Where capital, policy and emerging technology meet behind closed doors.
The flagship night of Blockchain Week – UNGA Edition, presented by the Porter Brothers in New York each September. The fourth UNGA edition took place on September 18, 2026.
Cocktail reception, closed-door summit, awards and the after-party. A few moments from the fourth UNGA edition of the Washington Elite Investment Summit & Charity Gala.
Cocktail reception, closed-door summit, gala and after-party, under one roof in the centre of Manhattan.
Champagne on arrival and the introductions that matter, before the room sits down.
Off the record. Investors, policymakers and founders across energy, crypto, privacy, AI and space.
Dinner, the awards ceremony, and the night that runs until midnight.
Since launching the Washington Elite series, the Porter Brothers have built a reputation for bringing visionary investors, policymakers and innovators to the same table, from Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna to Times Square. Closed-door dealmaking. Global policy influence. The intersection of elite capital and emerging technology.
Empowering blind and visually impaired athletes through the fastest game on ice. Proceeds from every Washington Elite event fund adaptive sport.
BVA Sanctioned
A landmark weekend with the Blind Veterans Association, bringing blind and visually impaired athletes together from across the nation. Washington Elite sponsored jerseys, ice time and adaptive equipment for every participant.
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International
Set at the legendary Lake Placid Olympic Center, welcoming blind hockey teams from the United States and Canada. Washington Elite provided travel grants, accommodation and full equipment sponsorship so every athlete could compete on Olympic ice.
Read the recap →“Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up. These blind athletes embody the very spirit of perseverance and excellence that Washington Elite stands for. We are honored to support them.”
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Chief of Staff, Washington Elite
Ambassador-at-large, Free Republic of Liberland
CMO, GlobalBoost · Computer Scientist
Strategic Adviser
Fashion & Events Director
Curator, Music, Art & Fashion
CEO, Fintech World
The Gala closes Blockchain Week – UNGA Edition, ten days of programming in New York each September, timed with the United Nations General Assembly. BitcoinPalooza, the official after-party, closes the flagship conference the night before.
Conference, meetups, runway and the Times Square marquee. Full program, speakers and passes for the next edition at blockchainweek.ai.
blockchainweek.ai → The Official After-Party
Live music, curated art and fashion, produced by the same team. Now in its fourth year, curated by Lara Moreno.
bitcoinpalooza.nyc →The Gala room is smaller than the list of people who want it. Invitations for the next Washington Elite Investment Summit & Charity Gala go first to past guests, partners and the invitation list.
A portion of every ticket funds blind hockey programs. Sponsorship and partnership enquiries: Contact@WashingtonElite.com
Washington Elite is produced by Bruce and David Porter and powered by GlobalBoost. For invitations, partnerships, press and performers, the right desk is below.
