BlackChain Collective DC
BlackChain Collective DC brings builders, artists, educators, founders, and curious minds together for an interactive afternoon exploring AI-assisted creation, digital ownership, entrepreneurship, global connection, and community wealth. FEATURED SPEAKERS Vincent Owens — Founder and CEO, author, innovator, and creator of The Art of Vibe Coding. Vincent will show how lived experience, cultural imagination, and plain-language prompts can become functional digital tools. Anthony Howell — Director and Overseas Representative, Government of Bermuda. Anthony brings a global perspective on diplomacy, innovation, digital assets, and stronger connections between communities and institutions. Lee Grayson — Founder & Managing Director, The Capital Nexus. Lee brings a Washington, D.C. founder’s perspective on business, the creative economy, relationship-building, and turning valuable connections into opportunity. FEATURED SESSION The Art of Vibe Coding with Vincent Owens: learn how ideas move from concept to working product, and how to think like a builder using today’s AI tools. WHY THIS MATTERS Technology keeps moving. Ownership decides who benefits. BlackChain Collective helps our communities understand the tools, build credible projects, connect across industries and borders, and move from consumer to creator. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Founders, artists, students, educators, investors, developers, community organizers, newcomers, and anyone curious about AI, digital ownership, entrepreneurship, the creative economy, or community wealth. WHAT TO BRING A laptop or smartphone Your questions A project idea, even if it’s rough An open mind and a builder’s spirit EVENT DETAILS Saturday, September 26, 2026 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Eastern Meeting Room 1 Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library 3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Free admission. Registration required. Attendance is limited to 25 guests, with an over-capacity waitlist enabled. Hosted by BlackChain Collective. Featured speakers: Vincent Owens, Anthony Howell, and Lee Grayson.