Proof of Talk 2026 returns to Paris, turning the Louvre Palace into the leading digital-assets leadership summit focused on meaningful networking and lasting partnerships.
This landmark event will bring together many of Web3’s brightest minds—including C-level executives, founders, influencers, legal experts, and regulatory authorities—from some of the world’s most influential blockchain organizations. Designed to directly address the key challenges facing the Web3 industry, the gathering creates a rare opportunity for leaders to engage in meaningful, solutions-driven dialogue.
Organized by the German impact venture fund X Ventures, the conference provides a vital platform for shaping the future of Web3. Attendees will share best practices, exchange ideas, and explore pathways to building trust within the ecosystem. With thought-provoking discussions, cutting-edge insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities, this ground-breaking summit is set to drive real industry progress and define the next phase of Web3 innovation.
Speakers include:
- Jenny Johnson, CEO, Franklin Templeton
- Adam Back, Co-Founder & CEO, Blockstream & BSTR
- Ken Moore, CIO, Mastercard
- Tom Lee, CIO, Fundstraat
- Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO, Aave Labs
- Caroline D. Pham, Head of MoonPay Institutional, MoonPay
- Michael Arrington, General Partner, Arrington Capital
- Tom Zschach, Ex Chief Innovation Officer, Swift
- Jacob Steeves, Co-Founder, Bittensor
- Arnaud Caudoux, Deputy CEO, Bpifrance
- Charles Guillemet, CTO, Ledger
- Diogo Mónica, General Partner / Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Haun Ventures / Anchorage Digital
- Rob Hadick, General Partner, Dragonfly
- Kim Hochfeld, Global Head of Cash and Digital Assets, State Street
- Ala Shaabana, Co-Founder, Bittensor
- Johann Kerbrat, SVP & GM of Crypto, Robinhood
- Evan Cheng, Co-Founder & CEO, Mysten Labs
- Anthony Bassili, President, Coinbase Asset Management
- Jody Mettler, COO, BitGo
- Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research, VanEck
- Jorgen Ouaknine, Global Head of Innovation & Digital Assets, Euroclear
- Elliot Hentov, Chief Macro Policy Strategist, State Street
- Emma Landriault, JPM Coin Global Executive Director, JP Morgan
- Marco Santori, CEO, Solmate
- Stephan Lutz, CEO, BitMEX
- Kostas Chalkias, Chief Cryptographer & Co-Founder, Mysten Labs
- Santiago Roel Santos, Founder, Inversion
- Julian Sawyer, CEO, Zodia Custody
- Pierre Aubert, Vice President of Engineering, Parity
- Maja Vujinovic, CEO, FGNexus
- Jens Hachmeister
- Matthew Felice Pace
- Eleanor Terrett
- Leeor Groen
- Keli Callaghan
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