Best Crypto Conferences 2023

1. Token2049 Singapore

The Asia conference for Token2049 Singapore sets the stage for excitement just before the F1 Singapore Grand Prix. With over 7,000 attendees expected and 200+ speakers scheduled, you’ll find networking opportunities and a wealth of information on crypto happenings.

Featured Speakers:

• Tom Schmidt (Dragonfly)
• Alex Svanevik (Nansen)
• Cindy Leow (Drift Labs)
• Aleksander Leonard Larsen (Axie Infinity)

Events And Activities:

• Keynote speakers
• Discussion panels
• Networking
• Singapore Grand Prix (September 15-17)

2. Consensus 2023

This is the latest installment of the annual Consensus conference organized by CoinDesk, a popular crypto news site. It’s a great opportunity to network with people in the crypto industry and hear from some of the recognized experts in the industry. Last year’s event brought 20,000 attendees and over 600 speakers, and this year may bring even more.

Featured Speakers:

• Illia Polosukhin (Near Protocol)
• Devin Finzer (OpenSea)
• Edward Snowden

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Panel discussion
• Metaverse and gaming zone
• NFT gallery

3. European Blockchain Convention

With A-list speakers from some of the top protocols and businesses in the crypto space, the European Blockchain Convention returns with EBC 9. The packed schedule opens with a tour of historic Barcelona and side events, followed by three days of blockchain topic immersion. Don’t miss this chance to network with the who’s who of the crypto world. Over 5,000 are expected.

Featured Speakers:

• Mounir Benchemled (Founder, ParaSwap)
• DavideFi (Founder, Trader Joe)
• Alex Odagiu (Investment Director, Binance)
• Manuel Nordeste (VP, Fidelity Digital Assets, Fidelity Investments)
• Lars Bakke Krogvig (Co-Founder, Nansen)

Events And Activities:

• Barcelona tour
• VIP Night
• Community Night
• Hackathon
• Startup competition

1. NFT Show Europe

This is a unique and multi-sensorial experience that centers art in a way that gets people talking. It’s a great place for networking while you learn about Web3, Digital Art, Metaverse, and Blockchain.

Featured Speakers:

• Guillaume Vergnas (Alpine F1)
• Sarah Burslem (NianticLabs)
• Rafa Garcia (Hugo Boss)

Events And Activities:

• Keynotes
• Panel Discussions
• Workshops
• Conferences

2. Outer Edge LA (formerly NFT LA)

Join thousands of NFT movers and shakers in Sunny Los Angeles for four days of web3 and NFT immersion. 2023 speakers at Outer Edge include crypto YouTuber Wendy O, William Shatner, and Erick Calderon (Art Blocks NFT platform).

Featured Speakers:

• William Shatner (actor and author)
• Cryptostache (NFT & crypto investor)
• Hannah Stouffer (H+ Creative)

Events And Activities:

• Keynote speakers
• LA parties
• Concerts
• Community events

3. Miami NFT Week

Workshops, panels, presentations, and industry-leading speakers highlight three days of NFT and web3 excitement at Miami NFT Week. 2023’s growing speaker roster includes Wes Cowan, lead Web3 consultant for Bentley Motors, Sofia Garcia, founder of ARTXCODE, and dozens more.

Featured Speakers:

• Sandy Carter (Unstoppable Domains)
• Michael Gold (Shaderverse)
• Atharva Sabnis (NFT Labs)

Events And Activities:

• Keynote speakers
• Workshops
• Immersive art
• Panels
• Performances
• Pitch competitions

4. The NFT Gathering

Join the NFT community in Canada’s Banff National Park to mingle amidst nature’s beauty. The date and roster for The NFT Gathering (2023) is yet to be announced. Last year’s speakers include Bored Becky (Fame Lady Squad) and NFTceo (Collectors Club).

Featured Speakers:

To be announced.

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Networking
• Outdoor events
• Cocktails and parties

5. NFT NYC

Speakers, networking opportunities, live music, breakout sessions, and NFTs on display in Times Square create the one-of-a-kind NFT NYC experience. A wide range of topics span NFTs in the world of luxury goods to ways to fix the NFT user experience.

Featured Speakers:

• Mikobits (gumi Cryptos Capital)
• Amanda.eth (Serotonin)
• Trevor Jones (Artist)

Events And Activities:

• Keynote speakers
• NFT awards
• NFTs in Times Square
• Happy hour and networking

6. Non Fungible Conference

Attendees of last year’s event can get free admission (2022 NFT required) to the 2023 Non Fungible Conference, a premiere gathering of NFT collectors, artists, and NFT-minded entrepreneurs held in Lisbon’s historic Pavilhão Carlos Lopes.

Featured Speakers:

• Noah Davis (Yuga Labs)
• Trevor Jones (Artist)
• Yuyu (Artist)
• Pablo Stanley (Bueno)
• Pak (Artist)

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Blind talks (undoxxed)
• Meet and mingle

1. Bitcoin 2023

This is the largest crypto conference in the world. It operates not only as a place for education and announcements but also as a celebration of hyperbitcoinization (widespread adoption of bitcoin as a form of currency).

If you’re looking to see how some of the original movers and shakers of cryptocurrency got where they are, check this one out.

Featured Speakers:

• Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy)
• Lyn Alden (Financial Analyst)
• Dylan LeClair (Bitcoin Magazine)
• Caitlin Long (Custodia Bank)

Events And Activities:

• Keynote speakers
• Pitch competitions
• Bitcoin 101 workshops

2. BTC Prague

With over 10,000 attendees at past events, BTC Prague has become the most influential Bitcoin conference in Europe. See over 60 speakers and 100 expo companies in a casual and friendly Bitcoin-only gathering focused on Bitcoin as freedom.

Featured Speakers:

• Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy)
• Peter McCormack (Podcaster)
• Anita Posch (Author)

Events And Activities:

• Food, music, and Czech beer
• Keynote speakers
• Networking
• Hands-on product demos

3. Bitcoin Mining Conference

The aptly named Bitcoin Mining Conference focuses on trends, challenges, and solutions specific to the Bitcoin mining community. This one-day event in Prague precedes BTC Prague, Europe’s largest Bitcoin conference, which starts the following day.

Featured Speakers:

• Jan Čapek (Braiins co-founder)
• More speakers to be announced

Events And Activities:

• Industry speakers (no sales presentations)
• After-event party

4. BitBlockBoom

Now in its 6th year, BitBlockBoom speaks the language of Bitcoin Maximalists. No token talk or blockchain banter, just Bitcoin, although event topics and workshops expand to include preparedness and even firearms. Don’t miss this four-day event for freedom-minded Bitcoiners.

Featured Speakers:

• Parker Lewis (Unchained Capital)
• Guy Swann (Bitcoin Audible)
• Natalie Brunell (Hard Money Show)

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Casino night
• Preparedness workshops
• Chess
• Networking

5. Pacific Bitcoin

Building on 2022’s success, the 2023 Pacific Bitcoin conference brings together top advocates from the Bitcoin community. Last year, the conference featured over 100 speakers. This year’s conference is still in the planning stages, with speakers to be announced.

Featured Speakers:

To be announced

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Fireside chats
• Panel discussions
• Pitch competitions
• Wrap-up party

6. TABConf

If you enjoy the technical aspects of Bitcoin, you won’t want to miss TABConf 2023. This conference is still in planning. When selected, the schedule and agenda will be pushed to Github, in true Bitcoin developer style.

Featured Speakers:

To be announced

Events and activities:

To be announced

1. Ethereum Community Conference

This year, the Ethereum Community Conference extends to four full days, with penty of side events as part of EthCC Week. This year’s speakers are yet to be announced, with 250 speakers expected.

Featured Speakers:

To be announced

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Panel discussions
• Parties
• Meetups
• EthCC Week

2. ETH Portland

As part of a larger group of regional Ethereum conferences, including ETH Austin and ETH Seattle, ETH Portland brings together the Pacfic Northwest’s Ethereum community for casual but technical blockchain talk and presentations.

Featured Speakers:

To be announced

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Presentations
• Vendor tables
• Dinner

1. Permissionless

Now in its second year, Permissionless has already become a can’t-miss event for DeFi builders and investors. 2022 brought over 5,500 attendees and top speakers from within the DeFi community.

Featured Speakers:

• Mary-Catherine Lader (Uniswap Labs)
• Stani Kulechov (Aave)
• Ben Jones (Optimism)

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Presentations
• Parties and receptions
• Networking

2. Decentralized

Details on Decentralized yet-to-be-announced conference remain scarce, but prior conferences attracted over 1,500 attendees and 100+ speakers. Decentralized also offers a video learning series and video playlists from prior conferences.

Featured Speakers:

To be announced

Events And Activities:

To be announced

1. Paris Blockchain Week

With over 10,000 attendees, Paris Blockchain Week is now one of the largest crypto events in the world. Topics range the full gamut of crypto and the audience is over 60% C-level professionals.

Featured Speakers:

• Jospeh Lubin (Ethereum and Consensys)
• Silvio Micali (Algorand)
• Sergej Kunz (1inch)

Events And Activities:

• Hackathon
• Talent fair
• Start-up competition
• Summits
• Networking

2. International Women of Blockchain (IWB)

The International Women of Blockchain (IWB) conference, set against  the backdrop of Women’s History Month, spotlights the achievements of women in crypto ranging from metaverse projects to building and leadership roles.

Featured Speakers:

• Cleve Mesidor (Blockchain Foundation)
• Anastasia Dellaccio (WCOIN)
• Alexis Miller (Endaoment.org)

Events and Activities:

• Speakers
• Metaverse experience
• NFT showcase
• Breakout sessions
• Job fair

3. BLOCKCHANCE

Join over 7,500 attendees at BLOCKCHANCE, Europe’s leading blockchain conference, featuring hundreds of speakers, including Joseph Lubin, Michael Saylor, and Raoul Pal.

Featured Speakers:

• Joseph Lubin (Consensys)
• Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy)
• Raoul Pal (Real Vision Group)

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Expo
• VR exhibits
• Networking

1. Montreal Web3 Conference

The Montreal Web3 Conference is the largest event of its kind in Canada, bringing together a range of Web3 topics, including blockchain, metaverse, DeFi, and more.

Featured Speakers:

• Dean Skurka (WonderFi)
• Morva Rohani (Canadian Web3 Council)
• ​​Yannick Folla (0xSociety)

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Networking
• Immersive experiences
• Workshops
• Dinners and parties

3. WOW Summit

2023’s WOW Summit moves to Hong Kong, a hub of Web3 adoption. Meet and network with industry leaders, Web3 entrepreneurs, and NFT and digital artists. Over 5,000 attendees are expected along with 150+ speakers and over 100 exhibitors.

Featured Speakers:

• Casey Lau (HKG DAO)
• Yat Siu (Animoca Brands)
• Lucy Gazmararian (Token Bay Capital)

Events And Activities:

• Speakers
• Pitch competitions
• Expo exhibits
• NFT exhibition
• Networking