Intro

The popularity of cryptocurrencies soared in 2021 with a significant increase in attendance.

These crypto events planned in 2022 are a great place to meet with fellow crypto enthusiasts and learn more about crypto from some of the brightest minds in the space.

Crypto Events in 2022

ETHDenver

February 11–20

Denver, U.S

This longest-running ETH event is member-owned and the first event-based DAO.

Applications are currently open for the event, hosted as an in-person event. Still, it will also be live-streamed and is free to attend.

There will be two BUIDLathons—one in-person software building competition and a virtual competition. In addition, the event aims to function as an incubator and launchpad to create year-round funding for projects.

World Blockchain Summit

March 23–24

Dubai, UAE

Featuring some of the top crypto and blockchain influencers - Changpeng Zhao, VC Tim Draper, and Don Tapscott - The World Blockchain Summit has chosen Dubai as its destination due to the city's welcoming of crypto and the government's efforts to promote blockchain adoption.

This year, the event's focus will be on NFT, the Metaverse, and Web 3.0 ecosystems.

Bitcoin 2022

April 6–9

Miami, U.S.

This largest Bitcoin crypto event features the top speakers, sponsors, and guest list Bitcoin Magazine hosts.

This event can cost you $99 and upwards of $13,999.

Bitcoin 2021 featured speakers like Jack Dorsey, computer scientist Nick Szabo, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, and U.S. Senator (R-WY) Cynthia Lummis.

The list of speakers in Bitcoin 2022, Includes the return of Saylor and will also feature El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, 'The Bitcoin Standard' author Saifedean Ammous, Blockstream CEO Adam Back, Lightning Labs CEO Elizabeth Stark, Andrew Yang, Square Crypto's product developer Steve Lee, and Strike CEO Jack Mallers.

Blockchain Life 2022

April 20–21

Moscow, Russia

Blockchain Life is one of the biggest events in the blockchain industry. Discussing the most relevant industry topics: how to make money on cryptocurrencies in 2022, the development of DeFi, the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Russia, the features of effective mining, and much more.

The forum will traditionally include the international Blockchain Life Awards and the Startup Pitch competition for promising startups.

Consensus

June 9–12

Austin, Texas

Since 2015, industry experts have come together at Consensus to discuss blockchain, crypto, NFT, and Web 3 ecosystems.

They feature parties, music performances, dinners, and experiences, in addition to the regular meetings (for $799).

Consensus will also feature speakers with the likes of FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, Kristin Smith, Executive Director of Blockchain Association, Freedom of Press President Edward Snowden, Messari CEO Ryan Selkis, Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov, Cardano creator Charles Hoskinson, and several others that will be headlining the conference this year.

Blockchain Expo

September 20–21

Amsterdam, Netherlands

With industry experts from all over the world coming together for two days of discussion - covering Blockchain, IoT, Cyber Security & Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, and Big data.

Besides networking, this event offers one-on-one meetings, brand exposure, and lead generations to its attendees. Unlike other events, it also brings executives from big brands such as BBVA, Pfizer, General Electric, Shell, Nestle, Coca-Cola, BP, Boston Consulting Group to talk about the emerging technology.

Blockchain Economy Summit

October 1–2

Dubai, UAE

In 2018, the Dubai government launched this annual conference to bring together thought leaders, startups, and investors into one space to help promote the city as a crypto hub.

UAE's crypto-friendly regulations make sense that these events are hosted in the capital city.

Token 2049

May 4–5

Singapore

TBD

London, UK

Token 2049 holds two annual conferences, one in Singapore and London.

Discussions around why DeFi is the future of finance, oracles, NFTs, crypto, and gaming scaling solutions. In October 2021, there was a debate on the institutionalization of crypto capital markets, which I think we're all looking forward to, and much more.

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