Conference Program Details

🔷 About CryptoConvergence 2026

CryptoConvergence 2026 is a premier global summit on cryptocurrency, blockchain innovation, and digital finance, taking place in Abu Dhabi from December 8–10, 2026. Positioned at the crossroads of innovation and regulation, this three-day event brings together industry leaders, institutional investors, regulators, developers, and policy makers to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the decentralized financial future.

Hosted in one of the world's fastest-growing hubs for fintech and blockchain innovation, CryptoConvergence offers a unique platform for dialogue, deal-making, and discovery. From stablecoins to sovereign wealth fund strategies, from DeFi to CBDCs, the conference bridges the gap between traditional finance and the Web3 revolution.

Whether you're building the next protocol, investing in digital assets, or shaping global policy, CryptoConvergence 2026 is where the world’s most forward-thinking minds meet to define the next era of finance.

Join us in Abu Dhabi. Shape the future.

🔷 CryptoConvergence 2026 Program

Dates: December 8–10, 2026
Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), UAE
Theme: Bridging Traditional Finance and the Decentralized Future

🔹 Day 1 – December 8: Foundations of the Decentralized Economy

08:00 – 09:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00 – 09:15 | Opening Remarks by the Organizing Committee
09:15 – 10:00 | Keynote: The Future of Money – Between State and Code
10:00 – 10:45 | Panel: Crypto Regulation: Global Trends & Local Adaptations
10:45 – 11:15 | Networking Break

11:15 – 12:00 | Fireside Chat: Institutional Adoption and the Role of Custodians
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break

13:00 – 14:00 | Panel: Real-World Asset Tokenization: A $10 Trillion Opportunity?
14:00 – 14:45 | Case Studies: Enterprise Blockchain Integrations in the Middle East
14:45 – 15:15 | Coffee Break

15:15 – 16:00 | Workshop: Smart Contract Security & Audit Pitfalls
16:00 – 17:00 | Panel: Stablecoins vs. CBDCs: Who Will Win the Trust Race?
17:00 – 18:30 | Evening Welcome Reception & NFT Art Showcase (Hosted by local partner)

🔹 Day 2 – December 9: The Builders' Forum

09:00 – 09:45 | Keynote: Rebuilding the Web: DePIN, AI, and the Next Internet Stack
09:45 – 10:30 | Panel: Layer 2s, ZK Tech, and Scaling Ethereum
10:30 – 11:00 | Networking Coffee

11:00 – 11:45 | Workshop: DAO Governance: Best Practices & Legal Risks
11:45 – 12:30 | Case Study: Successful DeFi Protocols and What They Got Right
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break

13:30 – 14:30 | Panel: Gaming, Metaverse, and the Creator Economy in Web3
14:30 – 15:15 | Demo Session: Top Web3 Startups from MENA Region
15:15 – 15:45 | Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:30 | Roundtable: How Venture Capital Sees the Crypto Winter
16:30 – 18:00 | Venture Pitch Arena – 10 Startups Compete for Funding
20:00 – 23:00 | VIP Gala Dinner – By Invitation Only (Offsite location, dress code required)

🔹 Day 3 – December 10: Regulation, Risk & the Road Ahead

09:00 – 09:45 | Keynote: From Hype to Policy: A Decade of Crypto Regulation
09:45 – 10:30 | Panel: AML, Compliance & On-chain Forensics in 2026
10:30 – 11:00 | Networking Coffee

11:00 – 12:00 | Workshop: Taxation of Digital Assets – What Businesses Need to Know
12:00 – 13:00 | Panel: Interoperability & Blockchain Bridges: Are We Finally Ready?
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:00 | Fireside Chat: The Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in the Web3 Era
15:00 – 15:45 | Panel: Future-Proofing Regulation: How Governments Can Keep Up
15:45 – 16:15 | Coffee Break

16:15 – 17:00 | Closing Session: Crypto 2030 – Forecasts, Fears, and Fundamentals
17:00 – 17:15 | Closing Remarks & Next Edition Announcement

2200+

Participants

30

Expert Speakers

A large conference room filled with people seated in rows, facing a stage with a presenter and several large screens displaying presentations. The lighting has a warm orange hue illuminating the walls, creating a professional and engaging atmosphere.