The 11th Global Blockchain Summit will take place in Shanghai on October 23, 2025, bringing together leading Web3 experts from around the world. The event organizers have already released the first list of speakers, which includes renowned leaders in the blockchain industry and innovators.
This is reported by Business • Media
First Speakers and Thematic Sessions of the Summit
Participants of the summit will include influential professionals such as Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum (scheduled for an online presentation), Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, Dr. Xiao Feng, chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and CEO of HashKey Group, as well as Andrew Crawford, vice president of Franklin Templeton, and Steve Yun from the TON Foundation. Other confirmed speakers include Rita Liu (CEO of RD Technologies), David Lee (Global Fintech Institute), Professor Cao Jianjun (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University), Shuki Ma (Plume), Tomas K. Stanczak (Ethereum Foundation), Yuako (Umy Global BD), Tianwei Liu (StraitsX), and Anna Liu (Hashkey Tokenisation, HashKey Group).
The summit program will cover key issues in the modern blockchain industry, including real-world assets (RWA), Web3 policy, and other relevant topics. The event will feature sessions dedicated to innovations, ecosystem development, and knowledge sharing among global industry leaders.
Shanghai Blockchain Week: Workshops, Symposiums, and Opportunities
The Global Blockchain Summit will be held at the Hyatt on the Bund as part of Shanghai Blockchain Week. From October 20 to 25, participants will have the opportunity to join technical workshops, presentations of innovative projects, and academic symposiums. The organizers emphasize that guests will gain a comprehensive experience in the fields of technology, business, and Web3 culture.
This year’s summit is organized by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs – an entity established in 2015 by China Wanxiang Holdings. The lab has been promoting the development of the blockchain industry for over ten years, supporting entrepreneurs, organizing thematic events, and publishing research materials, incubation programs, and festivals.
The organizers highlight that the list of speakers is constantly being updated, and new participants are expected to be announced soon.
“The 11th Global Blockchain Summit promises to be an unforgettable event of the year for all developers, investors, researchers, and Web3 enthusiasts,” the announcement states.