# Blockchain Economy Summit > The Blockchain Economy Summit is a global event uniting blockchain and AI professionals for discussions, networking, and collaborations in Web3, DeFi, and relat... - Canonical URL: https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain-economy-summit - Categories: Events - Created: 2024-11-08T23:13:20.955Z - Last updated: 2024-11-11T19:13:02.884Z - Source: IQ.wiki — the world's largest blockchain and crypto encyclopedia (https://iq.wiki) --- **The Blockchain Economy Summit** brings together professionals in the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and AI sectors from around the globe, fostering connections and collaborations within the industry. Held in major [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) hubs like Istanbul, Dubai, and London, the summit attracts participants from over 120 countries. It offers discussions, networking, and business opportunities focused on [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi), and AI. It has become a platform for forming partnerships and learning from key figures behind prominent [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency), [metaverse](https://iq.wiki/wiki/metaverse), and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) projects. [\[1\]](#cite-id-ni2cv9zsodd) # 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](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) hub, backed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s commitment to advancing [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency)-asset technology. The event featured major industry sponsors, including [OKX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/okx), [Crypto.com](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocom), and [Kraken](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kraken). [OKX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/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](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ftx) collapse. [\[3\]](#cite-id-u3rp00g3nmh) # BE Dubai ### 2023 The Blockchain Economy Summit in Dubai on October 4-5, 2023, gathered key figures in [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/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)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi), [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), [DAOs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/dao), and [NFTs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft), highlighting Dubai’s role as an emerging global [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) and tech hub. 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Participants from over 60 countries attended, engaging in various sessions dedicated to industry advancements and collaboration. [\[5\]](#cite-id-xgzgj0nn16i) ### 2021 The Blockchain Economy Expo 2020 Dubai marked the first inclusion of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/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](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) 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](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-focused gathering. [\[6\]](#cite-id-tjmrxswxvn) # BE Istanbul ### 2023 The Blockchain Economy Istanbul Summit, held May 10-11, 2023, gathered key figures in [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) to discuss advancements in financial technologies. Hosted in Istanbul, an influential historic trade hub with a significant [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency)-owning population, the summit attracted participants from over 80 countries. Topics included [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) innovation, [crypto's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) future in finance, and emerging opportunities, providing a central platform in the region for knowledge exchange and networking among global [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) leaders and enthusiasts. [\[7\]](#cite-id-9qzyksif74u) ### 2022 The Blockchain Economy Istanbul Summit took place on July 27-28, 2022, bringing together leaders from the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) 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](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) ownership. The summit gathered participants from over 55 countries, with discussions on financial technologies, [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) developments, and extensive networking opportunities for the regional and global [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) community. [\[8\]](#cite-id-ur79ah262j8) ### 2020 The Blockchain Economy Summit 2020, held in Istanbul on February 20-21, served as a major [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) conference for the MENA and Eurasia regions. Attracting participants from over 60 countries, the summit addressed various topics, including [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency), artificial intelligence, big data, decentralized technologies, and IoT. Given Turkey’s high [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) ownership rate, the summit also provided insights into global citizenship opportunities, highlighting citizenship and residency by investment options for the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) community, with discussions on decentralization to enhance economic freedom and equity. [\[9\]](#cite-id-7lhy2nq1gl) ### 2019 The 2019 Blockchain Economy Istanbul Summit held on February 20 at the Haliç Congress Center brought together [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/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](https://iq.wiki/wiki/iota) co-founder [Serguei Popov](https://iq.wiki/wiki/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](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) payments' future, decentralization's role, and [blockchain's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) economic potential. [\[10\]](#cite-id-8ykf6uf6m3t)