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Crypto events are a huge part of the blockchain industry, playing a vital role in advancing the industry. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast or an industry business leader, these events will do you (and your business) a lot of good.
Some of the crypto events not to miss in 2022 include:
· International Conference on Smart Contracts and Blockchain (ICSCB)
· The North American
Bitcoin Conference (TNABC)
·
Bitcoin 2022
· ETH Denver
· Token 2049
· Blockchain Expo World Series
· Shred the System: Driving the Crypto & Blockchain Revolution
We will discuss more details about these events in this article. So do keep reading.
Why Crypto Events?
If you're a crypto enthusiast, then you know that crypto events are some of the key places to get the latest updates on industry news and innovations.
At crypto events, you can learn from industry experts and gain a thing or two from industry influencers. Not to mention, you can pick up a few things from the blockchain grapevine while networking with fellow crypto enthusiasts.
Crypto events are great occasions for making new friends and building new connections, while drastically improving your future investment decisions.
As a crypto business owner or leader, crypto events are also opportunities to improve your business by learning from other industry experts. Exhibitions at these events also provide a platform for you to showcase your business products and gain new customers.
Several of these events are held all over the world throughout the year. Of course, you most likely can't attend them all. And here's the thing, you don't need to. There are, however, a few crypto events that you wouldn't want to miss out on this year 2022.
· International Conference on Smart Contracts and Blockchain (ICSCB)
This event is scheduled to hold from the 14th to the 15th of January, 2022 in Zurich Switzerland. Several experts will be present to discuss various aspects of smart contracts and blockchain technology in general. These experts share not just their experience, but also their research findings on crypto and other blockchain technology.
Latest innovations and anticipated trends, challenges, and practical solutions,
This conference provides great value for crypto enthusiasts, students, and researchers alike.
The ICSCB will be a virtual event, so if you can't make it down to Switzerland, not to worry. You can attend from the comfort of your home or office.
Registration costs about $350-$570.
· The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC)
In Miami Florida, this 3-day event begins on the 16th and runs until the 19th of January, 2022. TNABC brings together industry leaders, CEOs, investors, founders, influencers, entrepreneurs, you name it. All for one purpose - to talk crypto.
Some of the most brilliant minds in crypto and blockchain gather during this conference. Strategies, experiences, research, and predictions are shared and there are valuable opportunities to network.
This year, TNABC holds at James L Knight Center, Miami, Florida. If you can't make it to Miami or join in live for whatever reason, you can participate online. Online participants can visit virtual booths of leading crypto companies, network with other attendees and speakers, watch the live sessions in real-time, and more.
· Bitcoin 2022
Touted as the largest
Bitcoin conference in history, this event has found a home in the city of Miami. It's 2022 and
Bitcoin Miami is back to establish this claim. And this year, access passes are more affordable than they were last year, allowing more
Bitcoin enthusiasts to participate.
One of the highly-anticipated crypto events in 2022, this conference is 4 days long and begins with Industry Day on the 6th of January. This exclusive event brings together several industry leaders, companies, and influencers in the
Bitcoin ecosystem. Attendance is restricted to participants who purchase the Industry pass - which costs over $1,500 - or the whale pass - which goes for over $13,000.
On the 9th of January, the conference rounds up with the sound Money Fest - the world's first
Bitcoin music festival.
Just in case, don't expect to hear so much talk about altcoins while at this conference. Most of the people in this conference are likely to be
Bitcoin maximalists.
Bitcoin Miami offers lots of opportunities to listen to and learn from the brightest minds of the
Bitcoin ecosystem. You also have the chance to network and build valuable connections as well. It's an offline event scheduled to hold at Miami Beach Convention Center.
· ETH Denver
Beginning on the 11th and running until the 20th of February 2022, ETH Denver is a one-of-a-kind crypto event. It is a Community Innovation Festival and is member-owned.
It is proudly the largest and longest-running ETH event in the world. Attendance is completely free. It features the BUIDLATHON which is aimed at channeling the creativity of thousands towards shaping the future of blockchain technology. ETH Denver features there will be several prizes and bounties worth over $500,000. The event also offers over $2million in grant and investment opportunities.
You can register to attend this 10-day long crypto event for free in person. Or, if you'd prefer, there's also the option of being a part of the event virtually.
·Token 2049
Yet another highly-anticipated crypto event. Token 2049 holds in two different locations every year - London and Singapore.
This event brings together every member of the cryptocurrency ecosystem; from the crypto enthusiasts to the founders and executives of leading companies in the blockchain industries. The two-day conference is packed full of valuable talks about cryptocurrency. And because a crypto event is incomplete without opportunities to network, there are opportunities to meet with fellow crypto enthusiasts and build connections.
At Token 2049, the latest and most topical issues in the crypto space are well-discussed.
In Singapore, this event is proudly the flagship event of the Asia Crypto Week. Asia Crypto week features 7 days of crypto-related events and draws enthusiasts and veterans from all over the globe.
The Singapore event runs from the 2nd to the 8th of February, 2022. The dates for the London event are yet to be announced.
· Blockchain Expo World Series
This is a series of 4 conferences that hold all over the world. The broad focus of this conference is on the future of enterprise technology Including crypto of course. So if you're interested in other technologies such as IoT, AI & Big Data, and Cloud, etc. you should consider attending the Blockchain Expo.
Blockchain Expo North America is scheduled to hold on 11-12 May 2022 in Santa Clara, California. In Europe, the Blockchain Expo is scheduled to hold in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 20-21 September 2022. There is also a global event - the Blockchain Expo Global - which is scheduled to hold in London on 1-2 December 2022.
The fourth conference in the Blockchain Expo World Series is the newly introduced Virtual Conference.
· Shred the System: Driving the Crypto & Blockchain Revolution
This conference is a 1-day event organized by the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, a STEM-focused educational institution. It holds on the 22nd of March, 2022.
This conference features various sessions taken by some of the leading minds in the blockchain industry. The sessions cover a wide range of topics - business and investment strategies, finance, entrepreneurship, cyber threats, and even gaming. All these topics are addressed from the standpoint of cryptocurrency and the blockchain industry in general.
Interactive sessions give attendees the opportunities to ask questions and network with crypto enthusiasts as well as experts.
Bottom Line...
There are several more crypto events all around the world. Fortunately, distance isn't so much of a barrier. More and more events allow you to join in virtually.
Cryptocurrency has proven that it is not just a fad, like quite a lot of people used to think it was. It is clear to everyone who cares to look that this decentralized financial technology is here to stay.
The importance of keeping up-to-date about the growing and emerging trends in this industry cannot be overstated. Attending crypto events keeps you ahead of happenings in the industry. Knowledge, after all, is power.
Author: Gate.io Observer:
M. Olatunji
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