The Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada’s largest and longest-running Web3 event, has announced a new wave of speakers for its Toronto conference taking place July 21-22, 2026. The latest additions bring together leaders in fintech, digital assets, payments, governance and emerging technologies, expanding the event’s focus on blockchain, artificial intelligence and the future of finance.
Newly added speakers include:
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Charles St. Louis, DeFi Protocol Specialist, Ethereum Foundation
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Philippe Noelting, head of tokenization, ZKsync / Matter Labs
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James Stephens, CBE CCFI, Founder and CEO, Krown Technologies Inc.
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Alejandra Dito, Director of Global Partnerships, Digital Assets and Blockchain, Mastercard
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Elizabeth McFaul, Head of Ecosystem Marketing, Solana Foundation
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Phil Davis, Head of Americas, Enterprise, Ledger
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Ingamar Ramirez, Growth, Starknet Foundation
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Nisrine Labcir, Head of Innovation, Interac Corp.
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Evin McMullen, Co-Founder and CEO, Billions Network
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Monique Mulima, journalist, Bloomberg News
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Haymond Rankin, Associate Director – Banking, Fintech and Virtual Assets, Cayman Finance
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Naveen Maher, Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Regulatory Compliance, WonderFi
These speakers join previously announced attendees including leaders from the Algorand Foundation, Messari, Blockchain Research Institute, Informal Systems, and more.
Where leaders in Web3, AI and finance converge
Hosted at Toronto’s Rebel Entertainment Complex & Cabana Pool Bar, the Blockchain Futurist Conference brings together innovators in crypto, AI, fintech, payments, digital identity and decentralized governance for two days of high-impact programming and networking.
The event has become known for highlighting emerging trends before they reach the mainstream, creating a space where founders, businesses, regulators, investors and developers come together to discuss the future of the digital economy.
“The Blockchain Futurist Conference has always focused on the technologies and ideas that shape the future,” said Tracy Leparulo, founder of the Blockchain Futurist Conference. “This year’s conversations around AI, digital assets, governance and institutional adoption reflect how quickly the industry is evolving.”
Key Content Themes for Toronto 2026
The 2026 conference program will focus on the trends and technologies that will shape the next era of digital innovation, including:
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AI and Web3 convergence – decentralized intelligence, AI agents and autonomous systems
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Institutional adoption – tokenized assets, ETFs and enterprise blockchain integration
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Future of Finance – DeFi, stablecoins and programmable payments
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Regulation and compliance – scalable frameworks for crypto and AI globally
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Infrastructure and scalability – interoperability and next generation blockchain systems
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Digital ownership and creator economies – NFTs, games and community-led ecosystems
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Governance and identity – decentralized governance, voting systems and on-chain participation
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Responsible AI – transparency, ethics and decentralized control mechanisms
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Futuristic Blockchain Conference
The Blockchain Futurist Conference is the largest and longest running Web3 event in Canada, now celebrating its ninth year. With over 13 years of experience in crypto events, including organizing Canada’s first Bitcoin conference and the world’s first Ethereum hackathon, the team is dedicated to building community and bridging the gap between Web3 technologies and real-world applications. The Blockchain Futurist Conference team has produced over 150 large-scale Web3 events around the world, from the Bahamas to Italy to Australia. The conference explores cutting-edge topics such as cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, decentralized finance and the future of Web3 technology, bringing together innovators, investors and industry leaders to shape the future.
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