WASHINGTON, D.C., October 20, 2026 – (KOREWIRE) — The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) today opens its third annual Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit, bringing industry leaders, regulators, entrepreneurs and investors to Washington, D.C., for two days of advocacy, networking and discussion. The October 20–21 event centers on “Investor Outcomes and Crowdfunding in an Era of AI,” with conference programming at the National Union Building and free online viewing on Wednesday.
The Summit marks the tenth anniversary year of Regulation Crowdfunding, which took effect in 2016. Participants will examine investor and entrepreneur outcomes, the evolution of capital-raising frameworks, and the opportunities and risks artificial intelligence presents for the industry’s next decade.
“Ten years after Regulation Crowdfunding became operational, the conversation is evolving beyond simply expanding access to capital,” said Brian Belley, 2026 President of the CfPA and Chief Technology Officer of Kingscrowd. “We need to focus on improving outcomes for investors and entrepreneurs, strengthening confidence in the market, and understanding how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence can support responsible innovation. The Summit brings together the people building, using, and regulating these markets to help shape that future.”
Regulatory perspectives and industry discussion
Wednesday’s program includes a conversation with Sebastian Gomez Abero, Deputy Director, Legal and Regulatory Policy, Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and a FINRA session with James Murphy on funding portals in an era of AI.
Kingscrowd Chief Executive Officer Chris Lustrino will deliver a prerecorded State of the Industry overview.
Among the speakers and moderators are Aaron Klein of the Brookings Institution; CfPA Chair Jenny Kassan of CurrentShift Legal; Sara Hanks and Andrew Stephenson of CrowdCheck; and Brian Korn of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP. CfPA Vice Chairs Scott McIntyre of WEconomy and Brian Christie of BioTech Funding Portal will moderate sessions, alongside fellow moderators Jason Fishman of Digital Niche Agency and Devin Thorpe of The SuperCrowd.
Sessions will cover compliance and investor relations, side-by-side offerings, innovative financing structures, the exempt offering framework, sequencing capital raises, community-based capital formation, and AI’s potential effects on trust, diligence and investor protection. The program also includes the 2026 CfPA Industry Awards.
Two days in Washington
Tuesday, October 20, includes Capitol Hill and regulator visits, the Kingscrowd Live Pitch Showcase from 3–5 p.m., and a networking reception from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, begins with registration and breakfast at 8:30 a.m.; conference sessions begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 5:30 p.m. All times are Eastern.
The conference and reception take place at the National Union Building, 918 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004. The Summit is designed for entrepreneurs, investors, funding portals, broker-dealers, attorneys, compliance professionals, policymakers and technology providers.
How to watch online
Viewers can watch the Summit conference live on Wednesday, October 21, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern at https://SuperCrowd.tv. Viewing is free, with no subscription or sign-in required. SuperCrowd.tv provides app links for Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Google TV, and the broadcast will also be available through e360tv. The livestream covers Wednesday’s conference programming.
Sponsors
CfPA thanks its all-volunteer board and the organizations supporting the 2026 Summit.
Platinum: CrowdCheck and Digital Niche Agency (DNA).
Gold: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP; Kingscrowd; The SuperCrowd; and C Guidry Law, PLLC.
Silver: ClearingBid; Massey Bean & Lewis; Enterprise Bank & Trust; Crowdfunding Lawyers; New Columbia Capital; and Capital Department.
Bronze: Revalue; BioTech Funding Portal; Equity Stock Transfer; SetApart Accountancy; Ironstone; Wefunder; Brainsy; Planet Positive Investing; and RaiseLaunch.
Registration and agenda
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/regulated-investment-crowdfunding-summit-2026
Detailed agenda: https://www.crowdfundingecosystem.com/kb/article/2026-regulated-investment-crowdfunding-summit-detailed-agenda
Conference and reception registration options are available, with discounted conference tickets for CfPA members. Members of the press are welcome. Speakers and session times are subject to change.
About the Crowdfunding Professional Association
The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association dedicated to fostering the growth of the regulated investment crowdfunding economy. CfPA supports issuers, investors, regulated intermediaries, and crowdfunding professionals through education, advocacy, industry engagement, and policy work. CfPA advocates for responsible growth of regulated investment crowdfunding, including Regulation Crowdfunding, Regulation A, intrastate crowdfunding, and related frameworks that expand access to private-market investment opportunities under established regulatory structures.
Learn more at https://cfpa.org and https://www.crowdfundingecosystem.com.
Media Contact
Jason Fishman
Vice President | Chair, Growth Committee
Crowdfunding Professional Association, Inc.
Email: press@cfpa.org
Website: https://cfpa.org
