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 networking agent interface live for UN Blockchain Week 2026 showing intent matching between investors, builders, policymakers and co-founders 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.

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

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.

AI matchmaking performance metrics showing 150000 matches, 44 percent more meetings, 3 times more connections and 43 percent higher satisfaction
Real-world results from AI networking deployments: 150,000 matches • +44% meetings • 3× connections • +43% satisfaction
Connections per Attendee
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.

Abstract AI neural network brain labeled 2Connect connecting professional silhouettes above a Times Square skyline with glowing blockchain cubes
How 2Connect turns random encounters into intentional, high-signal connections during UN Blockchain Week

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.

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.

Let the agent start working while the rest of the room is still deciding who to approach.

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OpEd: The Resilience Imperative – Impact Money Show, August 3, 2026 | By Sunil Upadhye
BTC $118,420 +1.8%
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• OPED BY SUNIL UPADHYE • RESILIENCE IMPERATIVE • IMPACT MONEY SHOW • WASHINGTON ELITE •
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ETH $4,285 +2.4%
SOL $248.60 +3.1%
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DOW Futures 42,185 +0.4%
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S&P 500 5,720 +0.5%
GOLD $2,685 +0.9%
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OIL (WTI) $78.20 -0.6%
Nikkei 225 39,850 +0.8%
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• OPED BY SUNIL UPADHYE • RESILIENCE IMPERATIVE • IMPACT MONEY SHOW • WASHINGTON ELITE •
OPINION EDITORIAL • AUGUST 3, 2026

THE RESILIENCE
IMPERATIVE

An OpEd on the Impact Money Show
Hosted by Bruce Porter Jr. & David Porter

NILA’s regulated U.S. debut • Federal “Product of USA” fortification • Blockchain education for the next generation • The Perfect Storm on the horizon

By Sunil Upadhye
Resilience Expert & Ambassador • LivesAmplifed / White House Program
Published on WashingtonElite.com
THE OPED

This Morning Was Not Business as Usual

I do not watch markets for entertainment. I watch them for signals of adaptive capacity — the quiet, unglamorous ability of systems, communities, and capital to absorb shock and emerge stronger. This morning’s Impact Money Show, hosted with characteristic clarity by Bruce Porter Jr. and David Porter, delivered one of the clearest signals I have seen in months.

Bruce opened with a line that should have chilled every complacent investor in the room: “Here we are right in the throes of what looks to be the start of World War Three.” Capital is flooding into defense. That is not a bull case. It is a stress test. The nations and enterprises that treat this moment as a temporary inconvenience will be the ones left brittle when the next wave arrives. The ones that treat it as a catalyst to rebuild — those are the ones writing the next chapter of American and global resilience.

What followed was not a parade of hype. It was a masterclass in the four pillars of true resilience: regulated infrastructure, sovereign supply chains, human capital, and anticipatory intelligence. I will walk you through each, not as a reporter, but as someone whose life’s work is ensuring we do not merely survive the storms — we learn how to sail them.

THE BUILDERS OF RESILIENCE

Four Visionaries. One Imperative.

Dr. Vin Menon – CEO, MindWave DAO
Dr. Vin Menon
CEO
MindWave DAO / MindChain
Adam Reiser – Founder & CEO Made in USA Inc.
Adam Reiser
Founder & CEO
Made in USA Inc. / Verity One
Matt Dixon – Market Analyst @MDTrade
Matt Dixon
Market Analyst
Perfect Storm Index • @MDTrade
Ryan Graham – Blockchain Kids USA
Ryan Graham
Curriculum Strategist
Blockchain Kids USA

The Anatomy of Resilience

Four segments. Four non-negotiable lessons for the decade ahead.

Click any timestamp to return to the source on YouTube

THE OPENING SALVO
0:00 – 3:18

War Economy Is the Ultimate Stress Test

When capital flees productive enterprise for defense, it is not a market rotation — it is a diagnosis. Bruce and David named the moment without flinching. That honesty is the first act of resilience. Denial is the luxury of those who will not survive the next cycle. UN Blockchain Week exists precisely because conversations of this caliber must move from closed rooms into the open air where builders can act.

Dr. Vin Menon
DR. VIN MENON – MINDWAVE DAO
3:19 – 5:55

Regulation Is Not the Enemy of Innovation — It Is the Architecture of Trust

After 2.5–3 years of deliberate construction, MindWave DAO completed a reverse merger onto the NYSE (ticker APUS, pending rebrand). MindChain is the world’s first fully reinsured Layer-2. Every real-world asset, every climate credit, every insure-tech instrument will be underwritten by institutional reinsurance — including Lloyd’s of London syndicates.

This is not “crypto theater.” This is the industrialization of blockchain. NILA, the native coin, listed today on WeBot — FinCEN-registered, money-transfer licensed across 48 states. Vin’s words still ring: “Regulation is also the best way to manage the token value.” In an age of volatility, the most resilient assets will be those that can prove they belong inside the formal financial system, not outside it.

“Finally we are in the U.S. market…”

mindwavedao.com • webot.com (U.S. residents after KYC)

Adam Reiser
ADAM REISER – MADE IN USA INC.
5:59 – 13:25

Sovereignty Begins with Origin — And Small Producers Must Not Be Left Behind

For 27 years Adam Reiser has been building what Washington only recently decided to enforce. New USDA/HHS rules transformed “Product of USA” from marketing slogan into federal claim. Fines begin at $7,000 per instance. Documentation must already exist. The era of convenient origin claims is over.

Instead of celebrating the regulatory hammer, Adam built a private-sector bridge: a scholarship that eliminates $5–9k audit fees and cuts monthly costs in half for the first 10,000 small farmers and producers — delivering an estimated $85 million in pure private value. This is resilience with a human face. Blockchain (XRPL + Hyperledger) provides the immutable ledger. Nutrient credits from oyster farms now clean the Chesapeake, the Hudson, Long Island Sound, and waterways from Singapore to Dubai.

Supply-chain resilience is not a slogan. It is the difference between a nation that can feed and equip itself under pressure and one that cannot.

Dr. Vin Menon
DR. VIN MENON – LIVE TRADING
13:35 – 18:25

Price Is a Signal. Utility Is the Foundation.

NILA opened near 7.5–8¢ and climbed to 11–12¢ within minutes. Green candles are satisfying. They are not the point. Vin was clear: this is a utility token designed for long-term value creation, not a speculative vehicle. Monthly exchange expansions through December (Korea, India next) are the deliberate cadence of builders who understand that resilience is measured in years, not hours.

The TON/Telegram ad-tech layer converts engagement into NILA while advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals. When digital participation itself becomes a force for climate and social outcomes, we have moved beyond speculation into regenerative infrastructure.

Ryan Graham
RYAN GRAHAM – BLOCKCHAIN KIDS USA
18:52 – 25:41

The Most Undervalued Asset in America Is Still Sitting in Classrooms

Only ~13% of Americans are meaningfully engaged with crypto. School exposure is near zero. Ryan Graham and Blockchain Kids USA are closing that gap with books on blockchain, AI, robotics, and cybersecurity from pre-K through adult education. One volume has already reached Coinbase leadership.

Their vision — replacing traditional museum field trips with visits to actual blockchain companies — is not cute. It is strategic. Nations that fail to equip their young people with the mental models of decentralized systems, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity will wake up one day to discover they no longer understand the operating system of their own economy. Educational resilience is national security.

blockchainkidsusa.com • Mention “Porter Brothers”

Matt Dixon
MATT DIXON – PERFECT STORM & ELLIOTT WAVE
25:43 – 39:10

Anticipation Is the Highest Form of Resilience

Forty years of market experience distilled into a single projection: Bitcoin’s historical low arrives roughly 850 days after the halving — pointing to Q4 2026. Elliott Wave structure from the ~$125k high is textbook corrective. Matt’s Perfect Storm Index currently sits at 57 — elevated pressure. Sentiment is mildly complacent. High Bitcoin dominance continues to starve alts of oxygen.

Near-term caution is not fear. It is discipline. Longer-term, a geopolitical thaw, lower oil, lower inflation, and renewed liquidity can unlock new all-time highs — followed by the rotation into AI and alt tokens that always accompanies the next expansion. Matt will publish his top-10 list near the projected low. Those who wait for certainty will buy the top. Those who prepare for the cycle will own the bottom.

Daily Perfect Storm update: @MDTrade on X

Dr. Vin Menon
CLOSING THE CIRCLE
39:10 – End

From New York to the Next Decade

NILA continued higher. The Porter brothers closed with the quiet confidence of people who know they are in the presence of serious builders. Technical glitches were met with humor — another small reminder that resilience includes the ability to adapt in real time without losing the plot.

This week many of these same voices will converge in New York for UN Blockchain Week. The conversations that began on this show will deepen. The infrastructure will continue to compound. And the question hanging over all of us remains the same:

Will we treat the coming storms as threats to be endured, or as the forge in which a more adaptive civilization is built?

The Instruments of Resilience

APUS
NYSE American
MindWave / MindChain L2
USDW
OTC
Made in USA Inc.
NILA
Live on WeBot
MindChain Native Coin

The Choice Is Still Ours

Watch the replay. Internalize the lessons. Then join the builders in New York.
UN Blockchain Week 2026 • September 10–19 • UNGA + NYFW
Bitcoin • AI & Energy • Space • Fashion • Washington Elite Gala

UN Blockchain Week 2026 Speaker Roster Explodes – Advanced Tickets End August 1 | UN Blockchain Week
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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
  • Lou Kerner – Founder, DAIAA + CryptoMondays
    Founder, DAIAA + CryptoMondays
  • Karla Ballard – Future of Work – Blockchain – Cultural Architect
    HUMN / Blockchain for Communities
  • Alex Lightman – CEO, inventor, speaker, author, policy advisor, artist
    Token Communities / Blockchain Education
  • Nikita (Sachdev) Lord – Founder and CEO of Luna PR
    Luna PR & Luna Media Corp
  • Nisa Amoils – Managing Partner A100x Ventures
    A100x Ventures • AI & Blockchain
  • 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)
Group portrait of confirmed speakers for UN Blockchain Week 2026 including Brock Pierce, Vít Jedlička, Lou Kerner, Nisa Amoils and the expanding roster of global visionaries
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.
High-tech keynote stage at UN Blockchain Week Conference featuring AI agents and blockchain energy discussions with engaged global audience
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.
Luxurious black-tie Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala during UN Blockchain Week with elite networking in Times Square
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.
High-fashion blockchain-inspired runway show during NYFW and UN Blockchain Week with digital couture and holographic elements
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

Countdown graphic warning that UN Blockchain Week 2026 ticket prices increase on August 1 from $199 GA and $999 VIP
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.

Why This Moment Matters

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.


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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.

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Privacy Under Siege: AI Agents, Surveillance & Why Blockchain Must Lead
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OP-ED • PRIVACY & TECHNOLOGY

Privacy Under Siege:
AI Agents Are Watching
— And Blockchain May Be Our Only Defense

As powerful AI agents gain autonomy, they are collecting unprecedented amounts of personal data. Decentralized technology may be the only real solution.

BP

Bruce Porter Jr.

Founder, Washington Elite

July 15, 2026

8 min read

Silhouette of a person surrounded by AI surveillance cameras and glowing digital eyes, protected by glowing blue blockchain chains

AI surveillance is advancing rapidly. Can blockchain protect us?

As powerful AI agents gain the ability to act autonomously on our behalf, they are also collecting unprecedented amounts of personal data. Without decentralized infrastructure, this shift could mark the end of meaningful privacy as we know it.

We are entering a new era where AI agents don’t just answer questions — they make decisions, manage schedules, handle finances, and interact with services on our behalf. While this level of convenience is appealing, it also introduces one of the most serious privacy threats of our time.

These AI agents require deep access to emails, calendars, bank accounts, health records, and personal browsing history to operate effectively. In most cases, this sensitive data is processed and stored within centralized systems controlled by large technology companies.

Multiple glowing red and blue digital eyes and surveillance cameras collecting personal data

AI-powered surveillance systems are becoming increasingly invasive.

The real danger goes beyond data collection. Once personal information is fed into centralized AI systems, individuals lose visibility and control over how their data is used, who has access to it, and whether it is being monetized or shared.

Why Blockchain Is Essential

This is precisely where blockchain technology becomes essential.

Unlike centralized platforms, blockchain-based systems enable individuals to retain true ownership and control over their data. Through decentralized identity solutions, zero-knowledge proofs, and encrypted storage, users can grant AI agents limited, temporary, and purpose-specific access without exposing their entire digital lives.

Glowing blue digital shield made of blockchain nodes representing decentralized privacy protection

Blockchain offers a powerful shield for personal privacy and data sovereignty.

Several projects within the Bitcoin and broader blockchain ecosystem are already developing infrastructure that prioritizes user sovereignty. These solutions represent a fundamentally different model — one where privacy is protected by code and cryptography rather than granted by corporations or governments.

A Call to Action

The rapid rise of AI agents should serve as a clear wake-up call. Centralized systems were already problematic for privacy. Layering autonomous AI on top of them dramatically increases the risks.

Split image comparing centralized data surveillance with decentralized blockchain protection

Centralized systems create dangerous data honeypots. Decentralized blockchain offers a better path.

Blockchain offers a viable path forward — but only if privacy is treated as a core priority rather than an afterthought.

Join the Conversation

The conversation around privacy, AI, and decentralized technology has never been more urgent.

I invite you to join leading voices in Bitcoin, blockchain, and finance at the upcoming Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala.

FINAL DAY

Early Bird 2 Pricing for UN Blockchain Week ends at midnight EST today.

VIP tickets include access to the full Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala.

Secure Your Tickets →
BitcoinPalooza 2026: Standing for Freedom & Liberty in Times Square | UN Blockchain Week
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Bitcoin • Events • New York

BitcoinPalooza:
Standing for Freedom and Liberty
in Times Square – UN Blockchain Week 2026

The Ultimate Celebration of Bitcoin Culture Comes to the Heart of New York City
BitcoinPalooza 2026 in Times Square — massive crowd waving Bitcoin flags and signs for freedom and sound money with live music stage and glowing neon lights
BitcoinPalooza 2026 lights up Times Square with energy, music, and the spirit of financial freedom.

In a world where true freedom and financial liberty are increasingly under siege, BitcoinPalooza rises as a bold, unapologetic declaration of resistance.

This isn’t just another party or networking event. This is rebellion. This is resistance. This is the people taking back what’s rightfully ours — control of our own money, our own future, and our own destiny.

Bitcoin and crypto were born to tell the bankers and the centralized powers exactly where to go. We’re done asking permission. We’re building, we’re celebrating, and we’re standing together.

BitcoinPalooza stands firmly with the people — the builders, the creators, the rebels, and every freedom-loving individual who refuses to accept a future of surveillance and control.


Join the Historic BitcoinPalooza – UN Blockchain Week 2026

Mark your calendars for September 17, 2026, when Times Square becomes ground zero for the ultimate celebration of Bitcoin culture.

As the high-energy after-party following the flagship days of UN Blockchain Week, BitcoinPalooza transforms Manhattan into a vibrant arena of music, art, fashion, and liberty-fueled energy.

Come meet the bands. Meet the acts. Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow freedom fighters for one unforgettable night in the brightest lights of New York City.


The Call for Performers Is Open

Energetic crypto rock band performing live on stage at BitcoinPalooza 2026 in Times Square with cheering crowd and dramatic stage lighting
Live music takes center stage at BitcoinPalooza 2026.

We’re actively seeking talented performers to join the lineup. Singers, bands, dancers, models, comedians, and electronic artists — this is your stage.

Selected performers receive free access to the full UN Blockchain Week Conference.

Submit as a Performer →


Immersive Bitcoin-Themed Art & Fashion

Immersive Bitcoin art installation at BitcoinPalooza featuring glowing digital art, Bitcoin symbols, and powerful freedom imagery of eagles breaking free from chains
Powerful Bitcoin-themed art installations celebrate freedom and creativity.
Models walking the runway in bold Bitcoin-inspired streetwear and luxury fashion at BitcoinPalooza 2026
Bitcoin-inspired fashion showcases the new era of money and self-sovereignty.

The art at BitcoinPalooza is a visual manifesto. Expect stunning Bitcoin-themed installations, digital art, NFTs, and traditional works that capture the intersection of creativity and financial sovereignty.

Fashion takes center stage with showcases blending streetwear and luxury in Bitcoin-inspired designs.


An Unforgettable Night in the Heart of Times Square

Imagine the electric atmosphere of Times Square pulsing with live music, immersive art experiences, cutting-edge fashion, and networking with visionaries and fellow rebels from around the world.

This is where the serious work of building the future meets the joyful celebration of what we’re fighting for.


Diverse group of people cheering and holding Bitcoin signs in Times Square at BitcoinPalooza 2026, united for freedom and financial liberty
The people united — standing for freedom and sound money at BitcoinPalooza 2026.

Be There. Stand with Us. Stand for Freedom.

BitcoinPalooza isn’t just an event — it’s a movement. As part of UN Blockchain Week and leading into the Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala on September 18, this night sets the tone: serious by day, revolutionary by night.

Event BitcoinPalooza – UN Blockchain Week 2026 Date September 17, 2026 Location Times Square, New York City Tickets Early-bird pricing available now

We stand with the people. We stand for liberty. We stand for Bitcoin.
See you in Times Square.


Washington Elite Gala 2026 | An Exclusive Invitation to Mayor Mamdani
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EXCLUSIVE INVITATION · UN BLOCKCHAIN WEEK 2026

An Exclusive Invitation
to Mayor Zohran Mamdani

The Washington Elite community extends a distinguished invitation to Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the flagship black-tie event of UN Blockchain Week.

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Washington Elite

Editorial Team

July 2026

4 min read

Washington Elite Gala 2026 - An Exclusive Invitation to Mayor Zohran Mamdani
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 • TIMES SQUARE

The Porter Brothers and the Washington Elite community are honored to extend a distinguished invitation to Mayor Zohran Mamdani to join us at the premier black-tie event of UN Blockchain Week.

As the official flagship of UN Blockchain Week, the Washington Elite Investment Summit & Charity Gala has become the most anticipated evening during the United Nations General Assembly — a carefully curated gathering of visionary investors, policymakers, sovereign wealth leaders, and pioneers at the intersection of energy, fashion, crypto, AI, and space.

An Invitation of Distinction

We believe Mayor Mamdani’s presence would represent a powerful moment of dialogue between New York City’s leadership and the global innovators who have chosen to build in our city. His commitment to progress and opportunity for all New Yorkers resonates deeply with the values we champion through technology and human advancement.

“We would be truly honored to welcome Mayor Mamdani to the Washington Elite Gala — a night where visionaries come together to shape tomorrow.”

— The Porter Brothers
Founders, Washington Elite

The evening will feature an intimate cocktail reception, closed-door strategic discussions, a world-class charity gala and awards ceremony, followed by an exclusive after-party in the heart of Times Square.

EVENT DETAILS

DATE & TIME
September 18, 2026
6:00 PM – Midnight
LOCATION
Times Square, New York City
DRESS CODE
Black Tie
FORMAT
Invitation Only
Washington Elite Gala 2026 invitation visual

Washington Elite Gala 2026 — Times Square, New York City

We Would Be Honored by Your Presence

Should Mayor Mamdani be able to join us, it would be a highlight of UN Blockchain Week.

Apply for Invitation

Limited invitations available

Performer Submissions Open for BitcoinPalooza NYC | NYFW 2026
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Submit Performance
June 28, 2026
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT · NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Performer Submissions Are Now Open
for BitcoinPalooza NYC

An unforgettable fusion of blockchain culture, high fashion, and world-class performance during New York Fashion Week.

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Washington Elite

Editorial Team

June 28, 2026

5 min read

BitcoinPalooza NYC performers on stage during New York Fashion Week with dramatic lighting
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2026

Where blockchain meets world-class performance and fashion

Washington Elite is proud to announce that performer submissions are officially open for BitcoinPalooza NYC — an unforgettable convergence of blockchain innovation, high fashion, and world-class live performance during New York Fashion Week.

The Vision

Following the extraordinary success of our previous flagship events in Paris, London, and Miami, BitcoinPalooza NYC continues the tradition of creating intimate yet spectacular experiences that bring together the most influential voices in cryptocurrency, technology, fashion, and the arts.

This is not just another conference or festival. It is a carefully curated evening where blockchain pioneers, collectors, investors, and creatives come together in an atmosphere of sophistication and creative freedom.

We’re Looking for Visionary Talent

We welcome submissions from artists across every discipline.

Singers & Vocalists

Solo artists, vocal ensembles, and experimental vocal performances

Bands & Live Musicians

Full bands, jazz ensembles, acoustic sets, and original compositions

Models & Fashion Shows

Runway presentations and fashion activations during NYFW

Comedians

Stand-up, storytelling, and sharp satirical performances

Ballerinas & Dancers

Classical ballet, contemporary, experimental, and choreographed works

Electronic & New Media

Live electronic acts, immersive AV performances, and never-before-seen concepts

We are especially excited about boundary-pushing and never-before-seen performances.

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A moment from the exclusive fashion presentation at BitcoinPalooza NYC during New York Fashion Week.

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Selected performers will have the opportunity to take the stage and present their work as immersive art installations throughout the venue.

This is a rare chance to create a multi-sensory experience that blends live performance with visual art in an environment designed for meaningful connection.

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Every approved performer receives complimentary access to the prestigious UN Blockchain Week Conference.

Immersive blockchain-themed art installation with projection mapping and performers at BitcoinPalooza NYC event.

Performers interact with a large-scale immersive blockchain art installation at BitcoinPalooza NYC.

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High-energy live performance during BitcoinPalooza NYC.

UN Blockchain Week 2026: The Most Important Week for Blockchain Events NYC & Crypto Events NYC
UN Blockchain Week 2026 – The Most Important Blockchain Events NYC of the Year
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
World leaders and diplomats gathering at UNGA 81 during Blockchain Events NYC and UN Blockchain Week 2026

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.

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Washington Elite Investment Gala at Times Square during Blockchain Events NYC 2026

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.

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UN Blockchain Week 2026: Hope Amid Global Tensions – The UN’s Last Beacon for Unity & Innovation
UN Blockchain Week 2026 – Hope Amid Global Tensions
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
UNGA Leaders Gathering Amid Global Conflict – UN Blockchain Week 2026

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.

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New York Fashion Week Runway + Washington Elite Investment Gala – UN Blockchain Week 2026

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.

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UN Blockchain Week 2026: The Most Important AI, Crypto, Energy, Investment & Space Event of the Year
UN Blockchain Week 2026 – Times Square NYC
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
Times Square Billboard – UN Blockchain Week Sponsor

Top sponsors get massive Times Square exposure — own the moment.

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New York Fashion Week Runway + Washington Elite Investment Gala

Fashion. Runway shows. Power networking. Global impact.
All in one unforgettable week.

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Top 12 Largest Crypto Conferences in the World 2026 | WashingtonElite.com
2026 CRYPTO EDITION

The Top 12 Largest Crypto Conferences in the World This Year

Resilience in turbulent times. Amid ongoing global conflicts and economic uncertainty, the crypto community continues to gather, innovate, and build the financial future.

Curated by WashingtonElite.com — where power, influence, and innovation meet.

Why These Events Matter in 2026

Even as wars and geopolitical tensions reshape the global landscape, the cryptocurrency industry stands as a beacon of decentralized resilience and financial sovereignty. These twelve largest conferences bring together tens of thousands of leaders, builders, investors, and policymakers.

WashingtonElite.com has ranked these events by expected attendance, influence, and historical impact.

Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas Crypto Conference
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Bitcoin 2026

The World’s Largest Bitcoin-Only Gathering

Dates: April 27–29, 2026
Location: The Venetian, Las Vegas, USA
Expected Attendance: 35,000–40,000+

Description: The definitive Bitcoin conference — a global celebration of sound money, innovation, and financial freedom.

Official Website & Tickets →
Consensus Miami 2026 Crypto Conference
2

Consensus Miami 2026

The Super Bowl of Blockchain

Dates: May 5–7, 2026
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, USA
Expected Attendance: 20,000+

Description: CoinDesk’s flagship event — the largest and most influential crypto gathering in the Americas.

Official Website & Tickets →
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 Crypto Conference
3

TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026

Asia’s Premier Crypto Powerhouse

Dates: October 7–8, 2026
Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Expected Attendance: 20,000+

Description: The flagship Asian edition of the world’s most exclusive crypto networking festival.

Official Website & Tickets →
TOKEN2049 Dubai 2026 Crypto Conference
4

TOKEN2049 Dubai 2026

Middle East’s Crypto Capital Event

Dates: April 29–30, 2026
Location: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Expected Attendance: 15,000+

Description: Festival-style summit blending high-level discussions with unforgettable networking in the crypto capital of the Middle East.

Official Website & Tickets →
ETHDenver 2026 Ethereum Crypto Conference
5

ETHDenver 2026

The World’s Largest Ethereum Festival

Dates: February 17–21, 2026
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Expected Attendance: 25,000+

Description: A week-long Ethereum-focused festival featuring hackathons, BUIDLathons, and massive community innovation.

Official Website & Tickets →
EthCC 2026 Cannes Ethereum Conference
6

EthCC 2026

Europe’s Largest Ethereum Conference

Dates: March 30–April 2, 2026
Location: Cannes, France
Expected Attendance: 8,000+

Description: The premier Ethereum community conference packed with technical deep-dives and protocol updates.

Official Website →
Paris Blockchain Week 2026 Crypto Conference
7

Paris Blockchain Week 2026

Europe’s Institutional Crypto Summit

Dates: April 15–16, 2026
Location: Paris, France
Expected Attendance: 10,000+

Description: High-level gathering of European institutions, regulators, and blockchain leaders.

Official Website →
Devcon 2026 Mumbai Ethereum Conference
8

Devcon 2026

Ethereum’s Global Developer Conference

Dates: November 3–6, 2026
Location: Mumbai, India
Expected Attendance: 14,000+

Description: The ultimate Ethereum developer summit rotating globally.

Official Website →
Korea Blockchain Week 2026 Seoul Crypto Conference
9

Korea Blockchain Week 2026

Asia’s Rising Blockchain Powerhouse

Dates: September 29–October 1, 2026
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Expected Attendance: 10,000+

Description: Korea’s flagship blockchain event bridging traditional finance and Web3 innovation.

Official Website →
WebX 2026 Tokyo Web3 Crypto Conference
10

WebX 2026

Asia’s Premier Web3 Conference

Dates: July 13–14, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Expected Attendance: 8,000+

Description: Japan’s largest international Web3 summit covering crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and AI integration.

Official Website →
Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala UNGA 81
11

Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala

UNGA 81 • Official Flagship Event

Dates: September 18, 2026
Location: Times Square, New York City, USA
Expected Attendance: 5,000+ (Elite)

Description: The official flagship investment summit and gala of UN Blockchain Week, hosted by WashingtonElite.com during the 81st UN General Assembly.

Official Website & Tickets →
UN Blockchain Week 2026
12

UN Blockchain Week 2026

Official United Nations Blockchain Event

Dates: September 10–19, 2026
Location: New York City, USA
Expected Attendance: 15,000+

Description: Official UN Blockchain Week featuring global discussions on blockchain for sustainability, digital economy, and innovation — coinciding with UNGA 81.

Official Website →
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