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Jul 13–17, 2026 · Capitol Tech U.

Maryland
Blockchain
Week

The first international BlockchAIn & Workforce Expo Conference — five days at the intersection of crypto, AI, policy, and the workforce of tomorrow.

30+
Speakers
5
Days
6
Tracks
500+
Attendees
Featured speakers

Leaders from policy, industry, and academia.

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Dr. W. Scott StornettaKeynote
Dr. W. Scott Stornetta
CEO of SureMark Digital
Jul 14 · Keynote
Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MPEndnote
Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP
Premier of Bermuda
Jul 17 · Endnote
Dale ChrystieEndnote
Dale Chrystie
Business Fellow & Blockchain Strategist at FedEx · Chairman, BiTA Standards Council
Jul 13 · Endnote
Dr. Ron WatsonEndnote
Dr. Ron Watson
State Senator, 23rd Legislative District, Maryland General Assembly
Jul 14 · Endnote
Adrian BoafoEndnote
Adrian Boafo
Member, Maryland House of Delegates, 23rd District
Jul 15 · Endnote
Hester M. PeirceSpeaker
Hester M. Peirce
U.S. SEC Commissioner
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Anthony HowellSpeaker
Anthony Howell
Director of Governmental Affairs, Bermuda
Featured speaker
Patrina Pelton-Smith, JD, GPCSpeaker
Patrina Pelton-Smith, JD, GPC
CEO & Principal Consultant, Business of Charity
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Kyle LanghamSpeaker
Kyle Langham
Blockchain Technology Consultant
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Dr. David UtzkeSpeaker
Dr. David Utzke
CEO/CTO/CISO, My Key Technologies
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Gerard DachéSpeaker
Gerard Daché
GBA — Executive Director
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Eric GuthrieSpeaker
Eric Guthrie
Partner, The Cogent Law Group
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Carmen PangilinanSpeaker
Carmen Pangilinan
Founding Director, The Alignment Ethics Center
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Tejwansh AnandSpeaker
Tejwansh Anand
Clinical Professor, University of Maryland — Robert H. Smith School of Business
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Sulaiman JavedSpeaker
Sulaiman Javed
Mastercard — Senior Counsel, Digital Assets & Blockchain
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Anthony DiazSpeaker
Anthony Diaz
Moderator, Co-Host & Strategic Partner
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Lani DizonSpeaker
Lani Dizon
Moderator, Co-Host & Strategic Partner
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Hiroshi UeharaSpeaker
Hiroshi Uehara
General Counsel, Coinhub
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Bertram SeitzSpeaker
Bertram Seitz
Chief Executive Officer, Aryze
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Bryn BennettSpeaker
Bryn Bennett
Head of Business Strategy, Hacken
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James Knape, CPASpeaker
James Knape, CPA
US Partnerships, SUMM
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Mona Hall McKenzie, Esq.Speaker
Mona Hall McKenzie, Esq.
KW Government Services Director · KW Commercial Branch Manager
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Benjamin DiggleSpeaker
Benjamin Diggle
Federal Blockchain — Secure Communications & Sensor Integrity
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Dave BergSpeaker
Dave Berg
Chief Product Officer, Constellation Network
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Bourne CollierSpeaker
Bourne Collier
Senior Corporate Counsel
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Dr. Najam Hassan, Ph.D., PMP, CISASpeaker
Dr. Najam Hassan, Ph.D., PMP, CISA
Department Chair, Computer & Data Science
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Enrique Aznar, MASpeaker
Enrique Aznar, MA
Adjunct Professor, IE Law School
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Marjolein GeusSpeaker
Marjolein Geus
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David PopeSpeaker
David Pope
CPA, CGMA · Wyoming Stable Token Commissioner
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Chris LightSpeaker
Chris Light
Co-Founder, E-Livestock Global
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New speakers added daily
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.

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01
Mon · Jul 13
Digital Assets 101
For high school students, curious adults, and first-time learners.
02
Tue · Jul 14
Digital Assets & Innovative Tech 201
College, grad students, and adult learners.
03
Wed · Jul 15
Compliance 401
Regulators, staff, compliance officers, lobbyists, C-suite.
04
Thu · Jul 16
Business & Institutional Tech 301
Government, businesses, and institutions.
05
Fri · Jul 17
Applications & Careers
Consumers, families, retirees, HR, and career-changers.
Who attends

Built for the whole ecosystem.

From first-time learners to U.S. SEC commissioners, Maryland Blockchain Week is designed to bring every part of the digital asset economy into the same room.

High school students College & grad students Teachers & counselors Lawyers Accountants Entrepreneurs Banks & credit unions Family offices Government workers Health care professionals Real estate professionals Estate planners Retirees Tech enthusiasts AI learners Workforce partners Non-profits Legislative staff & regulators
Event supporters

Backed by the region’s institutions.

Capitol Technology 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 join

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

Venue Capitol Technology University, Laurel MD
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