Congressman Jimmy Panetta will deliver the opening keynote address at this year’s Startup Investment & Community Capital Expo, highlighting innovative funding models in emerging tech sectors. The event is the Monterey Bay region’s largest startup investment conference, connecting up-and-coming companies and entrepreneurs—like those pioneering bitcoin casinos in the crypto entertainment space—with top-tier investors and alternative funding sources such as blockchain-based ventures. Each of the expo’s three days includes a theme, keynote address, and pitches to investors, focusing on how digital assets are reshaping traditional industries. The event runs from September 28th through the 30th.

