VIA joins critical conversations on modernizing global humanitarian aid at UNGA

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VIA’s Senior Humanitarian Assistance Specialist, Samantha Warren, will represent VIA at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City during the week of September 21st. Bringing together global policymakers, international development leaders, and technology pioneers, these events focus on deploying secure digital infrastructure, AI, and financial inclusion frameworks to modernize international humanitarian assistance.

Samantha will participate in forums, panel discussions, and receptions hosted by UNHCR, the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), PwC, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), UN Human Rights, and the American Red Cross. Throughout the week, Samantha will engage with global partners on how VIA’s digital payment architectures deliver support for  disaster relief and emergency aid distribution.

👉 Attending UNGA events or networking in New York? Connect directly with Samantha on LinkedIn or drop us a note to schedule a conversation.

VIA named official Platinum Paw Sponsor for 2026 ADOC K-9 tracking competition

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VIA is heading to Lake Martin as a Platinum Paw Sponsor for the 2026 Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) K-9 Tracking Competition, held September 29 through October 2 at Children’s Harbor in Eclectic, AL. Hosted in partnership with the Alabama Correctional Employee Support Fund (ACESF), this event brings together elite K-9 teams, corrections leaders, and law enforcement agencies from across the Southeast to showcase operational excellence, agility, and teamwork in the field.

We’re proud to support the hard-working four-legged officers who safeguard institutional facilities and surrounding communities. VIA’s Criminal Investigation Analyst, Haley Hamm-Meadows, and Client Delivery Lead, Hank Nelson, will lead interactive demonstrations of VIA’s AI-powered corrections intelligence platform in the exhibit area of the event each day. 

👉 Attending the competition? Reach out directly to Haley and Hank on LinkedIn to schedule time to meet during the competition!

VIA named official sponsor for inaugural New York National Security Forum event in NYC

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VIA is pleased to sponsor the networking reception on Monday, September 28th, for the inaugural New York National Security Forum. Taking place in Midtown Manhattan at Apella, this exclusive, invitation-only event marks the launch of a premier annual platform designed to bridge government needs, industry innovation, and capital deployment across the New York and New England defense tech and dual-use ecosystems.

Beyond traditional keynotes, the two-day event features targeted, curated matchmaking sessions designed to align immediate, high-priority military operational needs with deployable technical solutions. Key government delegations in attendance include executives and leaders from the U.S. Navy, USMC, and other strategic national security entities.

👉 Attending the New York National Security Forum? Connect directly with Colin on LinkedIn to schedule a conversation.

VIA invited to join exclusive payments and commerce advisory committee event in NYC

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VIA has been invited to join an exclusive, closed-door event with a small number of senior executives, investors, and founders from across the digital ecosystem. The committee, hosted by Prove, serves as a premier forum for defining the future of global digital trust. 

The session, titled “The New Rules of Trust: Payments in an AI-Driven World,” will be attended by VIA’s Vice President of Business Development and Transformation, Stan Byers, who will contribute to the discussion surrounding the critical friction around trust, fraud mitigation, and transactional infrastructure as agentic AI reshapes financial systems.

👉 Attending Prove’s Payments & Commerce Advisory Committee or networking in New York? Contact Stan or drop us a note to schedule a conversation.

VIA’s Stan Byers selected as expert panelist on agentic identity webinar hosted by Vouched

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Stan Byers, VIA’s Vice President of Business Development and Transformation, will serve on a  panel for the upcoming webinar, “Cryptographic Proof of Identity & Delegation: General Session” (also known as “Agentic Identity for Everyone Else”), hosted by digital identity verification company, Vouched. Joining Vouched leadership, Stan will address the critical identity, governance, and security challenges organizations face as AI agents scale across enterprise environments.

Stan will share high-level insights on evaluating agentic traffic patterns, architecting decentralized data environments, and deploying cryptographic trust to guarantee AI agents operate with verifiable authority. 

👉 Register for the virtual session on Vouched’s website and connect directly with Stan on LinkedIn to discuss agentic identity architectures.

VIA announces Platinum Sponsorship and Presentation at ADOC Executive Leadership Conference

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VIA is pleased to be the Platinum Sponsor for Alabama Department of Corrections’ (ADOC) Executive Leadership Conference, taking place September 2–4, 2026 in Gulf Shores, AL. VIA will have a prominent presence throughout the conference, including a dedicated exhibit space to engage with corrections leadership.

During the event, VIA’s CCO, Joe Babiec, and Director of Public Safety Business Development, Chase Hallman, will deliver a 15-minute presentation showcasing how VIA’s advanced technology is transforming intelligence and operational safety across correctional systems. Throughout the conference, the team will showcase GHOST™, VIA’s AI-powered corrections intelligence platform designed to help executive leaders rapidly analyze complex data, counter security threats, and enhance facility oversight.

All attendees, state leadership, and public safety partners are invited to visit our booth, attend our featured presentation, and learn more about GHOST™.

👉 Be sure to reach out directly to Joe and Chase on LinkedIn to schedule time to connect during the conference.

VIA leadership to exhibit at the 2026 IJIS Justice, Public Safety, and Security AI Summit

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VIA is exhibiting at the 2026 IJIS Justice, Public Safety, and Security Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit, taking place September 9–11 in Tysons, VA. Hosted by the IJIS Institute, this three-day summit brings together government leaders, law enforcement officials, and industry experts to explore how artificial intelligence is driving innovation and transforming public safety and justice operations.

VIA team members Emilee Lehenbauer, and Haden Snyder, Director, Client Delivery will be on-site in the exhibit area showcasing GHOST™, VIA’s AI-powered corrections intelligence platform. Throughout the summit, the team will demonstrate how GHOST™ empowers public safety and justice agencies to securely analyze complex datasets, unearth hidden networks, and enhance operational intelligence with zero data compromise.

All attendees, public safety practitioners, and industry partners are invited to stop by our booth to meet the team and discover how VIA is shaping the future of secure AI in corrections.

👉 Be sure to reach out directly to Emilee, and Haden on LinkedIn to schedule time to meet during the conference.

VIA CEO Colin Gounden to deliver keynote address at Tufts University

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VIA’s CEO, Colin Gounden, has been invited to deliver the keynote address for Tufts University’s Master in Global Business Administration (GBA) Immersion Program on Thursday, August 27, hosted at The Fletcher School. The event brings together top business leaders, faculty, and advanced degree candidates to discuss the evolving landscape of global technology, secure data management, and strategic innovation.

Colin’s keynote presentation and interactive Q&A session begins at 5:00 PM. He will share insights into how VIA’s solutions are transforming intelligence capabilities across mission-critical problems in the defense and intelligence communities. The presentation will be followed by a networking reception from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM.

All attendees, faculty, and GBA candidates are invited to stay for the reception to connect with Colin and learn more about VIA’s work. 

👉 Be sure to reach out directly to Colin on LinkedIn to schedule time to connect during the event.

VIA presenting at 2026 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference

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VIA will be presenting throughout the 2026 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference, taking place August 9–12 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL. Hosted by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), this premier conference convenes senior decision-makers, defense intelligence experts, and technical leaders across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and industry to address complex data integration, security architecture, and mission-critical technology needs.

This year, VIA is proud to join the event following an invitation from premier mission integrator SAIC to highlight our technology capabilities alongside their team.

👉 Meet with us and learn more about VIA’s technology! Attendees and intelligence leaders are invited to connect directly with Colin Gounden, Emilee Lehenbauer, David Vanuch, or Haden Snyder on LinkedIn to schedule a dedicated meeting during the conference. To review the agenda or event details, visit the official DoDIIS Worldwide site.

VIA leadership to attend the Correctional Leaders Association (CLA) 2026 Summer Conference

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VIA’s Chief Commercial Officer, Joe Babiec, and Director of Public Safety Business Development, Chase Hallman, will participate in the Correctional Leaders Association (CLA) 2026 Summer Conference. Convening concurrently with the 156th ACA Congress of Correction in Pittsburgh, this exclusive summit brings together state correctional directors, executive decision-makers, and public safety leaders from across the nation to address high-level operational priorities and systemic industry challenges.

Throughout the conference, Joe and Chase will engage with correctional leadership to demonstrate how GHOST™, VIA’s AI-powered corrections intelligence platform, can be deployed to optimize facility oversight, enhance perimeter security, and eliminate critical contraband vulnerabilities across state and federal institutions.

👉 Attending the CLA Summer Conference or the co-located ACA Congress of Correction? Connect directly with Joe Babiec and Chase Hallman on LinkedIn to schedule an executive briefing.

VIA leadership to exhibit at the Association of Correctional Investigative Leaders (ACIL) Summer Conference

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VIA is exhibiting at the Association of Correctional Investigative Leaders (ACIL) Summer Conference, taking place August 5–8 in Nashville, TN. This year, rather than a traditional trade show, ACIL is hosting an exclusive networking exhibition limited to just 15 select partners to ensure maximum exposure and meaningful engagement with correctional leaders throughout the conference.

VIA’s CCO, Joe Babiec, and Director of Public Safety Business Development, Chase Hallman, will be attending the conference to highlight how advanced technology is reshaping investigative capabilities behind the walls. Throughout the event, the team will be showcasing GHOST™, VIA’s AI-powered corrections intelligence platform designed to help investigative units rapidly identify hidden networks, automate complex data analysis, and proactively counter security threats inside correctional facilities.

👉 All attendees, partners, and public safety leadership are invited to come stop by our booth and learn more about GHOST™. Be sure to reach out directly to Joe Babiec and Chase Hallman on LinkedIn to schedule time to meet during the conference.

VIA co-hosting congressional briefing on digital payments in humanitarian assistance

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VIA is proud to co-host a congressional Hill briefing and live demonstration exploring how regulated stablecoin infrastructure can deliver international humanitarian aid faster, more transparently, and with lower fraud risk.

Organized in collaboration with global development organization FHI 360, the session will feature a live, step-by-step walkthrough of the VIA Wallet, followed by a fireside discussion with VIA leadership, FHI 360, and a representative from the U.S. Department of State. This briefing offers an inside look at how public-private technology partnerships are successfully safeguarding financial pipelines to support communities in crisis.

This briefing is a private, invite-only session for policymakers and partners. To explore how VIA’s digital payment technology can support your organization’s mission, please reach out to our team at info@solvewithvia.com.

VIA Strategic Advisor Jakob Bosshard to present Web3 humanitarian solutions at ESG meets Blockchain Summit 2026

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VIA’s Strategic Advisor, Jakob Bosshard, will be representing VIA at the 4th ESG meets Blockchain Summit & Awards in Lugano. The premier international platform brings together policymakers, industry experts, and corporate leaders to explore how blockchain technology can drive real-world Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) solutions.

Jakob will take the stage on Wednesday during the Project Awards block to showcase an inspiring initiative combining Web3 innovation with real-world impact:

  • 🕒 Time: Wednesday, 12:00 PM
  • 🏆 Project 9 Presentation: “From Aid to Empowerment: Stablecoin-Based Humanitarian Payments in Haiti”

Jakob’s session will dive deep into how digital assets and stablecoins can safely bypass traditional banking hurdles to deliver direct, transparent, and empowering humanitarian relief where it is needed most.

If you are attending the summit in Switzerland or following along with the ESG Center of Excellence ecosystem, be sure to catch Jakob’s presentation and connect with him afterward.

👉 Explore the full event agenda and grab your pass here. Better yet, reach out directly to Jakob Bosshard on LinkedIn to meet up.

VIA to address cryptographic trust and verifiable AI at UN Open Source Week side event

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Stan Byers, VIA’s Vice President of Business Development and Transformation, will be featured as a panelist at an official UN Open Source Week side event hosted by the Advanced AI Society and the Polaris Collective at IBM. The panel, titled “Open Source and the Future of Verifiable AI,” will address a vital global imperative: evaluating whether critical AI security infrastructure should be developed via open-source methodologies or proprietary frameworks.

The session will introduce the new, vendor-neutral Proof-of-Control Cryptographic Verification Standard. Following opening remarks by Tricia Wang, CEO of the Advanced AI Society, moderator Julie Tsai will lead a comprehensive analysis with front-line industry leaders. Stan will offer expert insights on the deployment of cryptographic trust to ensure verifiable AI architectures and accountable digital transactions on a global scale.

👉  RSVP via Luma for the event and be sure to reach out directly to Stan Byers on LinkedIn to meet up.

VIA announces Platinum Sponsorship and exhibition at the 156th ACA Congress of Correction

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VIA is pleased to be a Platinum Sponsor for the American Correctional Association (ACA) 156th Congress of Correction, convening at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As one of the most prominent assemblies in the global corrections sector, the Congress of Correction unites thousands of institutional executives, administrators, and operational experts to establish benchmarks for excellence, facility security, and the future of institutional management.

As a principal partner of this year’s Congress, VIA invites delegates, institutional partners, and public safety leadership to visit Booth #701 in the primary exhibition hall. VIA’s CCO, Joe Babiec, and Director of Public Safety Business Development, Chase Hallman, will conduct live demonstrations of GHOST™, illustrating how VIA’s corrections intelligence platform drives definitive operational outcomes to cultivate more secure institutional environments.

👉 Stay on the lookout for the release of the official ACA agenda and explore the capabilities of GHOST™ prior to the event. Don’t miss the chance to see GHOST™ in action. Reach out directly to Joe Babiec and Chase Hallman on LinkedIn to find time to meet.