The Maryland Blockchain Association on June 1 announced five additional speakers for its 2026 Summer Conference, a five-day blockchain, AI and workforce event taking place July 13-17 at Capitol Technology University.
The newly confirmed speakers cover government, business, and the fundamental science of blockchain itself. They join a group of more than 40 industry, legal and policy leaders for a week of conferences, workshops, a hackathon and continuing education programs.
The five additions are:
Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, Premier of Bermuda, whose government has positioned the island as a leading jurisdiction in regulating digital assets. Burt will deliver a closing speech on July 17.
Dr. W. Scott Stornetta, CEO of SureMark Digital and, with Stuart Haber, co-inventor of the cryptographic work that underpins blockchain technology. Stornetta will give a lecture on July 14.
Dale Chrystie, business researcher and blockchain strategist at FedEx and chair of the BiTA Standards Council. Chrystie will deliver a closing speech on July 13.
Michael Terpin, serial entrepreneur, investor in crypto and AI companies, and author of “Bitcoin Supercycle.”
Dr. Ron Watson, who represents the 23rd Legislative District in the Maryland State Senate and has championed digital asset and technology policy in the General Assembly. Watson, who holds a doctorate in systems engineering, will deliver a graduation speech on July 14.
“This group reflects exactly what the conference is designed to do: bring together world-class regulators, builders and pioneers in the same room as the students and professionals who will shape Maryland’s digital economy,” said Jacqueline Cooper, CEO of the Maryland Blockchain Association.
The conference is the culmination of Maryland Blockchain Career & Innovation Week and offers six hours of daily workshops on topics including stablecoins, cybersecurity, government blockchain fundamentals, fintech, AI agents and cryptocurrency taxation. Organizers aim to hone the skills of more than 500 students and emerging professionals as part of an effort to grow Maryland’s digital asset economy.
Registration and a full list of speakers are available at marylandblockchainassociation.org/summer-conference.
About the Maryland Blockchain Association
The Maryland Blockchain Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding and application of blockchain technology throughout Maryland.
Media contact
Jacqueline Cooper
CEO, Maryland Blockchain Association
info@marylandblockchainassociation.org
