With sponsors Kraken, Certik, Somnia, Crypto.com, and Bittensor Network, Proof of Talk brings together an estimated 3,000+ attendees from across the globe to discuss the real-world impact of DeAI, DeFi, and Tokenization
Proof of Talk, the #1 networking event in Web3, returns on June 10–11, 2025, at the iconic Musée des Arts Décoratifs inside the Louvre Palace in Paris. The highly anticipated summit has announced new headline speakers and expanded its title sponsors.
The list of sponsors now includes Kraken, Certik, Somnia, Crypto.com, and Bittensor, among others. The speaker line-up, of which 90 percent are C level or Founders from around the world, has expanded to include Barry Silbert, CEO of Digital Currency Group, for his first event appearance in over 4 years, alongside Balaji Srinivasan, former CEO of Coinbase, Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave and Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Investment; making it one of the most senior speaker lineups globally.
Among this year’s diverse agenda, panels and keynotes will address a number of topics, including the global regulatory landscape, decentralized science, and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), with two standout themes of tokenization of finance and the rise of decentralized AI. A highlight of the AI track includes a focus on Bittensor, a permissionless leading in open-source intelligence and ethical AI development. Bittensor’s entire founding team will be at Proof of Talk 2025, their first collective appearance at a public event. With these conversations, along with broader discussions on adoption and ethics, attendees can expect multiple stages filled with industry leaders, regulators, large enterprises, entrepreneurs, and investors.
The event also marks the launch of the Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI initiative – a first-of-its-kind celebration of women leading innovation across transformative industries. In partnership with CoinDesk, this initiative will spotlight exceptional female talent driving change and innovation in blockchain and AI. Winners will be revealed at the conference, emphasising the need for recognition and representation in tech’s most influential spaces.
Zohair Dehnadi, Co-Founder and CEO of Proof of Talk said, “We are thrilled by the overwhelming response to this year’s Proof of Talk summit. Bringing together over 3,000 participants, including industry leaders, innovators, and investors, we’ve curated an event that fosters high-level discussions, tailored content, and an environment conducive to creating the future of Web3. Our commitment is to provide an inspirational forum where stakeholders can engage in meaningful conversations, share best practices, and collaboratively drive the industry forward.”
In addition to the core conference, Proof of Talk 2025 visitors can look forward to an energized spectrum of side events, carefully curated networking sessions, and exclusive gatherings, providing visitors with a dynamic space to connect, cooperate, and ignite new initiatives in the heart of Paris.
Jason Jiang, Chief Business Officer, Certik, said: “Proof of Talk is unrivaled in its ability to bring together the best of the best in our industry. This conference will be a global gathering of those at the helm of the current crypto bull run, all of us ready to embark on and make the most of an incredible year ahead.”
Zohair Dehnadi, Co-Founder and CEO of Proof of Talk, is available for interview.
The full list of Proof of Talk speakers can be found here.
About Proof of Talk
Proof of Talk is setting a new standard in the Web3 conference landscape, positioning itself not just as another Web3 conference but as a pivotal forum where the promise of decentralization comes to life. The summit uniquely combines the essence of traditional economic forums with the dynamic, decentralized Web3 community, fostering an innovative ecosystem of dialogue and action. It stands as a platform for change, where every voice, from the seasoned economist to the radical Web3 founder, contributes to a collective vision of a decentralized economic future. By facilitating engaging discussions and unparalleled networking, participants shape this new landscape. Learn more at www.proofoftalk.io.
