The last month of summer is traditionally rich in Web3 and FinTech events, and August 2025 will be no exception. Dozens of conferences, summits, festivals, and expos are planned worldwide, which will set the development vectors of the industry for the coming months.
The CP Media team has selected the top 15 most significant events in August, which will bring together market leaders, investors, and experts, providing platforms to discuss technological trends and form new partnerships. Check out this list to plan your participation in advance and stay at the center of global changes.
Note: We strongly recommend verifying information about the events on their official websites.

Science of Blockchain Conference 2025
Date: August 4–6
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Building, Berkeley, USA
Event Type: Conference
Science of Blockchain Conference 2025 (SBC’25) focuses on technical innovations in the blockchain ecosystem, bringing together researchers and practitioners working in Web3 protocols, cryptography, distributed ledger technology (DLT), secure computation, and cryptoeconomics. The conference is organized with the support of IC3, Stanford Center for Blockchain Research (CBR), and UC Berkeley RDI, aiming to foster collaboration among various professional communities in the industry.
The SBC’25 program includes talks on:
- Infrastructure security, policy, and user research in crypto
- Consensus protocols and zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) efficiency
- Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)
- Privacy and confidential computing
- Bitcoin development and its integration with various economic models
Participation is free with registration by July 11, 2025. The event can be attended in person or online. All presentations will be streamed live, and recordings will be available after the conference.

Canada Africa Fintech Summit
Date: August 5–8
Location: Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Canada
Event Type: Summit
Canada Africa Fintech Summit 2025 (CAFS 2025) is an international summit aimed at fostering innovation, attracting investments, and developing cooperation between the FinTech ecosystems of Canada and Africa.
Over four days, participants will engage in:
- Keynote speeches and panel discussions with industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, discussing strategies for the FinTech sector development and economic growth
- Interactive sessions and roundtables on sustainable finance, green technology innovations, and digital payment development
- Startup competitions and success story presentations providing opportunities for new companies to showcase solutions and attract investments
- Networking events, including evening receptions and tours, fostering business connections and knowledge exchange
The summit is organized in partnership with Africa Fintech Network, Affinity Global, and Opolo Global Innovation, supported by Africa Trade Desk and Black Founders Network.

Blockchain.RIO 2025
Date: August 6–7
Location: Expo Mag, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Event Type: Conference
Blockchain.RIO 2025 is one of the largest events in Latin America dedicated to blockchain, the Web3 industry, and digital finance. The conference will gather over 20,000 participants including industry leaders, investors, startup teams, and government representatives. The program features over 200 panels and lectures with more than 400 speakers, covering topics from tokenization and DeFi to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital assets.
Special focus at Blockchain.RIO 2025 will be on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, cryptocurrencies, white hat hacking, and the launch of new Web3 projects. The event targets professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and enthusiasts eager for learning, networking, and innovation.

Rare Evo
Date: August 6–10
Location: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, USA
Event Type: Conference
Rare Evo 2025 is an international conference bringing together blockchain industry leaders, investors, and Web3 enthusiasts. The event starts on August 6 with an evening networking session, followed by Dev & Governance Day on August 7, dedicated to developers and decentralized governance topics.
The main conference program features talks from over 400 speakers, including notable figures such as Charles Hoskinson, Founder of Cardano and Co-Founder of Ethereum, Daniela Barbosa, General Manager for Blockchain and Identity at the Linux Foundation and Executive Director of the Hyperledger Foundation, and Ryan Rugg, Global Head of Digital Assets at Citi. The event will also host exhibitions, workshops, and panel discussions.
The closing day of Rare Evo 2025 is August 10 and includes a poker tournament and a themed pool party.

Baltic Honeybadger 2025
Date: August 9–10
Location: Fantadroms Conference & Event Space, Riga, Latvia
Event Type: Conference
Baltic Honeybadger 2025 is a large-scale European conference dedicated exclusively to the Bitcoin ecosystem. It annually gathers community members, developers, and decentralization advocates. The event focuses on discussing freedom technologies, privacy, and Bitcoin’s resilience as a tool for financial independence.
The Baltic Honeybadger 2025 program includes:
- Keynote speeches from leading experts such as Adam Back, Co-Founder and CEO of Blockstream, and Giacomo Zucco, Founder and Director of Plan ₿ Network
- Panel discussions
- Workshops
- Informal gatherings such as parties and themed events.
CoinsPaid also plans to participate in Baltic Honeybadger 2025 in Riga. Meetings with team representatives can be scheduled in advance via the company’s official website.

Pragma New York 2025
Date: August 14
Location: Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, USA
Event Type: Summit
Pragma New York 2025 is a one-day summit organized by ETHGlobal, targeting devs and leaders of the Web3 ecosystem. The event features a single-session format, ensuring deep and focused discussions without parallel talks. Participants will experience carefully curated presentations, product demos, talks, and debates on current issues.
Special focus areas at Pragma New York 2025 include ZKP technologies, DeFi ecosystems, Layer 2 protocol development, privacy, and crypto protocol security. The summit offers a unique opportunity for networking with top industry experts and discussing the future of the Web3 ecosystem.

BTCHEL Conference
Date: August 15–16
Location: Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo, Helsinki, Finland
Event Type: Conference
BTCHEL Conference 2025 is one of Northern Europe’s largest conferences dedicated entirely to Bitcoin. The event will bring together many well-known speakers and representatives from the Bitcoin ecosystem worldwide. Attendees can expect a packed agenda including keynote speeches, panel discussions, practical workshops, and an exhibition of solutions for the Bitcoin community. Topics at the BTCHEL Conference 2025 will cover mining, financial freedom, and community development. Though this is the conference’s inaugural year, it promises to become a key venue for the international Bitcoin community.

ETHGlobal New York 2025
Date: August 15–17
Location: Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, USA
Event Type: Hackathon
ETHGlobal New York 2025 is one of the largest hackathons, bringing together over 800 developers, researchers, and Web3 enthusiasts to collaborate on innovative projects. About 30 workshops are planned, where participants receive technical mentoring and compete for valuable prizes. The total prize pool for ETHGlobal New York 2025 is $250,000, provided by the main partners: LayerZero, Coinbase, Polygon, and Uniswap Foundation. Attendees will also enjoy networking sessions, parties, and additional events.

Coinfest Asia 2025
Date: August 21–22
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Event Type: Festival
Coinfest Asia 2025 is one of the largest crypto festivals in Asia, organized by Coinvestasi, a subsidiary of Indonesia Crypto Network. Over 300 speakers will appear on the main stage, including representatives from Bybit, BitMEX, Trust Wallet, Animoca Brands, and others. Attendees will experience panel discussions, hackathons, mini-project exhibitions, workshops, and networking sessions. The festival focuses on innovation and Web3 technology adoption.

Money Expo India
Date: August 23–24
Location: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India
Event Type: Conference and Exhibition
Money Expo India 2025 is India’s largest financial event, bringing together traders, investors, brokers, FinTech companies, and industry leaders to discuss new financial trends and innovations. The program features over 80 speakers, including representatives from HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, Mudrex, B2Broker, and others. The event covers thematic sessions on algorithmic trading, asset tokenization, AI in finance, cryptocurrencies, and digital payments.
More than 150 exhibitors will present at Money Expo India 2025, including banks, financial startups, investment firms, and other industry players showcasing innovative payment solutions and various FinTech products. The event targets professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in modern financial technologies.

WebX2025
Date: August 25–26
Location: The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Event Type: Conference
WebX 2025 is Asia’s largest conference dedicated to Web3 technologies, organized by the Japanese industry media CoinPost. The event will bring together professionals in digital assets and blockchain technology, offering attendees opportunities for direct interaction with companies, experts, entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials from Japan and abroad.
Conference highlights:
- Exhibition of innovative solutions and products
- Presentations of Web3 projects and business pitches
- Keynote speeches on the main stage
- Entertainment gaming zone for GameFi projects
- Over 150 side events including small meetups, major gatherings, and invite-only private events
The organizers of WebX 2025 will provide many opportunities for informal networking and building new business contacts in a luxurious yet relaxed atmosphere.

Future Finance Fest
Date: August 25–27
Location: Artis Centrum Conference Center, Vilnius, Lithuania
Event Type: Conference
Future Finance Fest (3f) 2025 is a unique event that unites financial industry researchers and practitioners to discuss the future of financial technologies. The conference emphasizes joint sessions where academic ideas meet real-world cases, featuring two main tracks, academic and practical. The program includes speeches by more than 30 speakers, including university professors, ministers of economy, and managing directors of FinTech companies.
Participants of 3f 2025 will experience an innovative conference format, including live comments during presentations, AI-generated podcasts summarizing the works presented, and more.

Money Expo Chile
Date: August 27–28
Location: Espacio Riesco, Santiago, Chile
Event Type: Exhibition and Conference
Money Expo Chile 2025 is a large-scale financial event debuting in Chile. The conference will gather over 1,000 participants, including traders, investors, brokers, and FinTech experts. The program features expert speeches, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops.
Key topics at Money Expo Chile 2025:
- Currency markets
- Blockchain technologies
- Investment strategies
- Innovative financial solutions
The exhibition area will showcase advanced tools and products from local FinTech companies. Speakers include representatives from Bitso, B2Broker, and Nasdaq. The event is organized by HQMENA and is part of the global Money Expo series.

Bitcoin Asia 2025
Date: August 28–29
Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hong Kong, China
Event Type: Conference
Bitcoin Asia 2025 is one of the largest Bitcoin-focused conferences in Asia, organized by the Bitcoin Conference team. The event will host more than 10,000 participants, 200 speakers, and 300 exhibiting companies. Attendees include industry leaders, investors, developers, and policymakers.
The Bitcoin Asia 2025 program includes main stage presentations, thematic panels, an exhibition zone, an Ordinals art gallery, and special social events. The conference targets professionals and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their Bitcoin knowledge and expand business networks.

Web3 Lagos Conference
Date: August 28–30
Location: The Zone, Lagos, Nigeria
Event Type: Conference
Web3 Lagos Conference 2025 is Nigeria’s largest event dedicated to the Web3 ecosystem, organized by Web3bridge. The conference aims to educate, inspire, and unite the next generation of blockchain innovators. Over three days, participants can join hackathons, workshops, panel discussions, career fairs, and networking sessions, both in-person and virtually. The event welcomes a wide range of attendees, from beginners to experienced professionals, looking to explore new opportunities in the blockchain ecosystem.