Blockchain Forum 2026 Wraps in Moscow — 16,388 Participants, Historic Regulatory Dialogue, and the First AI Future Forum

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Blockchain Forum 2026 successfully concluded at Crocus Expo, Moscow — cementing its position as the largest crypto event in Russia, one of the top two globally, and one of the most prestigious international gatherings in crypto, digital assets, and artificial intelligence.

16,388 participants attended across two days, reinforcing the forum's standing as the platform where market trends are shaped and industry-defining decisions get discussed.

A Landmark Moment for Crypto Regulation

For the first time at this scale, a single event hosted direct dialogue between crypto businesses and Russian government institutions. Representatives from the Central Bank of Russia, the State Duma, the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Digital Development participated in panels covering regulation, infrastructure development, and the integration of digital assets into the broader economy.

This level of government engagement within a crypto forum is unprecedented in the region — and signals a meaningful shift in how institutional Russia is approaching the digital asset space.

The Speakers

The stage brought together a wide cross-section of global and Russian industry leadership:

🎤 Errol Musk — entrepreneur and investor in AI and digital assets, whose strategic perspective on technological development and market evolution drew strong audience attention

🎤 Garrett Bullish — one of the largest investors in crypto assets, sharing his reading of the current market cycle and the forces shaping its future

🎤 Leaders from Yandex, Sber, Alfa-Bank, T-Bank, and MTS alongside global crypto founders, top executives, and institutional investors

AI Future Forum

A dedicated AI Future Forum track made its debut at Blockchain Forum 2026, exploring the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future digital economy — in Russia and globally. Speakers included representatives from Rosatom, NTI, and the State Duma, reflecting how seriously the AI-blockchain convergence is being taken at the institutional level.

Networking and Deals

Beyond the main stages, the forum delivered what it has always been known for — a high-density environment for real business. Dozens of meetings and negotiations took place across the two days, with new partnerships and business connections formed throughout. The official AfterParty closed the forum with a live performance by L'One, extending the professional environment into a more informal but equally productive setting.