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9th Annual Black Blockchain Summit 2026

Name: 9th Annual Black Blockchain Summit 2026
Start: 2026-09-25T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-26T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Howard University

Two-day blockchain, Web3 & AI summit at Howard University, Washington D.C.

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September 25–26, 2026 · 2 days

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · UTC-4

Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Howard University, Washington, United States

Hybrid

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About This Event

9th Annual Edition

Edition

Current edition confirmed

1,000+

Expected Attendance

Organizer projection

100+ companies and partners

Partner Network

Current edition estimate

4 (more expected)

Publicly Listed Speakers

Current edition confirmed

Hybrid (In-Person + Virtual)

Format

Current edition confirmed

2 Days

Duration

Current edition confirmed

The 9th Annual Black Blockchain Summit 2026 is a two-day technology and community event focused on using blockchain, Web3, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to promote innovation, economic empowerment and positive social change across Black communities worldwide. The summit brings together founders, technologists, scholars, policymakers, investors, activists and community leaders for educational sessions, interactive discussions, workshops, networking and collaboration at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Agenda

Keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive BARAZA-style community conversations, educational sessions, workshops, masterclasses, networking sessions, exhibitions, awards, and a virtual livestream. Key topics include blockchain, Web3, Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, digital assets, financial inclusion, economic empowerment, social impact, emerging technology, crypto regulation, Black entrepreneurship, blockchain education, community innovation, digital transformation, and investment and funding.

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Verified Announced Speakers & Moderators

Announced

This list is partial and reflects participation announced publicly by the speakers' firms.

Adrian Gardner

Announced

Akua Zenzele

Announced

Al Kieron Wright

Announced

Jena Roscoe

Announced

Who Attends

Blockchain ProfessionalsWeb3 FoundersEntrepreneursBuilders and DevelopersInvestors and VCsScholarsStudentsEducatorsPolicymakersCommunity LeadersSocial-Impact ProfessionalsTechnology CompaniesActivistsDigital-Asset Professionals

Topics & Themes

Digital Assets

Bitcoin

Technology

Web3

Policy

Crypto Regulation

Culture

Artificial Intelligence

Other

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDigital AssetsFinancial InclusionEconomic EmpowermentSocial ImpactEmerging TechnologyBlack EntrepreneurshipBlockchain EducationCommunity InnovationDigital TransformationInvestment and Funding

Sponsors & Partners

Confirmed

Official Sponsors

Bitcoin MagazineUpholdGeminiGalaxyBillmariNajah RobertsPerkins CoieMaC Venture CapitalBloomXCrowdie Advisors

Technology Partners

Filecoin Techstars AcceleratorXCHAINZ

Association Partners

Howard University School of Social WorkNational Policy NetworkDMPED

Community Partners

Black People & CryptocurrencyBitcoin VeganSatoshi CentreCrypto Blockchain PlugBlack Women Blockchain CouncilBlack Bitcoin BillionairesI Love Black PeopleMelaninAmazingly AfricaAnacostiaNYANSAPOFree RossBitHub AfricaAfriBlocks

Sources & Verification

Official Event Website

www.blackblockchainsummit.comChecked September 16, 2026

Official Location Page

www.blackblockchainsummit.com/locationChecked September 16, 2026

Eventbrite Registration

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-black-blockchain-summit-tickets-1981907751436Checked September 16, 2026

Official Agenda

www.blackblockchainsummit.com/agendaChecked September 16, 2026

Official Speakers Page

www.blackblockchainsummit.com/speakersChecked September 16, 2026

Official Sponsors Page

www.blackblockchainsummit.com/sponsorsChecked September 16, 2026

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Ticket availability and pricing may change. The final price, service charges and currently available ticket categories should be confirmed directly on Eventbrite during checkout. In-Person and Virtual attendance options available. $225 USD discounted ticket price publicly promoted.

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Black Blockchain Summit

The Black Blockchain Summit is an organization dedicated to exploring how blockchain and emerging technologies can support economic empowerment, financial inclusion, education, innovation and positive social change across Black communities. The 9th Annual Edition continues this mission at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

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