Governor, Long Headline 2026 Wyoming Blockchain Stampede at UW

Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank of Cheyenne, and Gov. Mark Gordon are among those scheduled to speak 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 features 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 begin with a public meeting of the Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology

Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 28-29, in the Wyoming Union at UW. Committee meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. each day in Room 212.

 

An industry networking event and dinner honoring Lupien will be held Sept. 29 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Business Building atrium.

 

Doors open at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, to pick up registration credentials. A light breakfast will be available, with a welcome featuring Long and event emcee Tyler Lindholm, former legislator and Americans for Prosperity state director, starting at 8 a.m. Panel presentations begin at 9 a.m.

 

Other notable speakers include Anthony Apollo, executive director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission; Jeremy Bishop, Wyoming banking commissioner; state Sen. Chris Rothfuss, co-chair of the Legislature’s Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology; Julie Hill, dean of the UW College of Law; Eric Alston, UW assistant professor of law; Tyler Gentry, founder of NEED-AID; Scott Pullen, president and CEO, and Sean Feeney, CTO, of Rigveda; and Dalton Gregory, a UW graduate and co-founder of Plentitude.

 

The CBDI is seeking company sponsors to support the event. Sponsorships provide companies with a valuable opportunity to engage directly with CBDI students, faculty and staff, while demonstrating their commitment to advancing blockchain innovation and education. Through their support, sponsors can help strengthen blockchain initiatives at the university and contribute to the growth of blockchain efforts across the state and beyond. Email Kylie Zanini, associate director of development, at kzanini@uwyo.edu if you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities for the Stampede.

 

For more information about the 2026 Wyoming Blockchain Stampede, email blockchain@uwyo.edu.