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Maryland Blockchain Week 2026 · Sponsor & Exhibit

Ignite innovation. Launch careers.

Shape the next evolution of technology by supporting the Blockchain Bootcamp & Conference. Seed Maryland’s $10B+ digital asset economy and frame your brand as the catalyst for a compliant, innovative Web3 future.

Why sponsor

Three reasons your brand belongs here.

01

Talent pipeline

Seed 500+ youth into blockchain pioneers. Sponsor scholarships, hackathons, and bootcamps — and meet the talent before your competitors do.

02

Brand reach

Five days of keynotes, panels, fireside chats, networking events, press releases, newsletters, Twitter Spaces, and an event-long e-book — all carrying your logo.

03

Policy presence

Be in the room with SEC commissioners, state senators, and the Premier of Bermuda as Maryland writes the next chapter of digital asset regulation.

Track 1 · Community Champions

Fund students, not stages.

For individuals, small businesses, and family offices. Every dollar funds scholarships, hackathon teams, and bootcamp seats for Maryland students — and you get public recognition on our Champion Wall.

The Catalyst
$500
Covers workshops, materials, and lunch for one student attending the bootcamp.
RecognitionName on the Electronic Champion Wall
The Team Builder
$1,500
Sponsor an entire hackathon team — fund their experience competing in the MDBA Youth Hackathon.
RecognitionName listed on the MDBA Youth Hackathon page on DoraHacks
The Future Architect
$5,000
Sponsor 20 students with the full “Smart Money” curriculum designed by Bitcoin Cinderella.
RecognitionVIP invitation to the July 15th Legislative Day
The Legacy Founder
$10,000
Sponsor 50 students — ignite a local talent revolution across an entire county.
RecognitionStage recognition & logo placement throughout the conference
Track 2 · Corporate Sponsorship

Speaking, branding, fireside chats.

For organizations seeking speaker positioning, brand exposure across all five days, and high-touch access to attendees, policymakers, and the press. Every corporate tier includes speaking, full media inclusion, and a fireside chat.

Bronze
$10,000
Scholarship sponsor
  • 5-day speaking opportunity
  • Fireside chat slot
  • Logo on event materials
  • Social media + newsletter inclusion
  • Press release inclusion
  • Twitter Space appearance
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Silver
$15,000
Scholarship sponsor
  • Everything in Bronze
  • Global Summit speaker slot
  • Enhanced website branding
  • E-book feature placement
  • Talk show appearance
  • Priority newsletter feature
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Platinum
$45,000
Title scholarship sponsor
  • Everything in Gold
  • Global Summit keynote
  • Title sponsor positioning
  • Logo lock-up with event mark
  • Speaker dinner with leadership
  • Custom activation opportunity
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À la carte

Custom support options.

Prefer to sponsor a specific moment, asset, or audience? These standalone options each include the full media package (social, e-book, newsletter, website, press release, Twitter Space).

Exhibit Booth
$5,000 · 5 days
Dedicated booth in the exhibit area, your own product workshop, plus MDBA & BLI membership. Includes a 5-day speaking opportunity.
Hackathon Bounty
$1,000 – $25,000
Sponsor a hackathon prize bounty with your name attached. Custom amount sets the prize.
Admin Grant
$5,000
Cover hackathon operations. Includes 5-day speaking opportunity at the conference.
Box Lunches & Refreshments
$25,000
Sponsor the daily lunches and coffee breaks. Logo on every box. Includes speaking + fireside chat.
Books & Merchandise
$25,000
Sponsor attendee swag and the speaker book pack. Includes speaking + fireside chat.
Custom Activation
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Lounge takeover, workshop track, content collab — bring an idea and we’ll build the package.
Exhibitor categories

Who belongs on the exhibit floor.

The exhibit area welcomes organizations aligned with blockchain policy, education, enterprise adoption, and regulatory innovation. We curate for relevance — here’s what fits.

Blockchain Infrastructure

Layer-1/Layer-2 networks, node providers, interoperability solutions, consensus mechanisms.

Digital Assets & Crypto Platforms

Exchanges, wallets, custody, stablecoin issuers, payment gateways.

DeFi & Tokenization

Lending protocols, yield platforms, RWA tokenization, tokenized asset issuers.

Enterprise Blockchain

Supply chain trackers, ERP integrations, smart contract platforms, private/permissioned networks.

RegTech & Compliance

KYC/AML software, audit platforms, regulatory reporting, digital asset compliance.

Security & Cybersecurity

Wallet security, blockchain forensics, threat detection, smart contract auditing.

AI & Emerging Tech

AI-blockchain hybrids, IoT/DePIN, Web3 gaming, NFT platforms.

Education & Workforce

Training platforms, certification programs, bootcamps, career development.

Government & Policy

Regulatory bodies, task forces, standards organizations, public-sector initiatives.

Hardware & Developer Tools

Mining rigs, nodes, developer SDKs, APIs, hardware wallets.

International Pavilions

National trade delegations, global startups, ecosystem reps from Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America.

Workshops & Showcases

Dedicated workshop slot featuring your product/service + MDBA & BLI membership.

Ready to partner?

Tell us your goals — speaking, recruiting, brand exposure, exhibit, scholarship funding — and we’ll match you with the right package. Most sponsorships are confirmed within one week.