It’s only been just over a decade since the crypto world emerged. In that short period, crypto has amassed a large following with over 300 million investors.
Every year, hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of crypto investors all over the world meet at various conferences and events to celebrate the growth of the industry. 2024 is no different.
As of March 2024, already close to a dozen crypto-focused events have occurred in various parts of the world. However, there are many planned for the coming months.
Are you ready to attend a crypto focused event in 2024? This guide lists some popular Web3 events you should watch out for, and how to get ready for the events. Please keep reading.
What Are Web3 Events?
Web3 events refer to any Conference, meetup, or hackathon associated with the blockchain space. These Web3 events mark a revolutionary tale in the world of crypto assets, providing space for innovation.
Every year, dozens of such events are planned across the globe, and tens of thousands attend them.
Before listing some of the best Web3 events everyone should watch out for, let’s first understand the main types of such events. In general, Web3 events are classified into 5 major categories:
- Conferences — Mainly planned for discussions with stakeholders and enthusiasts of crypto.
- Meetups – Relaxed events in more casual settings.
- Hackathons — Created for developers and creatives to foster collaboration and innovation.
- Workshops — Help equip attendees with skills and general web3 knowledge.
- Exhibitions — These are events involving the exhibition of web3 products and innovations in front of attendees.
10 Web3 Events to Attend
WOW Summit
The WOW, World of Web3 Summit is a major Web3 event which will be taking place in Hong Kong this year. The date for the event is set for the 26th to 27th of March 2024.
In the program, there are at least 150 listed speakers and 100 investors from 30 countries. Moreover, the summit capped the number of attendees to about 7000.
Among the speakers are:
- MR JOSEPH H. L. CHAN — Works as the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury within The Government of Hong Kong SAR.
- Yat Siu — Animoca Brands co-founder.
- Jayne Chan — Head of StartmeupHK, InvestHK.
Paris Blockchain Week
Only a few days after the WoW summit, we turn our eyes to Paris for the 5th edition of the Paris Blockchain Week, to be held in Paris. The event will happen between April 9 and 11.
The already listed speakers include some key KOL in the crypto realm. Among them are:
- Richard Teng — Current Binance CEO
- Jeremy Allaire — Circle co-founder and CEO
- Tim Drapper – founder and managing partner of Drapper associated
- Eric Anziani — President and COO of Crypto.com
- Denelle DIXON — CEO & Executive Director of Stellar Development Foundation
Blockchain Life 2024
Another event coming up in April is the Blockchain Life 2024. Happening between 15th and 16th April in Dubai, the event attracts over 8000 people from over 120 countries to attend. Moreover, the event listed over 160 speakers and 150 booths. The event dives deeply into the realm of crypto, teaching people how to earn from crypto.
Among the listed speakers for the event include:
- H.E. Justin Sun – Tron founder, Member of the HTX Global Advisory Board
- Sergei Khitrov – Founder of Listing.help
- Ben Zhou — CEO and Co-founder of Bybit
- Yat Siu – co-founder of Animoca Brands
- Paolo Ardoino – CTO of Bitfinex and CEO of Tether
Crypto and Digital Assets Summit
Between 8-9 May 2024, the Financial Times will host the Crypto and Digital Assets Summit in the City of London, United Kingdom. The FT-hosted summit will tackle issues like real-world crypto applications, the relevance of stablecoins, crypto regulations and more.
This summit will be graced by various crypto KOLs, bankers and government reps. Among them include:
- Michael Sonnenshein — Grayscale Investments CEO
- Jean-Marie Mognetti — CoinShares CEO
- William Quigley — Co-Founder Tether and WAX
CONF3RENCE
In mid-May, between the 15th and 16th, another event, CONF3RENCE, will be held in Dortmund, Germany. The event brings various KOLs and aims to help every participant understand the potential of blockchain tech.
There will be over 6000 guests from all over the world, with at least 350 speakers in the two-day session. Among the participants are;
- Alan Austin — LiteCoin Foundation’s Managing Director
- Alexei Falin — The CEO of Rarible
- Tiffany Lai — Head of Growth Ava Labs
Blockchain Economy Istanbul Summit
Finally, we close May with yet another banger, the 7th edition of the Blockchain Economy Istanbul Summit. Scheduled for May 29-30th, the event’s location has already been set in Istanbul, Turkey. As per the website, the event targets at least 3000 attendees this year.
In the past, the event was graced with top KOLs, including Michael Saylor, Tim Draper, and many other investors and journalists.
Consensus
Consensus 2024 will happen between the 29th and 31st of May. It’s a special event where industry participants engage in strong conversations and even each other’s successes. The expected speakers are;
- Brad Garlinghouse — CEO of Ripple
- Sergey Nazarov — Co-Founder Chainlink
- Cathie Wood — CEO of ARK Invest
Bitcoin 2024
The biggest crypto event of 2024 will likely be Bitcoin 2024. Held between 27-27 July in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, this event will likely attract at least 20k attendants. Details about the speakers have been coming out recently. Among the expected speakers include:
- Tim Draper
- Michael Saylor
- Cathie Wood
- Phil Zimmerman
Token2049
In 2024, there are two editions of Token2049 planned in two different regions. This event offers a stage where KOL can share their opinions of Web3. It consists of meetups, workshops and opportunities within the Web3 space. The two editions of Token2049 this year will be held in;
- Dubai — Between April 18 and 19
- Singapore — The crypto hub will host Token2049 between 18 and 19th September.
NFT-Focused Events
There are several NFT Web3 events also focused on NFTs, including:
- NFT LA — Happening between March 20th and 23rd, the Los Angeles based event will look into NFT adoption in the entertainment, sports, arts and music space.
- NFT Show Europe — NFT Show Europe will be hosted in Valencia, Spain, between July 14 – 15, 2023.
Ethereum Focused Web3 Events
There are also Web3 events specifically for the Ethereum network and its users. They include:
- ETHDenver — This annual event is seen as a center for blockchain innovation where you can collaborate, learn and enjoy the experience.
- ETHMilan — The Conference brings a lot of Ethereum stakeholders under one roof to explore the growth of blockchain tech.
Choosing The Right Web3 Events to Attend
Yes, this guide highlighted about a dozen Web3 events. And there are dozens more that have already happened or are waiting to happen within the year 2024.
So, some may ask, which event should I really attend? Well, here are a few factors you must consider when choosing the event to attend:
- Research the focus, topics and agendas of the Conference. In many cases, conferences have specific themes related to crypto. Identify the ones with themes that mostly please you.
- Who is speaking? Knowing the speakers of a conference could help decide whether or not to go. Conferences with key KOLs should be given higher priority.
- Location? Knowing the locations of Web3 events will help you choose the one that best suits your Budget.
- How many people will attend? Larger events often have more speakers and better networking opportunities.
- Who is behind the event? Research the founders, backers, sponsors and exhibitors in the event. High-value sponsors and exhibitors could mean a great event.
- Is the Conference reputable? How has the Conference faired in the past? Knowing answers to such questions could help make a more informed decision.
Benefits of Attending Web3 Events
Why should you consider attending at least one Web3 event in 2024? Well, here are a few benefits you are likely to see if you attend Web3 events:
- You will enjoy earning more knowledge. Listening to various blockchain KOLs will help expand your knowledge of the crypto ecosystem, DeFI, NFTs and even regulation.
- Secondly, you will have hundreds, maybe thousands of people, hence expanding your network. Networking will help you as you continue building your crypto-focused brand.
- You will get opportunities to see innovations and even collaborations at their dawn. You can engage with experts, share ideas and even collaborate in identifying new opportunities in the market.
- By attending the Web3 events, you also get to see the latest trends as they unfold.
Final Word: Attend Web3 Events
This guide looked into the idea of blockchain and web3-focused events, mentioning just a few, like WOW Summit, Token2049, Bitcoin 2024, and others expected to happen in the coming months. It also discussed the right steps to select the best events to attend and the general benefits associated with attending.
Are you ready to attend a blockchain event? If so, research the best events and the Budget and start planning for it.
