Blockchain Summit Upgrades Venue, Adds Keynotes Amid Gov Shutdown

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) and Edge Of Company have finalized plans for their landmark Future of Money, Governance, and Law summit, transforming what was initially planned for the U.S. Capitol into an upgraded experience at the Washington Plaza Hotel due to the ongoing government shutdown. This premier downtown location now offers enhanced facilities including a dedicated Exhibit Hall showcasing sponsors and startups, expanded networking areas with access to the prestigious Digital Asset Roundtable of Experts, full-day hospitality services, and an upgraded VIP Experience with exclusive receptions. The relocation has enabled organizers to create a more engaging environment while maintaining the event's critical focus on the intersection of finance, governance, and emerging technologies.

The summit features an impressive roster of key players including policymakers, innovators, and global leaders. Joshua Kriger, Co-Founder of The Edge of Company and Co-Host of the Edge of Show, will moderate a pivotal panel on regulating the future and new frontiers in fintech & blockchain featuring Ryan VanGrack from Coinbase, Kyle Hauptman of the U.S. National Credit Union Administration, Craig Salm from Grayscale Investments, and Jon Ungerland of Deland. The newly announced keynote speaker Brittany Kaiser, CEO of AlphaTON Capital, brings her expertise in digital rights, data sovereignty, and ethical innovation in Web3, emphasizing transparency, user empowerment, and regulatory clarity. Additional sponsors include Bitlayer, Voatz, DomiChain, Digital Finance Group (DFG), CESS Network, Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, Toto, DaLand, PAI3.AI, and Energent Media, all supporting the event's mission.

Notable attendees span across government, academia, and industry with blockchain co-inventor Scott Stornetta joining representatives from the World Bank, UNDP, U.S. federal agencies including Defense, Treasury, and Homeland Security, alongside international delegations from the UK, Brazil, Ukraine, and India. Leading institutions like Harvard, Georgetown, and Johns Hopkins will participate alongside innovators from AWS, JP Morgan, and the Blockchain Association. Following the venue upgrade, organizers have introduced tiered ticket pricing while maintaining inclusive access, with options ranging from $99 General Admission to $1,299 VIP Passes, plus complimentary government tickets and discounted student access. Registration is essential as limited spots remain for this upgraded experience, and interested participants should secure their ticket through the official registration portal to join this critical dialogue shaping the future of digital economies.