BLOCKCHAIN, FINTECH, AND AI CONFERENCE
The longest-running HBCU-led gathering, bringing together a niche interdisciplinary community at the forefront of blockchain, fintech, and AI.
November 8-10, 2026
nashville, Tennessee
Explore the transformative applications
of financial technology, blockchain, digital assets, and artificial intelligence
- 2026 Conference Theme
Engineering Trust: Scalable, Intelligent, and Secure Financial Systems with Blockchain and AI
Research Focus Areas
Blockchain systems, infrastructure, and applications
Digital assets, tokenization, and crypto-economics
FinTech innovation and financial services transformation
AI applications in blockchain, fintech, and digital systems
Cybersecurity, privacy, governance, and digital trust
Smart contracts, DeFi, Web3, and decentralized platforms
Blockchain in business, government, healthcare, supply chains, and more
Policy, regulation, financial inclusion, and social impact
Education, Curriculum, and Pedagogical Innovation
Scholarship Opportunities
To broaden participation across universities, the conference plans to offer up to one Faculty/Administrator Scholarship and one Student Ambassador Scholarship per eligible university, subject to eligibility verification, available funding, and completion of all requirements.