Boston Blockchain Week returns to Kilroy Square in Quincy Center for its fifth edition on September 8–10, 2026, bringing together technologists, business leaders, financial institutions, policymakers, investors, and students around a shared focus on the transition of blockchain technology from experimentation to deployed infrastructure.
Organized by QUBIC Labs, Boston’s hub for blockchain and digital infrastructure technology, the three-day event reflects a broader shift in the industry — away from proof-of-concept projects and toward real-world implementation at scale. Attendees can expect programming designed to address the practical, regulatory, and technical challenges that accompany that shift.
This year’s theme, “The Digital Infrastructure Stack,” reflects the maturation of the industry. Blockchain systems are no longer isolated experiments—they are becoming foundational layers in payment networks, identity systems, supply chains, and capital markets.
Six Tracks Covering the Full Stack
The three-day program features six tracks spanning the infrastructure landscape:
- Payment & Settlement Systems – Stablecoins, cross-border rails, real-time settlement, and treasury operations
- Tokenization & Asset Infrastructure – Securities tokenization, real-world assets, custody, and trading infrastructure
- Data & Trust Infrastructure – Digital identity, verifiable credentials, and privacy-preserving data sharing
- Regulation & Compliance – Policy frameworks, compliance architecture, and working effectively with regulators
- Enterprise & Government Adoption – Supply chain, energy markets, public services, and real-world case studies
- Building & Deploying – Developer tools, security, integration strategies, and interoperability
Two cross-cutting themes—AI-native systems and security by design—will be woven throughout all programming.
Dealroom: Curated Capital Formation
New to BBW, Dealroom is Boston Blockchain Week’s dedicated capital formation program connecting blockchain founders with institutional investors. Unlike open networking or pitch competitions, Dealroom is a structured, invite-only program designed for serious conversations. Selected founders are matched with relevant investors based on stage, sector, and strategic fit, with pre-scheduled meetings throughout the event.
Dealroom applications open July 27, 2026. Space is limited to 25 founders.
Speakers include:
- Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
- Yolanda, Chief Security Architect, Coinbase
- Amanda Wick, Head of Americas, VerifyVASP
- Amira Valliani, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Solana Foundation
- Anja Von Rosensteil, Of Counsel, Fin-Law Frankfurt
- Brian R. Yurachek, Founder & CEO, Parallel Worlds, Inc.
- Chris Gianelloni, CEO, Blink Labs Software
- Chris Pereira, Specialist, Unit 410
- Christian Crowley, Partner, a16z
- Christopher Russell, Head of Tokenization & CISO, tZERO Group
- David Micley, Managing Director Americas, Wintermute
- George Hu, Founder & CEO, Dunback Meadow
- J. Nathaniel Ader, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Qtonic Quantum Corp | Qtonic Lab
- James Dunseith, Co-Founder & CEO, andamio.io
- Jeff Gardiner, CISO, GlassHouse
- Jeremy Wallis, Partner, Gate Ventures
- Keli Callaghan, Partner, Arrington Capital
- Kevin Fitzgerald, Partner, ht.digital
- Kevin Powers, Faculty Director & Lecturer-in-Law, Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity Risk & Governance, Boston College Law School
- Len Evenchick, Professor, Boston College
- Mark Dempsey, CEO & Co-Founder, Crypto Regulatory Solutions LLC
- Matthew Schneider, CEO, Building, Inc.
- Max CM, Security Architect, Figment
- Micah Drayton, Partner & Director, Technology Practice Group, Caldwell Law
- Michael Didiuk, Partner Financial Markets and Funds, Katten
- Michael So, Founder, Tokenyze
- Patrick Camuso, CPA, Managing Director, Camuso CPA
- Rob Schmults, General Partner, Blockchange
- Roman Beck, Professor, Bentley University Crypto Ledger Lab
- Rumika Sharma, Investor, BankTech Ventures
- Sulolit Raj Mukherjee, CEO, Bodin Advisory
- Thomas Dunleavy, CFA, CAIA, Head of Venture, Varys Capital
- Timo Lehes, Co-Founder, Swarm
- Vladimir Vilne, Lead Architect, HaitiAidShield
- Yoon Auh, CEO, BOLTS Technologies
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