The Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada's largest and longest-running Web3 event, has officially announced its return to Toronto for the 9th edition on July 21–22, 2026. This announcement was made live during the inaugural Florida conference, held November 5–6, 2025, at the Hard Rock Guitar Hotel in Fort Lauderdale.
The Florida event features a star-studded lineup, including Eric Trump, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of American Bitcoin Corp., who delivered a keynote on Bitcoin mining and blockchain infrastructure alongside Asher Genoot of Hut 8 Corp. Other headliners include global music icon Iggy Azalea, NBA Champion Tristan Thompson, and over 250 speakers from leading Web3 companies such as Coinbase, Polkadot, and Rarible.
Founder Tracy Leparulo emphasized the conference's growth, stating, "We're thrilled to bring Blockchain Futurist Conference back home to Toronto at the iconic Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana. This venue has become part of our identity, a place where innovation meets energy." The conference, now under Emerald's ownership, continues to merge technology, entertainment, and finance while maintaining its community-driven spirit.
Tickets for the 2026 Toronto edition are already on sale, with early-bird pricing starting at $199 for General Admission and $399 for VIP Access, marking the lowest rates of the year. The event encourages global Web3 community involvement as speakers, sponsors, or attendees.