The latest articles on DEV Community by Bruce Porter Jr. (@networksmanager). https://dev.to/networksmanager https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4032768%2F8d003ae9-7d72-478f-af4e-06834e2b39ea.jpg https://dev.to/networksmanager en Bruce Porter Jr. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:18:05 +0000 https://dev.to/networksmanager/call-for-speakers-open-un-blockchain-week-2026-times-square-nyc-3fic https://dev.to/networksmanager/call-for-speakers-open-un-blockchain-week-2026-times-square-nyc-3fic <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvyzf9zftv1vgmr3t035z.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvyzf9zftv1vgmr3t035z.jpg" alt="Professional graphic announcing that the Call for Speakers is open for UN Blockchain Week 2026 in Times Square, New York City from September 10–19 during UNGA week." width="800" height="537"></a></p> <p><strong>Call for Speakers Open: UN Blockchain Week 2026 (Times Square, NYC)</strong></p> <p>We're looking for speakers to join us in <strong>Times Square, New York City</strong> from <strong>September 10–19, 2026</strong>, during UNGA week.</p> <p>The event focuses on <strong>Bitcoin, blockchain, AI, energy</strong>, and real-world adoption of emerging technologies.</p> <h3> We're Especially Interested in Talks On: </h3> <ul> <li>⚡ <strong>Bitcoin &amp; Energy</strong> — Mining, sustainability, grid integration, and energy markets </li> <li>🗺️ <strong>Blockchain for Real-World Use Cases</strong> — Supply chain, identity, payments, and more </li> <li>🤖 <strong>AI + Blockchain Intersection</strong> — Autonomous agents, data privacy, decentralized AI </li> <li>📜 <strong>Policy, Regulation &amp; Global Adoption</strong> — Frameworks, compliance, innovation, and international cooperation </li> <li>🔒 <strong>Liberty &amp; Privacy</strong> — Data sovereignty, decentralized identity, censorship resistance, and individual freedoms</li> </ul> <h3> Key Details </h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Dates</strong>: September 10 – 19, 2026 </li> <li> <strong>Location</strong>: Times Square, New York City </li> <li> <strong>Format</strong>: In-person (hybrid elements possible)</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ftnrwlooj8tx0h02dlrmq.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ftnrwlooj8tx0h02dlrmq.jpg" alt="Infographic titled 'Topics We're Looking For' for UN Blockchain Week 2026. Shows five speaker proposal topics in dark blue cards Bitcoin &amp; Energy, Blockchain for Real-World Use Cases, AI + Blockchain Intersection, Policy &amp; Global Adoption, and Liberty &amp; Privacy." width="800" height="533"></a></p> <h3> Why Speak Here? </h3> <p>This is a strong opportunity to present in front of policymakers, investors, and industry leaders during one of the biggest weeks in New York.</p> <p><strong>Applications are rolling</strong> — main rounds closing mid-August.</p> <p>If you have a strong topic and want to share your insights on a global stage, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>👉 Submit Your Proposal Here:</strong><br><br> <a href="https://sessionize.com/UN-Blockchain-Week/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sessionize.com/UN-Blockchain-Week/</a></p> blockchain web3 ai bitcoin