Blockchain events have become key highlights on calendars associated with cryptocurrency enthusiasts around the world. While no one can attend the numerous events, there are significant ones that cannot be missed.

Besides the usual meet and greet at the events, industry leaders take time to explain the key trends in the industry. At the same time, cryptocurrency enthusiasts get opportunities to learn about technology advancements in addition to interacting with leaders, experts, and developers in the space. Blockchain events are known for encouraging cryptocurrency adoption, educating the public, fostering cooperation with governments and promoting innovation among other important factors.

2019 In a Nutshell

It has been a remarkable year, to say the least. Cryptocurrencies led by Bitcoin recovered significantly from the downtrend witnessed in 2018. Although the cryptos are still far away from hitting levels attained in the parabolic rally of 2017, the uptrend from April to June managed to clear several key barriers across the board.

Consequently, the industry has witnessed the expansion of blockchain technology to new horizons. The market has grown significantly with news of advancements such as Facebook’s Calibra and Libra. Recently, Bakkt exchange launched the first physically settled Bitcoin futures product for institutional investors.

Now, as we enter the last phases of 2019, here are the blockchain events and conferences you should definitely consider attending:

1. Eurasia Blockchain Summit, Istanbul: October 18-19

Huobi Group, a leading global digital asset financial service provider in collaboration with Kemer Partners is bringing the first annual Eurasia Blockchain Summit to be held in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. It will be a top of the notch gathering set to bring the industry's crème de la crème to discuss topics touching on decentralization, blockchain technology and digital assets in general.

Keynote Speakers

Expected to speak at the two-day event are experts in the cryptocurrency field including Huobi personnel such as CEO of Huobi Global Livio Weng, Turkish Government officials like President of the Presidential Finance Office, Prof. Dr. Goksel Asan, and leaders of the crypto industry such as Meltem Demirors CSO from Coinshares and Prof. Emin Gun Sirer.

The event is expected to take Istanbul by storm. The beautiful city is home to a population eager to learn and adopt cryptocurrencies for various uses. A Statista Global Consumer Survey found that the ever-growing Turkish market has 20% of the entire population either holding or using cryptocurrencies.

2. Blockshow Asia 2019, Singapore, Marina Bay Sands: November 14-15

This event is powered by the leading media outlet Cointelegraph. Described as a “flagship for the blockchain industry.”, Blockshow Asia is popularly referred to as the festival of decentralized technology.

Blockshow Asia event will see attendees and invited guests to discuss investment for both companies and individuals. Experts will discuss the trading field and the growth of blockchain innovations. Also to be discussed will be the emerging decentralized finance niche. In addition to that, attendees can expect to learn about real gaming experiences including their value and fun all at the decentralized level.

Speakers expected at the Blockshow Asia include the founder of TRON Justin Sun, the founder of Elixxir and DigiCash David Chaum and the co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors Thomas Lee.

3. Labitconf, Uruguay – December 12-13

Once again the most influential Bitcoin conference in Latin America will bring together various top speakers from different parts of the world. The 7th Latin American Bitcoin and Blockchain conference will be hosting key players in the cryptocurrency industry. Participants are expected from over 20 countries. Also in attendance will be government officials and CEOs from leading companies. The main aim of the conference is to discuss and explore the potential of blockchain technology in current and future economies.

This conference is being hosted by IOVLabs, the company powering Bitcoin smart-contract platform, RSK. IOVLabs is a firm that develops low-cost, secure and simple-to-use platforms for the emerging global economy. It strives to integrate the advantages Bitcoin offers over traditional systems to foster as well as protect growth.

4. Consensus Invest, New York, NY: November 12

Consensus: Invest is a key event in the cryptocurrency space hosted by CoinDesk, a leading cryptocurrency news and media outlet. Consensus: Invest is a global digital asset investor outlook conference and exhibition. It is known to host institutional investors, hedge funds, banking institutions, fund managers and other interested parties to deliberate and connect on matters regarding investment, storage and trading of the new asset class.

The annual event concentrates on discussions directly related to trends and other investment opportunities in the digital asset market. This years’ agenda will focus on the intersection of macroeconomics and crypto. The state of the cryptocurrency infrastructure will also be discussed by a panel of experts.

Similar events in the past have seen participation by global industry leaders including Kelly Loeffler, Chief Executive Officer of Bakkt; Jeffrey Sprecher, Chairman of NYSE & ICE and Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor of Allianz.

5. Malta Blockchain Week, InterContinental, Malta: Nov 4-8

Taking place at the InterContinental, Malta will be an event that strives to connect blockchain technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and medical cannabis. Among other main topics expected to be discussed at the event are Quantum Technology, Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT). It will feature exhibitions from over 14,000 suppliers, investors as well as thought leaders.

The Malta Blockchain Week will mark the third edition of the summit. Startups an entrepreneurs will have opportunities to compete for seed funding from deep-pocketed investors. Business owners can also look forward to making valuables. The speakers, this time, will include Hon. Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, On. Silvio Schembri Parliamentary Secretary - Financial Services and Anthony Pompiliano Co-Founder & Partner - Morgan Creek Digital among others.

As these events approach investors, experts and other cryptocurrency enthusiasts are looking forward to better performance of the crypto market towards the end of the year. In particular, the Eurasia Blockchain Summit allows the industry to interact with government officials as well as regulators. Attending these events will give investors an edge in the industry when it comes to making better decisions for the future. They will also bring the current status of the crypto industry into perspective and connect it to what is expected in the near future.