Token 2049 will host several significant side events throughout October 2026, each targeting different segments of the crypto and Web3 ecosystem.
Global OnChain Summit
Organized by CoinGape, the Global OnChain Summit begins October 6th and is described as a gathering where traditional finance meets Web3. The free event will host over 150 attendees including leaders, innovators, and investors. Programming includes curated panels, fireside chats, and keynotes from Web3 and institutional leaders, concluding with a Global OnChain Awards ceremony. Key speakers include David Norris, CFO & CSO of NEAR Foundation; Nick See Tong, APAC Regional Lead of Coinbase; and Steven Hu, Head of Digital Assets at OCBC.
Digital Asset Summit Asia 2026
Held on October 7th, this institutional-focused event expects over 750 attendees representing 500 institutions with more than $3.8 trillion AUM. Ticket prices are $799 for Standard passes and $1,599 for VIP. The summit features 100 speakers addressing six main topics: stablecoins and decentralized assets, portfolio allocation and risk management, institutional adoption of onchain settlement, DeFi, risk management, and global digital asset policy. Notable speakers include Tron Founder Justin Sun, Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi, and BlackRock's Director of Digital Assets Nikhil Sharma.
Sui Basecamp 2026
Priced at $149, Sui Basecamp 2026 emphasizes agentic finance and the Sui blockchain. The event focuses on agentic use cases including private transactions, instant settlement, stable digital dollars, and post-quantum security. Speakers include Raoul Pal, CEO and Co-Founder of Real Vision; Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Mysten Labs; and Jen Zhu Scott, CEO and Co-Founder of Power Dynamics.
CoinFerenceX The Best Event
Described as the world's first decentralized summit with the tagline "a stage curated by the ecosystem, for the ecosystem," CoinFerenceX focuses on the full Web3 ecosystem. Standard passes cost $99 and VIP passes cost $399, though Explorer Pass holders can participate for free. Confirmed speakers include Yat Sui, Co-Founder of Animoca Brands; Rachel Conlan, Chief Marketing Officer of Binance; and Alicia Kao, Managing Director of KuCoin.
All That Matters 2026
This event emphasizes culture and entertainment within the Web3 space, covering music, sports, and gaming integration into blockchain. It begins with Music Matters Live on October 2nd, followed by a 3-day conference. Early bird VIP passes cost $999 and Early Bird Content passes cost $499. Participating brands include Forbes, Canva, BYD, and Asia Football Group. Speakers include Adam Firth, Executive Director of Singapore GP, and Akshat Rathee, Managing Director of Nodwin Gaming.
Stablecoin Summit 2026
XREX is organizing this $750 summit billed as the premier event for stablecoin innovation. It aims to bring together institutions, fintech leaders, blockchain pioneers, and government representatives to discuss the future of digital money, with emphasis on high-volume cross-border payments. Featured speakers include Hassan Ahmed, Coinbase's Country Director in Singapore; Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Aave Labs; and Wayne Huang, Co-Founder and CEO of XREX.
