The summit, held in partnership with the U.S. Conference of
Mayors and presented by Galaxy Digital, will focus on the
intersection of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and government
MIAMI, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eMerge
Americas, in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM),
will be hosting the eMerge Government (eGOV) Summit 2022, presented
by Galaxy Digital. The eGOV Summit will convene mayors from across
the nation and will be held at the Miami
Beach Convention Center in Miami,
Florida, on April 19,
2022.
eMerge Americas Hosts U.S Mayors at eGOV Summit 2022
"eMerge Americas is honored to partner with the U.S. Conference
of Mayors to host a one-of-a-kind summit for our nation's mayors on
crypto and blockchain technologies," said Felice Gorordo, CEO of eMerge Americas. "We
are also grateful to partner with Galaxy Digital to convene public
and private sector leaders to discuss how municipal governments can
navigate and leverage digital asset ecosystems to better serve
their communities."
Since 2014, the eGOV Summit has been an annual convening for
public and private sector leaders to discuss and showcase
innovative technologies and public-private partnerships that are
transforming communities. In addition to Galaxy Digital, this
year's eGOV supporting sponsors include Anchorage Digital,
Coinbase, eMed and Crypto.com.
"We are pleased to partner with eMerge Americas as this Summit
offers mayors a unique forum to learn, raise important questions,
and think about how we move forward," said Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of
USCM. "We look forward to exploring the potential opportunities
crypto and blockchain technologies could open up for cities across
the country."
Prior to COVID, the eMerge Americas annual conference has
historically attracted more than 16,000 attendees from over 40
countries, and over 3,900 private sector companies. eMerge
gathers the brightest minds and convenes investors, entrepreneurs,
innovators, business executives, government leaders, academia and
renowned subject matter experts from across the globe.
"We're excited to partner with eMerge Americas and the
USCM as part of our effort to engage with policymakers and elected
officials on how digital assets and blockchain networks can drive
growth and economic opportunity," said Michael Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy
Digital.
Over the past two years, Miami
has seen a surge in crypto and blockchain companies relocating and
opening offices in South Florida.
"I could not be prouder of the momentum that Miami has seen in the tech space, and the
crypto space, in particular," said City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, President of USCM. "Our city
has already seen great investment from the crypto communities and
is leading the way to be the most cryptocurrency-friendly city in
the nation. I very much look forward to being a part of the eGOV
Summit next month."
Learn more about eMerge Americas and this year's eGOV Summit
at www.emergeamericas.com.
About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas is a
venture-backed platform focused on transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas. The
eMerge signature event, launched in 2014, is a global tech
conference held annually at the Miami
Beach Convention Center, attracting more than 16,000
attendees from 40 countries and over 3,900 unique participating
organizations. In addition to the annual conference, eMerge
organizes and hosts year-round executive summits, innovation
challenges, startup pitch competitions, masterclasses, webinars, as
well as publishes venture activity and investment insights reports.
For the last decade, eMerge has served as a catalyst for innovation
and investment across the Americas, working at the forefront of
building the South Florida
entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem. For more information,
visit www.emergeamericas.com
About U.S. Conference of Mayors
The U.S. Conference of
Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with
populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such
cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the
Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. For more
information, visit www.usmayors.org
About Galaxy Digital
Galaxy Digital (TSX: GLXY) is a
technology-driven financial services and investment management firm
that provides institutions and direct clients with a full suite of
financial solutions spanning the digital assets ecosystem. Galaxy
Digital operates in the following businesses: Trading, Asset
Management, Principal Investments, Investment Banking, and Mining.
Galaxy Digital's CEO and Founder is Mike
Novogratz. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Chicago, San
Francisco, London,
Amsterdam, Tokyo, Hong
Kong, the Cayman Islands
(registered office), and New
Jersey. Additional information about the Company's
businesses and products is available
on www.galaxydigital.io
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