The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) and Edge Of Company have announced final details for their upcoming summit on the future of finance, governance, and technology, now relocated to the Washington Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. due to the ongoing government shutdown. The event, originally planned for the U.S. Capitol, will feature a dedicated Exhibit Hall, expanded networking areas, and access to the Digital Asset Roundtable of Experts.
The summit will host a lineup of policymakers, innovators, and global leaders. Joshua Kriger, Co-Founder of The Edge of Company, will moderate a panel on regulating the future and new frontiers in fintech and blockchain, featuring Ryan VanGrack of Coinbase, Kyle Hauptman of the U.S. National Credit Union Administration, Craig Salm of Grayscale Investments, and Jon Ungerland of Deland. Brittany Kaiser, CEO of AlphaTON Capital, will deliver a keynote on digital rights and data sovereignty.
AlphaTON Capital is among the sponsors, alongside Bitlayer, Voatz, DomiChain, Digital Finance Group (DFG), CESS Network, Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, Toto, DaLand, PAI3.AI, and Energent Media. Notable attendees include blockchain co-inventor Scott Stornetta, representatives from the World Bank, UNDP, U.S. federal agencies (Defense, Treasury, Homeland Security), state and local governments, and international delegations from the UK, Brazil, Ukraine, India, and more. Academic institutions such as Harvard, Georgetown, and Johns Hopkins will join innovators from AWS, JP Morgan, and the Blockchain Association.
Due to the venue upgrade, organizers have introduced ticket pricing to cover costs while maintaining inclusive access. Options include General Admission ($99–$499), Gala + Day Access ($399–$799), VIP Pass ($999–$1,299), complimentary Government Tickets for verified officials, and discounted Student Tickets ($99). Registration is essential as spots are limited. Secure tickets and view the full agenda at newmediawire.com.
