Consensus Miami 2026 is a global industry conference organized by the CoinDesk team, bringing together participants from the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital finance sectors to discuss key trends, technologies, and regulatory developments, as well as to establish business connections and partnerships.
Key topics of the event include:
- Digital assets and blockchain infrastructure
- Institutional adoption and capital markets
- Liquidity in DeFi
- Stablecoins and related payment solutions
- Asset tokenization and new financial models
- Regulation and public policy
- AI technologies and their integration into Web3 services
- Transformation of financial markets and services
The Consensus Miami 2026 program features speaker sessions across more than six stages, thematic summits, and over 200 networking sessions. In addition to traditional panel discussions and keynote speeches, the agenda includes a range of specialized formats such as:
- Educational sessions
- Workshops
- Closed-door business meetings
Networking is a key focus of the event. The CoinDesk team organizes curated meetings and business activities designed to facilitate deals and partnerships among participants. Additional activities include:
- Hackathon where teams build Web3 products and present them to investors
- Startup competition with pitch sessions in front of venture capital firms and opportunities to secure funding
- Evening and informal networking events
According to the organizers, the event brings together more than 20,000 participants from over 100 countries, representing thousands of companies and institutional players. Attendees include founders and top executives of crypto companies, institutional investors, developers, as well as representatives of banks, regulators, and corporations.
Among the announced speakers at Consensus Miami 2026:
- Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple
- Michael Saylor, Founder and Executive Chairman of Strategy
- Anatoly Yakovenko, Co-founder of Solana and CEO of Solana Labs
- Eric Trump, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at American Bitcoin
- Stephanie Cohen, Chief Strategy Officer at Cloudflare
- Bo Hines, CEO of Tether USAT
- Alex Rodriguez, CEO of A-Rod Corp and Co-Chairman of the Board of Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx
- Donald Trump Jr., Co-founder of World Liberty Financial
- Charles Hoskinson, Founder and CEO of Input Output
- Adam Back, Co-founder and CEO of Blockstream
- Amy Oldenburg, Head of Digital Asset Strategy at Morgan Stanley
- Michael Selig, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (SEC), and others
Participation fees vary depending on the level of access. The following ticket categories are available:
- Pro Pass — $1,049, a standard ticket with full access to main stages, summits, expo area, and networking;
- Platinum Pass — $1,849, extended access including VIP areas, private lounges, additional business activities, and enhanced networking opportunities;
- Piranha Pass — $5,999, a premium package with maximum access, including VIP services, priority networking, and exclusive events;
- Startup Package — $1,049, a package for three startup representatives, including the opportunity to participate in PitchFest.
Additional complimentary access categories are available for researchers and students.
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