October 9-10, 2025 | George W. Bush Presidential Center, Dallas, Texas
The Texas Blockchain Council is set to host its flagship annual event, the North American Blockchain Summit (NABS), bringing together the brightest minds in Bitcoin, blockchain, and digital assets for two transformative days at one of Dallas's most prestigious venues.
James Schwahn
North American Blockchain Summit 2024
Quick Facts
Dates: October 9-10, 2025
Location: George W. Bush Presidential Center, SMU Campus, Dallas
Early Bird: $750 (through June 4)
Space: Extremely limited—intimate venue setting
Why Attend NABS 2025
Four Pillars of Value
Education
Learn how blockchain extends beyond cryptocurrency into energy, finance, and infrastructure
Policy & Regulation
Direct access to lawmakers shaping digital asset legislation
Networking
Connect with industry leaders, investors, and innovators in an intimate setting
Innovation Showcase
First look at cutting-edge projects and solutions
Featured Speakers & Companies
Government & Policy Leaders
- Gov. Greg Abbott (Pre Event)— Texas State Governor
- Hon. J. Christopher Giancarlo — Former CFTC Chairman
- Chair Charles Schwertner — Texas State Senator
- Minister Dale Nally — Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Government of Alberta
Financial Institutions & Investment
- Katherine Dowling — Senior Strategic Advisor & CCO, Bitwise
- Blue Macellari — Head of Digital Assets, T. Rowe Price
- Ryan Lessard — Digital Asset Strategist, Fidelity Investments
- Kevin Kennedy — EVP, Head of North American Market Services, Nasdaq
- Ben Pham — Chief Financial Officer, Strive
- Jim Hiltner — Head of Business Development, Superstate
Exchanges & Platforms
- Brett Tejpaul — Head of Institutional, Coinbase
- Dan Nunez Cohen — VP, Head of Policy North America, Crypto.com
- Roshan Robert — CEO, OKX US
- Lane Kasselman — President, Blockchain.com
- Ben Grout — VP of Payments, zerohash
Bitcoin Mining & Energy
- Jason Les — CEO, Riot Platforms, Inc.
- Brian Morgenstern — SVP of Public Policy, Riot Platforms, Inc.
- Stephen Howell — COO, Riot Platforms, Inc.
- Nick Hansen — CEO, Luxor
- Matt Williams — Head of Financial Services, Luxor Technology Corp
- Adam Sullivan — CEO, Core Scientific
- Jayson Browder — SVP of Government Affairs, MARA
- Erik Wicks — Manager, Portfolio Management, Hut 8
- Matthew Schultz — CleanSpark
- Curtis Harris — Senior Director of Growth, Compass Mining
- Samantha Robertson — Bitdeer
Blockchain & Web3 Leaders
- Sean Bill — Chief Investment Officer, Blockstream
- Jamie McAvity — CEO, Cormint
- Mance Harmon — Hashgraph
- Jennie Levin — Chief Legal and Operating Officer, Algorand Foundation
- Jason Somensatto — Coin Center
- Michael Lewellen — Head of Solutions Engineering, Turnkey
Energy & Infrastructure
- Maura Yates — Co-Founder & CEO, Mothership Energy
- Dan Lawrence — CEO, OBM
- Austin Mitchell — Co-Founder & CEO, Synota
- Nick Gates — Priority Power
- Carol Haines — Core Scientific
- Mike Alfred — IREN
- Adam Flickinger — Sr. Account Director, Arcus Power
- Rice Lummis — Senior Director, Asset Management, Gridmatic
Finance & Banking
- Becky Reed — COO, BankSocial
- Anthony Vassallo — SVB
- Markus Veith — National Industry Leader, Grant Thornton LLP
- Tim Savage — Weaver
- Chris Bae — EDG
- Joshua Smeltzer — Gray Reed
- Monica Gaudioso — Carrington Coleman
- Alex More — Partner, Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal LLP
Technology & Innovation
- Ryan Lackey — Evertas
- Adam Silver — Co-Founder & CEO, Plural
- Medi Naseri — CEO, LōD
- Waqas Mirza — CEO, Avanza USA
- Chip Simmons — Co-Founder, Tokenized Energy
- Dan McMorris — Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, Provenance Chain Network
Media & Advocacy
- Eleanor Terrett — Co-Host, Crypto in America Podcast
- Ayana Dow — Senior Council, DeFi Education Fund
- Mason Lynaugh — Community Director, Stand With Crypto
- Cullah — President, Wisconsin Chapter, Stand With Crypto
- Carrie 'Ms. NFTy' Lyn — President of CA and Founder, Stand With Crypto
- Hailey Miller — Director, Government Relations & Public Policy, DPN
- Will Paul — Head of Public Policy - Payments & Hardware, Block
Special Guests
- Emmitt Smith — NFL Hall of Fame
- Terrell Owens — NFL Hall of Fame
Insurance & Risk Management
- Charlotte Goldman — Proof Insurance Solutions
- Patrick Datz — IMA
- Ben Slagis — Lockton
Education & Workforce
- Dr. Leah Ben-Ami — Senior Ecosystem Designer, Education Design Lab
- Jose De Hoyos — LFG Mining
- Brad Cuddy — Chollah
International Leaders
- Koleya Karrington — Executive Director, Canadian Blockchain Consortium
- Jessi Goostree — Executive Director, North American Blockchain Association (NABA)
Additional Speakers
- Jeff Reid — VP of Business Development (US), Upstream Data
- Carla Reyes — SMU
- Elaine Asher — Co-Founder, Eve Wealth
- Judge Lucich — Community Manager, Polkadot
- John Chambers — IPD
- Ted Warner — Northland Capital Markets
- Lee Bratcher — Texas Blockchain Council
Day 1 Highlights — October 9
Morning Sessions (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
9:15 AM — Opening Remarks
9:30 AM — Institutions at the Digital Asset Frontier
10:00 AM — Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (Fireside Chat)
10:00 AM — Optimizing Mining Profit in ERCOT
10:30 AM — The Exchange Evolution: The One Stop Shop
11:00 AM — Capacity is the New Commodity
11:30 AM — Luxor Industry Announcement
Afternoon Sessions (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
1:00 PM — The Building of Bitcoin Treasury Companies
1:30 PM — Building Market Infrastructure for the Digital Asset Era
2:00 PM — Bitcoin Yield in Practice: The Institutional Approach
2:45 PM — Leadership in Business with Terrell Owens
3:10 PM — Bringing Tokenization to U.S. Oil & Gas
3:30 PM — Powering AI: Financing the Data Center Boom
Evening
4:00 PM — Happy Hour (Complimentary beverages)
6:00 PM — Official VIP Dinner (Separate ticket required)
Day 2 Highlights — October 10
Morning Sessions (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
9:30 AM — Fireside with Hon. J. Christopher Giancarlo
10:00 AM — Digital Rights Panel
10:30 AM — Fireside with Emmitt Smith
11:00 AM — The New Financial Rails: Banking and Stablecoins
11:00 AM — Adding AI to Mining Operations
11:30 AM — The Alberta Advantage
11:30 AM — Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Center Workforce
Afternoon Sessions (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
12:00 PM — Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM — Global Bitcoin Mining: Embracing North America
1:00 PM — The SEC Under New Leadership
2:00 PM — The Next Evolution of Blockchain Policy in Texas
2:00 PM — Powering America: Bitcoin Mining as a Catalyst
Ticket Pricing
| Purchase Period | Price |
|---|---|
| Now - June 4 | $750 |
| June 5 - August 6 | $950 |
| August 7 - September 30 | $1,250 |
| October 1-9 | $1,500 |
Texas Blockchain Council Members: Access member-priced tickets through the member portal
Note: No discount codes or promotional offers will be released
What Makes NABS Different
Intimate & Exclusive
Limited capacity at the prestigious George W. Bush Presidential Center ensures meaningful connections
Policy-Focused
Direct dialogue with legislators and regulators shaping the future of digital assets
Cross-Industry
Unique convergence of energy, finance, technology, and policy leaders
Actionable Insights
Leave with concrete strategies, not just theory
Beyond the Sessions
Networking Opportunities
• Registration breakfasts with complimentary food and coffee
• Lunch in the Ceremonial Courtyard
• Afternoon coffee breaks (Prevail Coffee)
• Happy hour with curated networking
• VIP dinner at George W. Bush Presidential Museum
Sponsored By
OnRamp, Weaver, Gray Reed, Stand With Crypto, Rare Network, IPD
Additional Opportunities
Press Passes — Apply for media coverage credentials
Speaking Applications — Submit to present at NABS
Volunteer Positions — Help shape the event experience
Panel Topics — Suggest discussion topics
Sponsorship — Position your brand at the forefront
Getting to Dallas
Dallas Love Field (Closest)
Exit east on Mockingbird Lane → North on US-75 → Left on SMU Blvd
DFW International
North exit to IH-635 → US-75 South → Exit 4 (Lovers Lane/SMU Blvd) → Right on SMU Blvd
Venue Address: George W. Bush Presidential Center, Southwest corner of SMU Blvd and North Central Expressway
Why Texas, Why Now
Texas has emerged as the premier blockchain hub in North America, driven by:
- Favorable energy markets for Bitcoin mining
- Forward-thinking legislation (including SB21 Strategic Bitcoin Reserve)
- Business-friendly regulatory environment
- Access to renewable energy resources
- Growing institutional adoption
NABS 2025 captures this momentum at a pivotal moment for the industry.
Reserve Your Seat Today
With limited capacity and increasing ticket prices, early registration is essential.
Secure your spot at the event defining the future of digital assets
Visit the official NABS website to register
Questions? Contact the Texas Blockchain Council
See you in Dallas this October.
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The North American Blockchain Summit is hosted by the Texas Blockchain Council. For sponsorship inquiries, press credentials, or additional information, visit the official event website.
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