Name
Breakout Session: Revolutionizing Payments: Blockchain, Policy, and the Next Wave of Financial Innovation (District Ballroom, Lower Level)
Date & Time
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speakers
Janessa Lopez, Block
Cleve Mesidor, Blockchain Foundation
Madeleine Tapia, Alterna Card Services, Inc.
Cleve Mesidor, Blockchain Foundation
Madeleine Tapia, Alterna Card Services, Inc.



Description
As blockchain technology transforms the financial landscape, the future of payments is being reshaped by innovation and evolving policy. This session will explore how regulatory frameworks under the new Administration will influence digital transactions in 2025 and what that means for businesses of all sizes. From streamlining payments and reducing costs to enhancing security and financial inclusion, blockchain is driving a new era of financial empowerment. Attendees will gain insights into real-world applications, key policy considerations, and how entrepreneurs can leverage blockchain to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving payments ecosystem.
Location Name
District Ballroom
Full Address
The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection
1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
United States
1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
United States