The Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada’s largest and longest-running Web3 event, has announced keynote speakers who will headline its conference in Toronto on July 21-22, 2026. Executives from Algorand, Messari, the Blockchain Research Institute and others will join a gathering of leading minds in blockchain, artificial intelligence and global finance to shape the next phase of digital innovation.
Recently announced speakers include:
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Don Tapscott, Executive Chairman, Blockchain Research Institute
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Staci Warden, CEO, Algorand Foundation
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Eric Turner, CEO, Messari
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Charles Hoskinson, CEO and Founder, Input | Outing (virtual participation)
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Ethan Buchman, CEO, Informal Systems
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Janet Adams, Board Member, Artificial Superintelligence Alliance
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Jaime Leverton, CEO, ReserveOne
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Trevor Koverko, co-founder, Sapien
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Michael Terpin, Founder and CEO, Transform Ventures
Key content themes for Toronto 2026
The 2026 Agenda will focus on the most critical trends shaping the future of blockchain and adjacent technologies, including:
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AI and Web3 convergence: on-chain AI agents and decentralized intelligence
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Institutional adoption: tokenized assets, ETFs and enterprise blockchain
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The future of finance: DeFi evolution, stablecoins and global payments
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Regulation and policy: frameworks shaping crypto and AI globally
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Infrastructure and scalability: modular blockchains and interoperability
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Digital ownership and creator economies: NFTs, games and community brands
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Responsible AI and governance: ethics, transparency and decentralized control
A global hub for Web3 innovation
The Toronto conference will feature hundreds of speakers, panels and immersive experiences designed to connect builders, investors, businesses and media from around the world. From major product launches to thought leadership on the integration of AI and blockchain, the event continues to serve as a launching pad for the industry’s most important conversations.
“Tracy Leparulo, founder of the Blockchain Futurist Conference, said: “A futurist is someone who studies trends and predicts what’s next and that’s exactly what we do at the Futurist Conference. Over the years, our conversations have continually evolved to stay ahead of what is leading and shaping the future. This year, we’re taking a deep dive into artificial intelligence, quantum security, and the future of digital assets and Web3. If you’re curious about what’s next, this is the place to be.
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Futuristic Blockchain Conference
The Blockchain Futurist Conference is the largest and longest running Web3 event in Canada, now celebrating its seventh 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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