Australian Crypto Convention
The Australian Crypto Convention (AusCryptoCon) is an annual Australian event for stakeholders in the crypto and blockchain industries. Participants include entrepreneurs, investors, institutions, builders, traders, venture capitalists, and media, with opportunities for networking, learning, and industry discussions. Its current Sydney edition is promoted as CryptoCon Sydney.[1]
2026
The event is scheduled for November 28–29, 2026, at ICC Sydney, where the current event website promotes it as CryptoCon Sydney.[1][7][8] The announced program covers crypto, blockchain, and Web3, including adoption, regulation, decentralized finance (DeFi), digital-asset security, institutional growth, and blockchain innovation.[8] The organizer advertises planned targets of 10,000+ attendees, 150+ speakers, 120+ exhibitors, and 15+ side events.[7]
On September 15, 2026, the organizer announced that CryptoConAU and CryptoConNZ were being consolidated under the CryptoCon name and identity.[9] This broader rebrand is distinct from the Sydney edition’s specific CryptoCon Sydney branding.
Previous Editions
2025
The Australian Crypto Convention 2025 was held November 22–23, 2025, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney.[10] Pre-event coverage projected more than 10,000 attendees and representatives of 1,000+ companies, listed Richard Teng among the confirmed speakers, and described a planned two-day program of panels on regulation, adoption, and the global crypto economy, along with workshops, exhibitions, networking, and Sydney Harbour side events.[11] The event focused on the crypto and blockchain industry.
In a December 3, 2025 post, the organizer described packed theatres, busy exhibition aisles, and networking at the event.[12]
2024
The Australian Crypto Convention 2024 was held on November 23–24, 2024, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. Before the event, organizers forecast more than 10,000 attendees and 1,000+ participating companies.[2] Keynote speakers included Rachel Conlan, Binance's Global CMO, who discussed crypto adoption and innovation, and Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, who addressed blockchain's potential for decentralization and progress.[2]
The announced multi-stage program covered DeFi, Bitcoin, Web3, institutional finance, government regulation, tokenization and real-world assets, NFTs, gaming, trading and investing, and blockchain use cases. It included a B2B and institutional stage, workshops, and startup-facing features such as Whale Lab pitches and the Innovation Zone. Organizers also previewed networking opportunities and a Sydney Harbour superyacht event. The event offered programming for beginners and experienced participants and included global partnerships and interactive sessions.[13][2]
2023
The Australian Crypto Convention 2023 was described as the largest cryptocurrency event in the APAC region, gathering over 15,000 attendees and 220 exhibitors. Held November 11–12, 2023, at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event featured keynotes, panels, and workshops covering blockchain technology, DeFi, NFTs, and regulatory topics, with prominent speakers such as Michael Saylor, Eowyn Chen, and Charles Hoskinson.[4][14]
Reported program subjects included regulation and compliance, Bitcoin and mining, mainstream adoption, tokenization and real-world assets, Web3 gaming, DeFi, and blockchain and AI. Examples included discussions of Australian digital-asset rules and legal developments, Saylor's Bitcoin investment thesis, and real-world asset tokenization.[14] Attendees engaged in networking, explored market trends, and learned about investment strategies, with opportunities for startups to connect with investors and advance their projects.[3][4]
2022
The first Australian Crypto Convention occurred on September 17–18, 2022, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, attracting over 5,000 attendees and featuring 50 exhibitors. The event showcased blockchain innovations, cryptocurrency projects, and Web3 developments through keynote speeches, panels, and workshops led by industry leaders, including Michael Saylor and Eowyn Chen.[6] Its exhibitors included exchanges, wallet providers, blockchain startups, gaming companies, and Web3 software companies. Programming included cryptocurrency introductions, Web3 development, NFT communities, and a legal and regulatory panel. Participants could explore topics such as NFTs, gaming, cryptocurrency basics, and blockchain applications while networking with professionals and enthusiasts across the crypto space.[5]
Contemporaneous attendee coverage situated the inaugural convention during the 2022 crypto downturn and reported discussions about how regulation and blockchain technology could adapt.[15]
