Following the success of its 2023 edition, the Proof of Talk summit,
heralded as the Davos of Web3, is back for its second year and brings together
thought leaders, investors, CEOs, founders, exchanges, digital asset managers, and
regulatory authorities for networking and thought-provoking sessions. Held on 10
and 11 June at the historic Museum of Decorative Arts in the Louvre Palace at the
heart of Paris, this summit has its sights on delivering a unique event with a highly-
curated audience dedicated to shaping the future of blockchain and global policy.
Last year, Proof of Talk welcomed over 1500 ecosystem participants, including key
figures from Binance, VanEck, Ripple, and the World Economic Forum, alongside
CEOs and founders of leading blockchain companies and government
representatives. After the event distinguished investor, venture partner, and Proof of
Talk attendee Leeor Groen, Managing Director, Spartan Group, aptly noted that it
was “where Web3 meets the spirit of Davos.” The summit facilitated crucial
discussions on rebuilding trust within Web3, reflecting the industry’s need for a
platform that encourages genuine engagement, meaningful connections, and
strategic collaboration.
With the SEC’s recent spot Bitcoin ETF approvals and the Markets in Crypto-Assets
Regulation bringing more clarity to the space in Europe, the stage is truly set for
widespread blockchain adoption and development of digital assets beyond
cryptocurrency. This year’s conference harnesses and reflects this revitalization and
will assemble blockchain and Web3 professionals from around the world to engage
with C-level executives, explore partnerships, and generate investment opportunities
that will reshape industries and create new paradigms.
The highly-curated 2024 forum seeks to welcome over 2500 participants. Combined
with a speaker lineup featuring CEOs, founders, and leaders of the Web3 and digital
assets industry, the summit features impact-focused networking and a refined
agenda. A few of the speakers include:
- Joseph Lubin CEO and Founder at Consensys
- Jenny Johnson, CEO, Franklin Templeton
- Tim Draper, Founder, DFJ
- Ophelia Snyder, Cofounder President, Ark 21 Shares
- Mihailo Bjelic, Co-Founder, Polygon
- Raoul Pal, Crypto Macro Economist
- Yat Siu, Chairman, Animoca
- John Wu, President, Ava Labs
- Justin Sun, Founder, Tron
- Marieke Flament, former CEO, Near Foundation
- Dominic Williams, Founder, DFINITY
- Björn Wagner, CEO, Parity technologies and Polkadot
- Jon Fink Isaksen, Head of Policy, Uniswap
- Matthew Siegel, Head of Digital Assets, Van Eck
- Christopher Donovan, COO, NEAR Foundation
- Lex Sokolin, Managing Partner, Generative Ventures
- Digital asset leads from over 30 major TradFi banks
- Partners from 100+ attending VCs
The summit’s agenda also actively reflects Web3’s growing importance, with over 20
panels, 10+ workshops, and over five keynotes and firesides on key topics shaping
Web3’s future. These include real world asset tokenization, AI-blockchain integration,
gaming evolution, and smart contract security.
Zohair Dehnadi, Co-Founder, Proof of Talk and Partner, X-Ventures: “We are
overwhelmed by the positive feedback we received from our 2023 summit, with
some attendees even sharing it reminded them of the World Economic Forum’s early
days. We’re also delighted at all the interest from both speakers and potential
sponsors for this year’s edition. Right now, the industry is on the brink of a new era,
and we’ve harnessed this enthusiasm to curate an event with the most influential
people from Web3, digital assets, and traditional finance to shape the agenda of the
future. It’s important to provide an inspirational forum for these players, from
founders and funds to legal experts and regulatory authorities, to engage in high-
impact networking, share best practices, and have those necessary but tough
discussions that will safely move the space forward. I’m proud to offer the industry
such an exclusive experience at one of Paris’ most iconic locations, and am looking
forward to seeing everyone in June!”
