The priority round of speaker submissions for UN Blockchain Week 2026 closed with a resounding success, attracting an extraordinary volume of high-caliber proposals from policymakers, Bitcoin pioneers, AI architects, energy innovators, space visionaries, and fashion-tech disruptors. The response has already elevated the bar for what happens when the world’s most forward-thinking minds converge in Times Square during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) and New York Fashion Week (NYFW).
From June 30 to July 25, the priority window gave early applicants first consideration for prime stage slots, accelerated review, and elevated visibility across the full 10-day experience. Organizers describe the submissions as “next-level—thoughtful, bold, and packed with the kind of insight that makes this space worth showing up for.” The result is a lineup that transcends typical conference panels and moves into the conversations that will shape global policy, capital allocation, and technological frontiers.
FIRST SPEAKERS ALREADY CONFIRMED INCLUDE:
- Brock Pierce – Bitcoin OG, futurist, philanthropist, and blockchain pioneer
- Vít Jedlička – President of Liberland
- Hugh Dugan – Diplomat and author focused on Blockchain Diplomacy & the United Nations
- Nikita (Sachdev) Lord – Founder and CEO of Luna PR & Luna Media Corp
- Nisa Amoils – Managing Partner at A100x Ventures (AI & Blockchain)
- Jimmy Nguyen – Founder of New Win Ventures – IP, Data & Tokenization
- Mihaela Ulieru – Professor of AI & Distributed Intelligence at SingularityNET / ASI Chain
- Carsten Stöcker – Founder of Spherity – Legal Authority for AI Agents
…plus dozens more leading policymakers, institutional investors, builders, and founders. The complete and rapidly expanding list is live at unblockchainweek.com/speakers.
These early acceptances bring hard-won experience from nation-state Bitcoin adoption, autonomous AI agents owning assets on-chain, blockchain-powered energy transitions, the emerging space economy, real-world asset tokenization, privacy and liberty frameworks, and the fusion of high fashion with decentralized technology.
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 193 nations gather for UNGA 81 and the runways of NYFW light up the city. Highlights already taking shape include:
- The Flagship Two-Day Conference (September 16–17) – 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.
- The Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala (September 18) – Black-tie, invitation-driven, and the legendary deal-making and networking pinnacle of the week.
- NYFW × Blockchain Runway Moments – Plus private roundtables, workshops, fireside chats, and side events spanning Bitcoin, AI & Energy, Space, Privacy & Liberty, and Fashion-Tech.
Accepted priority speakers receive full 10-day access, prime visibility, and an invitation to the Washington Elite Gala.
TICKET PRICES INCREASE AUGUST 1 — ACT NOW
Advanced pricing remains available for a limited time only:
|
Tier |
Current Price |
Price After Aug 1 |
|
General Admission (Full Week Access) |
$199 |
Rises to $399 |
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VIP Pass (All-Access + Washington Elite Gala) |
$999 |
Rises to $1,500 |
Prices will increase automatically on August 1, 2026, and again on September 1. Early buyers save up to 80%, and VIP tickets are strictly 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, and governance 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 energy is already electric. The caliber is sky-high. 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, privacy & liberty, 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.