​The tokenization of real-world assets is reshaping how ownership, capital formation, and infrastructure are structured in the modern economy.

​What began as experiments in fractional real estate and tokenized treasuries is expanding into the integration of blockchain with institutional finance, regulatory frameworks, and physical infrastructure.

​Here in Michigan, major infrastructure projects are unfolding while federal legislation advances. The conversation is shifting from “Can assets be tokenized?” to “How do we structure them transparently, legally, and at scale?”

​As digital and physical systems converge, the infrastructure we build now will influence how capital flows and how Michigan competes for the next wave of investment.

​Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion where experts in blockchain, real estate, law, and finance will explore:

• ​RWA Tokenization: The Vision – An introduction to tokenizing real-world assets and what it means for markets, communities, and the future of ownership.

• ​What makes tokenized assets trustworthy: from auditability to real-time transparency

• ​The Energy–AI–Blockchain Nexus — with Michigan examples such as the OpenAI Stargate campus in Washtenaw County and DTE Energy’s grid modernization

• ​How institutions are moving from pilots to real adoption, and what new federal frameworks mean for the market

• ​What it actually takes to structure compliant, enforceable tokenized assets

• ​When Things Go Wrong – Where projects have stumbled, and the critical lessons for building stronger, more resilient models.

​Networking + Community

​Continue the conversation after the panel and network with Michigan’s technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, and engaged community members. Expect vibrant conversations, new connections, and opportunities to explore collaborations in the growing RWA ecosystem.

​Thank you to Bamboo in Detroit

​Detroit Blockchain Collective is honored to have been selected as Bamboo's March partner-programmed event, advancing a shared commitment to innovation and inclusive economic growth in Michigan. Thank you to Bamboo for hosting and sponsoring our event!

​Host and Moderator:

​Elizabeth Hansson

​​​Elizabeth is the Founder of the Detroit Blockchain Collective, a leading regional hub advancing education, collaboration, and innovation around digital asset technology. Elizabeth also serves as the Michigan President of Stand With Crypto, where she leads statewide advocacy and mobilizes a grassroots network to shape the future of digital asset policy. An ecosystem builder with a background in software engineering and decentralized systems, she has led blockchain developer teams since 2017 and works at the intersection of policy, technology, and community to expand Michigan’s role in the future of digital assets.

​Panelists:

​Matthew Schneider

​Building Inc, Founder and CEO
Matthew A. Schneider is President and CEO of Building, a real estate data company focused on valuation, compliance, digital twins, and tokenization readiness. He is both a practitioner and researcher of the built environment, financial markets, and digital systems, with a focus on making real estate auditable and finance-ready. He has worked in real estate digitalization and digital assets since 2020 and is a frequent speaker at global technology and real estate events. Matthew serves on the Board of Directors of FIBREE, supporting international standards for blockchain-enabled real estate.

​Ronald Falls Jr

​LA Executive 9 Group, CEO
Ronald C. Falls Jr. is a seasoned financial services executive and attorney with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of finance, law, and emerging technology. Most recently, he served as General Counsel at Fireblocks, where he led strategic M&A—including the acquisition of tokenization firm Blockfold—and provided critical regulatory analysis for the FIT21 Act. Previously, as COO and General Counsel of Post Advisory Group, he helped scale the firm’s assets under management from $9.5 billion to over $18.5 billion.  
A graduate of Morehouse College and the University of Michigan Law School, Ronald’s career spans global roles at Goldman Sachs, Skadden Arps, and Latham & Watkins. He is currently the CEO of LA Executive 9 Group, Channel 13, and a co-founder of Deal Team SIXX, where he mentors and invests in the next generation of leaders in AI and blockchain. 

​Adam Zientarski

​Adam is a leader at the intersection of Web3 innovation and civic entrepreneurship, and the CEO and Co-Founder of Detroit Ledger Technologies (DLT), a venture studio that builds and invests in companies bringing blockchain technology into real-world use. A longtime Detroiter, he is a co-founder of Detroit Blockchain Center and the Michigan Blockchain Council. Adam is an influential voice in global digital governance, recognized for his work on numerous blockchains including Telos, Vaulta, WAX, and more. His leadership spans protocol governance, ecosystem strategy, and community building, with a focus on translating decentralized infrastructure into practical economic impact.

​Thank you to our sponsors

​Stand with Crypto

​Stand With Crypto is a nonprofit uniting crypto advocates worldwide, empowering the blockchain community through advocacy, education, and grassroots engagement.

​GBBC

​The Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) is the leading industry association for the blockchain ecosystem, driving adoption and shaping the future of digital assets through education, advocacy, and partnership.

​Bamboo

​Bamboo builds flexible workspace and community, so you can do more together. Locations in Royal Oak, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids. Bamboo is now home to nearly 1,400 leaders, CEOS, startups and businesses. We have an active virtual community and network of mentors and collaborators supporting your growth.

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