BGIN Block #13 Program Released - Washington D.C.
BGIN is pleased to announce the release of the tentative program for Block #13, taking place in Washington D.C. from October 15-17, 2025, at Georgetown University.
Program Overview
The Block #13 program brings together regulators, technologists, and industry leaders for three days of working sessions, technical development, and governance discussions. Please note that this program is tentative and subject to change.
Featured Sessions Include:
- BGIN Agent Hack (Days 1-3): A multi-day hackathon where policy discussions turn into working software through agent-mediated standards and programmable governance. Includes final presentations on Day 3.
- Working Group Sessions:
- IKP (Identity, Key Management & Privacy): Sessions on ZKP and Privacy Enhanced Authentication, Accountable Wallet, Forensics & Analysis, and AI Agent Governance
- FASE (Financial Application & Smart contract Environment): Maturity Definitions, Toward a Common Lexicon for Harmful On-Chain Activities, Practical Stablecoin Implementation, and Harmonization discussions
- Cyber Security: Offline Key Management, Governance of Security Supply Chain, and Security Target and Protection Profile sessions
- Welcome Reception: October 15 evening at the Georgetown University Faculty Club Restaurant
Key Research Projects
The conference will feature presentations and discussions on several critical research projects:
- Distinguishing Blockchain Forensics from Analytics (Public Comment phase)
- Agent Standards and Frameworks (Draft phase)
- Accountable Wallet standards (Published)
- Policy priorities for stablecoin regulation (Published)
- Cyber Security Information Sharing Framework (Public Comment phase)
Venues
Sessions will be held across multiple Georgetown University venues including the Leavey Center’s Program Room, Arrupe Hall, the Hariri Building (Rooms 140 & 240), and the Georgetown University Faculty Club Restaurant for the reception.
Fee Waiver Available
Contributors who submit written contributions and present at Block #13 receive complete registration fee waivers. This supports BGIN's commitment to inclusive participation and collaborative governance development.
Program Status: Tentative
The published program is tentative and subject to change. Final agenda will be posted closer to the event date. Follow our social media channels for updates.
Registration
Registration is now open via Eventbrite. Space is limited to regiser now!
About BGIN
The Blockchain Governance Initiative Network (BGIN) is a multi-stakeholder forum advancing blockchain governance through technical standards, policy frameworks, and collaborative implementation. Block conferences serve as our primary venues for bringing together regulators, technologists, and industry leaders to shape the future of blockchain governance.
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