The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law summit scheduled for October 29-30, 2025, in Washington, D.C., represents a critical juncture in global digital asset policy development as governments worldwide seek clarity and innovation in decentralized finance frameworks. This gathering holds particular significance for Northern Virginia's technology corridor and surrounding jurisdictions including Fairfax and Arlington counties, where numerous blockchain companies, government contractors, and regulatory agencies operate. The event's programming addresses urgent topics spanning finance, technology, and regulation, reflecting the growing need for coordinated international approaches to blockchain integration in public infrastructure.
Key participants include Kyle Hauptman, Chair of the U.S. National Credit Union Administration, and former UK Parliament Member Lisa Cameron, who chairs the UK-US Crypto Alliance think tank focused on fostering transatlantic crypto policy alignment. Their involvement underscores the summit's importance in establishing regulatory frameworks that could directly impact financial institutions and technology firms throughout Northern Virginia. The summit extends beyond national leadership to include local innovators like Baltimore City Solicitor Ebony Thompson, who implemented blockchain technology to list vacant properties and increase affordable housing availability, demonstrating practical applications that could be replicated in Virginia jurisdictions facing similar urban challenges.
Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers-Gardner, another featured speaker, has pioneered blockchain applications for U.S. presidential elections and vital records management. She emphasized that the conference serves as a catalyst where ideas transform into actionable policies, ensuring government innovation remains purposeful while building public trust and transparency. Additional confirmed speakers include David Beck, former US Space Force Command officer; Ryan VanGrack, Coinbase's Vice President of Legal; and Vincent Kadar, CEO of Polymath, whose insights will inform how Northern Virginia's substantial defense and technology sectors might implement blockchain solutions.
Gerard Dache, Executive Director of the Government Blockchain Association, noted that these digital pioneers demonstrate blockchain and digital assets as viable solutions to public sector challenges. The event is co-hosted by the Government Blockchain Association and The Edge of Company, with ecosystem sponsors including Sleap.io, a Web3 travel platform enabling crypto payments for global bookings; Alter New Media, a PR agency bridging purpose and innovation; and Moonlight Capital Limited, an ethical investment firm promoting blockchain adoption. Joshua Kriger, Co-Founder of The Edge of Company, stated that sponsor participation reflects the summit's mission to connect real-world utility, strategic communication, and responsible investment in building digital foundations for tomorrow's public sector.
The approval-based event prioritizes government policymakers, employees, invited guests, media, supporters, and GBA members, with early application strongly recommended. An exclusive gala dinner reception offers limited tickets available for $275 until September's end through https://lu.ma/hzccl4h1. For Northern Virginia's business community, this summit represents more than a conference—it signals the maturation of blockchain from speculative technology to governance tool, with potential implications for everything from Fairfax County's procurement processes to Arlington's data management systems and regional financial regulations.
