The cryptocurrency industry will have major events in 2026. The globally influential consensus conference, known as the most impactful in the industry, is set to launch a dual-location development model.

On the Hong Kong side — from February 10 to 12, the conference will return to Victoria Harbour. This return is significant because the tickets for the inaugural event in 2025 were sold out early, and this year's event is expected to be even more popular. Organizers stated that they will gather global industry leaders to discuss topics such as cross-border innovation, East-West cooperation, and blockchain applications. There will also be exhibition areas, special experiences, and various forums. For Hong Kong's local economy, this is also a great boost.

The Western Hemisphere is not to be outdone — Miami will host its first event from May 5 to 7 at the iconic Miami Beach Convention Center. Over three days, North American Web3 practitioners, developers, and investors will exchange ideas and forge collaborations.

The highlights of both events are quite similar: top industry sponsors will participate, and both will feature signature hackathons and fundraising competitions — these two events are key platforms for projects and entrepreneurs to showcase ideas and connect with capital. This year, participating teams are expected to excel in hot fields such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.

Overall, these two conferences in 2026 are essentially must-attend industry summits of the year. Whether you want to understand market trends, seek investment opportunities, or recruit talent, they are valuable windows to watch.