Registration Underway for Eighth Annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Sept. 19-27

Bitcoin mining opportunities, a review of digital asset policies on the state and national level, and resources for innovative technology startups are among the topics to be discussed at the 2025 Wyoming Blockchain Stampede at the University of Wyoming Friday-Saturday, Sept. 19-27.

 

The eighth annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede is free to attend, but registration is suggested to make sure enough seating and refreshments are available. The event is presented by the UW Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI). Title sponsors are Input Output Global (IOG), a blockchain engineering and research company, and CleanSpark, a market-leading, pure play bitcoin miner.

 

For registration and more information, go to www.uwyo.edu/stampede.

 

Those interested in supporting the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede can visit the downloadable information document (.pdf). Companies interested in becoming sponsors can submit their payment at https://gopokes.formstack.com/forms/stampede2025. Cryptocurrency is accepted for payment.

 

Steve Lupien, the UW CBDI Ada Lovelace endowed director, says the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede will examine Wyoming’s future in digital innovation in areas such as education, economic development and policy making.

 

“Wyoming is a pioneer in digital asset policy, passing more than 50 related laws that other states and nations are emulating,” Lupien says. “National policies on digital assets are rapidly changing that should benefit Wyoming. Innovative technology, such as artificial intelligence, is impacting our future. Wyoming’s tremendous energy and rare earth element resources will play a key role in this future. The Stampede will provide the public, policy makers, industry and energy representatives, educators and students with an opportunity to learn more and exchange ideas.”

 

The schedule for the Stampede is as follows:

 

-- Stampede eSports Meetup and Competition, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 19-20: Presented in part by the UW eSports Club, the Stampede eSports Meetup is Friday, Sept. 19, from noon-6 p.m., in the Wyoming Union lower level at the Pokes Pub and Game Room. The public is invited. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices, or they can use the gaming PCs provided in the Gaming Room. eSports teams from UW, high schools and community colleges will compete in Rocket League and other competitive games from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20.

 

-- Wyoming's Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology, and Digital Innovation Technology, Monday-Tuesday, 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 both days beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 506 of Coe Library. To learn more about the meeting, visit wyoleg.gov/Committees/2025/S19.

 

-- Bitcoin Day at the Stampede, Tuesday, 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, Tuesday, Sept. 23: The industry dinner will be hosted in the Business Building 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. The dinner is free to those registered for Stampede events.

 

-- Wyoming Blockchain Stampede sessions and keynote speakers, Wednesday, Sept. 24: Keynote speakers and panel discussions about blockchain, digital assets and innovative technology will be held at the Wyoming Union starting at 8:45 a.m. Topics include: SPDI (Special Purpose Depository Institutions); state and national blockchain policy; Wyoming is open for business; digital asset education in Wyoming; and artificial intelligence (AI) in business.

 

-- Wyoming Computer Symposium, Thursday-Friday, Sept. 25-26: In conjunction with the Stampede, the UW School of Computing will host the annual Wyoming Computer Symposium. The Wyoming Computer Symposium will explore the diverse and growing applications of AI in advancing Wyoming’s economy. For more information, visit www.uwyo.edu/soc or email uwyo-soc@uwyo.edu.

 

-- Cardano Days, Friday-Saturday. Sept. 26-27: Cardano Days 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.