Top 5 Largest Crypto and Blockchain Conferences in 2023

The current year 2023 has already been dubbed the era of artificial intelligence, decentralization, and the popularization of blockchain technologies by experts. These topics have become the main focus within the professional community, and organizers of blockchain and crypto events are eager to discuss them on international platforms. We have gathered the most important and interesting events in the field of Web 3.0, blockchain, and AI that you should attend in 2023.

1. WOW Summit in Dubai, October 8-9

The WOW Summit will be held in Dubai for the fourth time, bringing together over 1,000 participants and speakers in areas such as cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, Web 3.0, artificial intelligence, metaverses, and many others. Over the course of two days, delegates and attendees will discuss the present and future of decentralized finance and the role of AI in various fields, from economics to forecasting and marketing, among others. A special session will be dedicated to startups, where they can present their projects to top investors from around the world.

“Dubai has already become the business and technological capital of the world, which is why we are holding the WOW Summit here. Unlike previous summits, this time we are focusing on AI and Web 3.0, as these sectors are currently highly popular and I see great potential in them. WOW Summit is primarily aimed at C-level participants,” said Guy Yanpolskiy, Founder and CEO of GuyWay Event.

Notable speakers at the WOW Summit include Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox; Lennix Lai, Managing Director of OKX; Justin Sun, Founder of Tron, and others.

It’s worth noting that the previous WOW Summit in March of this year took place in Hong Kong and gathered over 7,000 participants.

2. Web Summit in Lisbon, November 13-16

One of the largest summits in Latin America will take place in the first half of November in the capital of Portugal, bringing together more than 70,000 participants from 160 countries. Attendees and speakers will discuss not only the latest technological advancements but also share their visions of the future and possibly answer the fundamental question of humanity: “Is artificial intelligence dangerous or not?” Among the speakers of the summit are Brad Smith, Vice Chair & President at Microsoft; Cameron Adams, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Canvа; Charles Hoskinson, Founder at Cardano; Raghu Yarlagadda, Co-founder & CEO at FalconX, and many others. Within the summit, there will also be a sub-event called Women in Tech, dedicated to the role of women in the tech world. Prominent women will share their secrets to success and discuss what it’s like to work in such a traditionally male-dominated field. Confirmed participants include Nicole Muniz, CEO at Yuga Labs; Kathleen Breitman, Co-founder at Tezos; Marieke Flament, CEO at Near Foundation, and others.

3. Token 2049 in Singapore, September 13-14

This summit is one of the most popular among crypto enthusiasts as it is exclusively dedicated to digital and cryptocurrencies. Each year, thousands of representatives from the crypto industry, investors, traders, and developers gather at the event to discuss the challenges and solutions of the cryptocurrency market. This is where you can meet the most well-known and influential figures in the world of cryptocurrencies, such as Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO at Aave; Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy; Arthur Hayes, Co-Founder at BitMEX, and many others. The event also includes an exhibition of technology and crypto companies, where attendees can personally interact with business representatives, ask them questions, and find new partners or employers.

4. Synopsis in Istanbul, October 5-6

The main Turkish city will host the Synopsis Summit for the first time, focusing on Web 3.0, blockchain, DeFi development, cryptocurrencies, and digital assets. Experts will discuss the most relevant topics in the sector, such as the application of blockchain in urban environments, the future of metaverses, cryptocurrency market regulation, and many others. Confirmed speakers include Evan Auyang, Group President at Animoca Brands; Elliot Hill, CMO at Verasity; Dr. Taner Dursun, Director at TÜBİTAK – Blockchain Research Lab; Salama Belghali, Global Head Business Development and Partnerships at BitMEX; Kafkas Sonmez, Head of Gate Turkey, and others. Participants can also expect a cryptocurrency company exhibition and an after-party to network with new acquaintances and partners.

5. Future Blockchain Summit in Dubai, October 15-18

Another blockchain summit that will take place in Dubai, bringing together thousands of crypto experts and blockchain enthusiasts. The main topics will revolve around cryptocurrency market regulation, the development of Web 3.0, new developments and products in the field. Notable speakers include Ali Bin Yousuf Al Khamis, Founder of SBA Consultancy; Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman CEO, DMCC; Kristina Lucrezia Cornér, Editor-in-Chief, Cointelegraph, and others.