Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 will feature international speakers Nick Santonastasso, Dariush Soudi, Samuela Davidova, Chengyi Ong, Michael Terpin, and Vit Jedlička, who will present global perspectives on innovation, entrepreneurship, digital governance, and emerging technologies.
The upcoming Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 will bring together global and local leaders in blockchain, fintech, and digital innovation for a three-day event in Manila from June 19 to 21.
Organizers say the event will feature a diverse lineup of speakers spanning crypto pioneers, economists, fintech executives, policymakers, and resilience advocates, reflecting the growing influence of blockchain beyond cryptocurrency into governance, culture, and the creator economy.
Among the international speakers is Nick Santonastasso, a global keynote speaker known for his leadership talks on resilience, alongside Michael Terpin, widely recognized as the “Godfather of Crypto,” who co-founded BitAngels and has advised major blockchain projects such as Ethereum and Tether.
Other notable speakers include Vit Jedlička, founder of the Free Republic of Liberland; entrepreneur Dariush Soudi; Samuela Davidova, co-founder of the Liberland Space Program; and Chengyi Ong, APAC Policy Director at Circle, who leads regional regulatory strategy for digital assets and payments.
Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 will feature some of the country’s leading voices in finance and technology, including Lito Villanueva, Rafael Consing Jr., Ida Tiongson, Karen Jimeno, Dennis Omila, and Adel Tamano.
The local speaker lineup includes key figures in Philippine finance and innovation such as Lito Villanueva of RCBC, Rafael Consing Jr. of Maharlika Investment Corporation, Dennis Omila of UnionBank, Ida Tiongson of Fintech Alliance, and legal and policy expert Karen Jimeno.
PBW 2026 is anchored on the theme “Decoded and Deployed: The Future of Trust,” exploring how trust is built across digital systems, governance frameworks, and emerging technologies.
The program features three major tracks: The Future of Trust forum on June 19 (invite-only), the Content Creator Summit on June 20–21 featuring performances from KAIA and 1st.One, and ALT+TAB, a festival blending music, gaming, startups, and pop culture aimed at supporting creators and MSMEs.
Organizers expect over 15,000 attendees, positioning PBW 2026 as one of the region’s largest gatherings focused on blockchain, fintech, and the digital economy.
The event is supported by a wide network of sponsors, including Coins.ph, MEXC, KMC Solutions, and other global and local partners, alongside media organizations such as TV5 Network, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and Cointelegraph.
For inquiries on participation, sponsorship, and media coverage, the organizing team may be reached via info@pbw.ph or through https://pbw.ph.
