West Virginia Digital Innovation Policy Briefing
West Virginia Digital Innovation Policy Briefing
Join the West Virginia Blockchain Foundation for a public sector policy briefing focused on digital innovation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and economic development in West Virginia.
This briefing will bring together policymakers, public sector leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, service providers, and members of the West Virginia technology community for a practical conversation about how emerging technologies can support the Mountain State’s competitiveness.
Hosted by: West Virginia Blockchain Foundation
In partnership with: Kiduna, The Digital Chamber, and Stand With Crypto.
Session Topics will include:
Technology Policy & the 2026 Legislative Session
A briefing on West Virginia’s most tech-forward legislative session to date, including digital infrastructure, stable tokens, crypto ATM protections, Bitcoin reserve-style policy, DUNA, digital financial assets, and HCR 4 / the Genesis Working Group.
Blockchain, AI & Public Sector Literacy
A practical conversation on what policymakers, agency leaders, educators, and community stakeholders should understand about blockchain, artificial intelligence, stablecoins, digital organizations, and the changing technology landscape.
West Virginia’s Digital Innovation Opportunity
A forward-looking discussion on how West Virginia can turn policy momentum into economic opportunity through entrepreneurship, workforce development, higher education, digital infrastructure, and emerging technology partnerships.
This event is designed for legislators, agency leaders, economic development professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, service providers, and community members interested in the future of technology policy and economic growth in West Virginia.
Related programming:
On Monday, August 10, Kinship Systems and partners will host a DUNA / Digital Organizations Workshop at the University of Charleston Downtown Innovation Center focused on digital organizations, on-chain governance, founders, nonprofits, and practical applications.
The two events are connected as part of a two-day digital innovation visit in Charleston, with each event focused on a different audience and purpose.