Join The First Maryland Blockchain Conference
Students & Adults
MDBA Blockchain Bootcamp & Conference
www.bli.tools
Maryland Blockchain Career & Innovation Week
Supporting innovation and economic development with clear goals for career seekers & builders. Fostering an economy by creating a talent pipeline in innovative tech.
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Blockchain Conference, Bootcamp & Hackathon Hub
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Dates: Week of July 13–17, 2026
Location: College Campus (TBA)
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Audience: High School Students, Guidance Counselors, Adult Learners, Workforce Partners, Legislative Staff and Regulators
Event
Overview
Format: 5-day conference + educational bootcamp
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Capacity: 100 participants per day (students + adults)
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Schedule: 6 hours of content each day, repeated daily for 5 different bused-in cohorts
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Delivery: In-person + hybrid (Zoomenabled speakers, protocol mentors)
Special Focus: Youth, Guidance Counselors, Enterprise Solutions, and adult career changers
Tools For
Builders
Virtual & In Person Hackathon Cohort
MDBA Youth Hackathon
For High School Students
(2 Year) For Adults
BLI Legal Tech Hackathon
2025 Bounty Supporters
Ignite Innovation, Launch Careers, Power the Future
Shape the next evolution of technology by supporting the Blockchain Bootcamp & Conference.
Ways To Support The Conference:
MD Youth Hackathon & BLI Legal Tech Hackathon Support:
Bounty Tokens $1000 - $25000
Generate new ideas and functions for your decentralized network by offering bounties in your token for winning developers and builders.
AdminGrant $5000
Become a supporter of the hackathon and generate new exposure and content for your brand.
Blockchain Conference Support:
Sponsor:
- Platinum Sponsor for Scholarships (45,000)
- Gold Sponsor for Scholarships (25,000)
- Silver Sponsor for Scholarships (15,000)
- Bronze Sponsor For Scholarships (10,000)
- Books & Merchandise: $25000
- BoxLunches & Refreshments: $25000
Exhibitor Categories for the International Maryland Blockchain Conference
To exhibit for 5 days: $5,000
The exhibit area welcomes a diverse range of exhibitors aligned with our focus on blockchain policy, education, enterprise adoption, and regulatory innovation. Below are categories of exhibitors:
Blockchain Infrastructure & Protocols
Layer-1/Layer-2 networks, node providers, interoperability solutions, and consensus mechanisms.
Digital Asset & Crypto Platforms
Exchanges, wallets, custody solutions, stablecoin issuers, and payment gateways.
DeFi & Tokenization Providers
Lending protocols, yield platforms, tokenized asset issuers, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization services.
Enterprise Blockchain Solutions
Supply chain trackers, ERP integrations, smart contract platforms, and private/permissioned networks for business.
RegTech & Compliance Tools
KYC/AML software, audit platforms, regulatory reporting tools, and digital asset compliance frameworks.
Security & Cybersecurity Firms
Wallet security, blockchain forensics, threat detection, and smart contract auditing services.
AI & Emerging Tech Integrations
AI-blockchain hybrids, IoT/DePIN solutions, and Web3 gaming/NFT platforms.
Education & Workforce Development
Training platforms, certification programs, bootcamp organizers, and career development tools for blockchain professionals.
Government & Policy Organizations
Regulatory bodies, task forces, standards organizations, and public-sector blockchain initiatives.
Hardware & Developer Tools
Mining rigs, nodes, developer SDKs, APIs, and hardware wallets.
International Pavilions
National trade delegations, global startups, and ecosystem representatives from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America showcasing region-specific innovations and regulatory approaches.
Why Join?
Support the Maryland Blockchain Bootcamp & Conference to to pioneer the workforce of tomorrow: seed Maryland's $10B+ digital asset economy by upskilling 500+ youth into blockchain pioneers, fueling your hiring pipeline while etching your brand as the catalyst for a compliant, innovative Web3 future.
Contact Maryland Blockchain Association Team
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