2026 Wyoming Blockchain Stampede

Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank of Cheyenne, and Gov. Mark Gordon spoke at the ninth annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the University of Wyoming.

Presented by the UW Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI), the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede featured public sessions showcasing state, national and academic experts in blockchain and innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence.

This year’s event will commemorate the late Steve Lupien, the CBDI’s Ada Lovelace Director, who died this summer following an illness.

Activities began with a public meeting of the Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 28-29, in the Wyoming Union at UW. 

An industry networking event and dinner honoring Lupien was held Sept. 29 in the Business Building atrium.

Doors open at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, to pick up registration credentials.

 

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