Istanbul Blockchain Week Returns in June 2026 Amid Surging Crypto Adoption in Türkiye

Istanbul Blockchain Week, organized by Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital is set to return for its fifth edition on June 2 -3, 2026, at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel. Following last year’s success, this year’s event is gearing up to host prominent leaders and organizations in the industry, with more opportunities to learn at the heart of Eurasia’s key crypto hub.

According to a recent report by Chainalysis, Türkiye leads the Middle East and North Africa’s largest cryptocurrency market, recording nearly $200 billion in annual on-chain transactions, almost four times that of the UAE. Challenging economic circumstances have driven substantial adoption of crypto in Türkiye, serving as an economic necessity and a form of investment to navigate financial uncertainties.

Against this backdrop of rapid growth, Istanbul Blockchain Week will highlight the city’s thriving ecosystem, its evolving regulatory landscape, and innovative projects that are shaping the Web3 revolution locally and globally.

Erhan Korhaliller, CEO of EAK Digital and founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week, said:

“We are thrilled to return with the fifth edition of Istanbul Blockchain Week, aiming to make it even bigger, bolder and more impactful than ever. We look forward to building on last year’s success and creating an unforgettable experience where people connect, learn, and shape the future of blockchain together.”

The two-day event will bring together blockchain and AI experts, thought leaders, investors, and developers from around the world. Sessions will include fireside chats, panels, roundtables, and workshops covering real-world asset tokenization, AI, regulations, privacy, and stablecoins.

Previous editions have featured speakers including Justin Sun, founder of TRON; Ali İhsan Güngör, Executive Vice Chairman of the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye; and Kostas Chalkias, Co-Founder and Chief Cryptographer of Mysten Labs. IBW 2026 continues as a platform for fostering meaningful connections and partnerships across the blockchain industry.

Early sponsorship opportunities are now available. For more information, visit Istanbul Blockchain Week.

About Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW)

Istanbul Blockchain Week is Türkiye’s flagship Web3 conference and expo, bringing together founders, developers, investors, enterprises, creators, and policymakers in Istanbul. Produced by EAK Digital, IBW covers crypto, DeFi, AI agents, gaming, and real-world assets. Across recent editions, IBW has welcomed 20,000+ attendees and 500+ speakers from leading protocols, exchanges, and institutions. The program includes a main-stage conference, an expo, DeFAI Con, a KOL Summit, investor roundtables, workshops, and curated networking.

To get IBW tickets, visit Istanbul Blockchain Week Tickets.