Eighth Annual Event Sept. 19-27
Opportunities for enhancing Wyoming businesses, communities, education, jobs and careers will be explored at the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Sept. 19-27 at the University of Wyoming. The eighth annual Stampede is presented by the UW Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI). The Stampede features state and national experts in innovative technologies; Bitcoin mining; economic development; startups, fintech; artificial intelligence; education; digital literacy' and digital asset regulation and law.
The event includes a meeting of the Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Blockchain,
Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology; Bitcoinn Day' the Third Wyoming
Computing Symposium Cardano Day; and the Stampede eSports Meetup and Competition.
These events are free and open to the public. Registration to ensure seating and meals
is underea. Be sure and keep up-to-date with Stampede news here, and on Linkedin and X.
Also, as part of the CBDI Bitcoin Mining Initiative, representatives of the Bitcoin
Mining industry and energy sector will meet in the “Bitcoin Mining & Energy Summit”
during the Stampede.
Registration Directions
REGISTRATION AND EVENT CALENDAR
Those wishing to attend each event during the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede can visit our Luma scheduling page at lu.ma/g436so6c. Most Stampede events will be held at the Wyoming Union, except for the Wyoming's Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology, and Digital Innovation Technology which is meeting Sept. 22-23 in Room 506 of Coe Library; the Stampede industry dinner Sept. 23 from 5-7 p.m. in the College of Business Atrium; and Cardano Day, on Sept. 15, in the College of Business.
SPONSORSHIP
Those interested in sponsoring the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede can visit the downloadable information document (.pdf)
Companies who are interested in becoming a sponsor can submit their payment at https://gopokes.formstack.com/forms/stampede2025
Cryptocurrency is accepted for payment. For more information about the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede and the UW Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation, email blockchain@uwyo.edu.
Events at the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Setp. 19-27
Stampede eSports Meetup and Competition Sept.19 & 20
Presented in part by the UW eSports Club, the public is invited to patriciate in the Stampede eSports Meetup on Friday, Sept. 19, from noon to 6 p.m., Wyoming Union lower level at the Pokes Pub and Game Room. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices or they can use the gaming PCs provided in the Gaming Room. On Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., eSports teams from UW, high schools and community colleges will compete in Rocket League and other competitive games.
Wyoming's Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology, and Digital Innovation Technology Sept. 22-23
The Select Committee will discuss proposed legislation involving emerging technologies
and hear from constituents during its two-day session at UW. The meeting will be held
Sept. 22-23 in Room 506, Coe Library. To learn more about the meeting, visit wyoleg.gov/Committees/2025/S19.
Bitcoin Day at the Stampede Sept. 23
Bitcoin Day at the Stampede will feature a full day of programming dedicated to Bitcoin innovation, education, and industry collaboration. The day opens with the Bitcoin Mining and Energy Summit, a focused dialogue on the intersection of Bitcoin mining, energy markets, and Wyoming. Following the summit, a series of panels and presentations will explore university engagement with Bitcoin, Lightning Network, and payment technology; heat recycling and mining innovation; institutional adoption trends; and financial products shaping Bitcoin's future.
Stampede Industry Dinner Sept. 23
This Industry Dinner will be hosted in the College of Business's Atrium following
the conclusion of Bitcoin Day at the Stampede. It will be an event where speakers,
industry experts, academics and sponsors can interact and talk shop over dinner. It
will be catered by Nick's Cowboy Catering.
Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Sessions and Keynote Speakers Sept. 24
Keynote speakers and panel discussions about blockchain, digital assets and innovative
technology will be held at the Wyoming Union on Sept. 24 starting at 8:45 a.m. Topics
include:
- SPDI (Special Purpose Depository Institutions)
- State and National Blockchain Policy
- Digital Asset Education in Wyoming
- Wyoming is Open for Business
- AI in Business
Cardano Days Sept. 26 & 27
Cardano Days on Saturday, Sept. 26-27, is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of blockchain technology, focusing on Cardano and smart contracts. This event is for those looking to explore beyond the hype of cryptocurrencies and gain practical knowledge on building applications using Cardano. The event is an immersive experience, ensuring that participants leave with actionable insights and skills.
