2Connect AI Goes Live for UN Blockchain Week 2026 | Washington Elite
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2Connect AI Networking Agent Goes Live for UN Blockchain Week 2026
Attendees can now set intent in plain English and receive warm, context-rich introductions across investors, policymakers, builders, and co-founders — before, during, and after the week in Times Square.
2Connect AI is now live exclusively for UN Blockchain Week 2026 attendees (September 10–19, Times Square)
New York, August 7, 2026 — Washington Elite and the organizers of UN Blockchain Week today announced that 2Connect, a next-generation AI networking agent, is live exclusively for attendees of UN Blockchain Week 2026 (September 10–19). The agent turns the primary reason people attend — high-signal networking — into a structured, intent-driven system rather than chance encounters.
2Connect lets participants describe what they need in natural language (“institutional Bitcoin buyers,” “AI agent founders building on-chain systems,” “energy transition partners”). The agent then runs bi-directional matching across the growing attendee network and delivers introductions complete with the “why” behind each connection.
The Networking Problem
76% of event attendees name networking as their top reason to attend conferences — yet only 15% of organizers rate their networking opportunities as “very effective” in 2026. This gap between intent and outcome is the difference between attendees who re-register and those who quietly stop coming.
According to industry data, 72% of attendees believe in-person conferences offer the best opportunity to network — but only 30% felt satisfied with the connections they made at their most recent event. As one industry leader put it: “Content alone no longer fills seats—people are coming to build relationships.”
“The cost of randomness compounds. When you attend a 3-day conference and leave with two useful contacts out of 40 conversations, the ROI math does not work — especially when your company is spending $5,000 or more to send you there.”
— Industry analysis on AI matchmaking for professional events
How AI Matchmaking Changes the Game
AI-powered matchmaking replaces the randomness of hallway conversations with structured, goal-driven connections. Instead of hoping attendees find the right people on their own, AI analyzes profiles, goals, and professional backgrounds before the event even starts — then surfaces the most relevant matches for each participant.
Real-world results from AI networking deployments: 150,000 matches • +44% meetings • 3× connections • +43% satisfaction
Connections per Attendee
3×
increase with AI matchmaking
Networking Satisfaction
+43%
improvement with AI matchmaking
In-Person Meetings
+44%
increase reported by Clarion Events
Session Engagement
+25%
increase from behavior-based AI recommendations
AI matchmaking is the single highest-ROI AI application for corporate planners. It doesn’t just help attendees find each other — it helps them find the right people, with shared interests, common goals, and mutual context clearly surfaced before the first handshake.
How 2Connect turns random encounters into intentional, high-signal connections during UN Blockchain Week
What This Means for Sponsors
For sponsors and exhibitors, AI matchmaking transforms lead generation from a numbers game into a precision engine. Machine learning systems intelligently match attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors based on shared interests and goals — delivering quality connections that drive measurable ROI.
Instead of exhibitors hoping the right buyers wander past their booth, AI proactively routes high-intent attendees to the sponsors best positioned to solve their problems. The result: higher-quality conversations, shorter sales cycles, and dramatically improved sponsor retention.
Why This Matters for UN Blockchain Week
UN Blockchain Week 2026 (September 10–19) is the centerpiece of a 10-day event in New York City, coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly and New York Fashion Week. Attendees will explore nation-state strategy, Bitcoin adoption, regulatory developments, tokenization of real-world assets, AI convergence, energy transition, and the space economy — the densest concentration of policymakers, institutional capital, builders, and cultural innovators of the year.
With more than 100 experiences across Bitcoin, AI & Energy, Space, Privacy & Liberty, and Fashion-Tech — including panels, summits, networking events, and the exclusive Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala on September 18 in Times Square — the sheer volume of activity makes intentional networking essential.
2Connect removes the friction of figuring out “who to talk to” so participants can focus on the conversations that move Bitcoin, AI agents, energy, policy, and the space economy forward. The earlier attendees join, the denser and more accurate the matching network becomes by September 10.
UN Blockchain Week 2026 transforms Times Square during UNGA 81 + NYFW
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, NY – July 30, 2026
From Priority Round to Powerhouse Roster: UN Blockchain Week 2026 Unveils Expanding Visionary Lineup as Advanced Ticket Pricing Ends August 1
What began as a tightly curated priority speaker window has rapidly evolved into one of the most ambitious lineups in blockchain event history. Just days after the priority round closed, UN Blockchain Week 2026 has confirmed a powerhouse roster of global visionaries spanning Bitcoin pioneers, AI architects, cultural innovators, institutional leaders, and policy advisors.
The expansion signals something larger than a typical conference announcement. It reflects a genuine convergence moment: the same week 193 nations gather for UNGA 81 and New York Fashion Week lights up the runways, Times Square will host the builders, policymakers, and capital allocators rewriting the operating system of the global economy.
Confirmed Visionaries Include:
Brock Pierce – Bitcoin OG and Blockchain Pioneer Futurist, Philanthropist, Economist, Creator • Bitcoin OG • Blockchain Pioneer
Vít Jedlička – President of Liberland President of Liberland
Hugh Dugan – Diplomat & Author Blockchain Diplomacy & the United Nations
Bruce Porter Jr. – Master of Ceremonies, UN Blockchain Week UN Blockchain Week • CEO at GlobalBoost
Jimmy Nguyen – Founder New Win Ventures New Win Ventures – IP, Data & Tokenization
Mihaela Ulieru – Professor of AI & Distributed Intelligence SingularityNET / ASI Chain
Bryan Talebi – CEO and Co-founder Ahura AI Ahura AI
Carsten Stöcker – Founder Spherity Spherity – Legal Authority for AI Agents
Luciana Miranda – Head of Institutional Growth Sphere Labs Sphere Labs (ex-Goldman, DB, BofA)
A rapidly growing roster of policymakers, builders, investors, and founders already confirmed
…plus dozens more leading policymakers, institutional investors, builders, and founders. The complete and continuously updated list lives at unblockchainweek.com/speakers.
This is no longer a shortlist of early acceptances. It is a living map of the people actively building the next layer of money, intelligence, energy, governance, culture, and community.
What Attendees Will Experience
UN Blockchain Week (September 10–19, 2026) is not a single conference — it is 100+ experiences unfolding across Times Square while the world’s diplomatic and fashion capitals collide. Highlights already locked in include:
The flagship two-day UN Blockchain Week Conference (September 16–17) with keynotes on Blockchain’s Role in Global Governance, Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption, AI Agents & Decentralized Systems, Blockchain for the Energy Transition, and The Space Economy & Blockchain.
Inside the two-day flagship UN Blockchain Week Conference (Sept 16–17)
The exclusive Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala (September 18) — black-tie, invitation-driven, and the legendary deal-making and networking pinnacle of the week.
The exclusive black-tie Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala on September 18
NYFW × Blockchain Runway moments, private roundtables, workshops, fireside chats, and side events spanning Bitcoin, AI & Energy, Space, Privacy & Liberty, and Fashion-Tech.
The exciting fusion of New York Fashion Week and blockchain technology
Confirmed speakers receive full 10-day access, prime visibility, and an invitation to the Washington Elite Gala.
Ticket Prices Increase August 1 — Final Hours of Advanced Pricing
Advanced pricing ends August 1 – secure your spot now
Advanced pricing remains available for a limited time only:
General Admission
$199
→ rises to $399 after August 1
Full Week Access
MOST POPULAR
VIP PASS
$999
→ rises to $1,500 after August 1
All-Access + Washington Elite Gala
General Admission (Full Week Access): $199 (rises to $399 after August 1)
VIP Pass (All-Access + Washington Elite Gala): $999 (rises to $1,500 after August 1)
Prices will increase automatically on August 1, 2026, and again on September 1. Early buyers save up to 80 percent, and VIP tickets are limited. Secure your place now at unblockchainweek.com.
In a year when geopolitical stakes at the United Nations have rarely been higher, the simultaneous presence of world leaders, institutional capital, and the builders rewriting money, intelligence, energy, governance, and culture creates a once-in-a-generation alignment. This is the room where policy meets possibility, where ideas leave the stage and enter global frameworks, and where the next chapter of Bitcoin, AI, and decentralized systems will be written in real time.
The roster is no longer theoretical. It is already one of the densest collections of high-signal minds gathering in any single city this decade. The energy is electric. The opportunity to shape outcomes — rather than merely observe them — has never been clearer.
Come to NYC to change the world.
Tickets, the full speaker list, and partnership opportunities are available at unblockchainweek.com.
Media Contact
For interview requests, additional assets, or partnership inquiries, contact the UN Blockchain Week / Washington Elite team via WashingtonElite.com or the official channels at UNBlockchainWeek.com.
About UN Blockchain Week
Now in its fourth year, UN Blockchain Week is the premier 10-day gathering at the intersection of blockchain, cryptocurrency, AI, energy, space, and policy. Taking place in the heart of Times Square during the United Nations General Assembly and New York Fashion Week, it convenes policymakers, institutional leaders, investors, and builders for high-impact dialogue and real-world outcomes.
The future is here. And it’s walking the runway.
Join UN Blockchain Week 2026 — the intersection of UNGA, NYFW, Bitcoin, AI, Energy, Space & the Washington Elite Gala.
Pausing for Peace UN Blockchain Week Joins “Pause the World for Peace”
After thoughtful internal discussion, the Porter Brothers announce that UN Blockchain Week 2026 will officially support Paul Sladkus’ “Pause the World for Peace” initiative in Times Square on September 19.
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Bruce & David Porter
The Porter Brothers | Founders, Global Boost
July 9, 2026
5 min read
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 • TIMES SQUARE
When we sat down with Paul Sladkus for his Good News Broadcast on July 1st, we were deeply moved by his decades-long commitment to peace. What began as a conversation quickly evolved into something much larger.
After careful internal discussion between my brother David and me, we have made a clear decision: UN Blockchain Week 2026 will officially support Paul Sladkus’ “Pause the World for Peace” initiative in Times Square on September 19th — the final day of our week-long program.
Why This Matters
UN Blockchain Week is more than conferences and keynotes. It is a gathering of builders, investors, and visionaries who understand that lasting peace requires trust, transparency, and real human connection. Blockchain technology embodies these very principles — decentralized trust that no single entity can control.
Paul’s vision for a global pause in Times Square aligns perfectly with the spirit of what we are creating this September alongside the United Nations General Assembly. On the 19th, after our two-day premier conference, the Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala, Bitcoin Palooza, and all our other programming, we will bring our entire community together in Times Square to stand for peace.
“Peace is not just an ideal — it is built through relationships, business realities, and shared purpose. We are proud to stand with Paul and make September 19 a day of unity.”
— Bruce & David Porter The Porter Brothers, Founders of Global Boost & UN Blockchain Week
This is now an official part of UN Blockchain Week. We will promote the “Pause the World for Peace” gathering across all our channels and invite every speaker, sponsor, and attendee to join us in Times Square on the afternoon of September 19th.
The collaborative energy of UN Blockchain Week 2026
A Powerful Alignment
Paul Sladkus has spent over two decades strengthening the message of the International Day of Peace. His 24th anniversary gathering will feature peace messengers, human peace signs, live music, and a powerful midday moment of unity in the heart of New York City.
We believe this partnership sends a clear message: the future is built by those who choose to come together — not just in boardrooms, but in public spaces where humanity can pause and choose peace.
“Pause the World for Peace” — Times Square, September 19, 2026
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 — PAUSE FOR PEACE
TIME
Midday Gathering Times Square (Duffy Square)
PART OF
Final Day of UN Blockchain Week 2026
OPEN TO
All UN Blockchain Week attendees + General Public
HOSTED BY
Paul Sladkus & UN Blockchain Week
Blockchain technology and global peace — united in purpose
We look forward to standing alongside Paul Sladkus and thousands of others in Times Square on September 19th. This is more than an event — it is a statement that the builders of tomorrow believe in peace today.
Join Us in Times Square
Be part of this historic moment on the final day of UN Blockchain Week.
For our children and grandchildren — we choose peace.
Top Tech Events During UNGA 81 2026: AI, Blockchain, Crypto, Fintech & Climate Tech in New York City
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Top Tech Events During UNGA 81 2026: AI, Blockchain, Crypto, Fintech & Climate Tech in New York City
Published: June 27, 2026 | By Washington Elite Team
As global leaders convene for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York this September, the city transforms into the world’s premier hub for technology, innovation, and high-stakes dealmaking.
UNGA 81 officially opens on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with the high-level General Debate running from September 22 through approximately September 28. While heads of state address the General Assembly, New York becomes the epicenter for dozens of high-impact side events focused on AI, blockchain, fintech, climate tech, space economy, and digital governance.
Here is your definitive, SEO-optimized guide to the top 20+ tech events happening during UNGA 81 — curated for investors, founders, policymakers, family offices, and tech leaders.
Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala – UNGA 81
1–5. UN Blockchain Week Ecosystem (September 10–19, 2026) — The Premier Blockchain & Crypto Hub
The undisputed centerpiece of tech activity during UNGA 81, organized in partnership with the Porter Brothers of Washington Elite.
UN Blockchain Week (Sept 10–19) — 10 days of Bitcoin, AI & Energy, Space, and Fashion-Tech programming with 100+ panels and side events.
UN Blockchain Week 2-Day Conference – Times Square, NYC
6–10. Premier AI, Digital Governance & Policy Forums
Digital@UNGA 2026 (September 21) — ITU and UNDP flagship event on digital solutions, AI, quantum computing, and space technologies for sustainable development.
UNGA 81 Official Side Events — Dozens of sessions on AI governance, digital public goods, space technologies, quantum, and fintech for development.
100+ Additional Side Events across UN Blockchain Week and Climate Week NYC ecosystems.
Why These Events Matter
UNGA 81 creates a rare convergence of sovereign capital, global policymakers, cutting-edge builders, and high-net-worth individuals. The Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala on September 18 serves as the social and deal-making pinnacle of the entire period.
Plan Your UNGA 81 Tech Experience
Pro Tips for Maximum ROI:
Secure invitations early for exclusive events (Washington Elite Gala, NestX, Climate Capital Summit).
Combine blockchain/crypto focus (Sept 10–19) with AI/policy focus (Sept 21–25) and climate tech (Sept 20–27).
Leverage the full UN Blockchain Week ecosystem for maximum access across 10 days.
The future of technology will be shaped in New York this September. Be in the room where it happens.
About Washington Elite
Washington Elite is a premier platform connecting high-net-worth individuals, family offices, institutional investors, and visionary leaders with exclusive opportunities in technology, blockchain, energy, and global impact. As the official host of the Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala during UNGA, we curate high-signal experiences at the intersection of capital, innovation, and policy.
UN Blockchain Week 2026: The Premier Gathering at the Intersection of Blockchain, Global Policy, Sustainability & Innovation
UN Blockchain Week returns for its landmark 2026 edition, bringing together global leaders, innovators, investors, and creatives for a transformative 10-day experience from September 10–19, 2026, in the heart of New York City.
Coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and New York Fashion Week (NYFW), this premier event explores blockchain technology at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, art, finance, and global policy.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
10 Days • 100+ Events
Dynamic panels, workshops, exclusive runways, and unparalleled networking with 1,000+ visionaries.
UNGA + NYFW Alignment
Happening during the United Nations General Assembly and New York Fashion Week for maximum global impact.
Four Defining Themes
Bitcoin & Energy
Breakthroughs in sustainable mining and energy solutions
AI & Agents
The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain
Space
SpaceDAO and decentralized space exploration
Fashion-Tech
NYFW × Blockchain Runway & largest Fashion-Tech Summit
FLAGSHIP EVENT
Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala
September 18, 2026 • Times Square, New York City
Black Tie
VIP Only Access
An unforgettable evening uniting high-net-worth investors, heads of state, blockchain leaders, and fashion icons for high-level discussions and deal-making.
Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala • Times Square
Tickets Now on Sale
Early Bird 2 pricing available — prices increase soon
Prices increase every 30 days. Early buyers save up to 80%.
“UN Blockchain Week is where policy meets possibility. During UNGA, we’re not just talking about blockchain’s future — we’re actively shaping how it can drive sustainable development, energy innovation, and creative industries on a global scale.”
— Organizers, Washington Elite
About UN Blockchain Week
UN Blockchain Week is the premier annual gathering in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly, dedicated to advancing blockchain’s role in finance, sustainability, art, innovation, and global progress. It is powered by Washington Elite.
UN Blockchain Week 2026: The Most Important Week for Blockchain Events NYC & Crypto Events NYC
SEPTEMBER 10-19, 2026 • NEW YORK CITY
UN Blockchain Week 2026: The Most Important Week for Blockchain Events NYC & Crypto Events NYC
As the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly opens on September 8, world leaders and policymakers arrive in New York. UN Blockchain Week (Sept 10-19) is the strategic epicenter where crypto, AI, energy, and blockchain innovation meet global power.
This is officially the most important week of crypto, AI, and energy events in 2026. Blockchain Events NYC meets UNGA 81 – your direct line to the future of global innovation and adoption.
Why UN Blockchain Week 2026 Is Unmatched
✅ The #1 Blockchain Events NYC and Crypto events nyc – featuring dedicated tracks on Bitcoin & tokenized energy markets, decentralized AI agents, SpaceDAO, and fashion-tech
✅ Perfectly timed with the opening of UNGA 81 (Sept 8) – access to arriving world leaders, diplomats, and policymakers during the critical first two weeks
✅ UN focus on “Innovation with Inclusion” – aligning blockchain and AI with digital governance, sustainable development, and real-world government adoption
✅ Flagship Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala on September 18 at Times Square – high-impact capital deployment for top crypto, AI, and energy projects
✅ Overlap with New York Fashion Week – elite networking, runway moments, and fashion-tech collaborations that turn ideas into funded ventures
✅ Premium sponsorship packages with Times Square billboards and massive visibility when the world’s eyes are on New York
Global decision-makers arrive in New York. Blockchain, AI, and energy innovators are ready to shape policy and partnerships.
Whether you want to sponsor, speak, exhibit, network, or register as press – this is the highest-ROI week of the year for Blockchain Events, Blockchain Events NYC, and Crypto events nyc.
September 18 • Washington Elite Gala • Times Square
Energy • Fashion • Crypto • AI • Space – where capital meets the most important ideas of the decade.
The crypto, AI, and energy communities don’t follow trends – they set them. UN Blockchain Week 2026 is the moment the world’s most important Blockchain Events NYC and Crypto events nyc come together with global leadership. Secure your seat at the table now.
P.S. Sponsor packages, speaker slots, gala tables, and Times Square visibility are moving fast.
Be part of the week that will define crypto, AI, and energy progress for the rest of 2026 and beyond.
UN Blockchain Week 2026: Hope Amid Global Tensions – The UN’s Last Beacon for Unity & Innovation
SEPTEMBER 10-19, 2026 • NEW YORK CITY
UN Blockchain Week 2026: Hope Amid Global Tensions – The UN’s Last Beacon for Unity & Innovation
As new missile exchanges escalate once again in the Middle East, world leaders converge in NYC for UNGA. The United Nations stands as one of the only remaining forums for real collaboration.
The United Nations stands as one of the only and last places on Earth where we can come together and push positive and human thriving things forward. Now is the time to get involved.
Why This Event Changes Everything
✅ Every world leader in NYC for UNGA — your direct access to global power at the exact moment tensions are rising
✅ Blockchain, AI, crypto, energy & space tech as real tools for transparent aid, economic resilience, and human progress amid conflict
✅ Perfect overlap with New York Fashion Week (NYFW) — runway shows, glamour & elite networking that turns ideas into action
✅ The legendary Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala — aligning capital with solutions that matter
✅ Top sponsor packages include Times Square Billboards — your brand front & center when the world needs positive signals most
World leaders meet under one roof. Blockchain innovators can shape what comes next.
Whether you want to sponsor, speak, volunteer, or register as press — now is the time to lock in.
Fashion. Runway shows. Power networking. Global impact.
All in one unforgettable week — when the world needs it most.
The crypto and tech community has always been ahead of the curve. In a world where missiles are flying again, this is the next big move toward unity and human thriving. Let’s lock it in together.
P.S. Spots for sponsors, speakers & premium packages are filling fast.
Don’t watch history happen — be part of building the positive future the world desperately needs.
UN Blockchain Week 2026: The Most Important AI, Crypto, Energy, Investment & Space Event of the Year
SEPTEMBER 10-19, 2026 • NEW YORK CITY
UN Blockchain Week 2026: The Most Important AI, Crypto, Energy, Investment & Space Event of the Year
All world leaders will be in NYC for UNGA. This is your chance to meet them.
The world is at a precipice. UN Blockchain Week is one of the only sure things this year.
Why This Event Changes Everything
✅ Every world leader in NYC for UNGA — your direct access to global power
✅ Perfect overlap with New York Fashion Week (NYFW) — runway shows, glamour & elite networking
✅ The legendary Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala
✅ Top sponsor packages include Times Square Billboards — your brand front & center during the most important week of our lifetime
Top sponsors get massive Times Square exposure — own the moment.
Whether you want to sponsor, speak, volunteer, or register as press — now is the time to lock in.
