Forward Fest 2026

Location: 
Multicultural Greek Council Room (4th Floor)
Memorial Union
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706 

The venture capital landscape is being reshaped by digital assets, tokenized equity, and an evolving regulatory environment, and Wisconsin's entrepreneurial ecosystem needs to be part of that conversation. Future of VC: Digital Assets & Policy is a forward-looking forum bringing together founders, investors, and policy advocates to explore how emerging digital asset frameworks are transforming capital formation, fundraising strategy, and startup growth.

Attendees will hear from practitioners at the intersection of venture capital and blockchain policy, examining how legislation like federal stablecoin bills, SEC guidance, and state-level digital asset law affect the way startups raise and deploy capital. Whether you're a founder navigating your first raise, an investor evaluating on-chain opportunities, or a policy stakeholder shaping Wisconsin's innovation landscape, this event delivers the intelligence and connections you need to stay ahead.

Policy discussion featuring:

Presented by Awen
Hosted by Wisconsin Blockchain Business Council and Badger Blockchain.
Sponsored by Stand With Crypto.