BlockVoices First Annual Thought Leadership Summit
Join us on Martha’s Vineyard for a summit that blends substance with setting, elevates voices in crypto and web3, pairs policy debates with founder stories, and closes with casual networking all against the island’s scenic, community‑focused backdrop.
The Summit is scheduled for August 19, 2026, on Martha’s Vineyard, and is open to all, from professionals in the crypto industry to those who are curious and want to learn more.
Summit Program
Invite-Only Industry Roundtable (9:30a-12p)
A private, closed-door session convening industry leaders & builders for a candid discussion on pressing issues shaping blockchain, regulation, and financial innovation.
*Limited capacity
-Welcome & Keynote Address by Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL)
Opening remarks to set the tone for the day and frame the importance of elevating voices driving the future of digital assets.
-Panel I: The Policy Battle for the Future of Finance
A deep dive into the evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on the digital asset ecosystem
- Featured Speakers: Ayana Dow, DeFi Education Fund; Kyle Bligen, Decentralization Research Center; Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, New York State Assembly 33rd District
-Panel II: The Builders of the New Financial System
Founders and product developers share real-world insights on building, scaling, and driving adoption in crypto
- Featured Speakers: Edward Nwokedi, RedSwan Digital Real Estate; Vernon Jay, Equity Platforms; Joe Lewis, Atlanta Blockchain Center; Carl Kennedy, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; Paula Machado Jackler, Ozzie
-Panel III: Financial Literacy in the Age of Digital Assets
A forward-looking discussion on investing, governance, and long-term value creation in a tokenized economy
- Featured Speakers: Nea Simone, Bespoke Media Marketing & Tyrone Ross Jr., Turnqey Labs & 401 Financial
-relationships
-Closing & Networking
An opportunity for attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships
(Additional speakers TBA)
*Registration is subject to approval.
**This event has been organized to meet the requirements for a widely attended event as set forth in Congressional ethics rules.
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