NORTH AMERICAN BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT 2026

The North American Blockchain Summit 2026 (NABS26) is a big yearly event. It brings together Bitcoin miners, energy leaders, lawmakers, and big investors. The Texas Blockchain Council runs this summit. It will happen on November 18–19, 2026. The place is the new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. This comes from the official event site and the Canadian Bitcoin Consortium (expected). The first event in 2021 sold out. About 1,000 people came, per ASICJungle (actual). This means early sign-up is a must for anyone who wants to go.

• Event Name: North American Blockchain Summit 2026 (NABS26)
• Theme / Tagline: Blueprints — Finishing the tech, energy, and rule plans that will guide North America for many years ahead
• Edition: 6th event (first held as Texas Blockchain Summit in 2021; renamed NABS in 2023)
• Dates: November 18–19, 2026 (Wednesday–Thursday); 9:30 AM – 10:30 PM CT
• City / Country: Arlington, Texas, United States
• Venue: National Medal of Honor Museum, 1861 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011
• Format: In-person
• Language: English
• Official Website:  North American Blockchain Summit 2026
• Official X(Twitter account)

Core Statistics

• Editions: 6 total (2021 was the first, called Texas Blockchain Summit; renamed NABS from 2023; 2026 is the 6th yearly ) — Actual, per ASICJungle / Disruption Banking / CoinTelegraph
• Attendees: About 1,000 came to the 2021 first event, and it sold out. Numbers for 2022–2025 are not shared by the group that runs it — Actual, per ASICJungle
• Speakers (2026): Not named yet. Past events had U.S. Senators, people running for president, and top mining and exchange bosses — Expected, per northamericanblockchainsummit.com / @NABSummit on X
• Member Companies (Organizer): Over 100 member companies are part of the Texas Blockchain Council — Actual, per Texas Blockchain Council (texasblockchaincouncil.org)
• Confirmed Side Events: Texas Trade Mission (Nov 18–19, 2026) — run by the Government of Alberta and Canadian Bitcoin Consortium — Expected, per Blockchain North / Canadian Bitcoin Consortium (as of March 6, 2026)

Why Arlington's National Medal of Honor Museum? 

NABS26 will be the first big blockchain gathering held at the National Medal of Honor Museum. This place opened on March 25, 2025. It honors U.S. Armed Forces members who won the Medal of Honor (actual — mohmuseum.org / Wikipedia). The venue sits at 1861 AT&T Way in Arlington's Entertainment District. It sits right next to AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, per the Canadian Bitcoin Consortium and Disruption Banking (expected for the 2026 event).

Picking this spot sends a clear message about the summit's 2026 theme — "Blueprints." This theme treats the work of finishing tech, energy, and rule plans as something with big, lasting meaning for the country. The Entertainment District also has great features for a big gathering like this: lots of parking, easy bus routes through The T (Fort Worth Transportation Authority), and many rideshare options — the kind of setup that keeps NABS26 among the standout crypto events in the USA each year.

For people flying in from other countries — mainly Canadian guests joining the Texas Trade Mission — the venue sits about 15 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). It is about 25 miles from Dallas Love Field (DAL), per the research packet's travel notes.

Who Should Attend North American Blockchain Summit 2026?

NABS26 is made for a small group of top-level guests, not a huge crowd. The first event in 2021 sold out at about 1,000 guests (actual — ASICJungle). Every event since then has kept a small guest limit, a pattern seen across many major crypto summits worldwide. Five kinds of workers get the most value from this event.

Users and Participants

Crypto workers who want to learn about U.S. rule changes and Bitcoin mining money matters will find this summit's rule-heavy schedule very useful. Past events covered Bitcoin mining and energy, digital asset rules, and big-money finance, much like many other blockchain events held across the region each year. Watch for fireside chats and group talks for real tips on working within North America's rule system.

• Look for talks on ERCOT grid systems and Texas energy markets
• Look for updates on U.S. federal digital asset law timelines

Project Teams and Founders

New and growing projects in Bitcoin systems, computing, and clean energy get direct access to the big investors and money backers who come to NABS. The summit's four main goals — smart digital systems, spending money wisely, cross-border teamwork, and world rule leadership — match what any project in this field cares about (expected — northamericanblockchainsummit.com), and founders can find more updates like this through trusted crypto blogs covering the space

• Look for two-way meetings through the Texas Trade Mission group
• Look for networking with the Texas Blockchain Council's 100+ member companies (actual — texasblockchaincouncil.org)

Institutional Investors and Capital Allocators

Past events brought in top people from Riot Platforms, Core Scientific, Custodia Bank, and the U.S. CFTC. For big money groups looking at Bitcoin mining stocks, energy systems, or digital asset lending, NABS gives rare access to the people and rule-makers shaping these markets. Going to the summit does not promise funding, partnerships, or business deals.

• Look for small group talks on U.S.–Canada digital asset trade rules
• Look for money-spending talks with mining company bosses

Media Houses and KOLs

Press pass details for 2026 have not been shared yet. Check northamericanblockchainsummit.com and @NABSummit on X for press pass rules and how to apply. Past events let in trusted reporters and online voices who work in the digital asset and blockchain space, the same creators who often cover nft events alongside broader Web3 coverage.

• Look for talk recordings after the event on the official @txblockchain_ YouTube channel

C-Suite Executives and Policymakers

Under new TBC leader Giovanni Capriglione — a long-time Texas House Representative and writer of HB 1666, one of Texas's biggest digital asset safety laws (actual — Disruption Banking, June 9, 2026) — NABS26 carries real rule-making weight. U.S. and Canadian rule-makers working on digital asset laws are key guests. This makes it the summit where new laws get shaped before they become real. You can explore upcoming crypto conferences on CoinGabbar to plan your 2026 calendar around NABS26.

• Look for special talks on U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve rules
• Look for cross-border rule teamwork talks between Alberta and Texas

Speakers & Agenda: What to Expect at NABS26

Speaker names for the North American Blockchain Summit 2026 are still not out, as of August 2026. No confirmed speakers have been shared by the group running it. Watch @NABSummit on X for real updates, per the research packet.

Based on past events, these workers have shown up at the Texas Blockchain Summit or NABS. They show the type of guest this summit draws. These names are just past examples and are not confirmed for NABS26.

• Giovanni Capriglione — Texas Blockchain Council — President (as of January 2026); former Texas House Representative — Confirmed keynote context (actual — TBC announcement)
• Jason Les — Riot Platforms — CEO — Past speaker (NABS24, NABS25) — not confirmed for 2026
• Jamie McAvity — Cormint — CEO — Past speaker (NABS25) — not confirmed for 2026
• Caitlin Long — Custodia Bank — Founder / CEO — Past speaker — not confirmed for 2026
• J. Christopher Giancarlo — Former U.S. CFTC — Former Chairman — Past speaker — not confirmed for 2026
• Matthew Schultz — Core Scientific — Executive — Past speaker (NABS25) — not confirmed for 2026
• Tim Savage — Vega Energy Advisors — Advisor — Past speaker (NABS25) — not confirmed for 2026

Past events had keynote talks, fireside chats, small-group rule talks, panel talks, and two-way meetings. Main topics covered Bitcoin mining and energy, rule plans, big-money finance, and digital asset rules. The exact stage count and topic names for NABS26 have not been shared yet by the group running it.

Tickets for NABS 2026: How and Where to Register

Ticket prices for NABS26 have not been shared, as of August 7, 2026 (expected — northamericanblockchainsummit.com). You can only sign up through the group's own ticket site.

• All tiers: Price to be announced. Details will be shared on the official sign-up page. Watch go.northamericanblockchainsummit.com for updates.
• Refund / Transfer Policy: Not shared yet for the 2026 event. Check the real rules on the official ticket page before you buy.

How to register: Go to go.northamericanblockchainsummit.com to sign up once prices come out. Past events had small guest limits — the first event in 2021 sold out at about 1,000 guests (actual — ASICJungle). It is smart to sign up early.

Warning: Only buy tickets through the official site at go.northamericanblockchainsummit.com. Stay away from other sellers — the group running the event has not allowed any outside ticket sites. Prices may change and often go up closer to the event date. All price facts here are true as of August 7, 2026.

Sponsors, Partners & Exhibitors

Sponsor levels for NABS26 have not been shared yet, as of the research date. The Texas Blockchain Council has a NABS Sponsor Guide for groups that want to join. You can find it on the Texas Blockchain Council Events page. Sponsor prices are shared if you ask through the official contact — no outside price guesses come from trusted sources, and organizers of similar gatherings can also submit a crypto event listing on CoinGabbar to reach a wider audience."

For reference, past sponsors of the 2024 event (not confirmed for 2026) included CleanSpark, Quai Network, Grant Thornton, Hashgraph, BankSocial, Silicon Valley Bank, and ZeroHash. Booth details for 2026 have not been shared yet.

Who to Connect With at NABS26

• Bitcoin miners and computing workers — the summit's main group
• Energy companies and power grid workers
• U.S. and Canadian rule-makers working on digital asset laws
• Big investors and money backers in digital assets
• Exchanges looking for clear rules and listing chances

Stay updated on the latest crypto news to track sponsor news and partner reveals before November.

The Texas Trade Mission: A Cross-Border Policy Highlight

Running at the same time as NABS26, the North American Blockchain Summit 2026 & Texas Trade Mission is a confirmed side event. It is led by the Government of Alberta and the Canadian Bitcoin Consortium. It happens November 18–19, 2026, at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, TX (expected — Blockchain North, published March 6, 2026).

The Trade Mission focuses on digital assets, Bitcoin mining, clean energy ideas, and rule teamwork between Alberta and Texas — two of North America's biggest energy-making places. Its format has small group rule talks, fireside chats, two-way meetings, and a special VIP dinner. This dinner brings together top rule-makers and industry workers to build stronger ties between Alberta and Texas.

Getting into the VIP dinner needs an invite. It is tied to the Government of Alberta and Canadian Bitcoin Consortium group. For guests from other countries — mainly Canadian guests — a U.S. visa may be needed. Apply early and check with the U.S. embassy or office in your home country. The group running the event has not shared any visa-letter help, as of the research date.

More side events beyond the Trade Mission have not been shared yet. Watch @NABSummit on X and the official hashtag #NABS26 for community-made side-event news as November gets closer.

NABS Edition History: How the Summit Has Grown Since 2021

• 2021 — Austin, Texas: About 1,000 guests (sold-out). This was the first edition, called 'Texas Blockchain Summit.' Speakers included Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Cynthia Lummis, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce — Source: ASICJungle
• 2022 — Austin, Texas: Guest count not officially shared. It grew to a 2-day format. It happened during the FTX collapse. Speakers included Anthony Pompliano. Awards were given for news writing, law-making, and teaching — Source: ASICJungle
• 2023 — Fort Worth, Texas: Hundreds of guests (not officially shared). It was renamed 'North American Blockchain Summit.' Top speakers included Vivek Ramaswamy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senator Cynthia Lummis, and Senator Ted Cruz. It had a strong focus on rules and the election season — Source: CoinTelegraph
• 2024 — Dallas, Texas: Guest count not officially shared. Sponsors included CleanSpark, Quai Network, and Grant Thornton. Speakers included Jason Les (Riot Platforms). There was a special reveal from Core Scientific's CDO — Source: @NABSummit on X
• 2025 — Dallas, Texas (George W. Bush Presidential Center): Guest count not officially shared. It happened October 9–10, 2025. Speakers included Jamie McAvity (Cormint), Jennie Levin (Algorand Foundation), Jason Les (Riot), Carol Haines (Core Scientific), and Mike Alfred (IREN). Talks were posted on YouTube after the event — Source: @NABSummit on X
• 2026 — Arlington, Texas (National Medal of Honor Museum): Guest count to be set. Theme: 'Blueprints.' New TBC President is Giovanni Capriglione. This is the first event at the newly opened National Medal of Honor Museum. The Texas Trade Mission runs at the same time with the Government of Alberta — Source: northamericanblockchainsummit.com / Disruption Banking

From a sold-out first event in Austin in 2021 to a landmark venue in Arlington in 2026, the summit has grown from a small Texas event into a cross-border North American rule-making group. It has always drawn sitting U.S. Senators, people running for president, and top exchange and mining bosses across all six editions (actual — ASICJungle, CoinTelegraph, @NABSummit on X), a growth story worth tracking on any coin events calendar.

Travel & Logistics: Getting to Arlington, Texas in November

Getting There

Arlington, TX is mostly served by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), about 15 miles from the venue, and Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 25 miles away. Book flights at least 2–3 months early — prices in the Dallas–Fort Worth area go up a lot during big event weeks in November.

Getting Around

The National Medal of Honor Museum sits in Arlington's Entertainment District. It is within walking distance of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. The area has bus routes through The T (Fort Worth Transportation Authority). It has lots of parking, and rideshare options like Uber and Lyft are easy to find all over the area.

Where to Stay

Hotels are found near Arlington and Grand Prairie, as well as across downtown Dallas and Fort Worth. Book a place to stay early before the November 18–19 dates — rooms in the Entertainment District and nearby areas fill up fast during big-name events.

Visa and Accreditation

A U.S. visa may be needed for guests from other countries, mainly Canadian guests joining the Texas Trade Mission. Apply early through the U.S. embassy or office in your home country. The group running the event has not shared any visa-letter help. Press pass details for 2026 are not shared yet — check northamericanblockchainsummit.com and @NABSummit on X for updates. An official event app has not been announced yet for 2026.

The North American Blockchain Summit 2026 is the top U.S. gathering for rules and systems in Bitcoin, blockchain, and digital assets. It is also the first held at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington. Under new TBC President Giovanni Capriglione, NABS26 carries the 'Blueprints' theme. It is placed as the summit where North America's digital systems, energy plans, and rule frameworks get truly shaped. Sign up early at go.northamericanblockchainsummit.com — past events have sold out, and ticket prices have not been shared yet, as of August 2026. Watch @NABSummit on X for speaker news and book a place to stay in the Arlington area well before November 18–19. You can also track the wider blockchain events calendar on CoinGabbar to plan your full 2026 event schedule.

FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About North American Blockchain Summit 2026

Glossary

Ministerial Roundtable
A planned, invite-only talk attended by government leaders, top rule-makers, and industry leaders. They meet to work out or move forward rule ideas on a certain topic.

Fireside Chat
A relaxed, talk-style interview between a host and one or more guests. It usually happens on stage in front of a live crowd at an event.

Bilateral Meeting
A private, one-on-one or small group meeting between people from two groups, countries, or organizations. They meet to talk about shared goals or partnerships.

Trade Mission
A planned group of government and industry people who travel to another country. They go to look into trade, investment, and rule teamwork chances.

Media Accreditation
An official pass given by an event's organizer to reporters, content makers, or online voices. It lets them cover the event and enter press-only areas or talks.

VIP Dinner
A special, invite-only evening event at a conference. It is usually saved for top bosses, rule-makers, and sponsors to network in a private space.

Early-Bird Pricing
Lower ticket prices offered for a short time before an event. This rewards guests who sign up early; prices usually rise in steps as the event date gets closer.

Side Event
An extra gathering — like a dinner, workshop, or networking night — planned on its own or along with a main event, often happening at the same time.

Keynote Address
A main speech given by a well-known speaker to the whole event crowd. It usually sets the tone and theme for the event.

Sponsor Guide
A paper made by an event's organizer. It lists sponsor packages, level perks, prices, and crowd facts for groups that may want to partner up.

North American Blockchain Summit 2026 Conclusion

The North American Blockchain Summit 2026 (NABS26) is set for November 18–19, 2026, at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. Hosted by the Texas Blockchain Council, the summit will bring together blockchain and digital asset leaders, policymakers, investors, and technology professionals.

With its “Blueprints” theme, NABS26 will focus on digital infrastructure, capital, energy, partnerships, and policy. The event could be useful for people who want to learn about the future of Bitcoin, blockchain, AI infrastructure, and digital asset regulation while meeting industry leaders.

However, attendees should check the official event website for the latest ticket prices, speakers, schedule, and other event details before making travel plans. Event information can change as the summit date approaches.

Overall, NABS26 is an event worth watching for anyone interested in the growing role of blockchain and digital assets across North America.

Disclaimer

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