High-Ranking Government Officials Discuss Blockchain in Washington

Sep 20, 2022 (WASHINGTON) - On September 29-30, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is hosting a conference of distinguished high-ranking government officials and globally recognized cryptocurrency industry leaders to discuss blockchain & infrastructure at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.

“This is the highest-level meeting on blockchain technology ever, involving current and former government officials from around the world.”, said GBA Executive Director, Gerard Dache.

Some of the leaders participating in the event include:

• Mr. Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, a CIO at the United Nations. He led a team that helped develop the first blockchain solution for the UN. He also leads the UN Digital Transformation Working Group, comprised of the CIOs of all the United Nations Programs including the World Food Program and the World Health Organization.
• Carole House, a former member of the White House National Security Council, was one of the architects of the President’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets.
• Brian Cavanaugh, a former member of the White House National Security Council for both Presidents Trump and Biden. He also served as the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security, as Executive Director for Strategic Planning, and Integration.
• Mr. Brock Pierce, former presidential candidate, investor, philanthropist. He was named by Forbes magazine as a member of the “top 20 wealthiest people in crypto”.

Civil servants are participating in the event from organizations including:

• • National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
  • US Air Force
  • US Congress
  • US Election Assistance Commission
  • US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
  • US Department of Commerce
• Government representatives from Canada, El Salvador, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Philippines, Switzerland, the Republic of Slovenia, Florida, Maryland, New York City, Utah County, Washington, DC, and many others, will share their experiences.
• Large corporations like Oracle (NYSD:ORCL), and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) as well as up-and-coming innovators and entrepreneurs will be contributing their solutions, innovations, and opportunities.

About the Conference

The conference will be held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on September 29-30. The conference includes a gala reception at the home of a Washington, DC blockchain billionaire. For more information about the event go to https://gbaglobal.org/blockchain-infrastructure.

About the Government Blockchain Association (GBA)

The GBA is a membership organization to facilitate the connection, communication, and collaboration of the public and private sector to solve problems for citizens. GBA has members that work in Over 500 Government Offices around the world at the local, state, national, and international levels. The GBA also has over 50 Working Groups. For more information go to www.GBAglobal.org or contact [email protected].