Modernizing Systems with Blockchain to
Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in
Government Roundtable
U.S. Capitol Visitors Center
Congressional Meeting Room – South
First Street and East Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20510
Entrance
Enter the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center from the First Street side of the Capitol. You will go down the ramp or stairs to enter the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC).
Protocol for Appointed Officials & Representatives
If you are a Senior Government Official, Appointed Representative, or Diplomatic Officer, we are honored by your attendance and have dedicated resources in place to ensure your arrival and experience reflect the appropriate level of professional courtesy. To allow us to prepare a proper welcome, please email Roundtable@GBAglobal.org a few minutes prior to your arrival at the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC). Upon notification, a dedicated liaison will be stationed at the entrance to greet you, attend to any requests, and ensure seamless facilitation throughout your time with us. Our team is committed to accommodating your needs to the fullest extent possible.
Security
The CVC requires standard airport-style security screening. We recommend arriving 30 minutes early to ensure a relaxed start to the program. If there is a long line to enter tell security that you are there for official business in Congressional Meeting Room South for the event “Reducing Fraud, Waste & Abuse with Blockchain Roundtable. They will escort you to the front of the line. Please be aware that some items are prohibited to be brought inside including:
- Aerosol containers and non-aerosol sprays (except for prescribed medical needs)
- Bags larger than 18″ wide x 14″ high x 8.5″ deep
- Bottles, cans, food, and beverage containers
- Sealed envelopes and packages
- For a full list of prohibited items, please visit the Prohibited Items List
Once you pass through security you will enter a large room to put on your shoes, belt and to reassemble your belongings. Instead of walking through the glass doors to the main entrance, turn around and go down the steps marked “Congressional Auditorium”.
When you get to the bottom of the steps, turn right and you will see the registration desk for the Roundtable.
Roundtable Information
Purpose
The purpose of the “Modernizing Systems with Blockchain to Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Government” Roundtable is to convene senior leaders from government, international institutions, and industry to examine practical applications of blockchain technology in strengthening public sector accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency. The session is designed to move beyond theory by highlighting real-world use cases, presenting findings from the GBA Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Report, and fostering informed dialogue among decision-makers responsible for policy, oversight, and technology implementation.
Scope
The roundtable will focus on blockchain’s role in modernizing government systems, including procurement, program integrity, financial management, whistleblower protections, and interagency coordination. Discussions will encompass the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM), acquisition strategies, pilot development, and state-level innovation efforts. The scope includes identifying implementation challenges, policy considerations, and actionable next steps that can inform future pilots, legislative engagement, and cross-sector collaboration.
Discussion Participants
The roundtable will include leaders in the public and private sectors with actual experience or a genuine interest in government uses of blockchain. Government & Public Sector Leaders include:
- AlphaTON – CEO
- Black Wallet Limited – CEO
- City of Baltimore – City Solicitor
- Chainalysis Government Solutions – Investigations and Intelligence Solutions
- Embassy of Brazil – Diplomatic Counselor for Economic Affairs
- Embassy of Israel – Finance Minister
- Embassy of Japan – Second Secretary (Finance)
- Embassy of Switzerland- Ambassador to the United States
- Fein & Curley – CEO
- Louisiana Senate- Senator
- Government Blockchain Association (GBA) – Executive Director
- Government of Bermuda – Director and Foreign Overseas Representative
- Johns Hopkins University – Blockchain Professor
- L4S Corp. – Head of Design / GBA Banking & Financial Services Lead
- Maryland Blockchain Association – Founder
- Mortar Strategies – Principal & Senior Associate
- PAI3 – CEO
- Program Integrity Alliance – Executive Director
- SIMBA Chain – CEO
Raytheon Missiles & Defense – Digital Program Lead - U.S. Department of State – Budget Transformation (Chenega contractor )
- U.S. Department of the Treasury (Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization) – Deputy Director & Senior Business Advisor
- U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Chief Risk & Controls Officer
- U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Senior Initiative Manager
- Unicoin Foundation – CEO
- United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Deputy CEO
- Utah County – Commissioner
- Virginia Blockchain Council – Executive Director
- World Bank – Division Head, Solutions & Transformation
Agenda
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Congressional Meeting Room – South
| Time | Topic | Discussion Moderators |
| 9:00 | Welcome & Introductions | Gerard Dache |
| 9:15 | Setting the Stage: Understanding Blockchain for Government Operations | Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio |
| 9:35 | GBA FWA Report Findings | Todd Carolin, Report Primary Author |
| 9:55 | Case Study Presentations: Real World Use Cases | Amelia Powers-Gardner, Ebony Thompson, Ian Taylor, Matt Goyette |
| 10:35 | Case Study: Utilizing Blockchain for Privacy-Preserving Whistleblower Intake & Validation | Brittany Kaiser, AlphaTON Capital |
| 10:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 | Roundtable Discussion I: The Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) & Blockchain Acquisitions | Gerard Dache / Lindsay Videnieks |
| 11:15 | Roundtable Discussion II: Pilot Workshop | Paul Dowding |
| 11:40 | State of the States | Greg Leffel, Jacqui Cooper, Derek Jordan |
| 11:50 | Closing Reflections & Next Steps | Lindsay Videnieks |
| 12:00 | Lunch – This event qualifies as a Widely Attended Event under applicable congressional ethics rules. | Lunch provided by the Government of Bermuda and the Virginia Blockchain Council |
Protocol
The roundtable will be conducted under Chatham House Rule to encourage open, candid, and constructive dialogue among participants. Under this protocol, participants are free to use the information received during the discussion; however, neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed outside the session. This approach fosters a trusted environment where government officials, regulators, and industry leaders can share insights, lessons learned, and policy perspectives on blockchain implementation without concern that comments will be attributed publicly.
By operating under Chatham House Rules, the Government Blockchain Association aims to ensure a substantive, solutions-oriented exchange focused on advancing responsible blockchain adoption to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in government.
Output
The output of this roundtable will be a formal report published by the GBA and made publicly available to all interested stakeholders. The report will synthesize key insights, case studies, policy considerations, and recommended next steps discussed during the session, with a focus on advancing blockchain solutions to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in government.
By publishing the findings, GBA aims to extend the discussion’s impact beyond the room, providing policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and the broader public with actionable guidance and a transparent record of the roundtable’s contributions to responsible blockchain adoption in the public sector.
Contact Details
You can email the Roundtable Team at Roundtable@GBAglobal.org
| Lindsay Lawrence Videnieks | lindsay@mortarstrategies.com | 202-299-4310 |
| Derek Jordan | derek@mortarstrategies.com | 310-863-1818 |
Afternoon Program (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM)