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Blockchain.RIO

August 2026 (exact dates TBC)TBC, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Quick Facts

Attendance
18,000+
Speakers
400+
Duration
3 days
Tickets
TBC — historically accessible
Region
Americas

Overview

Blockchain.RIO is Latin America's most established blockchain conference and the definitive anchor event for Brazil's rapidly maturing Web3 ecosystem. With 18,000+ visitors, 400+ speakers, and 210+ lectures and panels in its most recent edition, it has grown far beyond a regional gathering into a genuine global event that happens to be based in one of the world's most vibrant cities. Brazil is among the world's most active crypto adoption markets — over 10 million Brazilians hold crypto — and Blockchain.RIO is where that momentum is most visibly concentrated.

What to Expect

  • 1

    Scale that puts most 'regional' conferences to shame — 18,000+ visitors and 400+ speakers make it one of the largest crypto events in the Southern Hemisphere by raw attendance.

  • 2

    An education-first format with 210+ lectures and panels covering foundational to advanced content, making it accessible to Brazil's large and rapidly growing crypto newcomer population.

  • 3

    Rio de Janeiro provides an unmatched backdrop — evening events against the backdrop of the city's iconic coastline create a social atmosphere no convention centre city can replicate.

  • 4

    Direct access to Brazil's booming crypto retail market and its outsized developer community — critical for any project targeting LATAM as a growth market.

Focus Areas

Latin American Web3 AdoptionAI & TokenisationDigital Assets & FinanceDeFi & NFTsStartup EcosystemBrazilian Regulatory Landscape

Who Attends

Brazilian Founders & DevelopersLatin American InvestorsGlobal Protocol TeamsRegulators & Government RepresentativesMedia & InfluencersEnterprise Innovation Teams

Tickets & Pricing

Exact 2026 pricing TBC. Monitor blockchainrio.com.br for registration. Historically affordable pricing relative to the scale and quality of the event.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blockchain.RIO

When is Blockchain.RIO 2026?
Blockchain.RIO 2026 takes place in August 2026, though exact dates are to be confirmed. Check blockchainrio.com.br for the official dates and registration opening.
Where is Blockchain.RIO 2026 held?
Blockchain.RIO 2026 will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, though the specific venue location is still to be confirmed. Rio de Janeiro provides an unmatched backdrop with iconic coastline settings for evening events.
How much do Blockchain.RIO 2026 tickets cost?
Exact 2026 ticket pricing is to be confirmed, but Blockchain.RIO has historically offered accessible pricing relative to the event's scale and quality. Monitor blockchainrio.com.br for registration details and current pricing.
What can I expect at Blockchain.RIO 2026?
Expect massive scale with 18,000+ visitors and 400+ speakers delivering 210+ lectures and panels covering foundational to advanced Web3 topics. The event combines world-class education with Rio's vibrant social atmosphere, making it one of the largest crypto events in the Southern Hemisphere.
Who attends Blockchain.RIO?
Blockchain.RIO attracts Brazilian founders and developers, Latin American investors, global protocol teams, regulators and government representatives, media and influencers, and enterprise innovation teams. The event draws over 18,000 attendees, making it a truly global gathering anchored in Brazil's booming crypto ecosystem.
What topics are covered at Blockchain.RIO 2026?
Blockchain.RIO 2026 focuses on Latin American Web3 adoption, AI and tokenisation, digital assets and finance, DeFi and NFTs, the startup ecosystem, and Brazil's regulatory landscape. The event is designed to address Brazil's status as one of the world's most active crypto adoption markets, with over 10 million Brazilians holding crypto.

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