Tier 2Confirmed

DC Blockchain Summit

Mar 17–18, 2026TBC, Washington DC, USA
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Quick Facts

Attendance
1,100+
Speakers
70+
Duration
2 days
Tickets
TBC
Region
Americas

Overview

The DC Blockchain Summit is the premier event at the intersection of US government and blockchain technology — the place where the industry's most important policy battles are fought and won in dialogue. Organised by the Chamber of Digital Commerce, it brings together members of Congress, federal agency heads, and C-suite crypto leaders for direct conversations about digital asset regulation, innovation competitiveness, and economic growth. With 70%+ C-suite representation and 30+ lawmakers in attendance, no other event provides comparable access to US regulatory decision-makers.

What to Expect

  • 1

    Direct panel participation from sitting members of Congress and senior officials from the SEC, CFTC, Treasury, and other regulatory bodies — real policy dialogue, not speculation.

  • 2

    The Chamber of Digital Commerce's policy briefings and legislative updates provide attendees with the most current read on the US regulatory landscape.

  • 3

    Intimate format relative to the event's policy importance — 1,100 attendees means meaningful access to lawmakers that is impossible at larger conferences.

  • 4

    Strategic timing in Q1 ensures the summit shapes industry-government dialogue at the moment annual legislative agendas are being set.

Focus Areas

Who Attends

US Senators & RepresentativesFederal Agency OfficialsCrypto C-Suite ExecutivesLegal & Compliance LeadersPolicy ResearchersInstitutional Lobbyists

Tickets & Pricing

Exact 2026 pricing TBC. Historically tiered by membership status with the Chamber of Digital Commerce — members receive significant discounts. Corporate and individual rates available.

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Frequently Asked Questions about DC Blockchain Summit

When is the DC Blockchain Summit 2026?
The DC Blockchain Summit 2026 takes place on March 17–18, 2026. This Q1 timing is strategically chosen to shape industry-government dialogue at the moment annual legislative agendas are being set.
Where is the DC Blockchain Summit held?
The DC Blockchain Summit 2026 will be held in Washington DC, USA. The specific venue is to be confirmed (TBC).
How much do DC Blockchain Summit tickets cost?
2026 ticket pricing is TBC, with tiered rates available by membership status through the Chamber of Digital Commerce—members receive significant discounts. Both corporate and individual ticket rates will be offered.
What can I expect at the DC Blockchain Summit?
Expect direct panel participation from sitting members of Congress and senior officials from the SEC, CFTC, Treasury, and other regulatory bodies, along with the Chamber of Digital Commerce's policy briefings on the latest US regulatory landscape. The intimate 1,100-person format provides meaningful access to lawmakers and decision-makers that is impossible at larger conferences.
Who attends the DC Blockchain Summit?
The summit brings together 1,100+ attendees including US Senators and Representatives, Federal Agency Officials, Crypto C-Suite Executives, Legal and Compliance Leaders, Policy Researchers, and Institutional Lobbyists. With 70%+ C-suite representation and 30+ lawmakers in attendance, no other event provides comparable access to US regulatory decision-makers.
What policy topics are covered at the DC Blockchain Summit?
Focus areas include US Digital Asset Regulation, Congressional Blockchain Policy, Stablecoin Legislation, Federal Agency Engagement, Crypto Taxation, and CBDC & Monetary Policy. The 70+ speakers address the industry's most important policy battles where regulation and innovation competitiveness intersect.

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