NEW YORK - s4story -- UN Blockchain Week today announced the first priority round of confirmed speakers for its 2026 edition, scheduled for September 10–19 in Times Square, New York City. The event runs concurrently with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and New York Fashion Week (NYFW).

The initial lineup features prominent figures at the intersection of Bitcoin, artificial intelligence, blockchain policy, and digital innovation. Confirmed speakers include:

• Brock Pierce – Futurist, Philanthropist, Economist, and Creator; Bitcoin OG and early blockchain pioneer
• Vít Jedlička – President of Liberland
• Hugh Dugan – Diplomat & Author specializing in Blockchain Diplomacy and the United Nations
• Bryan Talebi – CEO and Co-founder Ahura AI
• Nikita (Sachdev) Lord – Founder and CEO of Luna PR & Luna Media Corp
• Nisa Amoils – Managing Partner, A100x Ventures (AI & Blockchain)
• Jimmy Nguyen – Founder, New Win Global (IP, Data & Tokenization)
• Mihaela Ulieru – Professor of AI & Distributed Intelligence, SingularityNET / ASI Chain

These speakers represent the priority round of confirmed participants for UN Blockchain Week 2026. Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

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"UN Blockchain Week brings together policymakers, builders, investors, and founders during one of the most influential weeks on the global calendar," said event organizers. "This first group of speakers reflects the depth and diversity of leadership shaping Bitcoin, AI, energy, space, and fashion-tech."

Event Programming & Experiences

UN Blockchain Week 2026 will feature more than 100 experiences across Bitcoin, AI & Energy, Space, Privacy & Liberty, and Fashion-Tech. The program includes panels, summits, networking events, and the exclusive Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala on September 18 in Times Square.

Ticket Information

Tickets are currently available at advanced pricing:

• General Admission: $199
• VIP Pass (includes Gala access): $999

Prices are scheduled to increase on August 1, 2026.

Event Details

• What: UN Blockchain Week 2026
• When: September 10–19, 2026
• Where: Times Square, New York City
• Themes: Bitcoin • AI & Energy • Space • Privacy & Liberty • Fashion-Tech
• Website: https://unblockchainweek.com
• Speakers Page: https://unblockchainweek.com/speakers
• Tickets: https://unblockchainweek.com/#tickets

About UN Blockchain Week

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UN Blockchain Week is an annual gathering held in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly and New York Fashion Week. The event convenes global leaders in Bitcoin, blockchain, artificial intelligence, energy, space, and fashion-tech for a week of conferences, summits, networking, and high-level discussions.