The Blockchain Economy Summit brings together professionals in the blockchain and AI sectors from around the globe, fostering connections and collaborations within the industry. Held in major crypto hubs like Istanbul, Dubai, and London, the summit attracts participants from over 120 countries. It offers discussions, networking, and business opportunities focused on Web3, DeFi, and AI. It has become a platform for forming partnerships and learning from key figures behind prominent crypto, metaverse, and blockchain projects. ^[1]

BE London

2023

The Blockchain Economy Summit London took place on February 27-28, with over 3,000 attendees from 65 countries gathering in one of the world’s key financial centers. London was selected as a host city due to the UK government’s focus on becoming a leading crypto hub, backed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s commitment to advancing crypto-asset technology. The event featured major industry sponsors, including OKX, Crypto.com, and Kraken. OKX serves as the Exclusive Title Sponsor for all 2023 Blockchain Economy events, showcasing its commitment to transparency by publishing proof of reserves following the FTX collapse. ^[3]

BE Dubai

2023

The Blockchain Economy Summit in Dubai on October 4-5, 2023, gathered key figures in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and AI to explore the future of these technologies and their potential economic impact. Drawing participants from over 85 countries, the summit included discussions on AI integration, decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3, DAOs, and NFTs, highlighting Dubai’s role as an emerging global crypto and tech hub. The event aimed to foster collaboration and innovation in the blockchain and AI sectors, with participants examining how these technologies could drive efficiency, sustainable growth, and global adoption. ^[4]

2022

The Blockchain Economy Summit Dubai 2022 was held on October 4-5, bringing together key players from the crypto industry, including top companies and blockchain entrepreneurs, to discuss the future of finance. As Dubai worked toward establishing itself as a global crypto hub, the summit served as a central gathering in the region for blockchain and cryptocurrency, featuring discussions on upcoming financial technologies and extensive networking opportunities. Participants from over 60 countries attended, engaging in various sessions dedicated to industry advancements and collaboration. ^[5]

2021

The Blockchain Economy Expo 2020 Dubai marked the first inclusion of blockchain technology at a World Expo, an event held for over 170 years. This event was expected to gather over 40,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors, and 4,000 companies from 150 countries, providing a unique opportunity for global blockchain and crypto communities to connect. Originally scheduled for October 2020, the Expo was postponed to October 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, offering participants a rare chance to attend an in-person blockchain-focused gathering. ^[6]

BE Istanbul

2023

The Blockchain Economy Istanbul Summit, held May 10-11, 2023, gathered key figures in blockchain and cryptocurrency to discuss advancements in financial technologies. Hosted in Istanbul, an influential historic trade hub with a significant crypto-owning population, the summit attracted participants from over 80 countries. Topics included blockchain innovation, crypto's future in finance, and emerging opportunities, providing a central platform in the region for knowledge exchange and networking among global crypto leaders and enthusiasts. ^[7]

2022

The Blockchain Economy Istanbul Summit took place on July 27-28, 2022, bringing together leaders from the crypto industry and experts to discuss the future of finance. Istanbul, a city with significant historical and economic importance, served as an ideal location given Turkey’s high rate of cryptocurrency ownership. The summit gathered participants from over 55 countries, with discussions on financial technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency developments, and extensive networking opportunities for the regional and global blockchain community. ^[8]

2020

The Blockchain Economy Summit 2020, held in Istanbul on February 20-21, served as a major blockchain and cryptocurrency conference for the MENA and Eurasia regions. Attracting participants from over 60 countries, the summit addressed various topics, including blockchain, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, big data, decentralized technologies, and IoT. Given Turkey’s high cryptocurrency ownership rate, the summit also provided insights into global citizenship opportunities, highlighting citizenship and residency by investment options for the crypto community, with discussions on decentralization to enhance economic freedom and equity. ^[9]

2019

The 2019 Blockchain Economy Istanbul Summit held on February 20 at the Haliç Congress Center brought together blockchain and cryptocurrency experts, investors, and professionals from Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Key speakers included prominent figures such as Wall Street analyst Tom Lee, investor Tim Draper, IOTA co-founder Serguei Popov, and Liberland President Vit Jedlička. Attended by over 5,000 people from 43 countries and watched live by an additional 10,000, the event focused on critical topics like cryptocurrency payments' future, decentralization's role, and blockchain's economic potential. ^[10]