December 2024 is packed with exciting events focused on Web3 and FinTech developments. CP Media has selected 20 of the largest and most significant gatherings likely to interest both industry professionals and dedicated enthusiasts. Notably, most key events are scheduled within the first two-thirds of the month, likely due to New Year’s and Christmas celebrations.
Note: We recommend double-checking information about specific events with the organizers before you plan on heading there!
ETH Riyadh
Date: December 1–3.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Event Type: summit.
ETH Riyadh is a significant regional event that will bring together representatives of EVM-compatible projects, developers, researchers, blockchain enthusiasts, and professionals from business, government, and academia.
ETH Riyadh 2024 aims to provide the Ethereum community and broader crypto industry with a platform to exchange ideas, collaborate on innovative projects, and shape the future of blockchain technology.
Featured participants include well-known figures in Web3, such as:
- Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands;
- Alex Dreyfus, CEO of Chiliz;
- Xiao Wu, Founder of ChainIDE, among others.
Attendance is by pre-registration only, with the exact event location of ETH Riyadh 2024 disclosed to registered attendees.
FinTech & InsurTech Digital Congress
Date: December 2.
Location: The Westin Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Event Type: forum.
FinTech & InsurTech Digital Congress is a regional business forum aimed at idea exchange in financial and insurance technology and fostering strategic international partnerships. Attendees can expect a robust information program and special networking events.
India Blockchain Week
Date: December 2–8.
Location: Bangalore, India.
Event Type: series of events.
India Blockchain Week is a week-long event featuring over 20 different gatherings, including parties, hackathons, workshops, conferences, summits, and even a music festival, with more side events being added.
The central event, IBW2024 Conference, will be held on December 4–5 at the Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway. Organized by Hashed Emergent, the conference will focus on accelerating Web3 adoption in India and highlight blockchain technology’s potential. The event will include expert presentations, panel discussions, and live networking.
FX Markets Europe
Date: December 3.
Location: Chartered Accountants Hall, London, United Kingdom.
Event Type: conference.
FX Markets Europe is designed for FX industry professionals and market participants, gathering leaders in London to explore the evolution of the foreign exchange market amid geopolitical volatility and digital asset growth.
Key topics include:
- liquidity management optimization;
- FX market volatility management;
- regulatory adaptation;
- currency market restructuring, and more.
Speakers include executives from major international banks, institutional investment firms, and leading financial companies.
CoinsPaid representatives will attend, with meetings available by prior appointment on the company’s site.
FinTech Connect
Date: December 4–5.
Location: ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom.
Event Type: conference.
FinTech Connect is an annual international conference uniting finance professionals from the U.K., Europe, and beyond. Attendees include experts from top global FinTech firms and tier-one financial institutions.
FinTech Connect 2024 will feature four stages dedicated to groundbreaking financial technologies, practical innovation applications, financial project management, and the launch and scaling of FinTech startups.
Crypto & Digital Assets Summit Asia
Date: December 5.
Location: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore.
Event Type: summit.
Organized by the Financial Times and The Banker, this summit is aimed at leaders from Asian and global financial institutions, cryptocurrency and digital asset sectors, as well as regulatory representatives. Topics will include institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, asset tokenization, and industry regulations.
Emergence
Date: December 5–6.
Location: Prague Congress Centre, Prague, Czech Republic.
Event Type: conference.
Emergence, a newly launched crypto conference organized by The Block and Foresight Ventures, aims to be a catalyst for innovation, a hub for new opportunities, and a showcase for the latest Web3 industry trends.
Activities will include the The Block Campus Finals quiz, with a $30,000 prize pool, and the Start in Block startup contest, offering over $1 million in prizes.
Cyprus Fintech Summit
Date: December 6.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus.
Event Type: summit.
A smaller but respected international event focused on financial innovations, Cyprus Fintech Summit expects around 250 industry participants who return annually for insights and networking.
This year, Cyprus Fintech Summit marks its fifth anniversary. CFS2024 will feature speakers from Microsoft and Cloudflare, group discussions, and an afterparty.
Digital Finance Summit
Date: December 6.
Location: The EGG Brussels, Brussels, Belgium.
Event Type: summit.
The digital transformation of the financial industry is a global trend with undeniable significance. The annual Digital Finance Summit, now in its ninth year, is dedicated to this process and to various aspects of the digital finance sector. Organized by FinTech Belgium, the event is expected to attract between 600 and 700 delegates, with Visa and Mastercard as main partners. Ticket prices are €544.5, including taxes, with access to Networking Fintastic Party for an additional €60.5.
Metamorphosis
Date: December 6–7.
Location: Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, Bangalore, India.
Event Type: conference.
Metamorphosis is a large regional conference focused on cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies, NFTs, and other areas of the Web3 industry. Organized by Octaloop, the event will feature informative sessions, panel discussions, networking, and startup pitch sessions.
It’s worth noting that while the Metamorphosis website lists the same side events as the India Blockchain Week website, including IBW2024, there’s no further indication of any direct connection between these events.
Coinverse Summit
Date: December 7–8.
Location: Hyatt Regency Miami, Miami, USA.
Event Type: summit.
Coinverse Summit serves as a meeting point for professionals in the crypto, investment, and trading sectors. Over 2,000 attendees are expected, representing the Web3 industry and related fields. The 2024 event will focus on innovations related to digital assets and financial technologies.
Bitcoin MENA
Date: December 9–10.
Location: ADNEC Center Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Event Type: conference.
As its name suggests, Bitcoin MENA is dedicated to Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry as a whole, with a focus on the MENA region, which includes North Africa and the Middle East.
Judging by the scale of participants, this event is far from regional. Speakers at Bitcoin MENA 2024 include:
- Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization;
- Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner at SkyBridge Capital;
- Jeff Booth, General Partner at ego death capital;
- Yoni Assia, Founder and CEO at eToro;
- Ben Zhou, CEO and Co-Founder of Bybit.
The conference is organized by Bitcoin Magazine.
Luxembourg Blockchain Week
Date: December 9–13.
Location: Chamber of Commerce, Luxembourg.
Event Type: multi-field event.
An exciting event in the heart of Europe, especially as Luxembourg is regarded as one of the key offshore zones in the region. The main conference will take place from December 9 to 11 at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce. Topics for discussion include:
- blockchain technologies;
- stablecoins;
- tokenization;
- regulatory issues;
- cybersecurity.
Although details about Luxembourg Blockchain Week are currently limited, the organizers promise more information closer to the event.
15th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum
Date: December 10–11.
Location: Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin, USA.
Event Type: forum.
A major professional event tailored for experts in payments and regulatory technologies, 15th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum will bring together top leaders from specialized organizations and recognized industry experts. The forum expects around 40 speakers and 400 attendees, including business owners, senior executives, and high-level professionals from the payments and regulatory sectors, representing over 100 companies. The event is organized by QUBE Events.
This is a must-attend event for anyone in Payments, RegTech, or related fields across the U.S.
Global Blockchain Show
Date: December 12–13.
Location: Grand Hyatt Exhibition Center, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: festival.
One of December’s largest themed events, branded as the “Web3 Founders’ Festival.” The Global Blockchain Show program includes multi-stage presentations, exhibitions, networking opportunities, the Global Blockchain Awards ceremony, and a host of other thematic activities.
Taipei Blockchain Week
Date: December 12–14.
Location: Songshan Cultural & Creative Park, Taipei, Taiwan.
Event Type: conference.
Taipei Blockchain Week is a noteworthy regional Web3 event focused on fostering the local Web3 ecosystem. The TBW2024 agenda includes expert talks, a hackathon, and a series of thematic side events hosted by various companies and communities. More program details are expected closer to the event.
Tulum Crypto Fest
Date: December 12–15.
Location: KAN Tulum, Tulum, Mexico.
Event Type: festival.
Tulum Crypto Fest combines leisure, business networking, and personal growth. The festival offers yoga, meditation, and wellness sessions in the morning; expert talks, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and workshops in the afternoon; and evening events such as parties, VIP dinners, and informal gatherings.
Key topics at TCF include:
- Pop-Up Cities & Startup Nomad Societies;
- Decentralized Protocols and Crypto Best Practices;
- Regenerative Cities, Finance and Technology (or AI);
- Holistic & Healthy Lifestyle and Longevity.
A full-access ticket costs $550.
Traders Fair Hong Kong
Date: December 14.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, Hong Kong.
Event Type: trade show.
Traders Fair is a series of events for traders, investors, consultants, and other financial sector professionals. Since 2018, it has covered nearly the entire globe, offering valuable professional knowledge and networking opportunities. Organized by FINEXPO.
Policy Summit
Date: December 16–17.
Location: InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf, Washington, DC, USA.
Event Type: summit.
An exclusive event for Blockchain Association members, the Policy Summit focuses on the most pressing policy and regulatory issues for the Web3 industry in the United States. The program includes expert talks, panel sessions, networking opportunities, and intimate “fireside chats” with policymakers and industry leaders.
BTC India
Date: December 16–18.
Location: IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India.
Event Type: festival.
Promising to be the “biggest Bitcoin event in Asia,” the BTC India festival will feature an international conference and a hackathon with 120 teams. Although specific details are limited for now, the organizers, SwapSo and BlockOn Ventures, plan to announce speakers and further event information closer to the date.
