Maryland, USA, 2026 – the Maryland Blockchain Association will host Separation blockAmnesty InternationalTraining camp 2026the first international BlockchAmnesty InternationalN & Workforce Expo, July 13-July 17, 2026, at Capitol University of Technology. Built around Building Jobs, Blockchain, Investment and Business This week-long event is designed to serve as Maryland’s gateway to the emerging technology economy. The goal is to create a common stage for the students, builders, organizers and institutions that make up the next generation of digital infrastructure.
The conference is based Maryland Blockchain Week 2026an initiative focused on supporting innovation and economic development with clear goals for job seekers and builders. Billed as the blockchain hub of the Mid-Atlantic region, the event is co-hosted by the Blockchain Legal Institute and the Maryland Blockchain Association. It features more than 30 speakers from politics, industry and academia.
Its mission is straightforward: to boost the economy by creating a talent pipeline in innovative technology. Organizers aim to upskill young people to become blockchain and AI practitioners while seeding Maryland’s growing digital asset economy, which the association sees as a more than $10 billion opportunity.
The program brings together a broad ecosystem of researchers, founders, investors, developers, legal experts and public servants into a single environment where technology ideas can move from discussion to application. Confirmed speakers include SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, leader of the SEC’s Cryptocurrency Task Force; Dr. W. Scott Stornetta and Stuart Haber, co-developers of early blockchain technology; Dale Christie, blockchain strategist at FedEx; and Graham Dodge, vice president at TEDCO. Maryland lawmakers, including U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, State Senator Dr. Ron Watson, and Delegates Adrian Boafo and Pam Quinn, compiled a list that links global expertise with local momentum.
The week focuses on six hours per day Interactive Workshops For an intentionally broad audience: high school and college students, teachers, guidance counselors, attorneys, accountants, entrepreneurs, government workers, real estate and healthcare professionals, retirees, and workforce partners. Workshop tracks include AI and Coding for Nonprofits; Artificial Intelligence, AI Agents, and Business; cybersecurity; Fintech ecosystem; Government blockchain basics; International Trade Task Forces and Embassies; stablecoins; Accounting and tax workshops. A hackathon, Exhibitsand coordinated side events, incl CryptoMondays and BitAngelsrunning alongside the main conference.
The software is intentionally designed for the entire ecosystem, bringing every part of the digital asset economy into the same room. Attendees range from first-time learners to SEC commissioners – including students, educators, attorneys, accountants, entrepreneurs, banks, credit unions, family offices, government workers, real estate and healthcare professionals, regulators and workforce partners.
“This event exists because the economy of the future will be built by people who are ready for it today.” He said Jacqueline Cooper, CEO of the Maryland Blockchain Association. “Our goal is simple yet ambitious: to turn curiosity into careers. By bringing students, organizers, and industry leaders into the same room, we are building a talent pipeline that keeps Maryland competitive, opens up real opportunities for job seekers and builders, and proves that responsible innovation and economic development go hand in hand. We want every participant to leave with a clearer path to the digital economy, not just a better understanding of it.”
The conference reflects an intentional focus on workforce readiness and responsible certification. By placing leading-edge technology in an academic environment and pairing it with continuing education credits legal, Real estateand accounting professionals, the event aims to make knowledge related to blockchain technology, artificial intelligence and digital assets available to a broader regional audience while promoting institutions that can help drive adoption.
To help attendees make the most of those five days, the event is offering a free official networking app, Thrilld. Using AI-based matchmaking, it connects founders, investors, developers, and legal tech experts based on shared goals, simplifying how attendees discover, match, and meet on-site and off-site.
Block chaIn Bootcamp 2026 is supported by organizations in the region, having already attracted a wide network of ShepherdsAnd partners Media platforms Across blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, finance, academia, government, and community development. The group includes the Digital Chamber, Maryland Technology Council, Chainlink Labs, Hacken, Constellation Network, Blockchain for Good Alliance, Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, Morgan State University, and the Virginia Blockchain Council, among others.
The summit will also witness two major announcements. Assembly It is launched Global petition to eliminate the statute of limitations for victims of digital asset crimes. This reform initiative calls on legislatures around the world to ensure that the passage of time no longer protects bad actors in the digital economy. In addition, an e-book will be produced and distributed after the event, compiling information on all speakers at the event.
Separation blockAmnesty InternationalBootcamp 2026 will be held July 13-17, 2026 at Capitol Tech University in Maryland. Tickets, speaker applications, sponsorship information, hackathon registration, and community updates are available through official channels, including Event location.
About Block ChapterAmnesty InternationalTraining camp 2026
Separation blockAmnesty InternationalTraining camp 2026 It is the first international BlockchAmnesty Internationaln & Workforce Expo Conference, bringing together blockchain, AI and Web3 leaders in Maryland, USA, from July 13-17, 2026.
Hosted by Maryland Blockchain Associationthe event connects students, institutions, researchers, organizers, builders, and investors to explore how emerging technologies intersect, turn ideas into real-world jobs and experiences, and foster a talent pipeline rooted in Maryland’s growing digital asset economy.
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About the Maryland Blockchain Association
The Maryland Blockchain Association (MDBA) is a statewide non-profit trade association that advances blockchain innovations in Maryland through advocacy, education, and community building.
