TORONTO, ON – The 5th Annual ETHToronto returns on July 22, 2026, bringing together builders for an afternoon of sessions, panels, and networking. Presented by Autheo and held as part of Canada Crypto Week, the event is designed to connect the people building the future of Web3 and AI.
ETHToronto opens with Whitepaper Reading Club, where attendees can participate in a discussion-first session exploring blockchain whitepapers, and technical concepts shaping the future of Web3.
This is followed by speaker sessions featuring Edward Johnson of Autheo, Ben Greenberg of Arbitrum, Arman Mamyan of Animoca Brands, Jerry Qian of OPTN Labs, Matthew Glezos of Toronto DAO, Elizabeth McFaul of Solana Foundation and Charles St. Louis of Ethereum Foundation.
Autheo joins ETHToronto as the Top Sponsor, supporting the developers driving the next generation of Web3. Autheo is a Layer-0 Operating System with an integrated Layer-1 blockchain that combines identity, compute, storage, developer tooling, and AI capabilities into a single interoperable platform.
“Builders and developers are the foundation of every major innovation in Web3,” said Edward Johnson
Chief Product Officer of Autheo. “We’re proud to support ETHToronto and help bring together the community creating the next generation of sovereign decentralized applications, infrastructure, and AI-powered technologies.“
Following the sessions, attendees are invited to Devs & Bevs, an evening networking event designed to bring together developers, founders, and builders for meaningful conversations and new connections.
World Boss Media will also be onsite conducting live interviews with leaders throughout the event. As a leading Web3 marketing agency, World Boss Media helps companies grow through branding, influencer marketing, and community-driven campaigns.
ETHToronto takes place on July 22, 2026, as part of Canada Crypto Week and alongside Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada’s largest Web3 and AI event.
Looking to attend ETHToronto, apply for a free ticket at ETHToronto.ca
About ETHToronto
ETHToronto is an annual gathering of developers, founders, and innovators building the future of Web3. Held as part of Canada Crypto Week, the event brings together the builder community through technical discussions, networking opportunities, and collaborative learning in the city where Ethereum was born.
About Autheo
Autheo is a Layer-0 Operating System with an integrated Layer-1 blockchain that unifies identity, compute, storage, developer tooling, and AI capabilities into a single interoperable environment. By simplifying infrastructure and providing powerful tools for builders, Autheo is helping accelerate the next generation of Web3 innovation
In Web3, attention is currency, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) are driving narratives, adoption, and trust. Unlike traditional markets where product utility or massive ad spend dictates success, the decentralized web operates entirely on community validation. Without trust, even the most technologically superior protocols fail to find traction. As the industry matures beyond speculative hype cycles into an era demanding sustainable utility, the bridge between groundbreaking technology and mainstream awareness has become critical in corporate infrastructure.
Enter KOL Connect, a premier high-signal event where influencers, brands, startups, and venture capitalists intersect to transform raw attention into measurable ecosystem growth. This is not just another networking mixer; it is a strategic crucible designed to align incentives across the entire Web3 value chain. Powered by Blockchain Marketing Ninja, a leading force in decentralized growth strategies and specialized crypto marketing, KOL Connect is setting a new standard for how the Next-Gen web builds, scales, and sustains momentum.
The Evolution of Influence: From Promoters to Ecosystem Architects
The marketing landscape has fundamentally fractured over the years, and that is exactly why this intersection is important. In the Web3 and decentralized ecosystem, KOLs have evolved from being mere promoters into key players in marketing strategies. In the early days of crypto, an influencer’s role was largely transactional and involved a tweet, a paid shoutout, or a fleeting mention. With modern Web3 builders realizing that long-term viability requires deep, narrative-driven alignment, the model has become obsolete.
Consequently, brands now rely on trusted voices over traditional marketing channels. The modern consumer, particularly within the cynical and highly sophisticated Web3 demographic, has developed an immunity to corporate ad copy and programmatic banner ads. They seek authenticity, technical breakdown, and skin in the game. As a result, ads don’t promote growth like influence does. The projects currently dominating mindshare are those backed by creators who understand tokenomics, community sentiment, and developer culture. They are responsible for translating complex technical whitepapers into digestible, viral narratives.
In light of this shift, KOL Connect connects KOLs with brands, startups, and investors to enable strategic collaborations and growth. By acting as a curated matchmaker, the platform eliminates the noise, blind pitches, and misaligned expectations that frequently plague creator-brand partnerships in the crypto space.
Inside the Room: Where High-Signal Value Meets Execution
KOL Connect is designed to foster deep engagement rather than superficial business card exchanges.
High-Signal Networking: Attendees can bypass the standard industry fluff. The environment is strictly curated to ensure every conversation happens between stakeholders who possess the capital, the audience, or the technology to execute immediate deals.
Conversations Around Creator Economy & Web3 Narratives: Panels and fireside chats do not merely recap market trends; they dissect the mechanics of audience retention, the monetization of decentralized IPs, and the shifting dynamics of regulatory compliance in cross-border marketing.
Real Collaboration Opportunities: Startups seeking immediate market entry, meet creators looking for equity or long-term advisory roles, while VCs observe the dynamics to gauge which projects possess true community resonance.
At its core, the event focuses on bringing KOLs, creators, and Web3 builders together for meaningful partnerships. It strips away the follower counts and replaces them with conversion, shared values, and long-term ecosystem retention.
A Convergence of Web3 Visionaries
An ecosystem is only as strong as the diversity of its participants. KOL Connect naturally attracts a highly specialized cohort of industry professionals, including:
KOLs & Content Creators seeking access to vetted, high-utility projects and direct lines to founding teams.
Founders & Core Developers looking to launch protocols, scale TVL, or pivot their brand narrative with the backing of trusted voices.
Marketers & Growth Hackers aiming to optimize customer acquisition costs (CAC) through native Web3 distribution channels.
Venture Capitalists & Angel Investors looking to assess the narrative strength and community sentiment of emerging portfolio companies.
Community Leaders looking to bridge the gap between project governance and grassroots user bases.
Influence is Infrastructure: Secure Your Seat
As we look toward the future of the decentralized web, influence is one key infrastructure that individuals cannot avoid anymore. It is the very pipeline through which liquidity, users, and developers flow. Projects that treat distribution as an afterthought will inevitably be outpaced by those that integrate community voice directly into their launch strategy.
Do not leave your project’s distribution to chance. Join the definitive gathering of Web3’s narrative drivers and growth architects.
Lisbon, June 8, 2026 – NFC Summit 2026, Europe’s largest annual event dedicated to digital art, Web3 culture, and creative communities, has concluded its fifth edition at Unicorn Factory Lisboa in the Beato Innovation District. Over three days, June 4 to 6, the summit welcomed 2,700 attendees from over 60 countries, bringing together artists, collectors, builders, institutions, and innovators at the intersection of art and technology.
The event featured 170 speakers across 110 sessions spanning three stages – the Main Stage, Kawaii Stage, and Longevity Stage – with 46 talks dedicated to art and Web3 on the Main Stage alone. Speakers included Adam Weitsman, Dmitri Cherniak, Peter Bauman (Le Random), Operator, Jeff Davis, and many more.
ART FACTORY AND CULTURAL PROGRAM
The Fabrica de Moagem and surrounding campus transformed Unicorn Factory Lisboa into a multi-space cultural destination across three days.
The top floor of the Art Factory hosted the SYSTEMS exhibition presented by Arab Bank Switzerland, curated by Nina Roehrs – ten works from the ABS collection alongside the three ABS Digital Art Prize 2026 finalists.
Central Plaza was the heart of it all. Dmitri Cherniak’s LED Ringers Triptych – three screens, three meters high, four and a half meters wide – ran the new Ringers algorithm in continuous motion.
OpenSea presented two shipping container galleries with Efdot (GLiFS, sold out) and Jiwa. MASNAH painted a large-scale mural of XCOPY’s The Doomed at the venue and one of his staple Cryptopunk murals Other murals by Serc, Giorgio Mussati, and Stefclaro lined up the campus.
Art on Tezos presented four strong curations across the three days: Body, Machine, Ghost, Cycles, #fyp, and Liquid Realities.
The Cult of Crypto Art, powered by Basileus, returned for its fifth consecutive year – transforming a shipping container into a temporary autonomous artist zone: part chapel, part pirate archive, part ritual space.
The Grand Hall of the Art Factory featured two site-specific digital installations by Vhils and BOLDTRON, both presented by ETERNO Gallery; an infinity room and lightbox generative work by Eko33 (Calculated Skies), presented by Danae Paris; Bård & Jennifer Ionson’s interactive installation, Balloons In The Sky, presented by Hash Gallery; and Bitcoin-native generative art by BitArt and CyberSeaNFT, presented by The Bitcoin Art Society.
The Rare Art Floor continued with solo exhibitions by Bryan Brinkman, Maryam Hassani, Alan Bolton, Paradigmstories, Shils, Cycol Gallery, DEGEDOG and Pepe Vault alongside the Inksea Art Lounge and Digital Rescue Lab. The AI Cave in the basement was taken over by two AI immersive experiences by RnA Studio (MOODSCAPE) and Ganchitecture presented by Spirit Protocol and VTV.
The Inksea art lounge featured winners of community open calls and rotating curations by OG artists taking over all screens of the lounge every two hours: Hackatao, Martin Lukas Ostachowski, George Boya, Mattia Cuttini, Laurence Fuller, Mr Richi, Justin Aversano, Louis Dazy, DesLucrece by Arthemort, LeRandom, Coldie, Andrea Chiampo, Ann Ahoy, Neurocolor and Hivemind Digital Cultural Fund.
Over the course of 3 days, 15 guided tours of the art on view were held by 100 collectors for various communities, introducing digital art to students, Lisbon-based groups, seasoned collectors and new followers. Collectors and curators showed up to support: Adam Weitsman, Benny Redbeard, Basileus, Rani Jabban, Plutonium, Giannis Sourdis, BBA, Selo, Jeff Davis, Seth Goldstein, Arthemort, and Lanette (musicalnetta) among many others.
KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Arab Bank Switzerland Digital Art Prize Winner
Arab Bank Switzerland presented SYSTEMS, a curated exhibition featuring ten works from the ABS collection by Kim Asendorf, Jack Butcher, Linda Dounia, Andreas Gysin & Sidi Vanetti, Larva Labs, and others – alongside the three ABS Digital Art Prize 2026 finalists: Gretchen Andrew, Jonas Lund, and Theo Triantafyllidis.
The ABS Digital Art Prize 2026 was awarded to Gretchen Andrew for Facetune Portraits: Universal Beauty Vietnam.
“Gretchen Andrew’s work is timely in its examination of social and power systems and their permutations. Andrew unpacks the layers of beauty standards pressed upon us, specifically as young women. The physical delivery combines a complex system of technical research and digital tools to produce something both beautiful and visceral. Through cuts and layers of paint, she exposes what social media so often hides or subverts, revealing the manufactured perfections that lurk behind so many of the images we encounter.” – Abigail Miller, Jury Member, ABS Digital Art Prize 2026
OpenSea – Container Galleries & GLiFS Sells Out
OpenSea returned to NFC Summit with two new shipping container gallery shows – Efdot, presenting new work from his GLiFS project, and Jiwa, showing early outputs from his upcoming collection Art is Capital, both minting on OpenSea.
GLiFS sold out during the NFC Summit 2026.
McBotto Pop-Up by ElevenYellow – Sold Out
ElevenYellow’s McBotto pop-up experience – a fast-food-inspired world built around collectible Botto toys – sold out at NFC Summit 2026, treating Botto as a full pop-cultural icon through immersive retail design and physical collectibles. The Botto-inspired toys were completed by a fast food inspired interactive experience transforming the visitor into AI slop.
Meebits – Landmark Collection Acquisition
Collector Adam Weitsman announced the acquisition of the remaining 805 Meebits from the historic Larva Labs collection. The Weitsman Collection becomes the largest Meebits collection in the world with 1,036 works – including Meebit #8368, the extremely rare Dissected. The announcement was made in Lisbon during the Meebits Fútbol Fiesta Brunch, hosted in partnership with OpenSea.
MeWe – Watch Feed Launch
Privacy-first social network MeWe announced the launch of its Watch Feed, a dedicated short-form vertical video experience entirely free from tracking, data harvesting, and algorithmic manipulation, rolling out globally to all iOS and Android users.
“We are delivering a state-of-the-art video experience that puts control back where it belongs – in the hands of the community and the creators,” said Carlos Betancourt, CEO of MeWe.
DANAE – “Calculated Skies”
DANAE presented Calculated Skies, a solo project by French artist Eko33 (Jean-Jacques Duclaux), curated by Marlène Corbun.
A pioneer of digital and generative art, Eko33 explores the intersections of code, perception, and contemporary technologies. Through an immersive mirror-room installation and a series of 20 unique artworks, Calculated Skies invites visitors into a constantly evolving visual landscape where reflection, light, and algorithms become tools for contemplation and self-discovery.
Bitcoin Art Society – Code Is Art
Bitcoin Art Society unveiled Code Is Art, a new generative art collection by resident artist CyberSeaNFT, exploring code as artistic material – transforming algorithms, live systems, and evolving structures into artworks preserved permanently on the Bitcoin blockchain.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Beyond the Art program, NFC Summit 2026 featured:
Stablecoin Day: A full day of panels on digital finance, regulation, and real-world adoption, featuring speakers from Zama, Arab Bank Switzerland, BPI, Natixis, CRYMBO, and more.
Longevity Day: A dedicated track on human healthspan research with academics, entrepreneurs, and practitioners
The VIBE-A-THON (by COLAB Lisbon × NFC): A collaborative hackathon with mentorship from Loveable, Supabase, and MrChief
ACAI Kids and ACAI Masterclass: Hands-on AI creative workshops for children and professional artists, led by AI Art Magazine
TCG Tournaments: Competitive Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, and Pokémon tournaments throughout the summit
Art community side events hosted by The Cult of Crypto Art, Normies by serc, Mr Richi, Opensea, Meebits, Cryptopunks and XCOPY
The nearby Lisbon-based ETERNO Gallery opened Unpermissioned Self in collaboration with the Cryptopunks, a group show including Amber Vittoria, PIV, Rainer Hosch, Justin Aversano, Coldie, Dark0, ZafGod, and Pindar Van Arman.
LOOKING AHEAD
The sixth edition of NFC Summit will be announced very soon.
NFC Summit is Europe’s largest annual event dedicated to digital art, Web3 culture, and creative communities. Having just completed its fifth edition in Lisbon, the summit is now on track for its sixth edition in June 2027, continuing to establish the city as a global destination for artists, collectors, institutions, and builders shaping the future of digital culture.
Founded by John Karp as the Nonfungible Conference, NFC was created with a simple ambition: to make digital art accessible beyond specialist circles. Each year, it brings together artists, collectors, researchers, crypto communities, technologists, and curious newcomers within the same physical space, fostering unexpected encounters across disciplines and audiences.
Now hosted at Unicorn Factory Lisboa, NFC transforms one of the city’s most iconic industrial sites into a temporary ecosystem for digital art, technology, and Web3 culture, where exhibitions, talks, performances, community gatherings, and large-scale installations unfold side by side.
From tokenization and stablecoins to artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, industry leaders come together to discuss the next generation of financial systems.
TORONTO, ON – Blockchain Futurist Conference returns July 21–22, 2026, with a focus on the future of finance. From digital assets and stablecoins to tokenization and artificial intelligence, the event explores the technologies reshaping financial systems in Canada and around the world.
Blockchain Futurist Conference is a showcase of digital asset innovation designed to foster networking and business development. Its famous outdoor VIP Cabana area features more than 50 private cabanas hosted by institutions, investors and policymakers driving digital asset adoption in Canada and globally.
Featured discussions will explore the most important issues shaping the future of finance, including digital asset regulation, institutional adoption, compliance, stablecoins, and tokenization.
Sessions include Parliament, Policy & Regulation: Canada’s Digital Asset Future featuring leaders from the Canadian Web3 Council, Shakepay, the Canadian Securities Exchange, Parliament, and the legal sector; Institutional Adoption: What’s Next for Digital Assets? featuring speakers from Bloomberg, Messari, JPMorgan, Mastercard, and zkSync; and Digital Assets & Compliance: The New Competitive Advantage featuring experts in compliance, regulation, and risk management.
A top sponsor this year is AiraPay, a company building next-generation payment infrastructure that bridges traditional banking, global payments, and digital assets. AiraPay will be featured on stage and in the expo hall, showcasing how modern financial infrastructure is enabling faster, more efficient global money movement.
“We’re seeing growing demand for infrastructure that connects traditional banking rails with digital asset and stablecoin networks. At AiraPay, we’re building the technology that helps businesses move money globally with greater speed, flexibility, and efficiency as finance becomes increasingly interconnected.”
Featured programming includes House of Intelligence: Where Institutions Meet Web3, a forum dedicated to exploring the intersection of finance, artificial intelligence, privacy-preserving technologies, and digital assets. The event is organized by House of Intelligence and co-hosted by House of ZK.
Global participation will be highlighted through Invest Hong Kong‘s workshop, The Global Hub for Digital Assets, exploring Hong Kong’s role as a leading destination for digital asset innovation, investment, and regulatory development.
The evolution of digital money will also be a key topic throughout the event. Stablecorp joins as the official Stablecoin Sponsor, showcasing the growing role stablecoins are playing within modern financial systems and digital asset markets.
Roundtable will be onsite conducting interviews in the backstage VIP Speaker Lounge with industry leaders from across the digital asset ecosystem. Through live conversations and media coverage, the platform will help spotlight the trends, companies, and innovators shaping the future of finance.
Additional discussions will explore topics including real-world asset tokenization, digital identity, decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and the growing role of institutional capital within the Web3 ecosystem.
“Finance is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history,” said Tracy Leparulo, Founder of Blockchain Futurist Conference. “We’re seeing digital assets move from niche technology into real-world financial infrastructure. It’s exciting to bring together the people building it and the people adopting it.”
Blockchain Futurist Conference take place July 21–22, 2026, bringing together thousands of attendees from across the technology, finance, and digital asset industries.
Blockchain Futurist Conference is Canada’s largest Web3 and AI event. Since 2018, the conference has brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and industry leaders to explore the technologies shaping the future. Known for its immersive experiences, Futurist transforms an entertainment complex into a living showcase of Web3, AI, digital assets, and emerging technology.
In the tech world, AI is evolving at a breakneck speed, but it is centralized. Web3, on the other hand, offers decentralization, but its end-user utility is limited. This has created a paradox that global communities across both sectors need to address. To bridge this gap, Web3 x AI Fusion, powered by Times of Blockchain, is proud to announce an upcoming, insight-driven gathering designed to move the industry from theoretical whitepapers to tangible, real-world execution.
In a landscape often cluttered with superficial networking and conferences where buzzwords are the main highlight, Web3 x AI Fusion stands apart. This is a high-signal environment meticulously curated for startup founders, developers, and innovators ready to progress from theorycrafting to building.
The Convergence: Where Theory Meets Code
With how rapidly technology and automation are evolving, the fusion of artificial intelligence and blockchain is an immediate necessity. As AI models become more powerful, the need for decentralized infrastructure to ensure data integrity and transparency has become paramount. Conversely, Web3 platforms require the AI-powered automation and intelligence to scale beyond niche audiences.
Core Focus and Key Themes
The core theme of the event revolves around the practical applications of both technologies, while bridging the gap between them. Those who attend this event will dive deep into:
Decentralized AI Infrastructure: Exploring how distributed ledgers can democratize access to compute power and training data.
Smart Contracts + Automation: Redefining legal and financial logic through AI-driven, self-executing protocols.
Data Security & Ownership: Solving the “black box” problem of AI by utilizing blockchain for verifiable data provenance.
AI-Powered Web3 Platforms: Analyzing the next generation of dApps that leverage machine learning to optimize user experience and security.
An Experience Tailored for Builders
Web3 x AI Fusion stands out from other events in the sense that it focuses on the real-world applications of AI within a blockchain environment. Since this is a targeted event, it’ll feature technical panel discussions which builders and enthusiasts from all over the world can draw inspiration from.
The event will also serve as a wonderful platform for founders and investors to network and work together on the next big decentralized automation project. Apart from funding, this platform is tailored for developers and engineers to connect with like-minded individuals with whom they can collaborate.
The Power of Ecosystem Support
Backed by Times of Blockchain, this gathering leverages massive media and ecosystem support. By bringing together the gatekeepers of information and the architects of technology, the event amplifies global conversations and provides a platform for innovations that might otherwise be lost in the noise.
For investors, this represents a unique opportunity to see the “engine room” of the next tech cycle. For founders, it is a chance to stress-test their products against the sharpest minds in the industry.
The Industry Shift
As the market moves toward more sophisticated, integrated technologies, collaboration across domains is no longer optional. Web3 x AI Fusion is the catalyst for this collaboration and will usher in the era of an integrated ecosystem, ensuring that the next phase of innovation is built on a foundation of security, intelligence, and scalability.
Join the Movement
The next phase of the digital economy isn’t going to build itself. Whether you are an engineer looking for the next breakthrough, a founder seeking strategic partners, or an investor tracking the next tectonic shift in tech, your seat is at the table.
Be part of the next phase of innovation.
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Hong Kong will host WikiEXPO HK 2026 on July 23–24 at the Hopewell Hotel. As a leading global fintech event, this event is expected to attract over 12,000 professionals, 200+ speakers, and 100+ exhibitors from more than 120 countries and regions.
This year’s expo will spotlight key innovations reshaping global finance, including:
Attendees can engage with global thought leaders, innovators, and regulators through keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, and dedicated networking sessions.
“Hong Kong is the ideal international financial hub to bridge East and West,” said Loki So, Chief Operating Officer of WikiEXPO. “Leveraging this unique position, we aim to convene global fintech leaders in Hong Kong through this event, offering a dynamic and neutral platform that fosters responsible innovation and sustainable growth in fintech and digital assets.”
WikiEXPO is a global hub for financial innovation, uniting visionaries and leaders in fintech, forex, and crypto industries. With a worldwide community of over two million followers, our iconic summits—held in global capitals including Dubai, Hong Kong, Cyprus, Bangkok, Singapore, Sydney, South Africa, and beyond. From cutting-edge startups to industry giants, we connect the brightest minds. After six years of rapid development, WikiEXPO has become one of the world’s largest and most influential events in the forex and crypto fields.
Past Speakers at WikiEXPO Global
• Dominic Williams: Founder & Chief Scientist, DFINITY Foundation
• Evan Auyang Chi-chun: Group President, Animoca Brands
• Justin Sun: Founder – TRON, Member – HTX Global Advisory Board
• Reeve Collins: Co-Founder – Tether
• Joy Lam: Member of Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development – Hong Kong Government, Head of Global Regulatory & APAC Legal – Binance
• Alvin Hu: Managing Director, KuCoin Exchange
• Kevin Lee: CEO, Gate.HK
• Mario Nawfal: CEO, IBC Group
• Julian Tehan: CCO, BitMEX
• Hasnae Taleb: Managing Partner, Mintiply Capital, The Shewolf of Nasdaq by Nasdaq Stock Market
• Mayoon Boonyarat: Director, Revenue Tax Policy Division, Ministry of Finance of Thailand
• John Riggins: Partner, BTC Inc
• Loretta Joseph: Policy Consultant, The Commonwealth, Chairman, ADFSAC
• Brian Norman: CFO Auros, Co-Chair Web3 & Blockchain committee – FinTech Assoc HK
• Bugra Celik: Director, Digital Assets | Global Private Banking & Wealth, HSBC
• Simon Callaghan: CEO, Blockchain Australia
• Hassan Ahmed: Country Director, Coinbase Singapore
We look forward to welcoming you to Hong Kong in July 2026!
Singapore | November 2–3, 2026 — The Future Leaders Conclave (FLC), one of the world’s most prestigious multi-industry leadership platforms, is set to make a landmark return to Singapore this November. Presented by Next Business Media, the 2nd Edition of FLC Singapore promises to be the most expansive gathering of global minds the conclave has hosted to date.
Building on the success of 16+ conferences delivered across Las Vegas, Dubai, Amsterdam, Orlando, and beyond, FLC 2026 Singapore brings together 500+ delegates — CXOs, founders, innovators, policymakers, investors, and industry disruptors — under one roof at one of Asia’s most iconic destinations.
Where Every Industry Converges
The Future Leaders Conclave is not a single-sector summit. Spanning industries from Artificial Intelligence and FinTech to AgriTech, Healthcare, Energy, Logistics, Cybersecurity, and Public Policy, FLC is designed as a strategic ecosystem where cross-industry dialogue fuels breakthrough thinking.
“Bringing the Best Minds Across Every Industry Together” is more than a tagline — it is the philosophy that has driven FLC’s growth across continents since 2018.
A Two-Day Power-Packed Agenda
Across November 2nd and 3rd, delegates will engage with a rich programme of keynote sessions, standalone presentations, and high-level panel discussions tackling the defining challenges and opportunities of our time.
Day One opens with a keynote on The Great Convergence: How AI Is Reshaping Every Industry, followed by sessions on embedded finance and digital payments, precision agriculture, predictive healthcare, and venture capital. The day concludes with the first of two award ceremonies beginning at 5:30 PM.
Day Two shifts focus to the future of cities and talent, featuring keynotes and panels on Leading Through Disruption, smart urban infrastructure, the global skills crisis, AI-powered workforce transformation, and the megatrends set to redefine business and society by 2035. A second award ceremony closes the conclave in style.
Confirmed speakers include Shiva Venkataraman (Founder & CEO, Varidus Asia Pacific Ventures), Stacey Ann Pearson (APAC Director, Utila), Shubham Jain (Director, Deloitte Singapore), Muhammad Umer Rabbani (Senior Agriculture Engineer, Al Ghurair Facility
Management), and Sathish Surendran (Chief Digital Officer, AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd.), among others.
Recognition on a Global Stage
A highlight of every FLC edition is its red-carpet Awards Ceremony — a celebration of outstanding leaders and organisations driving transformation across their sectors. Selected by a curated jury, award recipients gain global visibility, credibility, and recognition among 500+ of the world’s most influential professionals.
Past editions have honoured leaders from companies including Google, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Accenture, ANZ Bank, Barclays, PwC, and Meta, reflecting the truly global calibre of the FLC community.
More Than a Conference
FLC Singapore 2026 offers participants multiple avenues to engage: curated 1:1 matchmaking sessions, industry roundtables, Executive Power Circles, speed networking, a gala dinner, product showcase opportunities, live media interviews, and exhibition space in front of a highly targeted audience.
For organisations looking to launch products, build partnerships, gain media coverage, or position themselves as industry leaders in the Asia-Pacific market, FLC Singapore 2026 represents a rare and powerful platform.
Get Involved
Opportunities to participate include attending as a delegate, applying to speak, nominating for FLC Awards, or exhibiting at the event.
Indonesia’s largest B2B technology and innovation exhibition, will be held on August 11–13, 2026, at the Jakarta International Expo. The event is set to bring together industry leaders, innovators, startups, investors, policymakers, and technology professionals from around the world to explore the future of digital transformation and technological advancement across industries.
As one of Indonesia’s leading technology platforms, INTI serves as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration in the country’s rapidly growing digital ecosystem. The exhibition provides opportunities for businesses to discover emerging technologies, build strategic partnerships, and accelerate innovation-driven growth. INTI welcomes participation from startups with breakthrough ideas, established enterprises seeking digital transformation, investors looking for new opportunities, and individuals passionate about technology and innovation.
INTI envisions a future where technology is seamlessly integrated into every sector, driving sustainable growth, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the quality of life. Through this platform, INTI aims to support Indonesia’s transition toward an innovation-led economy and strengthen the country’s position in the global technology landscape.
The event’s mission is to accelerate the growth of technology and innovation across industries by encouraging the adoption of cutting-edge solutions and fostering collaboration between businesses, government institutions, and technology communities. In today’s highly competitive and rapidly evolving digital era, INTI continues to position itself as a strategic platform that helps organizations stay ahead through innovation and technological transformation.
Building on the success of the previous edition, INTI recorded strong international participation with more than 30,000 trade buyers, over 1,200 exhibitors, more than 450 speakers, participation from 18 countries, and exhibition space covering over 13,000 square meters. These achievements reflect the increasing momentum of Indonesia’s digital economy and growing interest from global technology players in the Indonesian market.
INTI 2026 will once again deliver an immersive and interactive experience through keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops, business networking programs, and technology showcases. The event is designed to create an environment where ideas converge, partnerships flourish, and innovation becomes actionable across industries.
Participants will gain access to valuable networking opportunities with business leaders, technology providers, investors, and industry experts who are shaping the future of technology. The exhibition will also showcase breakthrough technologies, next-generation solutions, and pioneering innovations that have the potential to transform business operations and industrial development.
In addition, interactive workshops and hands-on sessions will allow participants to experience emerging technologies directly while gaining practical insights into digital transformation strategies. INTI also creates opportunities for collaboration by connecting businesses with potential partners, investors, and innovators who share a common vision for a more technology-driven future.
As Indonesia continues accelerating its digital transformation agenda, INTI 2026 is expected to play an important role in strengthening innovation, fostering collaboration, and supporting the country’s ambition to become one of the leading digital economies in the region. Through the convergence of technology, business, and innovation, INTI 2026 aims to help shape the future of Indonesia’s digital and industrial landscape.
The Pharma X Next Conference 2026 is proud to welcome Serena Saggini, Director at Sophos Biotech S.r.l., Italy, as a distinguished speaker and award winner at one of the most influential global gatherings for pharmaceutical and biotechnology leaders.
With more than 25 years of leadership experience in the global pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, Serena Saggini has built a remarkable reputation as a strategic leader known for driving innovation, commercial excellence, and sustainable growth across multiple therapeutic areas including Oncology, Rare Diseases, Biotechnology, Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders, Cardiology, Nephrology, and Women’s Health.
Throughout her extensive career, Serena has held senior leadership positions at internationally recognized pharmaceutical companies including Sanofi Genzyme, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, GSK, and Schering-Plough. Her expertise spans business development, market access, commercial strategy, sales leadership, marketing transformation, and organizational growth, making her one of the respected voices in the modern pharmaceutical landscape.
Currently serving as Director at Sophos Biotech S.r.l., Serena plays a critical role in driving commercial growth in the oncology sector while contributing to the broader business development and strategic expansion initiatives of the company. Her leadership continues to support innovation-focused healthcare solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes and strengthening sustainable access to advanced therapies.
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, Serena Saggini will also be honored during the Pharma X Next Awards 2026 with the prestigious award title:
“Excellence in Pharma Industry for Strategic Leadership in Oncology & Biotech”
This recognition highlights her long-standing impact on pharmaceutical commercialization, patient-centric innovation, strategic leadership, and the advancement of oncology and biotech-focused healthcare solutions globally.
About Sophos Biotech S.r.l.
Sophos Biotech S.r.l. is a specialized oncology-focused company dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals through high-quality pharmaceutical products and value-driven healthcare services. The company is committed to improving patients’ lives by developing and marketing a focused oncology portfolio while promoting the appropriate and sustainable use of medicines.
Sophos Biotech’s mission is centered around contributing to effective, innovative, and sustainable therapies that can create meaningful improvements in healthcare outcomes. By focusing on scientific quality, patient-centered solutions, and strong collaboration with clinicians and healthcare institutions, the company continues to strengthen its role within the pharmaceutical industry.
Since 2023, Sophos Biotech has been part of the SPA – Società Prodotti Antibiotici S.p.A. group, further enhancing its capabilities and market presence within the healthcare and pharmaceutical ecosystem.
Exclusive Written Interview with Serena Saggini
Serena Saggini on the Future of Pharma Commercial Excellence, Patient-Centricity, and Digital Transformation
At the Pharma X Next Conference 2026, Serena Saggini shared a compelling vision for the future of pharmaceutical commercialization — one built on integration, data quality, and genuine patient-centricity.
According to Serena, the pharmaceutical industry is entering an era where traditional siloed operations are no longer sustainable, especially in highly complex areas such as oncology and rare diseases. She believes that commercial, medical, and market access teams must operate as a unified ecosystem, supported by reliable data and aligned around a shared objective: delivering meaningful outcomes for patients.
She emphasizes that patient-centricity must evolve beyond being a corporate slogan. Instead, companies need to deeply understand and address the real-world needs of patients, ensuring that every strategic decision contributes to equitable healthcare access and improved patient experiences.
Discussing the concept of commercial excellence in today’s pharmaceutical and biotech landscape, Serena explains that success is no longer defined by the performance of isolated departments. True commercial excellence now depends on how effectively organizations integrate functions, transform high-quality data into actionable insights, and create strategies that generate long-term value for both patients and healthcare systems.
She highlights that the pharmaceutical industry is currently facing major challenges in bringing innovative therapies — particularly in oncology and rare diseases — to market. As therapies become increasingly personalized and scientifically advanced, regulatory pathways and reimbursement systems are under growing pressure.
In Serena’s view, one of the industry’s biggest priorities should be ensuring that innovation not only reaches the market, but also reaches patients equitably. She stresses that sustainable healthcare systems and equitable patient access must remain central to the commercialization strategy of every pharmaceutical company.
Digital transformation and artificial intelligence are also playing a defining role in shaping the future of pharma commercialization. Serena believes that the real competitive advantage does not come from simply having more data, but from having access to reliable, relevant, and actionable information that supports faster and smarter decision-making.
She notes that AI is increasingly enhancing data analysis, improving segmentation, and enabling better strategic alignment across commercial, medical, and market access functions. However, she underlines that AI should augment human judgment rather than replace it. In a rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape, companies must not only make the right decisions, but make them quickly enough to create meaningful impact.
For emerging leaders in the pharmaceutical industry, Serena advocates a leadership style rooted in adaptability, integrity, and purpose. She encourages future leaders to combine scientific understanding with commercial and digital expertise while maintaining a strong focus on patient impact.
She also believes that professional growth comes from stepping outside one’s comfort zone and embracing challenging opportunities. Above all, Serena stresses the importance of long-term thinking, collaboration, and sustainable value creation — principles that are becoming increasingly critical in an industry where performance must go hand in hand with equitable access to care.
As the pharmaceutical sector continues to evolve through innovation, digital transformation, and increasing healthcare complexity, Serena Saggini’s perspective offers a timely reminder that the future of pharma leadership will depend not only on scientific advancement, but also on the industry’s ability to integrate data, strategy, and humanity into one cohesive vision.
She received congratulations and recognition from Anas Jawed, CEO of Next Business Media, for her remarkable leadership and contribution to advancing the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem.
About Pharma X Next Conference 2026
Pharma X Next Conference 2026 is a premier international platform designed to bring together pharmaceutical executives, biotechnology innovators, healthcare leaders, researchers, policymakers, digital transformation experts, and commercial strategists from across the global life sciences ecosystem.
The conference serves as a hub for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation, focusing on some of the industry’s most important themes including commercial excellence, AI in pharma, digital transformation, market access, patient-centric innovation, oncology advancements, biotech growth, and the future of healthcare delivery.
Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, strategic networking opportunities, and prestigious industry awards, Pharma X Next Conference 2026 aims to recognize leaders and organizations that are driving meaningful change and creating long-term value across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
The event continues to attract influential decision-makers and thought leaders who are shaping the future of global healthcare and advancing innovation for better patient outcomes worldwide.
The conference organizers have also officially announced the dates for the 2nd Edition of Pharma X Next Conference, which will take place on 11–12 March 2027, bringing together global pharma leaders, biotech innovators, healthcare executives, and industry experts once again for another impactful edition focused on the future of healthcare and life sciences.
Tashkent, May 21, 2026 – The 6th International PLUS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan, a key event in the digital economy of Central Asia, took place at the AZIMUT Grand Hotel Tashkent on May 19–20. Organized by the PLUS Group, the event was supported by the National Agency for Perspective Project, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan (CCI), and the Competition Promotion and Сonsumer protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Forum Facts&Figures
A total of 2,644 applications were submitted for the PLUS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan 2026. The Forum geography has expanded to include participants from 38 countries, including the United States, China, the UAE, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Türkiye, Switzerland, Cyprus, the Baltic states, and others. Over 110 speakers took part in the PLUS-Forum, and leading companies presented their products, technologies, and services in the exhibition area.
Key Sessions
The PLUS Forum focused on the following topics:
• Uzbekistan on its way towards a modern digital society, and promising development areas,
• digital transformation of public services and the national payment system development,
• implementation of AI at the national level, in business, and in finance,
• digitalization of retail banking,
• infrastructure development and updating the tasks facing ATM and POS terminal networks.
Separate sessions were devoted to fintech, RegTech, and Open Banking; the cryptoPLUS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan 2026 brought together over 2,600 participants from 38 countries
Headliners and Speakers
Among the key Forum speakers were Silicon Valley investor and R136 Ventures Founder Viktor Orlovsky, Dr. Tariq Qureishy (AI Futurist /CEO, Future Readiness Institute), Anton Chen, Business Head for CIS Region, Alipay+, Yiannos Ashiotis (Revolut Digital Assets Europe), as well as senior representatives from the National Bank of Kazakhstan and Georgia, NAPP, HUMO, Mastercard, Uzum Bank, Octobank, Wildberries, Yandex, Wallet In Telegram, and other companies.
Special Formats
For the first time, the PLUS-Forum hosted an open Elevator’s Pitch, where Uzbek startups presented their projects to Viktor Orlovsky. The Silicon Valley investor evaluated the projects, provided honest feedback, and held a master class on pitch preparation.
Exclusive events included:
• A by-invitation-only VIP business breakfast “Development of Cashless Payments. Achievements, Results, and Plan” held in partnership with Octobank.
• Business lunch “AI in Banking: Cases, Implementation, Value Calculation” held in partnership with Yandex Uzbekistan.
The PLUS Galaxy Award is presented annually to the most successful projects and the most talented teams operating in the Uzbek and other Central Asian markets, as well as to the authors of the frontmost publications on the PLUS Group information products.
About the PLUS-Forum
The International PLUS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan has been held since 2021 to establish itself as a key cross-sectoral platform for discussing digital transformation and the interaction of government agencies, the financial sector, retail, IT, and telecom industries. The strategic mission of the Forum is to facilitate the development of the country’s digital economy, as well as international cooperation, as part of the “Digital Uzbekistan 2030” Strategy.
PLUS-Forums in 2026
We invite you to participate in the upcoming forums:
• Payments and Cash Circulation – September 8-9, Moscow, Russia
• Digital Tajikistan 2026 – November 26, 2026, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The next edition of the PLUS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan will be held in 2027. Stay tuned for our announcements!
