TOKEN2049 is an annual conference series held in Singapore and Dubai for professionals in the crypto industry. It brings together entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and industry leaders to exchange ideas and network. The conference attracts over 10,000 participants to its Singapore event, offering opportunities for networking and connecting with key figures in the crypto and Web3 space. ^[1]

Token2049 Dubai 2025

Set to hold from April 30 to May 1, the 2025 edition of Token2049 is a global conference series that brings together the crypto ecosystem's decision-makers to connect, exchange ideas, network, and shape the industry.

TOKEN2049 is set to take over the majestic Madinat Jumeirah with a unique indoor-outdoor setting. Attendees will be treated to the signature Arabian hospitality and an elevated gastronomic experience – as exhibitors showcase cutting edge product demos, and attendees recharge with massages, shisha lounges, live music performances, and non-stop entertainment, quests, and activities.

Speakers include; Changpeng Zhao, Richard Teng, Eric Trump, Balaji Srinivasan, Star Xu, Jeremy Allaire, etc. ^[1]

Token2049 Dubai 2024

TOKEN2049 Dubai hosted 10,000 attendees from 4,000 companies and over 100 countries on 18-19 April 2024 at Madinat Jumeirah. The event featured exhibitors, complimentary food and coffee, live DJ sets, and entertainment. ^[2]

The two-day event in Dubai included meetups, workshops, and networking opportunities for attendees. Speakers include Balaji Srinivasan, Founder, Investor, and Author of "The Network State"; Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram; Richard Teng, CEO of Binance; Bryan Johnson, Founder of Blueprint; Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom; Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether; Roger Ver, Founder of Bitcoin.com; and Gavin Wood, Founder of Polkadot. ^[2]

Token2049 Singapore 2024

TOKEN2049 Singapore hosted 15,000 attendees from 7,000 companies and over 100 countries on 18-19 September at Marina Bay Sands. Taking place from 16-22 September 2024, includes meetups, workshops, and networking events. The event will coincide with the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Race Weekend. ^[3]

The TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024 conference will feature Tyler Winklevoss, Co-Founder and CEO of Gemini; Arthur Hayes, Founder of BitMEX; Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder and CEO of Circle; and Balaji Srinivasan, Founder of "The Network State". They will discuss topics ranging from cryptocurrency trading to blockchain technology and decentralized finance. ^[3]

Previous Editions

2023 Edition - Singapore

The 2023 TOKEN2049 event in Singapore received 10,000 attendees, 300 exhibitors, and 400 side events at Marina Bay Sands on September 13 and 14. Speakers included Binance ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao, Balaji Srinivasan, Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, and Sam Altman from OpenAI and Worldcoin. ^[4]

The event covered AI and Web3, DeFi, gaming, and the Metaverse. An NFT gallery with Artfi showcased exclusive art. Other speakers were Jeremy Allaire from Circle, Jenny Johnson of Franklin Templeton, Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon, and the Winklevoss twins from Gemini. ^[4]

2022 Edition - Singapore

TOKEN2049 Singapore conference took place on 28th & 29th of September at Marina Bay Sands. The event attracted over 7,000 attendees, including executives, founders of Web3 companies, developers, investors, and entrepreneurs. It featured more than 200 speakers, 250 exhibitors, and was attended by over 200 journalists. ^[5]

At TOKEN2049 Singapore, notable speakers included Dan Morehead, Founder & CEO of Pantera Capital; Cynthia Wu, Founding Partner of Matrixport; Alexander Höptner, CEO of BitMEX; Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital; Mike Belshe, CEO & Co-Founder of BitGo; Santiago R. Santos, Web3 Investor; Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade; and Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO of Aave. ^[5]

2022 Edition - London

TOKEN2049 London took place on 9th-10th November at Magazine London with a view of the River Thames and Canary Wharf. The event had 2,500 attendees, 73% at C-level, from 1,000 companies. It featured 150 speakers, 100 journalists, and 100 sponsors. ^[6]

TOKEN2049 London's speakers included Stani Kulechov from Aave, Kathleen Breitman of Tezos, Uri Kolodny from StarkWare, Dan Tapiero of 10T Holdings, Max Boonen from B2C2, Sebastien Borget from The Sandbox, Min Teo of Ethereal Ventures, Eric Wall, and Niraj Pant from Polychain Capital. The two-day event featured approximately 80 panel talks, workshops, and hackathons covering topics like Metaverse, NFTs, DeFi, Web3, DAOs, and Global Macro. ^[6]

2021 Edition - London

TOKEN2049 held a digital asset event in Europe on 7-8 October 2021 in London. The event explored the crypto ecosystem, featuring global developments and insights into the token industry. It had over 1,000 attendees and more than 100 speakers, including Charlie Lee, Bill Barhydt, Justin Sun, Brendan Blumer, Charles Hoskinson, and Saifedean Ammous. ^[7]

2019 Edition - Hong Kong

The 2019 edition of TOKEN2049 was held from March 13 to 14 in Hong Kong. ^[8]

The event featured Vinny Lingham, CEO of Civic; Chris Burniske, Partner at Placeholder and Co-author of "Cryptoassets"; Max Kordek, President of Lisk; Martin Köppelmann, CEO and Co-Founder of Gnosis; Charles Hoskinson, CEO of IOHK (Cardano); Jimmy Song, Bitcoin Core Contributor at Blockchain Capital; Jack Lu, Founder and CEO of Wanchain; Sophia from Hanson Robotics; and Loi Luu, CEO and Co-Founder of Kyber Network. They discussed topics on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, AI, and decentralized networks.

2018 Edition - Hong Kong

The 2018 edition of TOKEN2049 was held in Hong Kong on 20-21 March 2018. Speakers included industry leaders like Chris Burniske from Placeholder, Max Kordek of Lisk, and Martin Köppelmann from Gnosis. Charles Hoskinson represented Cardano through IOHK, while Jimmy Song was a Bitcoin Core Contributor. Jack Lu led Wanchain, Sophia was an AI from Hanson Robotics, and Loi Luu co-founded Kyber Network. Each brought expertise in their respective areas of blockchain and crypto technology. ^[9]