The conference will spotlight AI and Web3 convergence, institutional adoption, ownership, governance, and more, celebrating nine years as Canada’s longest-running Web3 event
— Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada’s largest and longest-running Web3 event, has announced top speakers headlining its Toronto conference on July 21-22, 2026. Executives from Algorand, Messari, Blockchain Research Institute, and more will join a gathering of leading minds in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and global finance to shape the next phase of digital innovation.
Newly Announced Speakers Include:
Don Tapscott, Executive Chairman, Blockchain Research Institute
Staci Warden, CEO, Algorand Foundation
Eric Turner, CEO, Messari
Charles Hoskinson, CEO & Founder, Input | Output (attending virtually)
Ethan Buchman, CEO, Informal Systems
Janet Adams, Board Member, Artificial Superintelligence Alliance
Jaime Leverton, CEO, ReserveOne
Trevor Koverko, Co-Founder, Sapien
Michael Terpin, Founder & CEO, Transform Ventures
Top Content Themes for Toronto 2026
The 2026 program will focus on the most critical trends shaping the future of blockchain and adjacent technologies, including:
AI & Web3 Convergence: on-chain AI agents and decentralized intelligence
Institutional Adoption: tokenized assets, ETFs, and enterprise blockchain
Future of Finance: DeFi evolution, stablecoins, and global payments
Regulation & Policy: frameworks shaping crypto and AI globally
Infrastructure & Scalability: modular blockchains and interoperability
Digital Ownership & Creator Economies: NFTs, gaming, and community-driven brands
Responsible AI & 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, enterprises, and media worldwide. From major product launches to thought leadership on AI and blockchain integration, the event continues to serve as a launchpad for the industry’s most important conversations.
“Tracy Leparulo, Founder of Blockchain Futurist Conference, said, “A futurist is someone who studies trends and predicts what’s next and that’s exactly what we do at Futurist Conference. Over the years, our conversations have continuously evolved to stay ahead of what’s 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 coming next, this is where you need to be.”
View the full speaker lineup (https://futuristconference.com/speakers) and content themes (https://futuristconference.com/toronto/content).
For more continued updates and to get tickets, please visit https://www.futuristconference.com.
Blockchain Futurist Conference
Blockchain Futurist Conference is Canada’s largest and longest-running Web3 event, now celebrating its seventh year. With over 13 years of experience in the crypto event space—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 more than 150 large-scale Web3 events across the globe, from the Bahamas to Italy to Australia. The conference explores cutting-edge topics like cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and the future of Web3 technology—uniting innovators, investors, and industry leaders to shape the future.
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