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VIA announces Platinum Sponsorship and Presentation at ADOC Executive Leadership Conference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

VIA announced as Gold Sponsor for the 26th Annual Correctional Technology Association Summit

VIA is pleased to announce its role as a Gold Sponsor for the Annual Technology Summit, hosted by the Corrections Technology Association (CTA) at the Gaylord Rockies Resort. This benchmark conference focuses exclusively on the role of information technology and emerging digital architecture in modernizing correctional infrastructure, enhancing perimeter security, and optimizing data management for public safety agencies nationwide.

In addition to our sponsorship, VIA will be actively exhibiting throughout the summit. All attendees, partners, and public safety leadership are invited to visit the VIA team at Booth #509. VIA’s CCO, Joe Babiec, and Director of Public Safety Business Development, Chase Hallman, will be attending the summit to showcase GHOST™, VIA’s AI-powered corrections intelligence platform, which identifies and executes the rapid termination of unlawful, contraband cell phones inside correctional facilities without disrupting legitimate communications.

👉 Learn more about the CTA Annual Summit here and explore the capabilities of GHOST™ prior to the event. Be sure to reach out directly to Joe Babiec and Chase Hallman on LinkedIn to schedule time to meet.

VIA’s Stan Byers invited to address the 2nd annual DC AI Security Forum

Stan Byers, VIA’s Vice President of Business Development and Transformation, has been invited to speak at the 2nd Annual DC AI Security Forum. This invitation-only assembly convenes a distinguished delegation of federal policymakers, national security officials, and pioneering artificial intelligence technologists to address the critical intersection of AI, national defense, and global security infrastructure.

Stan will represent VIA in high-level discussions detailing how advanced, secure technological innovation can safely transform operations within highly regulated industries and critical government frameworks.

👉 If you are attending the forum, reach out directly to Stan Byers on LinkedIn to meet up.

VIA’s CCO and Director of Public Safety Business Development attend the 87th Georgia Prison Wardens Association (GPWA) conference

VIA’s CCO, Joe Babiec, and Director of Public Safety Business Development, Chase Hallman, will participate in the 87th Annual Georgia Prison Wardens Association (GPWA) Conference. As one of the region’s premier symposiums for corrections executives, wardens, and institutional public safety experts, the multi-day event addresses critical operational challenges in modern law enforcement.

Joe and Chase will engage with Georgia’s correctional leadership to demonstrate how VIA’s advanced technological frameworks can be deployed to foster safer, more efficient institutional management and operational oversight.

👉 If you are in town for the conference, reach out directly to Joe Babiec and Chase Hallman on LinkedIn to meet up. 

VIA delivers keynote address at Solana Summit Germany 2026

VIA’s Strategic Advisor, Daniela Boback, delivered the keynote speaking address during the Solana Summit Germany in Berlin, hosted by Superteam Germany.

Her keynote address, “AI is Bullish on Crypto – The Rise of Agentic Payments,” provided an inside look at why AI and digital assets are natural infrastructure allies, and how autonomous payments are defining the next frontier of the digital economy.

The summit served as the centerpiece of a highly selective week for the Web3 ecosystem. Daniela represented VIA at exclusive, invitation-only engagements across Berlin Blockchain Week and Bosch ConnectedWorld (June 10–11).

VIA ends Boston Tech Week with the event: Practicalities and policy for AI in defense with Congressman Auchincloss and guests Bosch Ventures and Procurement Sciences

Close out Boston Tech Week with a sharp discussion featuring Congressman Jake Auchincloss alongside industry experts from Bosch Ventures, Procurement Sciences, and VIA. Afterward, join us for an upscale coastal happy hour featuring fresh New England seafood and champagne to connect with influential voices in defense, policy, and venture capital.

👉 RSVP on Partiful to secure your spot: https://partiful.com/e/9QlRYb6MyXp3GOaqF7xl