Rare Evo is a blockchain conference that gathers experts and projects from various blockchain networks for a weekend of education, celebration, and networking. The event provides a comprehensive experience by integrating multiple blockchain industry events into a single annual convention. ^{[1] [2]}

"Ultimately, our goal after two days of speakers, panels, exhibition, and entertainment, is that our attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors extract value from the experience to better their business."^[3]

Event Details

2025

Rare Evo 2025 is scheduled to take place from August 6 to 10, 2025, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The event centers on interoperability and the integration of traditional industries with Web3 technologies, welcoming participants from across the digital asset ecosystem. Programming spans an expo hall, keynote sessions, panels, and technical workshops, with supplemental events including gaming, art, and social gatherings. Key segments include a Dev/Gov Day at Top Golf, a two-day main conference, and closing events like a poker tournament and pool party. The conference maintains a chain-agnostic stance and includes contributions from developers, investors, policymakers, and builders across the industry. ^[2]

Notable speakers of the 2025 event include: ^[5]

• Charles Hoskinson – CEO/Co-Founder, Input Output
• Caitlin Long – Founder and CEO, Custodia Bank
• Daniela Barbosa – Executive Director, Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust
• Ryan Rugg – Global Head of Digital Assets, Citi
• Beniamin Mincu – CEO/Co-Founder, MultiversX
• Micky Watkins – CEO, World Mobile
• Sam Kazemian – Founder, Frax Finance
• Gene Hoffman – CEO, Chia Network
• Marc Vanlerberghe – Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Algorand Foundation
• Betsabe Botaitis – CFO, Hedera

2024

The 2024 edition of the Rare Evo convention took place from August 15th to August 17th, 2024. Thursday, the 15th, consisted of exhibitor build-out in the expo hall during the afternoon, while hosting a pre-event party (accessible only to VIP ticket holders, Special Guests, and Sponsors) in the evening. Friday (16th) and Saturday (17th) were two full days of keynote speeches, panels, workshops, expos, and entertainment.

The event was hosted at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, featuring over nine restaurants, a spa, seven pools, and a Casino experience. ^[3]

Speakers and guests included Charles Hoskinson, Navin Vethanayagam, Sam Kazemian, Willayna Banner, Jullian Duran, Raquel Buscaino, Dr Navjit Dhaliwal, Daniela Barbosa, Marc Vanlerberghe, Micky Watkins, Margie Feng, Austin Arnold, Aaron Arnold, Dan Friedman, etc. ^[5]

Sponsors included IOHK, Internet Computer, Thorchain, Emurgo, Cardano Foundation, IQ.wiki, Algorand Foundation, Intersect, Ronin, Shapeshift, DFinity, etc. ^[5]

The Rare Team

The Rare Evo team originally created the Rare stake pool to get further involved in a blockchain network and begin marketing themselves. From there, they developed the brand identity and pool's general purpose, forming a first-mover blockchain community event.

After two successful events with top-down support from various leaders in the blockchain industry, Rare Network has evolved from a single stake pool to an event production company and a partner network. ^[3]

The team consists of: ^[4]

• Wes Parkinson - Co-Founder/Partner Engagement
• Rand McHenry - Co-Founder/ Live Events Production
• Evan Fischer - Director of Operations
• Nathan Mantia - Account Manager