{"id":"australian-crypto-convention","hidden":false,"ipfs":"QmeYLwGvzcyZ2TDThic46Nd12CFGc7CqDYU56BJWigUPYH","language":"en","transactionHash":"0xa82878c672b9e675ed31390edb10f2af591eed3a84f146d55818c1bf3b3a634d","created":"2024-12-09T19:50:38.727Z","updated":"2024-12-09T19:50:38.727Z","title":"Australian Crypto Convention","summary":"The Australian Crypto Convention is an annual Australian crypto and blockchain event, branded CryptoCon Sydney in 2026, with editions dating to 2022.","content":"The **Australian Crypto Convention** (AusCryptoCon) is an annual Australian event for stakeholders in the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) industries. Participants include entrepreneurs, investors, institutions, builders, traders, venture capitalists, and media, with opportunities for networking, learning, and industry discussions. Its current Sydney edition is promoted as CryptoCon Sydney.[[1]](#cite-id-kXnWYoe2ai)​\n\n## 2026\n\nThe event is scheduled for November 28–29, 2026, at ICC Sydney, where the current event website promotes it as CryptoCon Sydney.[[1]](#cite-id-kXnWYoe2ai)[[7]](#cite-id-7pj4ox6byl)[[8]](#cite-id-q84bp9iqlq) The announced program covers crypto, [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), and [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), including adoption, regulation, [decentralized finance (DeFi)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi), digital-asset security, institutional growth, and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) innovation.[[8]](#cite-id-q84bp9iqlq) The organizer advertises planned targets of 10,000+ attendees, 150+ speakers, 120+ exhibitors, and 15+ side events.[[7]](#cite-id-7pj4ox6byl)\n\nOn September 15, 2026, the organizer announced that CryptoConAU and CryptoConNZ were being consolidated under the CryptoCon name and identity.[[9]](#cite-id-5pszcxlpeh) This broader rebrand is distinct from the Sydney edition’s specific CryptoCon Sydney branding.\n\n## Previous Editions\n\n### 2025\nThe Australian Crypto Convention 2025 was held November 22–23, 2025, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney.[[10]](#cite-id-1zxvvq0rbp) Pre-event coverage projected more than 10,000 attendees and representatives of 1,000+ companies, listed [Richard Teng](https://iq.wiki/wiki/richard-teng) among the confirmed speakers, and described a planned two-day program of panels on regulation, adoption, and the global crypto economy, along with workshops, exhibitions, networking, and Sydney Harbour side events.[[11]](#cite-id-f5qls6cpvw) The event focused on the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) industry.\n\nIn a December 3, 2025 post, the organizer described packed theatres, busy exhibition aisles, and networking at the event.[[12]](#cite-id-fx11tuqsuy)\n\n### 2024\nThe Australian Crypto Convention 2024 was held on November 23–24, 2024, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. Before the event, organizers forecast more than 10,000 attendees and 1,000+ participating companies.[[2]](#cite-id-gYZGp2O7Ny) Keynote speakers included [Rachel Conlan](https://iq.wiki/wiki/rachel-conlan), [Binance's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance) Global CMO, who discussed [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) adoption and innovation, and [Charles Hoskinson](https://iq.wiki/wiki/charles-hoskinson), founder of [Cardano](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cardano-ada), who addressed [blockchain's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) potential for decentralization and progress.[[2]](#cite-id-gYZGp2O7Ny)\n\nThe announced multi-stage program covered DeFi, [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin), [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), institutional finance, government regulation, [tokenization](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tokenization) and real-world assets, NFTs, gaming, trading and investing, and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) use cases. It included a B2B and institutional stage, workshops, and startup-facing features such as Whale Lab pitches and the Innovation Zone. Organizers also previewed networking opportunities and a Sydney Harbour superyacht event. The event offered programming for beginners and experienced participants and included global partnerships and interactive sessions.[[13]](#cite-id-r0a3n9cdtx)[[2]](#cite-id-gYZGp2O7Ny)\n\n### 2023\nThe Australian Crypto Convention 2023 was described as the largest [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) event in the APAC region, gathering over 15,000 attendees and 220 exhibitors. Held November 11–12, 2023, at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event featured keynotes, panels, and workshops covering [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology, [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi), [NFTs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft), and regulatory topics, with prominent speakers such as Michael Saylor, [Eowyn Chen](https://iq.wiki/wiki/eowyn-chen), and [Charles Hoskinson](https://iq.wiki/wiki/charles-hoskinson).[[4]](#cite-id-OHTh44b2vT)[[14]](#cite-id-3atfie4ac1)\n\nReported program subjects included regulation and compliance, [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) and [mining](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mining), mainstream adoption, [tokenization](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tokenization) and real-world assets, [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) gaming, DeFi, and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and AI. Examples included discussions of Australian digital-asset rules and legal developments, Saylor's Bitcoin investment thesis, and real-world asset tokenization.[[14]](#cite-id-3atfie4ac1) Attendees engaged in networking, explored market trends, and learned about investment strategies, with opportunities for startups to connect with investors and advance their projects.[[3]](#cite-id-NpbRwIQE4o)[[4]](#cite-id-OHTh44b2vT)\n $$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](Wr54WuEKsrk)$$\n\n### 2022\nThe first Australian Crypto Convention occurred on September 17–18, 2022, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, attracting over 5,000 attendees and featuring 50 exhibitors. The event showcased [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) innovations, [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) projects, and [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) developments through keynote speeches, panels, and workshops led by industry leaders, including Michael Saylor and [Eowyn Chen](https://iq.wiki/wiki/eowyn-chen).[[6]](#cite-id-jya4CTkp6O) Its exhibitors included exchanges, wallet providers, [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) startups, gaming companies, and [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) software companies. Programming included [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) introductions, Web3 development, NFT communities, and a legal and regulatory panel. Participants could explore topics such as [NFTs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft), gaming, [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) basics, and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) applications while networking with professionals and enthusiasts across the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) space.[[5]](#cite-id-jycvSfCHtM)\n\nContemporaneous attendee coverage situated the inaugural convention during the 2022 crypto downturn and reported discussions about how regulation and blockchain technology could adapt.[[15]](#cite-id-bd0uzkbzbu)\n $$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](mVRTGo1Qm9s)$$","recentActivity":null,"operator":{"id":"0x1e23b34d3106f0c1c74d17f2cd0f65cdb039b138"},"categories":[{"id":"events","title":"Events"}],"tags":[{"id":"Conference"}],"images":[{"id":"QmXnTJYC6rEgSdwCsN2autTqmikrTjAza55jDyB3tgpaRi","type":"image/jpeg, 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