Bengaluru Gears Up for IBW2025, India’s Biggest Web3 Conference

Bengaluru, India, November 14th, 2025, Chainwire

Widely touted as the epicenter of India’s web3 innovation, Bengaluru is set to host the third and biggest edition of the India Blockchain Week (IBW), the country’s premier series of blockchain and web3 events. The event will take place from December 1-7, 2025 while the main IBW2025 Conference is scheduled for December 2-3, 2025 at the Sheraton Convention Centre in Bengaluru. Binance and Aptos Foundation, globally recognized leaders in blockchain, are Title Sponsors of IBW2025, reinforcing the conference as a hub for Web3 innovation and talent.

Renowned for uniting Indian builders and innovators with the global investors, protocols, and institutions, IBW2025 will transform the country’s startup capital into a vibrant web3 campus with 100+ side-events, networking events, workshops, parties etc hosted by Hashed Emergent, Binance, Aptos Foundation, Cardano, DevFolio, TON, Algorand, and more.

Policymakers, world-class builders among speakers

The IBW2025 Conference will feature 100+ innovators, entrepreneurs, policy makers and thought leaders engaging in keynote speeches, panel discussions, fireside chats, and moderated debates. 

For instance, Mr. Priyank M. Kharge, Karnataka’s Minister for Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, will be delivering the opening keynote on Day 2 of the conference. The government of Karnataka has announced a 5.18 billion rupee Startup Policy 2025-2030 to support the state’s innovation ecosystem, including blockchain startups. 

Other notable confirmed speakers for this year are: 

• Sreeram Kannan (Founder & CEO, Eigen Labs)
• Sandeep Nailwal (CEO, Polygon) 
• Avery Ching (Co-Founder & CEO, Aptos Labs)
• Kushal Manupati (Regional Growth & Ops Lead of South Asia, Binance)
• Akshay BD (NCMO, Solana Foundation)
• Sébastien Borget (Co‑Founder & COO, The Sandbox)
• Mark Rydon, (Co‑Founder & CEO, Aethir)
• John O’Loghlen (Managing director-APAC, Coinbase)
• Yusuf Goolamabbas (Chief Knowledge Officer, Animoca Brands)
• Ignacio Franco (CMO, Bitget)
• Rik Krieger (COO, Trust Wallet)
• Michael (EVP Strategy & M&A, Ledger)
• Nikhil Joshi (COO, Emurgo)
• Jody Mettler (COO, BitGo)

Speaking on the event, Kushal Manupati, Regional Growth & Ops Lead of South Asia at Binance, said “India is home to one of the largest and most dynamic Web3 developer communities in the world, with builders whose innovations are already shaping global blockchain trends. Through the Binance Blockchain Yatra, we actively engage with these founders, witnessing firsthand the creativity, technical brilliance, and ambition fueling this ecosystem. As the Title Sponsor of IBW 2025, Binance is proud to help connect this ingenuity to global networks, empowering the next generation of builders to transform ideas into technologies that will define the future of Web3.”

Avery Ching, CEO & Co-Founder at Aptos Labs, said, “India is a key market for Aptos — home to some of our most valued partners, talented builders, and pioneering initiatives. I’m thrilled to join IBW2025 and be part of the country’s remarkable Web3 momentum. I look forward to engaging with local innovators and bringing even more impactful, real-world use cases to life in India though Aptos.”

Demo Day, Hackathon and more for startups

With over 1,200 web3 startups, 35 million active crypto users across centralized exchanges, second largest web3 developer base, and the highest crypto adoption rate in the world for the third consecutive year, India represents one of the most important markets for the future of crypto. IBW2025 is set to leverage this momentum to deliver its largest edition yet. The growing web3 founder base with its vibrant developer ecosystem reflects a market primed for innovation and growth.

• IBW Demo Day: For Indian web3 startup teams, Aptos Foundation, Avalanche and Polygon will be sponsoring the IBW Demo Day, where they can demo their innovations and stand a chance to win a minimum of $250K worth of investments as rewards by Hashed Emergent split among one or more teams. 
• Cardano Hackathon Asia 2025: The IBW Edition of the Cardano Hackathon Asia 2025 gives startup teams an opportunity to turn their ideas into impactful, ready-to-launch projects. The hackathon not only offers a total prize pool of $65K but also brings expert builders from across the Cardano ecosystem to guide builders from start to finish.

Hashed Emergent CEO Tak Lee said, “This year, IBW Conference is deepening its focus on ecosystem growth by working closely with government bodies, industry associations, startup networks, and universities to expand India’s web3 community. The goal is to turn India’s growing web3 momentum into a sustained movement that drives innovation, talent, and global leadership.”

This year, the conference is expected to attract 5,000+ attendees, higher than last year’s 3,500, from over 40 countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with stalwarts in blockchain, DeFi, AI, RWAs, and regulatory developments. 

Besides Aptos Foundation and Binance as title sponsors, Cardano is the platinum sponsor of the conference. The roster of gold sponsors features Bitget, Polygon, Ledger, 0G, Bybit, Bullbit, and A7A5, while Bitgo, XDC, Endless Domains, XYO, Coinscope.gg, KGen, Tevau The reliable jobs have joined as silver sponsors.

About India Blockchain Week (IBW)

India Blockchain Week (IBW) is a movement unifying the Indian web3 ecosystem and a platform to connect with the global community. It is India’s biggest pan-industry series of blockchain and web3 events, spanning from December 1-7 2025 across Bangalore, India. IBW is a week-long array of 100+ web3 events, including flagship events such as the headline IBW Conference, Demo Day and many other side-events, networking events, workshops, parties etc hosted by Indian & global blockchain industry stakeholders.

The IBW Conference is the two-day headline event anchoring India Blockchain Week (IBW) on December 2-3, 2025 at the Sheraton Grand, Bangalore and hosted by Hashed Emergent – a web3 venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating the mass adoption of web3 in India.

For more information about IBW, visit:  Website | X | LinkedIn | Telegram

About Hashed Emergent

Hashed Emergent is the venture capital arm of Hashed, backing builders from India and emerging markets shaping the on-chain frontier. It invests at the earliest stages of a web3 startup’s journey, using its expertise, experience, and network to amplify their growth and success. The team is rooted in the cultural hubspots of web3 in emerging markets, spanning across Bangalore, Seoul, Singapore, Lagos and Dubai. Hashed Emergent drives web3 focused ecosystem and community expansion in these markets through its purpose-built initiatives. 

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