Canada Crypto Week to Gather World-Class Blockchain and Web3 Innovators in Toronto

From May 11 to 17, world leaders in blockchain will gather in Toronto for Canada Crypto Week, a series of events highlighting the evolution of digital

Canada Crypto Week is returning to Toronto this May 11 to 17 for a series of events highlighting the evolution of digital finance and the Web3 economy.

The Blockchain Futurist Conference and Consensus 2025 will be taking place in Toronto.

Now in its 12th year, the Blockchain Futurist Conference is a one-day event hosted by the Digital Chamber and presenting sponsor IHodlLife. It kicks off on May 13 at the Old Toronto Stock Exchange.

The conference will feature a keynote address from Ethereum co-founder and Decentral founder Anthony Di Iorio, who will discuss the evolution of the blockchain industry.

It will also include a presentation on tokenization by IHodlLife founder and CEO Tristan Schroeder, and a panel discussion on global Web3 regulation with representatives from the Digital Chamber and Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Morning sessions at the Blockchain Futurist Conference will also cover security in crypto exchanges with an executive from Kraken, token utility with a presenter from Convoy Finance and Canadian regulatory perspectives.

Meanwhile, Consensus, CoinDesk’s flagship blockchain and Web3 conference, will be held from May 14 to 16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center.

The conference will feature over 500 speakers, including Kevin O’Leary, Dave Portnoy and Coinbase Canada CEO Lucas Matheson.

Attendees can expect a diverse range of programming across multiple stages, with topics ranging from Bitcoin mining and AI integration to digital asset wealth management and the future of Web3 infrastructure.

The conference will also include the CoinDesk PitchFest, showcasing early stage Web3 startups, and offer ample networking opportunities for professionals in the crypto and blockchain industries.

For investors, Canada Crypto Week is a snapshot of where the industry is headed and where opportunities may lie.

With regulators, entrepreneurs and developers sharing various stages, the events offer rare insight into how the rules, tools and infrastructure of tomorrow are being shaped today.

As institutional interest in crypto grows and traditional finance increasingly integrates blockchain solutions, conferences like these are becoming valuable barometers of market sentiment and direction.

Here are a few topics that will be highlighted:

1. Regulation

From both a domestic and international lens, regulation will be a central theme. Canada’s evolving approach of balancing innovation with consumer protection will be explored in depth.

2. Tokenization

As tokenization gains traction in everything from real estate to traditional securities, this year’s presentations will spotlight its practical applications and the tech needed to support mainstream adoption.

3. The Future of Web3

Blockchain Futurist will bring builders together to discuss what's next for the decentralized internet, covering everything from scalability to mass adoption hurdles.

The Investing News Network will be attending both the Blockchain Futurist Conference and Consensus 2025. Be sure to follow our coverage for key trends, exclusive insights from industry experts and more.