Are you curious about blockchain but still don’t get what the fuss is all about, or are you already knee-deep into the subject and want to establish a foothold in it before everyone else gets on board?

Some of the world’s major players in the industry will be convening in Malta this October for the country’s first ever official blockchain and digital innovation summit, and seats are still up for grabs.

And with Malta well poised to take the global lead in embracing this new technology, here are nine reasons why this summit – to be held at the Intercontinental Hotel – is certainly an opportunity not to be missed.

1. It will kickstart the ‘blockchain island’

Malta is making waves worldwide for its ambitious plans to regulate the blockchain industry and, with these plans set to pass into law this summer, the summit could well be the first real high-profile gathering of the crypto community on the new ‘blockchain island’.

With blockchain being hailed as ‘the new Internet’ and the Maltese government determined to turn the island into a European Silicon Valley, we could well be on the cusp of something huge.

2. An eye-watering line-up of speakers

Changpeng Zhao, founder of cryptotrading giant Binance, which is set to relocate to Malta

Some of the crème de la crème of the industry will be addressing the conference – from Wikipedia’s co-founder Larry Sanger and renowned Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, Evercoin founder Mike Matsumara, and Malta’s own award winning Fintech and AI expert Dr. Abdalla Kablan.

Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, parliamentary secretary Silvio Schembri -who has been entrusted with blockchain regulation – and several other top government officials and lawyers will also be there to speak about Malta’s plans to regulate the industry.

3. Some riveting topics are on the agenda

The speeches will focus on how this disruptive technology can revamp the world as we know it – from banking and real estate to transport, health care, security, tourism and education. Some of the most interesting topics include how blockchain can change the way we manage our identities, how it can act as a crowdfunding platform, and how artificial intelligence can become even more intelligent.

4. Get educated on one of the fastest booming industries in the world

It has been around for a few years now, but global interest in blockchain and cryptocurrencies have really started bubbling up recently, leading to parallels being drawn with the dotcom boom of the 1990s. Proponents believe it will give people full control over their privacy online, usher in an age of transparency in industries and democratise financial transactions.

This is all incredibly daunting, but there will be no better place to raise any questions and concerns than at this summit.

5. A high-quality crypto exhibition

You won’t just get to sit down and listen, but also witness the possibilities of this new technology with your own eyes through a range of curated exhibitions, showcases and live demonstrations from experts and start-ups alike in the crypto-sphere. Several exhibition spaces have already been sold out, which sounds promising.

6. Mingle with the best in the business

Major investors such as Silicon Valley crypto venture capitalist Tim Draper (left) will be at the summit

With investors there aplenty, this summit will be the Promised Land for keen businesspeople looking to get a foothold in the crypto world. You will be able to rub shoulders with these people during the summit itself and, if you pay extra, you will even be able to catch them in a more informal setting at a gala dinner. There will also be a startup pitch competition to find companies with the next big ideas to disrupt the blockchain space.

Tickets for the summit have gone on sale and range in price from €49 for the general public to €1999 for investors. More details can be found here.

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Tim Diacono

Tim is interested in the rapid evolution of human society and is passionate about justice, human rights and cutting-edge political debates. You can follow him on Instagram or Twitter/X at @timdiacono or reach out to him at [email protected]