CMU Secure Blockchain Summit

Explore the future of blockchain at the 3rd annual CMU Secure Blockchain Summit on October 7, 2025, in the USA. This upcoming event will unite blockchain experts to explore the latest developments in blockchain protocols, governance, and secure applications. This summit brings together leading academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge developments in blockchain technology.

Organized By

Carnegie Mellon University’s CyLab is a world leader in technology education and research. CyLab is a leader in all areas of information assurance, security technology, and cybersecurity awareness.

Key Topics:

Blockchain governance and protocols
Privacy and security challenges
Programming languages and applied cryptography
Ethics, equality and societal impacts

Event Highlights:

Experiences from world-class researchers and professionals
Interactive panels about usability and policy
In-depth analyses of blockchain security and crypto-economic models
Opportunities for networking with leaders in academia and industry

Why Attend?

Explore innovative information about blockchain governance and research
Discuss with the professionals improving blockchain technology
Understand the implications of security and privacy for blockchain applications
Assess how decentralized technologies affect society and ethics

Speakers

Nicolas Christin, Co-director
Fraser Brown, Assistant Professor
Giulia Fanti, Angel Jordan, Associate Professor


Don’t miss this chance to help shape the future of secure and ethical blockchain adoption.

FAQs

What is the Secure Blockchain Summit?
It’s Carnegie Mellon University’s invitation-only summit hosted by CyLab and the Secure Blockchain Initiative. The event convenes leading researchers and industry experts to examine the future of blockchain research, including fields like cryptoeconomics, applied cryptography, programming languages, security, privacy, policy, usability, ethics, and equity.

When & where is it held?
Date: October 7, 2025 | Location: Rangos Ballroom, Jared L. Cohon University Center, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh

Who is invited to attend?
The Summit is invitation-only. Interested participants must fill out a request form to be considered. It is open to academics, industry researchers, students, corporate/government partners, and sponsored guests

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