Crypto Events in India 2026: 5 Major Blockchain Gatherings to Attend

Crypto Events in India 2026: 5 Events, Speakers, Tickets and Discounts

Crypto Events in India 2026 are packed into October and November. A city tour, a Bitcoin festival, a flagship Web3 week, Ethereum's biggest developer conference and a markets summit all happen within weeks.

This guide explains each event in simple words. For every one, it covers the date, venue, speakers and tickets. Three crypto events also come with a 15% discount code.

Key Takeaways

• Crypto conferences in India 2026 run from late September into November, with stops in cities like Chennai, Jaipur and Mumbai.

• BITMELA CONFERENCE 2026 and Unchained Summit India both offer 15% off tickets with the code COINGABBAR.

• Mumbai is the hub in early November, with Devcon 8 on 3-6 and Unchained on 5-6, plus several side events.

Best Crypto Events in India 2026

Blockchain events in India 2026 serve different people. Beginners, developers, traders and founders each have an event that fits.

1. India Blockchain Tour 2026: Web3 in 10 Cities

The India Blockchain Tour, or IBT, is a travelling Web3 event. Instead of one big conference, it visits 10 Indian cities, and each stop is a one-day meetup with local founders, developers and investors.

This is the fifth edition, run by Octaloop. Last year's tour covered 8 cities and reported 7,500+ attendees and 300+ speakers. This year the organisers report more than 65% decision-maker attendance.

Date: 26 September to late November 2026
Venue: Changes by city, listed on the official site
Best for: Anyone who wants a local crypto event without travelling far

Highlights

• The flagship, Metamorphosis, took place in Hyderabad on 26-27 September.

• Upcoming stops include Chennai on 10 October, Bengaluru on 17 October, Delhi on 14 November and Jaipur on 15 November.

• Sessions at each stop run from 10 AM to 5 PM.

• The organisers report more than 65% decision-maker attendance.

• Past editions had fireside chats, policy panels, workshops and startup showcases.

Speakers

The 2026 lineup mixes global crypto leaders, exchange executives, builders and Indian policy voices:

• Raoul Pal, Co-founder and CEO, Real Vision

• Yat Siu, Co-founder, Animoca Brands

• Michelle Daura, Head of Regulated Expansion Regions, Bybit

• Rik Krieger, Director of Global Operations, Trust Wallet

• Ghan Vashishtha, Co-founder and CTO, Zeeve

• Gaurav Sharma, CEO, io.net

• Siddarth Bharwani, JMD and CFO, Jetking

2. Bitmela Conference 2026: India's First Bitcoin Festival

Bitmela is a festival built for people who want to understand how money is changing. The name mixes "bit," the smallest unit of digital data, with "mela," which means a fair. It is part conference and part celebration.

Bitmela Conference 2026 India is Edition 01. The first city is Jaipur, the Pink City, known for its grid streets and walled old town.

Date: 30-31 October 2026
Venue: InterContinental Jaipur, with the main ballroom and outdoor mela grounds
Best for: Beginners, Bitcoin fans and anyone new to the topic

What Makes It Special

The programme goes beyond crypto. It covers gold, stocks, real estate, Bitcoin and AI, so visitors see how all these assets connect.

Days are for stories, debates and talks on the main stage. Nights are different. One is a Royal Gala, and the other is a mela with a bazaar and street food. Cake Wallet is the title sponsor, and partners include Bitshala, Trezor and Fedi.

Speakers

The official site lists 40+ speakers, including:

• Vik Sharma, Founder, Cake Wallet

• Ravi Handa, Founder, Handa Uncle

• Dr. Nishith Desai, Founder, Nishith Desai Associates

• Harish BV, Co-founder and COO, Unocoin

• Raj Maitra, General Head, Bitshala

• Freddie New, CEO, BHODL

Tickets and 15% Discount

Use the code COINGABBAR for 15% off. Paying in Bitcoin also gives 5% off on the official site. Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred until 20 October.

3. India Blockchain Week 2026: Mumbai's Flagship Web3 Conference

The India Blockchain Week Conference, or IBW, is the flagship Web3 gathering of India's November crypto week. It is hosted by Hashed Emergent, a team that works on Web3 adoption in India, and Binance is the title sponsor.

This is the fourth edition. After three editions in Bangalore, IBW moves to Mumbai, India's financial capital. The theme is "Accelerating India's Digital Renaissance," and the focus is on builders, founders and investors working on real-world use cases.

Date: 1-2 November 2026
Venue: Fairmont Mumbai
Best for: Builders, founders, protocol teams and investors

What Makes It Special

IBW is more than a two-day conference. It anchors a full week of Web3 activity, and the official site lists 90+ side events such as hackathons, lounges, investor dinners and after-parties.

A new Institutional Forum is also part of the programme, and Priority pass holders can apply to join it. Every IBW pass also unlocks a Devcon ticket for $99 until 15 October, and the code is sent by email to pass holders.

The official site shares who attended IBW 2025, which shows what the crowd looks like:

• 30% builders and developers

• 22% founders and CEOs

• 18% protocol and project teams

• 15% investors and capital

• 8% policy and institutions

• 7% media and ecosystem

Speakers

The first confirmed speakers on the official speakers page include:

• Eli Ben-Sasson, Co-Founder and CEO, StarkWare

• Keone Hon, GM and Co-Founder, Monad Foundation

• SB Seker, Head of APAC, Binance

• Aishwary Gupta, Global Head of Payments and RWA, Polygon Labs

• Prabal Banerjee, Co-Founder, Avail

• Tobias Bauer, TB Ventures

The organisers update the list as more names are announced.

Tickets and 15% Discount

Prices exclude taxes. The Priority + Tangem Bundle price goes up on 10 October, and the General and Priority prices go up on 15 October, so earlier buyers pay less.

Use the code COINGABBAR for 15% off, and check the final price at checkout.

4. Devcon 8: Ethereum Comes to Mumbai

Devcon is the Ethereum Foundation's yearly conference for developers, researchers and builders. It has run since 2014, and this is its first time in India.

The Foundation chose India for its fast-growing developer base. Its own announcement notes that infrastructure and identity tools built in India already help power Ethereum worldwide.

Date: 3-6 November 2026
Venue: Jio World Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
Best for: Developers, researchers and Ethereum builders

What Makes It Special

Devcon India 2026 dates cover four days, all in one venue. The event runs on four ideas: censorship resistance, open source, privacy and security. It falls a few days before Diwali on 8 November, so visitors can stay for the festival.

Community summits also run inside the venue, such as the DeFi Security Summit on 3 November.

Tickets At a Glance

Official ticket page

5. Unchained Summit India: Where Markets Meet Web3

Unchained Summit is a Web3 and crypto event series by Aeternum. It began in Dubai, moved to Vietnam, and now reaches Mumbai for its third edition. The goal is to connect traditional finance, digital assets and builders in one room.

Date: 5-6 November 2026
Venue: Mumbai (details on the official page)
Best for: Traders, investors, wealth managers and founders

Highlights

• Day 1: markets, finance and digital assets. Topics include regulation, tokenisation, stablecoins and custody.

• Day 2: Web3 and emerging technology. Topics include AI, DeFi, security and scaling.

• The audience includes traders, wealth managers, founders, investors and developers.

Speakers

Confirmed names include:

• S B Seker, Head of APAC, Binance

• Ashish Singhal, Co-Founder, CoinSwitch

• Sumit Gupta, Co-founder, CoinDCX

• Dilip Chenoy, Chairperson, Bharat Web3 Association

• Prabal Banerjee, Co-Founder, Avail

• Eva Wong, General Counsel, Parity Technologies

• Punit Agarwal, Founder and CEO, KoinX

Tickets and 15% Discount

Early-price tickets start from US$149, and the official page lists price phases up to 26 October. Use COINGABBAR for 15% off, and check the final price at checkout.

Side Events: Mumbai Crypto Week

Early November turns Mumbai into a crypto hub. Two more events run alongside Devcon.

India Blockchain Week runs 1-2 November at Fairmont Mumbai. Its official site says every IBW pass unlocks a Devcon ticket for $99 until 15 October.

The DeFi Security Summit runs 1-2 November near Mumbai airport, with standard tickets at US$50.

Devcon and Unchained overlap on 5-6 November, so attendees should plan their days.

Which Crypto Conference Should You Pick?

Beginners and Bitcoin fans will enjoy Bitmela. Founders, builders and investors who want a large Web3 gathering will like India Blockchain Week. Developers belong at Devcon 8, and traders and investors will find Unchained Summit India more useful. 

The India Blockchain Tour 2026 works best for local networking.

Whichever crypto conference fits, buy early and check the final ticket price.

Conclusion

Crypto events in India 2026 cover every kind of attendee, from first-timers to Ethereum core builders. With COINGABBAR, tickets for Bitmela, India Blockchain Week and Unchained come at 15% off. Check each official site for the latest dates and speakers before booking.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and is not financial advice. Dates, prices and offers may change. Please confirm everything on each official event website.