- Blockchain Futurist Conference Florida 2025 debuts in the United States at the Hard Rock Guitar Hotel on Nov. 5–6, 2025.
- Celebrity guests Iggy Azalea and Tristan Thompson headline alongside 200+ top Web3, AI, and blockchain leaders.
- The event will feature AI Futurist Conference, a VIP cabana experience, and over 60 sponsors and exhibitors.
The Blockchain Futurist Conference Florida 2025, now in its eighth edition and first-ever U.S. event, is set to make waves as one of the year’s most influential gatherings for Web3, cryptocurrency, and AI innovation. Scheduled for November 5–6, 2025, at DAER inside the Hard Rock Guitar Hotel, the festival-style conference promises a dynamic blend of networking, entertainment, and industry-defining discussions.
Organizers describe the event as a “destination for high-impact deal flow,” bringing together global innovators, investors, and policymakers to explore the future of decentralized technologies.
Adding to the excitement, the event recently confirmed two major celebrity headliners: Iggy Azalea, world-renowned musician and founder of $MOTHER, and NBA Champion Tristan Thompson, co-founder of basketball.fun. Azalea will join a fireside chat hosted by Thrust titled “The Death of Celebrity Coins,” while Thompson will speak on a panel titled “The Great Leap: How Web3 Becomes a Mainstream Reality.”
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Powerhouse speakers and immersive experiences
This year’s conference will feature more than 200 speakers across two floors of stages and expo halls. Notable figures include Tom Bilyeu, co-founder of Impact Theory; Brian J. Esposito, CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals; Shan Aggarwal, Chief Business Officer at Coinbase; Dr. Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET; and David Shallenberger, member of the Utah House of Representatives.
A standout exhibitor is Nexa, a programmable digital value protocol that continues to advance blockchain scalability. Andrew Stone, Lead Developer at Nexa / Bitcoin Unlimited, will take the main stage on November 5.
The conference’s signature VIP Cabana Area will return, featuring over 30 private meeting spaces at the DAER Dayclub, including cabanas from DeLorean Labs, built on the Sui Network. Evan Kuhn, President of DeLorean Labs, will also address attendees on opening day.
With over 60 sponsors, this year’s event includes leading brands like Brave Browser, known for integrating privacy-first browsing with Web3 capabilities. Other emerging startups, such as SpearTrades, will showcase their next-generation crypto analytics and trading tools. Founder and CEO Sumit Arya is slated to deliver a live presentation highlighting the platform’s real-time market intelligence technology.
AI Futurist Conference and networking side events
One of the most anticipated segments is the AI Futurist Conference, returning for its fifth consecutive year. Presented by Argentum AI, the Title Sponsor, the AI-focused event will occupy a full day and stage dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence and blockchain are converging to shape the next digital revolution. Argentum will highlight its AI-powered compute marketplace, designed to make intelligent systems more accessible and efficient.
Beyond panels and keynotes, the conference will host several side events, including the Optio Happy Hour, sponsored by Optio, a decentralized infrastructure company focused on identity and trust. The networking event will be held on November 6 at Entice, offering attendees a chance to connect with founders and investors in a relaxed setting.
Shaping the next decade of Web3 innovation
As one of North America’s longest-running Web3 events, the Blockchain Futurist Conference continues to serve as a global hub for thought leadership in crypto, AI, and decentralized innovation. With its expansion to the U.S. and its strongest lineup yet, the 2025 edition aims to inspire the next wave of builders, entrepreneurs, and investors shaping the future of the digital economy.
