Founded in 2017 by Don and Alex Tapscott, the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) convenes a global community of business leaders, policymakers, researchers, and scholars. Our mission is to equip organizations with the knowledge and insight needed to turn emerging technologies into strategic advantage. Through rigorous, objective, and platform-agnostic research—as well as education, advisory services, and ecosystem-building events—we translate complex technologies into practical strategies that drive innovation, resilience, and growth. Since our founding, BRI has built a global network of member organizations across industries and sectors, united by a shared interest in shaping the future of digital innovation. Our work continues to inform business and government leaders at the highest levels. BRI’s 2025 Program, Harnessing the Blockchain–AI Connection, explores the powerful convergence of blockchain and artificial intelligence—highlighting how these technologies, together, are creating opportunities and solving problems neither could address alone
