Dozens of companies, universities and professional organizations are supporting Maryland Blockchain Career & Innovation Week, July 13-17, 2026, at Capitol Technology University. The five-day event marks the first international Blockchain & Workforce Expo conference.
Anchored by Blockchain Bootcamp 2026, the conference aims to train more than 500 young people to become blockchain pioneers and create a compliant, innovation-ready talent pipeline for Maryland’s growing digital asset economy.
“The organizations supporting this conference reflect the entire ecosystem required to build the workforce of tomorrow,” said Matt Rogers, co-founder of the Maryland Blockchain Association. “Their support is a vote of confidence in Maryland as a national leader in digital asset innovation.”
The conference takes place at Capitol Technology University, home to Maryland’s first state-approved bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence. Academic support also comes from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, home to its Blockchain Business Accelerator, and Morgan State University.
Support for industry and commerce extends to several prominent organizations, including The Digital Chamber and the Maryland Tech Council. Blockchain security and infrastructure companies Chainlink Labs, Hacken, Merkle Science and Constellation Network are also supporting the event, alongside fintech and payments innovators including RYO Digital, ARYZE and StatePay.
Other supporters include the North American Blockchain Association, Virginia Blockchain Council, Global Chamber, Blockchain Legal Institute, Cogent Law Group, The Business of Charity, DoraHacks, Summ, CryptoMondays, BitAngels, Blockchain Wire, Real Estate Ledger and SureMark Digital.
The conference will feature a distinguished panel of speakers including U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, the Hon. Bermuda Premier E. David Burt, blockchain co-inventors Dr. W. Scott Stornetta and Stuart Haber, and FedEx blockchain strategist Dale Chrystie.
About the Maryland Blockchain Association
The Maryland Blockchain Association is dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding and application of blockchain technology throughout Maryland. Through education, policy engagement and workforce development, the association works to position Maryland at the forefront of the digital asset economy.
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