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
Call for Papers & Workshops
Accepted papers will appear in the official conference proceedings distributed in both digital and print formats. The conference is designed to support rigorous academic exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration in blockchain, digital assets, fintech, artificial intelligence applications, and emerging digital systems. We invite submissions of completed papers, extended abstracts, and workshop proposals.
Scholarship Opportunities
Conference scholarships covering airfare, hotel accommodations, and conference meals will be provided to the presenting author of each accepted paper. Limited to one scholarship per paper. Early application is strongly encouraged due to limited availability.