Regulating the Revolution: AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Policy

**Regulating the Revolution: AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Policy**

Join legal experts and technologists in this cutting-edge discussion as we explore the evolving regulatory landscape shaping the intersection of blockchain and AI. From the latest developments in Washington to global regulatory frameworks, we’ll dive into the key legal and compliance issues affecting industry stakeholders such as developers, creators, end-users, entrepreneurs, DAO participants, and policymakers. We’ll cover hot topics such as digital assets and their legal classifications, stablecoin and AI legislation, the evolving legal structures for DAOs, compliance requirements and the regulatory future of decentralized applications, data privacy and security while exploring how AI is disrupting our world as we know it.

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this event will provide valuable insights into the future of emerging technologies and the legal frameworks that will shape them. We’ll explore real-world examples like Uniswap, AI-generated deep fakes, Tornado Cash, and Ripple Labs, and discuss how these systems impact global regulatory systems.

**Complimentary Dinner & Drinks for the first 40 guests.**
Catering by the Detroit BBQ Company!

**Guest Speakers**
**[Rick Tapia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-tapia-08a07077/)** is an attorney, entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and thought leader in the legal AI and emerging technologies space and is the General Counsel for Digital Ascension Group. Rick is also the CEO and Founder of DraftChain.AI, a legal technology company that is disrupting the legal industry by leveraging AI to streamline legal workflows. As an entrepreneur and attorney, he has successfully helped several emerging tech businesses succeed since 2016. Rick has an extensive background in the United States and Indiana politics that has fueled his vast network of connections to the entrepreneur world.

**[Nick Reese](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-s-reese/)**
Co-founder & COO of Frontier Foundry Corporation
Mr. Reese most recently served as the first-ever Director of Emerging Technology Policy at the US Department of Homeland Security, where he advised the White House & senior Cabinet officials on the national security implications of emerging technologies. He is the author of multiple White House, Cabinet-level, & other federal government policies, Executive Orders, National Security Memoranda, & strategies related to emerging technologies.
A noted expert in cyber operations, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, & outer space, he currently holds a faculty position at the NYU Center for Global Affairs, teaching graduate courses related to emerging technology and geopolitics. Mr. Reese has a 20+ year career in the US Military, Intelligence Community, & Homeland Security, with a focus on operations and bringing technical solutions to high-stakes national security challenges.

**[Mark Cianci](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markacianci/)** is a seasoned litigator with nearly 15 years of experience representing high-profile clients in complex litigation. Mark represents clients in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space in litigation and advises on a variety of regulatory and risk-mitigation considerations, including compliance with securities laws. He has a deep understanding of ongoing legal challenges in emerging technologies making him a leading voice on regulatory issues in these fields.

**[Brandon Street](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-street-creative-collab/)**
[Creative Collab](https://www.creativecollab.xyz/)
Creative Collab, Brandon Street, Co-Founder, CEO
Brandon is an American NFT entrepreneur building a leading collaboration incubator. Since 2021, he has joined 30+ NFT communities, partnered as a verified Sandbox agency, and founded an educational program offering NFT coaching and mentorship. He has also gained meaningful experience in regulation within the NFT and broader blockchain space by working with clients to ensure compliance with securities laws and navigate regulatory requirements.

**Event Sponsors**
​Thank you to our generous sponsors **[Stand With Crypto](https://www.standwithcrypto.org/)** and **[Digital Ascension Group](https://www.digitalfamilyoffice.io/)**[ ](https://www.digitalfamilyoffice.io/) for supporting this event & our local blockchain community!

Thank you to **[Urban Tech Xchange](https://urbantechxchange.com/)**[ ](https://urbantechxchange.com/) for hosting this event & helping to drive innovation in Detroit!

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