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India Blockchain Week

December 2026 (exact dates TBC)TBC, Bengaluru, India
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Quick Facts

Attendance
2,000+
Speakers
100+
Duration
2 days (anchor conference) + full week of satellite events
Tickets
TBC — historically accessible pricing
Region
Asia-Pacific

Overview

India Blockchain Week is India's flagship Web3 conference, hosted by Hashed Emergent and anchoring a full week of satellite events including ETHIndia, Polygon Connect, Polkadot Now, and Pragma by ETHGlobal. The two-day anchor conference brings together global influential leaders with India's vast and rapidly growing developer community — one of the largest pools of blockchain engineering talent anywhere in the world. With India's crypto regulatory framework continuing to evolve, IBW serves as the country's most important annual moment for shaping the national Web3 narrative.

What to Expect

  • 1

    A full week of co-located ecosystem events — ETHIndia hackathon, Polygon Connect, Polkadot Now — making the overall week among the richest builder experiences on the Asian calendar.

  • 2

    Direct access to India's extraordinary blockchain developer talent pool — teams recruiting engineers or seeking technical co-founders will find IBW exceptionally productive.

  • 3

    Speakers including global protocol founders (Polygon's Sandeep Nailwal, Ava Labs representatives) alongside India's own emerging Web3 leadership.

  • 4

    Bengaluru's position as India's tech capital means a highly educated, entrepreneurial local community surrounds the event, extending networking well beyond the official venue.

Focus Areas

Indian Web3 EcosystemDeveloper Talent & EducationDeFi & InfrastructureRegulatory DevelopmentsStartup FundingGlobal Expansion from India

Who Attends

Indian Blockchain DevelopersGlobal Protocol TeamsVCs & Angel InvestorsRegulators & PolicymakersUniversity Students & ResearchersStartup Founders

Tickets & Pricing

Exact 2026 pricing TBC. Discount codes occasionally available via media partners. Monitor indiablockchainweek.com for registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions about India Blockchain Week

When is India Blockchain Week 2026?
India Blockchain Week 2026 is scheduled for December 2026, with exact dates to be confirmed. The event spans a full week of satellite events, anchored by a 2-day main conference.
Where will India Blockchain Week 2026 be held?
India Blockchain Week 2026 will be held in Bengaluru, India, with the exact venue to be confirmed. Bengaluru's position as India's tech capital provides access to a highly educated, entrepreneurial local community.
How much do India Blockchain Week 2026 tickets cost?
Ticket pricing for 2026 is to be confirmed, though the event has historically maintained accessible pricing. Discount codes are occasionally available via media partners, so monitor indiablockchainweek.com for registration details.
What can I expect at India Blockchain Week 2026?
Expect a full week of co-located ecosystem events including ETHIndia hackathon, Polygon Connect, and Polkadot Now, with 100+ speakers and 2,000+ attendees. You'll have direct access to India's extraordinary blockchain developer talent pool and networking opportunities with global protocol founders and emerging Web3 leaders.
Who attends India Blockchain Week?
Attendees include Indian blockchain developers, global protocol teams, VCs and angel investors, regulators and policymakers, university students and researchers, and startup founders. The event brings together India's vast developer community—one of the largest pools of blockchain engineering talent globally—with influential global Web3 leaders.
Why should startups attend India Blockchain Week 2026?
India Blockchain Week is the country's most important annual moment for shaping the national Web3 narrative, with direct exposure to regulatory developments, global protocol founders, and the nation's fastest-growing developer ecosystem. Teams recruiting engineers, seeking technical co-founders, or pursuing global expansion will find the week exceptionally productive for business development and fundraising.

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