Where North America Powers the Global Digital Economy
NABS is where North America’s digital infrastructure gets built.
NABS 2026 is where the leaders securing North America’s digital infrastructure, energy strategy, and regulatory frameworks come together to get concrete work done. This is not a general tech conference. It’s the gathering point for the decision-makers who demand the most from digital-asset infrastructure and are actively choosing the partners that will shape the industry for decades. Hosted by the Texas Blockchain Council.
Where leaders scale infrastructure, deploy capital, and secure global leadership.
Strategic Infrastructure
Scaling the backbone of the digital economy takes unity and unprecedented network security, the convergence of Bitcoin mining, energy-grid resilience, and the hyperscaling of AI compute.
Capital & Partnerships
Strategic growth is fueled by sophisticated partnerships, the ecosystem where world-class ventures and institutional players formalize the deals that drive the digital economy.
Global Leadership
A foundation of clear policy and reliable leadership, the premier jurisdiction where industry standards are defined and global leadership is solidified.
The Quantum Summit
Texas wrote quantum into law in 2025. At NABS 2026 we unveil the blueprint for a Texas Quantum Center of Excellence, and a matchmaking panel putting founders, capital, and labs at the same table.
Built for the people deploying the future
Policymakers
Lawmakers and regulators shaping digital-asset policy.
Builders & Operators
The teams running infrastructure at scale.
Capital
Institutional investors and treasuries allocating to the space.
Media
The journalists and analysts framing the narrative.
Leaders who’ve taken the NABS stage
Policymakers, operators, and capital allocators who have shaped the conversation from the NABS stage, from federal regulators to the executives building North America’s digital infrastructure.
Chair Charles SchwertnerTexas State Senator
Summer MersingerFormer Commissioner, CFTC
Adam SullivanCEO, Core Scientific
Blue MacellariHead of Digital Assets, T. Rowe Price
Lane KasselmanCEO, Blockchain.com
Jason LesCEO, Riot Platforms
Carol HainesSVP, Head of Power & Policy, Core Scientific
Mike PompeoFormer U.S. Secretary of State
Paul RyanFormer Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives
Jennie LevinChief Legal & Operating Officer, Algorand Foundation
Congressman French HillU.S. Congressman
Katherine DowlingPresident & Board Member, Bitcoin Standard Treasury CompanyThe National Medal of Honor Museum
Named the No. 1 Best New Museum in America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice for 2026, NABS 2026 moves to America’s newest national landmark, a $270 million, 101,000 sq ft marvel by Rafael Viñoly, its gallery suspended on five pillars representing each branch of the U.S. military. It sits in the heart of Arlington’s Entertainment District, steps from AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field.
How the two days work
Policy & Frameworks
Regulators, lawmakers, and executives align on the technical, energetic, and regulatory frameworks for North American leadership.
Infrastructure & Deployment
Operators and capital turn frameworks into deployment: the infrastructure, partnerships, and investment that scale the industry.
Answers to the questions leaders ask
When is NABS 2026?
NABS 2026 takes place November 18–19, 2026.
Where is NABS 2026 held?
At the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.
Who hosts NABS?
NABS is hosted by the Texas Blockchain Council.
How do I get tickets?
Register through the Attend NABS page.
What is the Quantum Summit?
A dedicated 2026 program built around the Texas Quantum Initiative, the state’s plan for a Quantum Center of Excellence, plus a curated matchmaking panel. See the Quantum Panel.
How can my company sponsor?
Explore packages in the Sponsor Guide or submit a sponsor application.
Secure your place at NABS 2026
Join the leaders securing and deploying North America’s digital infrastructure. Space is limited. The companies shaping the future are already at the table.