Key Takeaways:
- The 11th Global Blockchain Summit will take place on October 23, 2025, at the Hyatt on the Bund in Shanghai.
- Initial confirmed speakers include Vitalik Buterin, Lily Liu, Andrew Crawford, and other leading Web3 and blockchain experts.
- The summit is part of Shanghai Blockchain Week (October 20–25), featuring technical workshops, project demonstrations, and academic symposia.
First Speakers Announced
The Global Blockchain Summit organizers revealed the first wave of speakers who will share insights on Web3 technologies, real-world assets (RWA), and industry trends. The confirmed lineup includes:
- Dr. Xiao Fen, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and CEO of HashKey Group
- Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder of Ethereum (online appearance)
- Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation
- Steve Yoon, former Chair and current Board Member at TON Foundation
- Andrew Crawford, Vice President at Franklin Templeton
- Rita Liu, CEO of RD Technologies
- David Li, Chairman of Global Fintech Institute
- Professor Cao Jiannong, VP (Education), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Shuki Ma, Chief Strategist at Plume
- Tomasz K. Stanczak, Co-Executive Director, Ethereum Foundation
- Yuako, Umy Global BD
- Tianwei Liu, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO, StraitsX
- Anna Liu, CEO of Hashkey Tokenisation, HashKey Group
Organizers noted that the speaker list will continue to expand as additional participants confirm their attendance.
Summit Program and Highlights
The event is part of Shanghai Blockchain Week, which runs from October 20–25. Participants can expect a comprehensive Web3 experience covering technology, business, and cultural aspects. Program highlights include:
- Technical workshops and hands-on demonstrations
- Academic symposia on blockchain innovations and real-world applications
- Networking opportunities with developers, investors, and researchers
Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, the summit organizer, was founded in 2015 by China Wanxiang Holdings. The lab has become a leading platform for blockchain discussions, business strategies, research publications, hackathons, and incubation programs, fostering widespread adoption of blockchain and Web3 technologies.
Organizers emphasize that the 11th Global Blockchain Summit promises to be one of the most significant blockchain events of the year for developers, investors, and Web3 enthusiasts.
