As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Washington is bracing for a high-stakes convergence of technology and governance. Freedom Tech DC, an invite-only summit hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute and PubKey, brings together senators, industry titans, and administration officials to debate the future of AI, energy, and digital finance.
The two-day event, scheduled for September 22-23 at the National Press Club and PubKey DC, marks a strategic pivot for the Bitcoin Policy Institute. While previous iterations focused primarily on cryptocurrency, this year’s agenda expands to address the intersection of national security, grid resilience, and the development of open-source artificial intelligence.
Key participants include Senator Cynthia Lummis, Senator Ted Budd, and Block CEO Jack Dorsey, who will discuss the necessity of building on open-source primitives. The summit aims to bridge the gap between technical innovation and federal regulation, with sessions covering the American Reserve Modernization Act and the lessons learned from the initial digital asset policy battles.
Experts such as Patrick Witt from the White House and former Department of War official Katie Arrington are set to join panels addressing the role of decentralized technology in national strategy. The gathering reflects the increasing influence of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, which has shifted from a niche advocacy group to a central player in Washington’s emerging technology policy discourse. Programming spans from high-level policy discussions to practical workshops, reflecting a broader effort to integrate technical expertise into the legislative process.
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