​Join us for CryptoDNC at 1871 right in the heart of Chicago's lively Near North Side during the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In partnership with ETHChicago.

Sponsored by Stand With Crypto & Project Catalyst

​CryptoDNC aims to advance the understanding of decentralized technologies and cryptocurrencies within public policy through dynamic dialogue and mutual partnership between US policymakers and private industry leaders.

​​​Some light beverages and snacks will be available. For a full dinner and drinks, join us at our exclusive evening social.

​​Agenda

​​1:00pm: Arrival & Registration
1:20pm: Fireside Chat with Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC-13)
2:00pm: : Panel Discussion: "The Future of Blockchain in Government"

• ​​Moderator: Dr. Adam Rusch, Information Sciences Faculty, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• ​​Panelists:

  • ​Cynthia Yang, Deputy General Counsel & Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs at Input Output Global

  • ​Silona Bonewald, President of Leadingbit Solutions

​3:00pm: Fireside Chat with Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL-11), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy
4:00pm: Event ends

Want to be part of the agenda? We're still looking for last-minute sponsors! Message cullah@awen.online for more information.

5-8pm: CryptoDNC Evening Social

​​​Important Notices:

• ​​​Registration: All guests must register on the Luma page. Unregistered attendees will not be granted entry.

• ​​​Reserved Seating: Sponsors and special guests will have reserved seating & priority entry if we reach maximum capacity.

• ​​​Media Policy: Media and guests can record content & take photographs, but live broadcasting is prohibited.

• ​​​Reentry Policy: Guests may leave and reenter the venue, but reentry will require waiting if at capacity.

​​Awen, ETHChicago, 1871 and other organizers maintain no affiliation with or support for any political party or candidate, and this event is not intended to influence or coordinate with any political campaign.