staff, compliance officers, lobbyists, and C-suite. Deep policy programming and the Maryland House of Delegates endnote.

Thu16

Business & Institutional Tech 301

Government, businesses, and institutions. Workforce strategy, hiring pipelines, and enterprise blockchain.

Fri17

Applications & Careers

Consumers, families, retirees, HR, and career-changers. Awards ceremony and the Premier of Bermuda’s endnote.

Who attends

Built for the whole ecosystem.

From first-time learners to U.S. SEC commissioners, MBW brings every part of the digital asset economy into the same room.

High school studentsCollege & gradTeachers & counselorsLawyersAccountantsEntrepreneursBanks & credit unionsFamily officesGovernment workersHealth care professionalsReal estate professionalsEstate plannersRetireesTech enthusiastsAI learnersWorkforce partnersNon-profitsLegislative staff & regulators
Event supporters

Backed by the region’s institutions.

Capitol Tech University
Blockchain Legal Institute
SureMark Digital
Maryland Tech Council
Robert H. Smith School
Cogent Law
Internet Computer
SUMM
Hacken
Aryze
Morgan State University
Constellation
Real Estate Ledger
DoraHacks
Global Chamber
Business of Charity
RYU
The Fintech Center
Why partner

Pioneer the workforce of tomorrow.

Support the Maryland Blockchain Bootcamp & Conference to seed Maryland’s $10B+ digital asset economy — upskilling 500+ youth into blockchain pioneers, fueling your hiring pipeline while etching your brand as the catalyst for a compliant, innovative Web3 future.

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Get in touch

Be a part of meaningful developments in 2026.

Reach out to the Maryland Blockchain Association team to attend, exhibit, speak, or sponsor.

Maryland Blockchain Association

VenueCapitol Tech U., Laurel MD
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