Discover the Stages & Programming at Consensus
Delve into comprehensive insights on blockchain innovation, Web3 advancements and the future of finance and technology.
Join industry leaders and experts to discover trends, developments and opportunities shaping tomorrow's digital economy.
Agenda At a Glance
Stages
Mainstage
Reserved for keynotes and the most significant topics with broad market relevance. Mainstage sessions feature marquee names, breaking news, and transformative insights from world-class thought leaders shaping the future of the crypto ecosystem.
The Summit Stages
Home to the Open Money Summit, AI Summit, Global Bitcoin Summit, and Asia Macro Summit, this stage focuses on the future of finance, top brands in Web3, the intersection of AI and crypto, and APAC’s leading role in global innovation.
Spotlight Stage
A platform for high-impact announcements and thoughtful, curated sessions from Consensus partners, along with sponsored content and presentations.
Explorations Stage
Venture into specialized areas of crypto and blockchain, with a focus on cutting-edge topics from tokenization to space exploration. The setting encourages conversation and connection, with networking opportunities between sessions.
Hackathon Stage
Home to CoinDesk’s record-breaking Hackathon, where hundreds of developers collaborate with the industry’s leading protocols and builders for a chance to secure millions in funding.
Summits
Open Money Summit
Dive into the crucial issues facing institutional investors and traditional finance as they explore digital assets. From ETFs and tokenization to the DeFi–TradFi dynamic, the Open Money Summit provides insights into the regulatory frameworks, best practices, and real-world use cases driving crypto’s mainstream adoption. Network with industry leaders navigating this new financial frontier.
AI & Robotics Summit
Discover how AI is transforming the Web3 landscape—powering advanced trading, NFTs, and decentralized applications—while addressing critical issues like privacy and data integrity.
Beyond Web3, sessions will delve into emerging technologies like quantum computing and bioengineered materials, blending bold predictions with the practical challenges of turning science fiction into reality. These discussions will spark conversations on how these innovations could redefine human potential, from AI-driven automation to interstellar travel.
Global Bitcoin Summit
The Global Bitcoin Summit is a front-row seat to bitcoin’s growing global impact. This summit unites the thought leaders, developers, and policymakers shaping the world’s most decentralized monetary network.
Sessions will explore topics from infrastructure and mining to monetary policy and emerging market adoption, revealing how bitcoin is transforming finance, sovereignty, and economic freedom.
Asia Macro Summit
The Asia Macro Summit is an exclusive portal to the blockchain’s explosive growth and innovation in the APAC region, serving as the Gateway to Asia for a continent that represents over half of the world's crypto population. Hear directly from the visionary leaders and policymakers from across Asia who are actively driving the global adoption story.
Explorations
DeFi
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is revolutionizing finance by leveraging blockchain to create open, transparent platforms for lending, trading, and investing without intermediaries.
Advancements in scalability and cross-chain interoperability are driving DeFi's growth and unlocking new opportunities for global financial inclusion, while evolving risks like smart contract exploits and regulatory shifts require vigilance.
Stablecoins
Stablecoins are at the heart of DeFi, remittances, and crypto adoption, acting as a stable bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. nvestigate regulatory discussions, reserve management, and new opportunities in yield-bearing products. Learn how established global players and emerging CBDCs are competing for market share and building a more inclusive financial system.
Advanced Trading
Explore the latest on high-frequency trading, algorithmic strategies, and the rise of decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Sessions will tackle liquidity challenges, security considerations, and the shifting regulatory landscape shaping the global crypto market.
Sessions will actively examine how cross-chain solutions and emerging protocols are driving transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in digital asset trading.
Staking
Dive into how staking secures blockchains and propels decentralized finance, with Ethereum leading the way. Sessions will explore evolving models like restaking, assess the regulatory outlook, and discover how innovative protocols are pushing the boundaries of yield generation. Join the conversation on how staking could drive the next stage of sustainable, profitable crypto ecosystems.
Tokenization
Discover why BlackRock's CEO calls tokenizing "real world assets" a "game-changer" for capital markets. Explore the growth of RWAs—from treasury tokenization to regulatory challenges—and how this innovation is creating more accessible, liquid markets while redefining digital ownership.
Brand
The world’s biggest brands—alongside cutting-edge startups—are leveraging crypto tools like stablecoins, decentralized wallets, NFTs, and social tokens. Gain insights from industry giants on creative growth strategies, and see how crypto-powered communities are reshaping business, culture, and global consumer experiences.
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