Insights have compiled a comprehensive calendar of the most important Web3, cryptocurrency, and stablecoin conferences for 2025. This landscape represents a fascinating evolution of the blockchain ecosystem, with events becoming increasingly specialized and geographically diverse. Whether you’re a developer looking to hack on the latest protocols, an investor seeking the next big opportunity, or a traditional finance professional exploring digital assets, there’s something for everyone in 2025’s packed conference calendar.
Date: January 7–8, 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Overview: One of the largest gatherings for Web3 and metaverse enthusiasts, drawing over 3,000 attendees and 500+ founders. This year’s focus is on connecting innovative Web3 startups with seasoned investors, fostering long-term business relationships rather than short-term hype. Features targeted meetups and curated networking sessions.
Date: January 22, 2025
Location: Davos, Switzerland
Overview: Runs parallel to the World Economic Forum, attracting investors, policymakers, and thought leaders globally. Focuses on high-level discussions about decentralized technologies, offering a unique platform for bridging traditional finance with emerging blockchain solutions.
Date: February 3, 2025
Location: London, UK
Overview: Major crypto conference focusing on the future of finance, drawing top asset managers, crypto banks, commercial banks, and regulatory institutions. Covers stablecoin policies, central bank digital currencies, and advanced DeFi services for institutional investors.
Date: February 18–20, 2025
Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Overview: CoinDesk’s flagship event comes to Hong Kong, bringing together the industry’s most important voices from East and West for pivotal conversations and deal-making opportunities in the digital assets, blockchain and Web3 communities.
Date: February 23 — March 2, 2025
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Overview: The largest annual Ethereum event, blending hackathons, workshops, and an “innovation festival” atmosphere. Core developers, DeFi protocols, and L2 project teams gather to demo fresh ideas, with networking parties and pitch competitions.
Date: March 2–3, 2025
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Overview: Offers an accessible way to learn about blockchain trends. Industry experts share success stories, cautionary tales, and technical tips for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. Features specialized workshops on NFT marketplaces and cross-chain bridging.
Date: March 8, 2025
Location: Sydney, Australia
Overview: Australia’s biggest single-day Bitcoin-focused event. Local and global BTC experts discuss latest proposals, Lightning Network expansions, and mining updates. Topics range from financial inclusivity to advanced privacy features.
Date: March 19–20, 2025
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Overview: Web3 event merging blockchain and gaming, emphasizing innovative crossovers. Features AI-assisted networking, curated “Women in Web3” track, and interactive gaming zone. Over 100 VCs and angels scout for promising concepts.
Date: April 4–6, 2025
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Overview: ETHGlobal hackathon series enabling experimentation with cutting-edge Web3 technologies. Features technical mentorship, exclusive swag, curated content, and $200,000 in prizes across various blockchain categories.
Date: April 6–9, 2025
Location: Hong Kong
Overview: Premier event bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to explore the latest developments in the Web3 ecosystem, covering blockchain technology, DeFi, NFTs, and more.
Date: April 8–10, 2025
Location: Paris, France
Overview: 6th edition bringing together global blockchain elite, the premier event for professionals shaping the future of blockchain and Web3 technologies, offering unparalleled access to industry leaders and innovators.
Date: April 30 — May 1, 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Overview: The world’s largest crypto event, organized annually in Dubai and Singapore. Founders and executives of leading Web3 companies share their industry perspectives, highlighting global developments in the ecosystem.
Date: May 1–4, 2025
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Overview: Cultural immersion event transforming Mexico City into a living Ethereum lab. Features 24/7 hackathon with $65,000+ in bounties, 40+ workshops on Solidity, zkEVM, AI-blockchain hybrids, DAOs, and token design.
Second Conference on Stablecoins and Tokenization
Date: May 9, 2025
Location: Virtual (hosted by Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and New York)
Overview: Brings together researchers, regulators, and industry participants to discuss the potential impact of stablecoins and tokenization of cash-like products on the broader financial system and financial stability implications.
Blockchain Futurist Conference
Date: May 13, 2025
Location: Toronto, Canada
Overview: One of the longest-running and most visionary Web3 conferences in North America, focusing on exploring blockchain technology potential with immersive experiences and discussions on DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs.
Date: May 14–16, 2025
Location: Toronto, Canada
Overview: CoinDesk’s flagship gathering bringing together 15,000+ attendees, 500+ speakers, and major brands in tech, finance, and policy. Features 9 distinct summits covering policy, investing, DeFi, gaming, and CoinDesk PitchFest.
Date: May 20–21, 2025
Location: New York, NY, USA
Overview: Focuses on tokenization, regulatory alignment, and institutional strategies. Covers tokenizing bonds, real estate, and equities, custody and compliance for regulated digital assets, and CBDCs.
Date: May 27–29, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Overview: Ultimate annual pilgrimage for Bitcoin maximalists, macro traders, and decentralization advocates. Blends ideology with innovation, featuring massive exhibition hall with 500+ sponsors and networking mixers.
Date: May 30 — June 1, 2025
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Overview: ETHGlobal hackathon series enabling experimentation with cutting-edge Web3 technologies and passionate project development. $150,000 in prizes with 800+ attendees and 13+ protocols.
Date: June 4–6, 2025
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Overview: Bold, experimental festival from Lisbon designed to illuminate the future of digital interaction and revolutionize event frameworks for the Web3 age, featuring groundbreaking attractions and live performance stages.
APEX 2025 — XRPL Developer Summit
Date: June 10–12, 2025
Location: Singapore
Overview: Hosted by Ripple, the premier global summit focused entirely on XRP Ledger (XRPL). With 88+ speakers and 60+ sessions, explores enterprise-grade, regulatory-ready blockchain capabilities including AI + XRPL integrations.
Date: June 19–21, 2025
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Overview: Bitcoin-focused conference for enhancing knowledge, finding opportunities, or connecting with fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts. Provides ideal setting for shaping the future of Bitcoin.
The Global Blockchain Show 2025
Date: June 23–24, 2025
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview: Premier gathering of blockchain innovators, investors, and industry leaders exploring latest advancements in Web3, DeFi, NFTs, enterprise blockchain, and digital assets in the Middle East.
Date: June 26, 2025
Location: London, UK (Clifford Chance)
Overview: The UK’s first full-day conference dedicated to stablecoins and their global impact. Brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators for thought-provoking discussions on how stablecoins are revolutionizing payments and world trade.
Date: July 2–4, 2025
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Overview: Japan’s premier cryptocurrency conference uniting 10,000+ attendees including blockchain innovators, industry leaders, and crypto enthusiasts. Features captivating keynotes, insightful panels, and engaging workshops.
Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC)
Date: June 30 — July 3, 2025
Location: Cannes, France
Overview: Important event for European companies in the Ethereum ecosystem. Organized by local non-profit community, bringing together ~300 speakers and 5,000+ participants to promote the Ethereum ecosystem.
Date: August 21–22, 2025
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Overview: World’s largest crypto festival bringing together industry leaders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts to celebrate true crypto culture. Features conferences, hackathons, trading competitions, e-sports tournaments, and after-parties.
Date: August 25–26, 2025
Location: Tokyo, Japan (The Prince Park Tower Tokyo)
Overview: Japan’s most influential Web3 conference and Asia’s premier Web3 event. Expected to attract 1,000+ companies and 100+ exhibitors, with 150+ side events in Tokyo. Features high-level dialogues and business networking.
Date: August 27–28, 2025
Location: Mexico City, Mexico (WTC Mexico City)
Overview: Latin America’s first stablecoin-focused event created by Bitso Business. Brings together global visionaries to explore stablecoin impact on payments industry and beyond. 1,000+ attendees, 100+ speakers, 25+ panels.
Date: August 15–17, 2025
Location: New York City, USA
Overview: ETHGlobal hackathon enabling experimentation with cutting-edge Web3 technologies. $275,000 in prizes, 800+ attendees, 24+ protocols, 29+ workshops covering Zero Knowledge Proofs, AI x Crypto, DeFi, and more.
Date: August 28–29, 2025
Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Overview: Important Bitcoin conference hosted by BTC Media, focusing on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency development in the Asian region.
Date: September 26–28, 2025
Location: New Delhi, India
Overview: ETHGlobal hackathon series in India enabling experimentation with cutting-edge Web3 technologies. $175,000 in prizes, 800+ attendees, 15+ protocols supporting innovation in the region.
Date: September 12, 2025
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Overview: Japan’s premier Ethereum-focused conference bringing together developers, investors, and blockchain pioneers to explore latest advancements in DeFi, decentralized applications, Layer-2 solutions, and on-chain governance.
Date: TBA (September)
Location: New York, USA
Overview: Hosted by Messari, premier crypto event featuring leaders from crypto, Wall Street, and Washington. Serves as crossover event for professionals as industry gains institutional support and policymaker backing.
Date: October 1–2, 2025
Location: Singapore
Overview: Second Token2049 gathering of the year in Singapore, major fintech hub in Asia. Keynotes, panels, and exhibits highlight DeFi expansions, cross-chain solutions, and emerging global regulations.
Date: October 21–22, 2025
Location: London, UK
Overview: UK’s largest Web3 conference, now in its third year. 200+ speakers and 500+ partners converge for sessions on AI, DePin (decentralized physical infrastructure), and next-gen DApps.
Date: October 28–29, 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Overview: International forum focusing on Web3, crypto, and mining, known for insider market intelligence and premium networking. Attracts 7,000+ attendees including industry leaders, investors, and startups.
Date: October 30–31, 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Overview: World’s longest-running crypto & Web3 summit series, now transformed into HODL — a redefined platform fostering serious business opportunities, investor connections, and regulatory dialogues.
Date: TBA (November)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Overview: Premier conference at the intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, bringing together industry leaders and innovators to explore synergies between these transformative technologies.
Date: November 17–22, 2025
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Overview: Devconnect is an “Ethereum World’s Fair” featuring coworking space and multiple events bringing together the Ethereum community. The 2025 Buenos Aires edition aims to fuel local and global efforts to bring Argentina onchain.
Date: December 11–13, 2025
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Overview: Flagship conference for the Solana ecosystem, gathering developers, investors, and blockchain enthusiasts to explore latest innovations in DeFi, NFTs, payments, and decentralized computing.
Special Focus Events
ONCHAIN 2025 — Real World Assets Conference
Date: April 25, 2025
Location: Bangkok, Thailand (SO/ Bangkok Hotel)
Overview: Asia’s first conference dedicated to the real-world asset (RWA) industry. Brings together founders and leaders across traditional finance, fintech, and Web3 to exchange perspectives on tokenization and digital assets.
Date: January 29 — February 1, 2026
Location: Nassau, Bahamas
Overview: Founder retreat & frontier tech symposium focusing on consumer crypto, culture, and co-creation. Three-day summit exploring innovative technologies’ potential in emerging markets and the Global South.
Date: February 12, 2025
Location: San Francisco, USA
Overview: Invite-only one-day conference on stablecoins where practitioners from the stablecoin world meet finance professionals across CFO Suite, Corporate Treasury, Payments, and Correspondent Banking.
Key Trends & Insights in 2025
Looking at this calendar, it’s impossible not to notice how the Web3 conference landscape has evolved. We’re seeing something pretty remarkable here — the industry isn’t just getting bigger, it’s getting smarter about what different audiences actually need.
The explosion of stablecoin-focused events is probably the most telling trend. When you have dedicated conferences like “Stablecoins Unblocked” in London and “Stablecoin Conference LATAM” in Mexico City, it’s clear that what many once dismissed as “boring” infrastructure is now recognized as the bridge between traditional finance and crypto. These aren’t just tech talks anymore — they’re bringing together central bankers, corporate treasurers, and payment processors. That’s institutional adoption happening in real time.
Geographically, the diversity is striking. ETH Cinco de Mayo in Mexico City isn’t just another hackathon — it’s proof that Latin America is building its own Web3 identity rather than just copying Silicon Valley. Similarly, WebX in Tokyo and Coinfest Asia in Bali show how different regions are developing their own flavors of blockchain culture. It’s not about one-size-fits-all anymore.
The ETHGlobal expansion tells another story entirely. With hackathons spanning from Taipei to Prague to New Delhi, we’re seeing the continued emphasis on builder culture. But here’s what’s interesting — these aren’t just coding contests. They’re becoming launching pads for serious projects, with millions in prizes and VCs actively scouting. The line between hackathon and incubator is blurring.
Perhaps most importantly, the institutional integration is no longer subtle. When you see events like “Digital Assets Week NYC” focusing specifically on tokenizing bonds and real estate, or Federal Reserve banks hosting conferences on stablecoins, it’s clear that Web3 has moved beyond the fringes. Traditional finance isn’t just watching anymore — it’s participating.
What’s particularly fascinating is how these events are specializing. Rather than trying to cover everything blockchain, conferences are carving out specific niches. AI + crypto, gaming + NFTs, real-world assets, regulatory compliance — each gets its own dedicated space. This specialization suggests an industry that’s maturing and finding its distinct verticals.
This calendar represents more than just a list of events — it’s a snapshot of an industry finding its footing between revolutionary ideals and real-world implementation. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or just crypto-curious, 2025 offers unprecedented opportunities to engage with the evolution of money, technology, and decentralized systems.
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