The crypto charts have been painting a red picture this week, with Bitcoin slipping back to the low $80ks, but the industry’s pulse isn’t measured in price action alone.
The real alpha is being generated in the trenches… at hackathons, policy roundtables, and developer summits.
We’ve curated the top 10 events happening around the world, and these next two weeks are packed with opportunities to connect with the builders and investors.
Dive in.
Digital Assets Forum
Date: 5 – 6 February 2026
Location: London, UK
Focus: Blockchain, Digital assets, Cardano and Networking
Description: The premier event for the Institutional Digital Assets industry.
Registration: https://eblockchainconvention.com/digital-assets-forum/
ETHOxford
Date: 6 – 8 February 2026
Location: Oxford, UK
Focus: Crypto, Cryptography, AI, and Networking
Description: A hackathon event for students, developers and professionals from all backgrounds who are interested in building software projects.
Registration: https://www.ethoxford.io/
Cayman Crypto Week 2026
Date: 9 – 13 February 2026
Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Focus: Blockchain, Web3, DeFi, Digital assets, and Networking
Description: An event to unite industry leaders, fund managers, investors, entrepreneurs, and pioneers for an experience that blends expert-led sessions, curated side events, and unmatched networking.
Registration: https://caymancryptoweek.com/
AIBC Eurasia
Date: 09 – 11 February 2026
Location: Dubai, UAE
Focus: Blockchain, AI, fintech, IoT, quantum computing, big data, and Networking
Description: The event has been designed to maximise every aspect of the attendee experience while showcasing UAE innovation at its very best.
Registration: https://sigma.world/summits/eurasia/
FiNext Conference
Date: 10-11 February 2026
Location: Dubai, UAE
Focus: Finance, SMEs, cloud IT platforms, and Networking
Description: This event is a prime opportunity to take a step forward in your professional journey. Engage with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and expand your network with experts from around the globe.
Registration: https://finextcon.com/
Bitcoin Investor Week
Date: 9 – 13 February 2026
Location: New York City, USA
Focus: Finance, Bitcoin, Investment, and Networking
Description: An event with thousands of investors and institutional leaders to discuss the future of finance in New York City.
Registration: https://www.bitcoininvestorweek.com/
Consensus Hong Kong 2026
Date: 10 – 12 February 2026
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Focus: Blockchain, Web3, Decentralized AI, and Networking
Description: It’s the annual gathering of the tribes. It’s where the most influential voices come together to drive innovation forward.
Registration: https://consensus-hongkong.coindesk.com/
Generative AI Expo
Date: 10 – 12 February 2026
Location: Florida, USA
Focus: AI and Networking
Description: This event gives you the chance to discuss the latest research and development in this field, and to explore the practical applications of generative AI in a range of use cases
Registration: https://www.generativeaiexpo.com/east/
Africa Tech Summit
Date: 11 – 12 February 2026
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Focus: Fintechs, DeFi, Crypto, and Networking
Description: An event that connects tech leaders from the African ecosystem and international players under one roof.
Registration: https://www.africatechsummit.com/nairobi/
Solana Accelerate APAC
Date: 11 February 2026
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Focus: Solana, Crypto, and Networking
Description: This event brings founders, institutions, policymakers, and innovators into the same orbit, amplifying the region’s momentum and showcasing the future of internet capital markets.
Registration: https://solana.com/accelerate
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