May 2025 promises to be a truly dynamic month for anyone interested in modern finance, blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, and related fields. Around a hundred thematic events are scheduled to take place throughout the month, ranging from local networking meetups and hackathons to global summits and conferences. The CP Media team has compiled a traditional list of the most significant events planned for this May, which are worth attending for anyone involved in the development of the FinTech industry and Web3 technologies.
Note: We recommend double-checking information about specific events with the organizers before you plan on heading there.
Sui Basecamp
Date: May 1–2.
Location: InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: conference.
Sui Basecamp 2025 is the flagship event of the Sui ecosystem, bringing together developers, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the Web3 space. The program includes keynote speeches, technical demonstrations, and product launches. Last year, over 1,100 participants from 65 countries attended the event. This year’s event aims to be even bigger.
Global Digital Assets Investment Summit
Date: May 2–3.
Location: Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: summit.
Global Digital Assets Investment Summit (GDAIS) is designed for investors, developers, and regulators in the digital assets, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance (DeFi) sectors. The event features speakers from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mastercard, PwC, Chainalysis, and others. Topics include industry security, regulation, tokenization, and institutional adoption of digital assets. Over 60 speakers and around 30 exhibitors will participate. GDAIS will provide attendees with unique opportunities for networking and strategic partnerships.
Wave of Innovation 2025
Date: May 2–4.
Location: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Australia.
Event Type: conference.
Wave of Innovation 2025 is an Australian conference that focuses on blockchain technology and the regional digital asset market. The event features talks from blockchain developers and Web3 leaders, with a focus on innovation in tokenization, DeFi, and the Metaverse.
Digital Assets Summit
Date: May 6–7.
Location: Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom.
Event Type: summit.
Organized by the Financial Times, Digital Assets Summit 2025 is a flagship event connecting leaders from the U.K.’s traditional financial sector with representatives of the crypto industry. Topics include RWA tokenization, blockchain integration into finance, and the impact of digital assets on institutional investment. Around 400 delegates from 60 countries are expected, with over 80 speakers including representatives from SWIFT, the Solana Foundation, the Bank of England, and government officials.
Bermuda Digital Finance Forum
Date: May 6–9.
Location: Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, Hamilton, Bermuda.
Event Type: forum.
Bermuda Digital Finance Forum 2025 is an international forum that brings together digital finance leaders to explore asset tokenization, decentralized infrastructure, and digital identity. The agenda includes tech demos, one-on-one meetings, and networking sessions with companies such as Coinbase, Circle, and NEAR. It targets professionals working in DeFi, AI, and digital payments.
Blockchain Week Rome
Date: May 9–10.
Location: Palazzo dei Congressi, Rome, Italy.
Event Type: set of events.
One of Italy’s largest blockchain and cryptocurrency events, Blockchain Week Rome 2025 (BWR25) expects over 4,000 participants. The BWR25 program includes global expert talks, panel discussions, networking sessions, and a large exhibition zone. Topics include DeFi, NFTs, tokenization, industry regulation, and blockchain integration in business processes.
Canada Crypto Week
Date: May 11–17.
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Event Type: series of events.
Canada Crypto Week 2025 is a week-long celebration of the Web3 industry in Canada, expecting over 10,000 participants from around the world. More than 30 events are scheduled, including conferences, hackathons, meetups, and parties, targeting developers, investors, and blockchain enthusiasts. The event serves as a platform for education, experience-sharing, and forming strategic partnerships.
Dubai FinTech Summit 2025
Date: May 12–13.
Location: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: summit.
Dubai FinTech Summit is a major global event that brings together finance leaders, investors, and innovators to discuss the future of financial technology in the UAE. Organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the summit expects more than 8,000 attendees from over 100 countries. Around 300 speakers will take the main stage, and about 200 exhibitors, including startups and tech firms, will showcase their solutions.
Key topics include digital banking, Web3 technologies, AI in finance, sustainable finance, and regulatory frameworks. A highlight of the summit is FinTech World Cup, a global startup competition with a prize pool of up to $1 million. Participants will be able to demonstrate their innovative solutions in front of investors and strategic partners.
The National Fintech Summit
Date: May 13.
Location: Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland.
Event Type: summit.
One of Ireland’s biggest FinTech events, The National Fintech Summit connects representatives from local banks, regulators, startups, and tech companies. The agenda features EU crypto regulation updates, digital payment solutions, and cybersecurity. Attendees can expect expert panels, masterclasses, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. The event is organized by GRID Finance and Business Post.
HODL Summit Dubai 2025
Date: May 14–15.
Location: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: summit.
HODL Summit Dubai 2025 is one of the largest business-focused events for the Web3 sector. Over 5,000 professionals from the financial world are expected, including investors, blockchain startup teams, TradFi leaders, and regulators. The summit will cover institutional blockchain adoption, DeFi projects, asset tokenization, and regulatory developments in digital finance in the UAE. Keynote speakers include executives from Franklin Templeton, Morgan Stanley, and others. The program also features startup pitch sessions and panel discussions.
AIM Summit London
Date: May 19–20.
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, London, United Kingdom.
Event Type: summit.
AIM Summit London 2025 is a high-level conference focused on alternative investments. The event expects over 500 attendees, including institutional investors, fund managers, family offices, and financial associations. With more than 70 speakers, AIM Summit will cover private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, digital assets, FinTech innovation, and more. This event is a unique opportunity to deeply analyze market dynamics, build investment strategies, and network.
Dutch Blockchain Week
Date: May 19–25.
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Event Type: set of events.
Dutch Blockchain Week 2025 (DBW25) is the largest Web3 event in the Netherlands. With over 50 events planned, from conferences and hackathons to startup pitches and Dutch Blockchain Awards, DBW25 will host more than 4,000 attendees. Around 50 speakers will participate, including representatives from the European Commission, ABN AMRO, DNB, Tether, Kraken, and BitMEX. The event is organized by the nonprofit BCNL Foundation.
BananaConf Tallinn
Date: May 20–21.
Location: Tallinn Creative Hub, Tallinn, Estonia.
Event Type: conference.
BananaConf Tallinn is the largest Web3 and AI conference in Northeast Europe, bringing together over 1,000 attendees. Core themes include innovation in public governance, the future of work, and data sovereignty. Speakers include representatives from Visa, Binance, EY, and World of Women.
Additional events include the Banana House hackathon (May 19–22) and Banana [Re]Treat, a weekend getaway for industry leaders in a scenic, secluded location (May 23–25).
Digital Assets Week New York
Date: May 20–21.
Location: Moody’s Headquarters, New York, USA.
Event Type: conference.
Digital Assets Week New York is a major institutional summit focused on asset tokenization and crypto integration into traditional finance. The event brings together banks, asset managers, regulators, and tech firms to explore infrastructure, regulation, and commercialization of digital securities. Speakers include leaders from BlackRock, Citi, BNY Mellon, Franklin Templeton, and Coinbase. The emphasis is on institutional adoption, tokenization, and digital market development.
Avalanche Summit London
Date: May 20–22.
Location: Hatfield House, London, United Kingdom.
Event Type: summit.
Avalanche Summit London is an event for Web3 developers, investors, and enthusiasts focused on the Avalanche blockchain ecosystem. The summit’s agenda features keynotes from industry leaders, technical workshops, and panel discussions. More than 1,500 delegates and over 200 speakers are expected, including representatives from Ava Labs, Aave, VanEck Ventures, Crucible Capital, and others. The summit will also host a hackathon with a $50,000 prize pool and a series of specialized side events.
Connected Banking Summit
Date: May 21.
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.
Event Type: summit.
Connected Banking Summit gathers banking and FinTech leaders from Southern Africa to discuss digital transformation, financial inclusion, and regional resilience. Attendees will explore the adoption of AI, blockchain, open banking, and cybersecurity amidst rapid internet and mobile technology growth. The event concludes with the Innovation & Excellence Awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding achievements in banking, financial services, and insurance.
CryptoExpo Dubai 2025
Date: May 21–22.
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: exhibition and conference.
CryptoExpo Dubai is a major cryptocurrency event bringing together around 5,000 attendees from 40 countries. The event will feature over 140 speakers and nearly 100 exhibitors showcasing innovative products. Key themes include blockchain innovations, DeFi, digital assets, and regulatory issues. Speakers will include representatives from Binance, OKX, Bitfinex, and more. Targeted at investors, traders, and startups, the expo offers a platform for learning and networking.
Latitude59
Date: May 21–23.
Location: Kultuurikatel, Tallinn, Estonia.
Event Type: conference.
Latitude59 is a tech conference organized by the global digital community of the same name. More than 3,500 attendees from 65 countries are expected. Topics will include emerging technologies, digital sovereignty, AI, and innovations in security systems. The event will also host L59 Pitch Competition 2025 with a prize pool of €500,000. The conference is geared toward startups, investors, and tech leaders.
Representatives from CoinsPaid will also attend, and meetings can be scheduled through a dedicated form on the company’s website.
Bitcoin 2025
Date: May 27–29.
Location: The Venetian, Las Vegas, USA.
Event Type: conference.
Bitcoin 2025 is one of the world’s largest conferences dedicated to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Over 30,000 attendees and 5,000 companies are expected this year. The event will host around 400 renowned speakers, including executives and founders from MicroStrategy, Blockstream, Gemini, and others. The conference will cover a wide range of topics, from institutional adoption and regulation to BTC mining, DeFi, and open-source development.
WOW Summit
Date: May 28–29.
Location: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, China.
Event Type: summit.
WOW Summit Hong Kong 2025 is a global event focused on Web3 technologies, AI, the FinTech industry, and the Metaverse. More than 7,000 attendees from 50 countries are expected. The agenda includes over 150 speakers from organizations like Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, HSBC, and Galaxy.
A special feature of the summit is WOW META FEST, an interactive exhibition showcasing innovations in robotics and digital art, along with educational zones for both children and adults. The event is supported by the Hong Kong government and aims to highlight real-world applications of advanced technologies.
Stablecon
Date: May 29.
Location: The Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, USA.
Event Type: conference.
Stablecon is a conference dedicated to stablecoins, organized by the community behind This Week in Fintech. It will bring together over 1,500 participants, including 750 executives and 100 speakers from financial companies such as Visa, Coinbase, Ripple, Circle, and Paxos. The program will cover regulation, tech innovation, institutional adoption, and the global trade impact of stablecoins. The event will feature three stages and include networking sessions and informal meetups.
Balkans Crypto
Date: May 29 – June 1.
Location: Pallati i Kongreseve, Tirana, Albania.
Event Type: conference.
Balkans Crypto 2025 is a Web3 conference expected to host over 7,500 participants and 5,000 online viewers. The event will feature more than 150 prominent speakers discussing the latest trends in DeFi, NFTs, tokenization, and AI. Supported by the Albanian government, the conference aims to strengthen the region’s position in the global crypto industry. In addition to the main sessions, the event will include hackathons, workshops, VIP networking, and cultural activities.
