Press Release

March 4th 2024, Paris

Proof of Talk 2024: Where Web3 meets the spirit of DavosUniting Web3 Visionaries and Global Leaders
10-11 June 2024, MAD (Louvre Palace), Paris

Following the success of its 2023 edition, the Proof of Talk summit, heralded as the Davos of Web3, isback for its second year and brings together thought leaders, investors, CEOs,founders, exchanges, digital asset managers, and regulatory authorities for networking and thought-provoking sessions. Held on 10 and 11 June at the historic Museum of Decorative Arts in the Louvre Palace at the heart of Paris,this summit has its sights on delivering a unique event with a highly-curated audience dedicated to shaping the future of blockchain and global policy.

Last year, Proof of Talk welcomed over 1500 ecosystem participants, including key figures fromBinance, VanEck, Ripple, and the World Economic Forum, alongside CEOs and founders of leading blockchain companies and government representatives. After the event distinguished investor, venture partner, and Proof of Talk attendee Leeor Groen, Managing Director, Spartan Group, aptly noted that it was “whereWeb3 meets the spirit of Davos.” The summit facilitated crucial discussions on rebuilding trust within Web3, reflecting the industry's need for a platform that encourages genuine engagement, meaningful connections, and strategic collaboration.

With the SEC’s recent spot Bitcoin ETF approvals and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation bringing more clarity to the space in Europe, the stage is truly set for widespread blockchain adoption and development of digital assets beyond cryptocurrency. This year’s conference harnesses and reflects this revitalization and will assemble blockchain andWeb3 professionals from around the world to engage with C-level executives,explore partnerships, and generate investment opportunities that will reshape industries and create new paradigms.

The highly-curated 2024 forum seeks to welcome over 2500 participants. Combined with a speaker lineup featuring CEOs,founders, and leaders of the Web3 and digital assets industry, the summit features impact-focused networking and a refined agenda.  A few of the speakers include:

The highly-curated 2024 forum seeks to welcome over 2500 participants. Combined with a speaker lineup featuring CEOs,founders, and leaders of the Web3 and digital assets industry, the summit features impact-focused networking and a refined agenda.  A few of the speakers include:

• Joseph Lubin, CEO and Founder, Consensys

• Jenny Johnson, CEO, Franklin Templeton

• Tim Draper, Founder, DFJ

• Ophelia Snyder, Cofounder President, Ark 21 Shares

• Mihailo Bjelic, Co-Founder, Polygon

• Marieke Flament, former CEO, Near Foundation

• Raoul Pal, CEO, Real Vision Group

• Yat Siu, Chairman, Animoca

• John Wu, President, Ava Labs

• Justin Sun, Founder, Tron

• Dominic Williams, Founder, DFINITY

• Björn Wagner, CEO, Parity technologies and Polkadot

• Jon Fink Isaksen, Head of Policy, Uniswap

• Matthew Siegel, Head of Digital Assets, Van Eck

• Christopher Donovan, COO, NEAR

• Lex Sokolin, Managing Partner, Generative Ventures

• Digital asset leads from over 30 major TradFi banks

• Partners from 100+ attending VCs

The summit’s agenda also actively reflectsWeb3’s growing importance, with over 20 panels, 10+ workshops, and over five keynotes and firesides on key topics shaping Web3’s future. These include realworld asset tokenization, AI-blockchain integration, gaming evolution, andsmart contract security.

Zohair Dehnadi, Co-Founder, Proof of Talk and Partner, X-Ventures: “We are overwhelmed by the positive feedback were ceived from our 2023 summit, with some attendees even sharing it reminded them of the World Economic Forum’s early days. We’re also delighted at all the interest from both speakers and potential sponsors for this year’s edition.Right now, the industry is on the brink of a new era, and we’ve harnessed this enthusiasm to curate an event with the most influential people from Web3,digital assets, and traditional finance to shape the agenda of the future. It’s important to provide an inspirational forum for these players, from foundersand funds to legal experts and regulatory authorities, to engage in high-impact networking, share best practices, and have those necessary but tough discussions that will safely move the space forward. I’m proud to offer the industry such an exclusive experience at one of Paris’ most iconic locations,and am looking forward to seeing everyone in June!”