Blockchain Futurist Conference

What Blockchain Futurist Conference does

Blockchain Futurist Conference is a Toronto-based, privately held event production company that produces North America's leading Web3 and AI conferences, organized since 2013 by Untraceable Events and now owned by Emerald Expositions (Emerald X, LLC) following its acquisition in November 2025. The core product is a two-day flagship conference run twice yearly — Toronto in July at the Rebel Entertainment Complex & Cabana Pool Bar, and Florida in November at DAER Dayclub inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Each edition features 250+ speakers across 100+ sessions, panels, workshops, and roundtables spanning blockchain, crypto, DeFi, tokenization, regulation, and AI. The company layers sub-brands onto the platform — AI Futurist Conference (a full-day AI track), ETHWomen (women-in-Web3 programming), NFT Galleries, and Beginner Bootcamps — and orchestrates Canada Crypto Week, a week-long umbrella of 50+ independent side events.

The underlying production stack includes multi-stage event infrastructure, an NFT gallery curation workflow via NFT Goat Studio, an in-event UNNY token gamification layer, and crypto-native ticketing through the EukaPay payment processor (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, Bitcoin Cash). The 2026 edition introduced an Anvil-powered onchain Letters of Credit product that lets sponsors pledge digital assets as collateral for sponsorship commitments. Sponsorship and exhibit operations are managed under Emerald's standardized contracts (Sponsorship Agreement, Exhibit Space Contract).

The company generates revenue from one-time ticket sales ($149-$2,500 tiered GA and VIP passes), tiered corporate sponsorships (Title through Copper), exhibitor booth rentals, private cabana hospitality bundles, paid side-event hosting during Canada Crypto Week, and NFT gallery sponsorship-adjacent revenue. Distribution runs through direct website sales, Eventbrite, EukaPay, B2B sponsorship field sales, and a 150-partner community channel network. Customers span Web3-native protocol teams (Ethereum, Solana, Cardano foundations), institutional finance (JPMorgan, Mastercard, Bloomberg), Big Four advisory (Deloitte, KPMG), exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken, NDAX), and consumer/cultural brands (Brave, American Bitcoin, Tristan Thompson, Iggy Azalea).

Name

Blockchain Futurist Conference

Legal name

Emerald X, LLC

Website

https://futuristconference.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blockchain Futurist Conference operates North America's leading Web3 and AI conferences, running flagship Toronto and Florida editions plus sub-brands like AI Futurist Conference, ETHWomen, and Canada Crypto Week for protocol teams, institutional finance, and crypto-native attendees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Conferences & Trade Shows

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Event Registration, Ticketing & Access Control (Authentication, Paywalls, Badging) (THAHAOAI)

Keywords

• Web3 conferences
• Blockchain events
• Crypto conferences
• AI conferences
• Trade show production

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: General admission and VIP tickets sold directly through the website and Eventbrite. Super Early Bird, General, and VIP tiers at price points ranging from $249 to $2,500 USD or CAD depending on event and tier.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Tiered corporate sponsorship packages (Title, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper) providing branding, expo booths, cabanas, speaking slots, and VIP passes. Sold via a sponsorship inquiry form and managed under Emerald's Sponsorship Agreement terms.
3. Exhibitor Booth Space: Exhibitor and booth space rental at the venue, subject to Emerald's Exhibit Space Contract terms, with booth assignments managed by Emerald in its sole discretion.
4. Private Cabanas & VIP Passes: Private branded cabanas at waterfront venue (Toronto) and resort venue (Florida), bundled with All-Access VIP passes for corporate hospitality and deal-making.
5. Side Event Hosting: Third-party organizations host independent Web3/AI events under the Canada Crypto Week umbrella, with the conference providing custom invites, logistics, marketing, and networking support for a fee.
6. NFT Gallery Curation: NFT Goat Studio produces official NFT galleries. Artists receive free tickets and promo codes in exchange for showcasing NFTs, with the conference monetizing through associated ticket sales and sponsorship packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Blockchain Futurist Conference produces two annual flagship two-day Web3, cryptocurrency, and AI conferences per year—the Toronto edition at Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana Pool Bar (July 21–22, 2026) and the Florida edition at DAER Dayclub inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel (November 17–18, 2026)—featuring multi-stage programming with 250+ speakers, 100+ sessions, tiered corporate sponsorships, exhibitor booths, VIP cabana hospitality, NFT galleries, beginner bootcamps, and integrated AI programming, with native crypto ticket payments and onchain sponsorship tooling.

Product overview

The Blockchain Futurist Conference operates as a unified conference platform with two flagship events (Toronto and Florida editions) supplemented by specialized sub-brands. The core offering is the main Blockchain Futurist Conference—a two-day Web3 and AI event featuring multiple stages, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. This core platform is augmented by integrated sub-products: the AI Futurist Conference (full-day AI track with live demos and robotics), ETHWomen (women-focused Web3 programming), and Canada Crypto Week (week-long event series with 50+ independent events). Additional experiential modules include NFT Galleries (digital art exhibitions produced by NFT Goat Studio), Beginner Bootcamps (blockchain education sessions), and UNNY Token Gamification (game mechanics for attendee engagement). The portfolio also includes crypto payment integration via EukaPay for ticket purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Futurist Conference: A full-day AI experience featuring live demos, expert panels, interactive sessions, side events, book signings, and real robots in action, included with Blockchain Futurist Conference tickets.
• ETHWomen
• Canada Crypto Week

Products and services

• Blockchain Futurist Conference — Toronto Two-day flagship Web3, cryptocurrency, and AI conference held at Rebel Entertainment Complex & Cabana Pool Bar in Toronto (July 21–22, 2026), featuring 3–5 stages, exhibition halls, VIP cabanas, beginner bootcamps, and 250+ speakers across 100+ sessions. Sold via General and VIP ticket tiers ranging from $249 to $2,500 CAD.
• Blockchain Futurist Conference — Florida Two-day Web3 and AI conference held at DAER Dayclub & Nightclub within the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL (November 17–18, 2026), featuring VIP cabana lounges, four additional stages, and access to resort amenities. Florida 2026 is the second Florida edition and 10th overall edition.
• AI Futurist Conference Full-day AI-focused conference track integrated with Blockchain Futurist Conference tickets, featuring live demos, expert panels, interactive sessions, book signings, and real robot demonstrations covering decentralized AI, AI reshaping creative industries, and AI-Blockchain integration.
• ETHWomen Women-focused Web3 sub-brand event and conference track featuring speakers, panels, networking, and immersive programming dedicated to empowering women in the Web3 ecosystem. Hosts its 4th edition at the Florida conference in 2026 and operates as a dedicated recurring event series within the Futurist Conference platform.
• Canada Crypto Week Canada's largest week-long gathering of cryptocurrency, Web3, digital assets, and AI conferences and networking events, running July 20–26, 2026, with 50+ independent events including the Compliance Breakfast, Agentic Day, and the flagship Blockchain Futurist Conference.
• Corporate Sponsorship & Exhibit Packages Tiered corporate sponsorship packages (Title, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper) providing branding, expo booths, cabanas, speaking slots, VIP passes, and private hospitality for corporate buyers in the Web3, crypto, fintech, and institutional finance ecosystems. Sold via direct B2B field sales and managed under Emerald X, LLC's Sponsorship Agreement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ world-class speakers per edition across 100+ sessions, panels, workshops, and roundtables
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Anvil (Anvil Research Labs)coreTechnology or Integration · 19 June 2026Anvil, a decentralized DeFi protocol on Ethereum, partnered with the conference to offer onchain Letters of Credit enabling companies to secure conference sponsorships using their existing digital assets as collateral instead of paying upfront capital. Sponsors pledge existing digital assets while retaining possession and earning yield until payment obligations are fulfilled. Anvil Research Labs CEO Maximillian Schwartz speaks at the conference on how DeFi is redefining traditional financial models like Buy Now, Pay Later. This reflects a broader shift toward using digital assets productively to secure financial commitments.
• Krown Technologies Inc. (Krown Network / Qastle Wallet)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Six-year exclusive partnership (2026–2032) designating Krown Network as the Exclusive Official Quantum Blockchain and Qastle Wallet as the Exclusive Official Quantum Wallet for both Toronto and Florida flagship events. Krown secures renaming of the main stage to 'The Krown Network Main Stage,' title sponsorship rights in Florida, a branded VIP cabana in Toronto, main-stage speaking opportunities, and the exclusive right to give away a vehicle at the shows. This is the only blockchain and wallet brand holding exclusive quantum designations within the Futurist Conference platform.
• Emerald (Emerald Expositions / Emerald X, LLC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerald has acquired the Futurist Conference, with the original Untraceable Events leadership team continuing to organize and run the event. Emerald is America's largest producer of B2B trade shows and related conferences, content, and commerce. Emerald manages sponsorship agreements, exhibit space contracts, terms and conditions, and operational infrastructure (as seen in the Sponsorship Agreement terms page). Emerald privacy policy applies to all registrations.
• NFT Goat StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFT Goat Studio produces the official NFT galleries at the Blockchain Futurist Conference across three locations (Main Entrance, Purple Room, VIP Savage Backstage). Artists receive free tickets and promo codes in exchange for showcasing NFTs. The conference has organized NFT galleries since 2014.
• EukaPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationEukaPay is the conference's crypto payment processor, enabling ticket purchases via Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and Bitcoin Cash. Listed on the conference's crypto registration page. Provides an alternative to fiat credit/debit card and PayPal payments.
• Untraceable EventsflagshipOthersUntraceable Events is the founding company behind the Blockchain Futurist Conference. Founded in 2013, it is the first blockchain events company in Canada and has organized 350+ Web3 events over 13+ years. After Emerald's acquisition, Untraceable's original leadership team continues to organize and run the event. The company also organizes ETHToronto and related crypto events.
• Canada Crypto WeekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanada Crypto Week is the umbrella week-long event (July 20–26, 2026) featuring the Blockchain Futurist Conference as its flagship event, plus 50+ independent Web3, AI, and digital asset events. Sponsors include Stablecorp, QCAD, CryptoNomads, and Cayman Finance hosting the annual Rum Bar Cayman Experience in the VIP Cabana Area.
• Travls.iominorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial travel partner of the conference. Travls.io is described as a next-generation travel ecosystem bridging luxury travel and decentralized finance. Serves as the official travel booking portal for conference attendees.
• StablecorpcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Stablecoin Sponsor of Canada Crypto Week 2026 and the Blockchain Futurist Conference. Stablecorp also co-brands with QCAD (a Canadian stablecoin).
• AiraPaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTop sponsor showcasing payment infrastructure bridging traditional banking and digital assets. Sponsored programming at the conference.
• Invest Hong KongminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConducts workshops at the conference exploring Hong Kong's role in digital asset innovation, positioning the city as a Web3 hub.
• ETHWomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen-focused Web3 event expanding to the United States for its 4th edition at the Florida conference. Dedicated experience featuring women leaders in blockchain and AI, infrastructure builders, entrepreneurship panels, and pathways into deep tech. Part of the Futurist Conference sub-brand portfolio.
• AI Futurist ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-day AI experience within the Futurist Conference featuring live demos, expert panels, interactive sessions, side events, book signings, and real robots in action. AI has been a core theme for the past 7 years at the conference.
• Cayman FinanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReturning sponsor hosting its annual Rum Bar Cayman Experience in the VIP Cabana Area during Canada Crypto Week, providing brand activation and hospitality.
• Agentic DayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFocused day within Canada Crypto Week dedicated to AI agents, exploring autonomous AI systems and their intersection with Web3. Gold sponsor.
• Lu.Ma Events PlatformcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLu.Ma powers dozens of official side events during Canada Crypto Week. The platform handles event registration and logistics for the 50+ independent events happening alongside the main conference.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Devcon (Ethereum Foundation): Ethereum Foundation's flagship developer conference. Comparable in audience (core Ethereum developers and protocol contributors) and recent theme overlap with ETHWomen; competes for protocol sponsorship dollars in the Ethereum ecosystem.
• Bitcoin Conference: Bitcoin Magazine's flagship conference series. Direct competitor for bitcoin-focused sponsors, miners, and policy-focused institutional audiences — particularly relevant given the Futurist Conference's inclusion of Eric Trump and American Bitcoin Corp. speakers.
• Consensus (CoinDesk): The largest crypto industry conference, organized by CoinDesk. Direct competitor for Web3 protocol sponsors and attendees; both events compete for the same enterprise and retail crypto audience across North America and globally.
• Paris Blockchain Week: Major European Web3 conference with comparable enterprise and institutional audience focus. Direct competitor for global sponsors that allocate budget across multiple regional flagship crypto events.
• Token2049: Flagship crypto conference held annually in Singapore (and Dubai). Closely comparable in audience (institutional crypto, VCs, founders) and sponsorship model; positions itself as a primary dealmaking venue, similar to Futurist's B2B focus.
• ETHDenver: Largest Ethereum-focused hackathon and conference in North America. Overlaps with Futurist's ETHWomen sub-brand and community-led developer audience; both events run co-located hackathons and side events.
• NFT.NYC: Leading NFT-focused industry conference. Directly comparable sub-brand activity (Futurist operates NFT Galleries via NFT Goat Studio) and competing for the same Web3 collector, artist, and project sponsor audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Web Summit: One of the largest general-purpose tech conferences globally. Comparable scale (thousands of attendees, tiered sponsorships) and enterprise + startup audience overlap; competes with Futurist for broader tech and fintech sponsor attention.
• Money 20/20: Largest fintech industry conference run by Emerald (the same parent that acquired the Futurist Conference). Direct adjacency on enterprise payments, banking, and digital asset tracks — comparable institutional buyer audience.

Emerging players

• ETHGlobal: Ethereum-focused hackathon organizer that runs co-located events and competitions at major conferences. Comparable in community-led, developer-focused format and overlaps with Futurist's hackathon and beginner bootcamp programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@futuristconference
• Facebookfacebook.com/untraceableinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blockchain-futurist-conference
• Instagraminstagram.com/untraceableinc/?hl=en

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Investors

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