{"id":"token2049","title":"TOKEN2049","content":"**TOKEN2049** is an annual conference series held in Singapore and Dubai for professionals in the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) industry. It brings together entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and industry leaders to exchange ideas and network. The conference is expected to attract over 25,000 participants to its Singapore event, offering opportunities for networking and connecting with key figures in the crypto and [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) space. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-emfc24yqbph) [\\[9\\]](#cite-id-Nn1wPTl6B2)​\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](G0fQcV2ErbY)\n\n## Token2049 Dubai 2026\n\nThe next edition of TOKEN2049 Dubai is scheduled to take place on April 29-30, 2026. [\\[10\\]](#cite-id-tDKQW37gtA)\n\n## TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026\n\nThe 2026 edition of TOKEN2049 Singapore is scheduled for October 7-8, 2026, at the Marina Bay Sands. Billed as \"The World's Largest Crypto Event,\" it is expected to host over 25,000 attendees, 7,000 companies, 500 exhibitors, and 300 speakers, occupying all five floors of the venue. [\\[12\\]](#cite-id-zTbaCLyjCAACwges) [\\[10\\]](#cite-id-tDKQW37gtA)\n\nAccompanying the main conference are several events, including the TOKEN2049 Origins Hackathon and the NEXUS Startup Competition. The official closing party, AFTER2049, is scheduled for October 9 at the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark. [\\[12\\]](#cite-id-zTbaCLyjCAACwges)\n\n## Token2049 Singapore 2025\n\nTOKEN2049 Singapore is scheduled for October 1-2, 2025, at the Marina Bay Sands. Billed as the world's largest crypto event, it is expected to bring together over 25,000 attendees, 7,000 companies, and 500 exhibitors. The event will feature more than 300 speakers and will span five floors of the venue, including immersive experiences and side events. [\\[9\\]](#cite-id-Nn1wPTl6B2)\n\nThe conference will also host the Nexus Startup Competition, the TOKEN2049 Origins hackathon, and the official closing party, AFTER 2049, on October 3. [\\[9\\]](#cite-id-Nn1wPTl6B2) [\\[10\\]](#cite-id-tDKQW37gtA)\n\nSpeakers announced for the event include:\n\n* Vlad Tenev, Chairman and CEO of Robinhood\n* [Balaji Srinivasan](https://iq.wiki/wiki/balaji-srinivasan), Founder of The Network State\n* Lando Norris, F1 Driver for McLaren Racing\n* [Arthur Hayes](https://iq.wiki/wiki/arthur-hayes), CIO of Maelstrom\n* Bryan Johnson, Founder of Blueprint\n* [Richard Teng](https://iq.wiki/wiki/richard-teng), CEO of [Binance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance)\n* [Paolo Ardoino](https://iq.wiki/wiki/paolo-ardoino), CEO of Tether\n* Eric Trump, Co-Founder of [World Liberty Financial](https://iq.wiki/wiki/world-liberty-financial)\n* [Donald Trump Jr](https://iq.wiki/wiki/donald-trump-jr)., Co-Founder of [World Liberty Financial](https://iq.wiki/wiki/world-liberty-financial) [\\[9\\]](#cite-id-Nn1wPTl6B2)\n\n## Token2049 Dubai 2025\n\nToken2049 Dubai, 2025, held from April 30 to May 1. It was a global conference series that brought together the crypto ecosystem's decision-makers to connect, exchange ideas, network, and shape the industry.\n\nTOKEN2049 took place at the majestic Madinat Jumeirah with a unique indoor-outdoor setting. Attendees were treated to the signature Arabian hospitality and an elevated gastronomic experience – as exhibitors showcased cutting-edge product demos, and attendees recharged with massages, shisha lounges, live music performances, and non-stop entertainment, quests, and activities.\n\nSpeakers included; [Changpeng Zhao](https://iq.wiki/wiki/changpeng-zhao), [Richard Teng](https://iq.wiki/wiki/richard-teng), Eric Trump, [Balaji Srinivasan](https://iq.wiki/wiki/balaji-srinivasan), [Star Xu](https://iq.wiki/wiki/star-xu), [Jeremy Allaire](https://iq.wiki/wiki/jeremy-allaire), etc. \\[1]\n\n## Token2049 Dubai 2024\n\nTOKEN2049 Dubai hosted 10,000 attendees from 4,000 companies and over 100 countries on 18-19 April 2024 at Madinat Jumeirah. The event featured exhibitors, complimentary food and coffee, live DJ sets, and entertainment. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-q6e7uvhl1y)\n\nThe two-day event in Dubai included meetups, workshops, and networking opportunities for attendees. Speakers include [Balaji Srinivasan](https://iq.wiki/wiki/balaji-srinivasan), Founder, Investor, and Author of \"The Network State\"; [Pavel Durov](https://iq.wiki/wiki/pavel-durov), CEO of Telegram; [Richard Teng](https://iq.wiki/wiki/richard-teng), CEO of [Binance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance); Bryan Johnson, Founder of Blueprint; [Arthur Hayes](https://iq.wiki/wiki/arthur-hayes), CIO of Maelstrom; [Paolo Ardoino](https://iq.wiki/wiki/paolo-ardoino), CEO of [Tether](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tether); Roger Ver, Founder of Bitcoin.com; and [Gavin Wood](https://iq.wiki/wiki/gavin-wood), Founder of [Polkadot](https://iq.wiki/wiki/polkadot). [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-q6e7uvhl1y)\n\n## Token2049 Singapore 2024\n\nTOKEN2049 Singapore hosted 15,000 attendees from 7,000 companies and over 100 countries on 18-19 September 2024 at Marina Bay Sands. The event week took place from 16-22 September 2024 and included meetups, workshops, and networking events. The conference coincided with the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Race Weekend. A report with insights and highlights from the 2024 event is available on the conference's website. [\\[9\\]](#cite-id-Nn1wPTl6B2)\n\nThe TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024 conference featured [Tyler Winklevoss](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tyler-winklevoss), Co-Founder and CEO of [Gemini](https://iq.wiki/wiki/gemini); [Arthur Hayes](https://iq.wiki/wiki/arthur-hayes), Founder of [BitMEX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitmex); [Jeremy Allaire](https://iq.wiki/wiki/jeremy-allaire), Co-Founder and CEO of [Circle](https://iq.wiki/wiki/circle); and [Balaji Srinivasan](https://iq.wiki/wiki/balaji-srinivasan), Founder of \"The Network State\". They discussed topics ranging from [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) trading to [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology and [decentralized finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi). [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-se0qzp6ugvi)\n\n## Previous Editions\n\n### 2023 Edition - Singapore\n\nThe 2023 TOKEN2049 event in Singapore received 10,000 attendees, 300 exhibitors, and 400 side events at Marina Bay Sands on September 13 and 14. Speakers included [Binance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance) ex-CEO [Changpeng Zhao](https://iq.wiki/wiki/changpeng-zhao), [Balaji Srinivasan](https://iq.wiki/wiki/balaji-srinivasan), Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, and [Sam Altman](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sam-altman) from OpenAI and [Worldcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/worldcoin-wld). [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-lszdygw9o6)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](uAITbjRFFsY)$$\n\nThe event covered AI and [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), DeFi, gaming, and the [Metaverse](https://iq.wiki/wiki/metaverse). An [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) gallery with Artfi showcased exclusive art. Other speakers were [Jeremy Allaire](https://iq.wiki/wiki/jeremy-allaire) from [Circle](https://iq.wiki/wiki/circle), Jenny Johnson of Franklin Templeton, [Sandeep Nailwal](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sandeep-nailwal) of [Polygon](https://iq.wiki/wiki/polygon), and the Winklevoss twins from [Gemini](https://iq.wiki/wiki/gemini). [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-lszdygw9o6)\n\n### 2022 Edition - Singapore\n\nTOKEN2049 Singapore conference took place on 28th & 29th of September at Marina Bay Sands. The event attracted over 7,000 attendees, including executives, founders of [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) companies, developers, investors, and entrepreneurs. It featured more than 200 speakers, 250 exhibitors, and was attended by over 200 journalists. [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-5okdfyatn5p)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](i6APpOGbgOI)$$\n\nAt TOKEN2049 Singapore, notable speakers included [Dan Morehead](https://iq.wiki/wiki/dan-morehead), Founder & CEO of [Pantera Capital](https://iq.wiki/wiki/pantera-capital); Cynthia Wu, Founding Partner of Matrixport; [Alexander Höptner](https://iq.wiki/wiki/alexander-hoptner), CEO of [BitMEX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitmex); Mike Novogratz, CEO of [Galaxy Digital](https://iq.wiki/wiki/galaxy-digital); [Mike Belshe](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mike-belshe), CEO & Co-Founder of [BitGo](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitgo); Santiago R. Santos, [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) Investor; Henry Chang, CEO of [Wemade](https://iq.wiki/wiki/wemade); and [Stani Kulechov](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stani-kulechov), Founder & CEO of [Aave](https://iq.wiki/wiki/aave). [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-5okdfyatn5p)\n\n### 2022 Edition - London\n\nTOKEN2049 London took place on 9th-10th November at Magazine London with a view of the [River](https://iq.wiki/wiki/river) Thames and Canary Wharf. The event had 2,500 attendees, 73% at C-level, from 1,000 companies. It featured 150 speakers, 100 journalists, and 100 sponsors. [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-fbngc63luka)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](Qt_tlQR6N2U)$$\n\nTOKEN2049 London's speakers included [Stani Kulechov](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stani-kulechov) from [Aave](https://iq.wiki/wiki/aave), [Kathleen Breitman](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kathleen-breitman) of [Tezos](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tezos), [Uri Kolodny](https://iq.wiki/wiki/uri-kolodny) from StarkWare, Dan Tapiero of 10T Holdings, Max Boonen from B2C2, [Sebastien Borget](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sebastien-borget) from [The Sandbox](https://iq.wiki/wiki/the-sandbox), Min Teo of Ethereal Ventures, Eric Wall, and Niraj Pant from [Polychain Capital](https://iq.wiki/wiki/polychain-capital). The two-day event featured approximately 80 panel talks, workshops, and hackathons covering topics like [Metaverse](https://iq.wiki/wiki/metaverse), NFTs, DeFi, [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), DAOs, and Global Macro. [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-fbngc63luka)\n\n### 2021 Edition - London\n\nTOKEN2049 held a digital asset event in Europe on 7-8 October 2021 in London. The event explored the crypto ecosystem, featuring global developments and insights into the token industry. It had over 1,000 attendees and more than 100 speakers, including [Charlie Lee](https://iq.wiki/wiki/charlie-lee), Bill Barhydt, [Justin Sun](https://iq.wiki/wiki/justin-sun), [Brendan Blumer](https://iq.wiki/wiki/brendan-blumer), [Charles Hoskinson](https://iq.wiki/wiki/charles-hoskinson), and Saifedean Ammous. [\\[11\\]](#cite-id-hY2QsHyvIO)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](qoXgzYwieYY)$$\n\n### 2019 Edition - Hong Kong\n\nThe 2019 edition of TOKEN2049 was held from March 13 to 14 in Hong Kong. [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-6ahb6jlnq4a)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](EnpzLJ4piuQ)$$\n\nThe event featured Vinny Lingham, CEO of [Civic](https://iq.wiki/wiki/civic); Chris Burniske, Partner at Placeholder and Co-author of \"Cryptoassets\"; Max Kordek, President of [Lisk](https://iq.wiki/wiki/lisk); [Martin Köppelmann](https://iq.wiki/wiki/martin-koppelmann), CEO and Co-Founder of [Gnosis](https://iq.wiki/wiki/gnosis); [Charles Hoskinson](https://iq.wiki/wiki/charles-hoskinson), CEO of IOHK ([Cardano](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cardano-ada)); Jimmy Song, [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) Core Contributor at [Blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) Capital; [Jack Lu](https://iq.wiki/wiki/jack-lu), Founder and CEO of [Wanchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/wanchain); [Sophia](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sophia) from Hanson Robotics; and [Loi Luu](https://iq.wiki/wiki/loi-luu), CEO and Co-Founder of [Kyber Network](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kyber-network). They discussed topics on [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology, cryptocurrencies, AI, and decentralized networks.\n\n### 2018 Edition - Hong Kong\n\nThe 2018 edition of TOKEN2049 was held in Hong Kong on 20-21 March 2018. Speakers included industry leaders like Chris Burniske from Placeholder, Max Kordek of [Lisk](https://iq.wiki/wiki/lisk), and [Martin Köppelmann](https://iq.wiki/wiki/martin-koppelmann) from [Gnosis](https://iq.wiki/wiki/gnosis). [Charles Hoskinson](https://iq.wiki/wiki/charles-hoskinson) represented [Cardano](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cardano-ada) through IOHK, while Jimmy Song was a [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) Core Contributor. [Jack Lu](https://iq.wiki/wiki/jack-lu) led [Wanchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/wanchain), [Sophia](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sophia) was an AI from Hanson Robotics, and [Loi Luu](https://iq.wiki/wiki/loi-luu) co-founded [Kyber Network](https://iq.wiki/wiki/kyber-network). Each brought expertise in their respective areas of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and crypto technology. 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