BlockchAIn Bootcamp Conference, Hackathon & Blockchain Marketplace 2026
Overview
This comprehensive conference serves as a high-impact launchpad for the 2026 digital economy, bridging the gap between emerging technology and practical life skills by equipping students, professionals, and business leaders with the essential tools to thrive.
Participants will dive into Blockchain Tech Trends and the convergence of AI and Web3 , gaining a competitive edge through Career Planning and a New Literacy in Financial Planning . Through hands-on AI and Hackathon sessions and the specialized BLI Legal Tech Hackathon , attendees will move from theory to execution.
The program prioritizes safety and professional standards by covering Wallets & Security , Consumer Protection , and the Accounting of Crypto for everyone , ensuring financial transparency.
Finally, the event tackles the “real-world” complexities of the industry by addressing Legal issues for everyone , HR issues for businesses , and comprehensive Business Financial Planning , transforming digital curiosity into measurable professional growth.
Day 1: Audience
- Digital Assets 101 For High School Students & Curious Adults
Day 2: Audience
- Digital Assets & Innovative Tech 201 For College, Grad Students & Adult Learners
Day 3: Audience
- Compliance 401 For Regulators, Staff, Compliance Officers, Lobbyists, C-Suite Managers
Day 4: Audience
- Business & Institutional Tech 301 For Government, Businesses & Institutions
Day 5: Audience
- Digital Assets & Innovative Tech Applications For Consumers, Families, Retirees, HR & Careers
Individuals can obtain multi-day passes. Goal is to have industry sponsors underwrite student admission. Thank you for your support.
Day 1: Monday, July 13 | The New Decentralized World
Focus: Foundations of Blockchain and Global Impact
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Kickoff Keynote
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Workshop
The New Financial Literacy: Crypto, Wallets & Security: What To Know For Every Age
The Convergence of AI and Blockchain Governance
Introduction to Blockchain Technology - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
10:30 AM -11:30 AM: Workshop
The Business of Bitcoin & DeFi Career Paths
The Future of "ConsumerFi": Retail Apps on the Blockchain
Brief Review of Blockchain Technology Basics - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
The New Financial Literacy: The Stablecoin World - (Arzye Team)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Workshop
The Story of Ethereum & The Science of Blockchain Career Paths: Nodes, Hashes, & Consensus
Cross-Border Payments: Stablecoins vs. Traditional Wire
Introduction to Cryptocurrencies - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
12:30 PM -1:00 PM Lunch Break
12:30 PM -1:00 PM Workshop
The Evolution of Value: Why Blockchain Matters Now.
Fractional Ownership of Real-World Assets (RWA)
Legal Systems Overview - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Workshop
Blockchain Applications In Art, Music, Sports, Law, Health, Real Estate & More
Class Exercise 1 - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Career Planning & Hiring: Skills Needed In AI, Blockchain, DeFi & Quantum Jobs
4:00 PM Endnote - TBA
Business of Blockchain: Exhibit Hall Demonstrations
CryptoMonday Networking Reception
Hackathon Track: MDBA Youth Hackathon & BLI Legal Tech Hackathon
Day 2: Tuesday, July 14 | The Next Gen Builders: Talent & Tech
Focus: Data Integrity and Digital Self-Sovereignty
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Keynote - Dr. W. Scott Stornetta
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Workshop
Jobs In The World of Defi, Centralized Exchanges & Traditional Finance (Banks, ETFs, RWA)
Smart Contract Auditing for Non-Developers
Jurisdiction - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
10:30 AM -11:30 AM: Workshop
Bitcoin Industry Jobs (Tech, Finance, Business)
Tokenomics 101: Designing Resilient Economic Incentives
Accountability - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
The Stablecoin & Token Technology For Builders - (Arzye Team)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Workshop
Careers In The World of IoT
Hardware Wallet Deep Dive: Ledger, Trezor, and Coldcard
Remedies - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
12:30 PM -1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM -2:00 PM Workshop
How You Can Be An Architect of an On Chain Future!
Bitcoin Layer 2s: Lightning Network & Stacks 101
Review of Applicable Case Law - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Workshop
What You Need To Know About Tokenization
Smart Contracts in Construction: Automated Milestone Payments
Class Exercise 2 - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
College Career Planning: Skills Needed For AI, Blockchain & DeFi: What The HR Person Does Not Know
4:00 PM Endnote - Senator Ron Watson
Business of Blockchain: Exhibit Hall Demonstrations
Hackathon Track: MDBA Youth Hackathon & BLI Legal Tech Hackathon
Evening: Speaker & Ambassador Dinner (Invitational)
Day 3: Wednesday, July 15 | The Digital Economy (Legislative Day)
Focus: Policy, Stablecoins, and Your Life As A Hackathon
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Keynote - TBA
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Workshop
New Financial & Tech Literacy For Consumers, Government & Business: The Basics & More
Insuring the Un-Insurable: Crypto Custody Coverage
Securities and Exchange Commission - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
10:30 AM -11:30 AM: Workshop
Mechanics Of Profit with Bitcoin, Stablecoins & Crypto In Business & Banking
Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency in Agriculture
Commodities and Futures Exchange Commission - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
Stablecoins Around The World - (Arzye Team)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Workshop
National & State Security With Blockchain: Supply Chains & Commerce
Decentralized Identity (DID) and Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Department of Treasury - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
12:30 PM -1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Workshop
Why We Need a USA SRO & Legislative Sandboxes!
Legal Frameworks for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
Internal Revenue Service - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Workshop
Regulation of Moving Real-World Assets On-Chain
Privacy Protocols: Navigating the Line Between Security and Law
Department of Justice - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Endnote - Delegate Adrian Boafo
HR, Education & The New World of Tech Employees In This Digital Age of AI, Blockchain, IoT & DeFi
Review of Applicable Case Law
Class Exercise 3 - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
Side Event: TBA
Day 4: Thursday, July 16 | The New Business, Tech Code & Profit
Focus: The Business of Smart Contracts, Supply Chain and Commerce
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Keynote - TBA
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Workshop
The New Financial Literacy For Government & Business: What To Know About Stablecoins, Bitcoin, Crypto: Risks, Reward & Options
Self-Custody Compliance for Maryland Investment Advisors
Legal issues with Scams - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
10:30 AM -11:30 AM: Workshop
The Mechanics To Profit with Bitcoin, Stablecoins & Crypto In Your Business & Banking
Taxation of Staking Rewards and Airdrops
Legal issues with Real World Assets - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
How To Build Your Own Stablecoin - (Arzye Team)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Workshop
How to Integrate Blockchain Into Your Business Infrastructure To Reduce Cost, Fraud & Improve Efficiency (Other Than Crypto)
DAOs for Nonprofits: Governance & Transparency Models
Legal issues with Non-Fungible Tokens - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch Break
From Paper to Code: Modernizing Your Automation.
On-Chain Forensics: Tracking Bad Actors
Legal issues with Metaverse - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Workshop
How To Leverage Asset Tokenization For Business Profit – Moving Real-World Assets (RWA) On-Chain.
Stablecoins: Implementation for Businesses
Legal issues with Class Exercise 4 - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor: CLE Ticket Required To Attend)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Are You Hiring? What You Need To Know To Reduce Liability In This Digital Age of AI, Blockchain, IoT & DeFi
4:00 PM Endnote - TBA
Business of Blockchain: Exhibit Hall Demonstrations
Hackathon Track: MDBA Youth Hackathon & BLI Legal Tech Hackathon
Side Event: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. BitAngel BLI Start up Pitch Event
Day 5: Friday, July 17 | Building the Future
Focus: Digital Age Basics: Banking, Law, Accounting, HR & Lifestyle
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Keynote - TBA
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Workshop
You are Unique: How To Protect From Online Scams (AI Deep Fakes, Crypto & Other Scams)
Tokenizing Real Estate: A Case Study
Part 1: Applications & Legal Issues Related To Day 1 CLE - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor, CLE Ticket Required)
10:30 AM -11:30 AM: Workshop
Lifestyle: Products, Services & Travel For Home, Business & Vacations
Building Sustainable Bitcoin Mining
Part 2: Applications & Legal Issues Related to Day 1 CLE - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor, CLE Ticket Required)
What Every Consumer Needs To Know About Stablecoins - (Arzye Team)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Workshop
Legal & Accounting: Questions To Ask Advisors For You, Your Family & Business on the New Age of Divorce, Wills & Money
Institutional Custody Solutions: Fidelity, Coinbase, and Beyond
Part 3: Applications & Legal Issues Related to Day 2 CLE - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor, CLE Ticket Required)
12:30 PM -1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Workshop
The New Commerce
Digital Asset Estate Planning: How to Pass on Your Keys
Part 4: Applications & Legal Issues Related to Day 3 CLE - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor, CLE Ticket Required)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Workshop
IRS Updates: How To Track Crypto & Business Deductions In the USA & Abroad
How to Launch an Impact NFT Campaign for your Charity
Part 5: Applications & Legal Issues Related to Day 4 CLE - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor, CLE Ticket Required)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Endnote - TBA
Networking between exhibitors, students, and professionals.
Part 6: Applications & Legal Issues Related to Day 4 CLE - (Eric Guthrie, Esq, Instructor, CLE Ticket Required)
4:00 PM: Closing Session
The Roadmap for 2027.
