Connecting Arkansas with the future of emerging technology, nationally and globally.
Arkansas Blockchain Association brings together business leaders, technology professionals, universities, students, and public sector stakeholders to advance practical understanding and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, digital assets, quantum computing, and emerging technologies.
We invite founding sponsors to help build the programs, connections, and infrastructure that make this work possible.
Arkansas is becoming the home base for a global network connecting the next generation of emerging technology leaders with industry.
ABA Global Student Network connects college and university students across institutions, disciplines, and geographies with industry leaders, companies, universities, researchers, and one another, nationally and globally.
The network is being built around artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital assets, quantum computing, ethics, policy, and other emerging technologies, creating opportunities for students to learn, lead, collaborate, build relationships, and participate in the conversations shaping the future.
- Student working groups and collaborative projects.
- Industry guests and mentorship connections.
- Leadership and speaking opportunities.
- Connections to internships, research, and relevant professional opportunities.
- Collaboration across blockchain, AI, quantum computing, ethics, and policy.
- Connections among students and university organizations nationally and globally.
- Opportunities to participate in student led initiatives, research, discussions, and emerging technology projects.
- Direct interaction with industry professionals, organizations, and technology leaders through appropriate ABA programming.
Opportunities are connections for exploration; internships, employment, funding, and placements are not guaranteed.
Help build the bridge between emerging talent, universities, and industry.
Supporting ABA Global Student Network gives organizations an opportunity to help strengthen the connections between students, universities, industry, and the emerging technologies shaping the future.
Depending on the sponsorship, organizations may support student programming, university engagement, working groups, industry discussions, research initiatives, leadership opportunities, events, mentorship connections, or other programs that expand access and opportunity for the next generation.
ABA is building this network from Arkansas with a national and global outlook, creating a distinctive opportunity for sponsors to support emerging talent while participating in a broader ecosystem of universities, companies, professionals, and technology leaders.
Practical programs. Connected thinking.
ABA is building a network for practical knowledge, collaboration across sectors, and responsible innovation, grounded in practical applications.
Areas of interest: Enterprise applications • Digital finance • Supply chain and logistics • Workforce development • Government applications • Smart cities • Arts and culture
Value built through participation.
ABA is developing opportunities for members to learn, contribute, connect, and explore practical applications with a national and global outlook.
Participate in masterclasses, executive briefings, panels, and roundtables.
Connect with professionals, companies, universities, and emerging technology organizations.
Contribute to working groups and collaborative initiatives.
Explore practical applications and responsible innovation.
Build relationships nationally and globally.
Sponsorship supports programming for regular members as well as students.
A future downtown hub for connection and exchange.
ABA plans to establish a downtown Bentonville headquarters with workspace and access to meeting and event facilities for member roundtables, student collaboration, industry discussions, and visiting partners.
Building the network from day one.
Since launching in September 2026, ABA has established a growing advisory network, announced partnerships, and introduced its Global Student Network.
Executive leadership
Board of Advisors
Advisor
Global Student Network Co-Chairs
Partners
Partnerships are helping ABA extend practical knowledge, technology capabilities, and connections.
ABA continues to expand its partnerships and advisory network, building connections nationally and globally.
Support the infrastructure behind the mission.
Sponsorship enables the people, programs, tools, and operations needed to serve ABA’s community responsibly and sustainably.
A dedicated team
Supporting members, students, partnerships, and programs.
Programs & events
Speakers, masterclasses, roundtables, summits, and member events.
Global participation
Bringing connections and insights back to ABA’s community.
Digital experiences
Educational materials, websites, AI experiences, and blockchain integrations.
Bentonville hub
Advancing the planned collaboration hub.
Sustainable operations
Organizational formation, professional services, and sustainable operations.
Global Student Network
Expanding student leadership, university connections, working groups, industry engagement, and emerging technology opportunities nationally and globally.
Start with the impact you want to make.
Sponsorship is customized around aligned priorities. Select an opportunity to see how your organization can participate.
Founding Sponsorship
Help establish ABA’s first year of operations and programming.
Program Sponsorship
Support ABA Global Student Network, including student and university engagement, working groups, leadership initiatives, industry connections, or another defined ABA program.
Event Sponsorship
Support a roundtable, panel, summit, or event series.
In Kind Partnership
Contribute space, technology, professional services, or other resources.
Recognition with relevance.
Specific benefits, deliverables, and sponsorship amounts will be discussed individually.
Recognition aligned with the sponsorship agreement.
Opportunities to connect with an emerging community of industry leaders, professionals, and students.
Relevant participation in events and programming, subject to program standards.
Demonstrated support for student opportunity and responsible innovation.
Updates on the activities and outcomes their sponsorship supports.
Sponsorship does not guarantee speaking slots, access to policymakers, student contact lists, governing authority, or endorsement of a sponsor’s products.
Help Shape ABA’s Founding Year
Connect with us to explore a sponsorship aligned with your organization’s interests and the programs you want to support.
Christie Russ, Founder & CEO