The organizers of the 11th Global Blockchain Summit have released the first list of speakers who will present on October 23, 2025, at the Hyatt on the Bund in Shanghai. The event, organized by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, traditionally remains one of the key events in the field of blockchain technology on an international level.
This is reported by Finway
Leading Industry Experts and Summit Themes
The first wave of invited speakers includes key figures from the Web3 industry, among them:
- Dr. Xiao Feng — Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and CEO of HashKey Group;
- Vitalik Buterin — Co-founder of Ethereum (online presentation);
- Lily Liu — President of Solana Foundation;
- Steve Yun — Former Chair and current board member of TON Foundation;
- Andrew Crawford — Vice President of Franklin Templeton;
- Rita Liu — CEO of RD Technologies;
- David Lee — Chairman of Global Fintech Institute;
- Professor Cao Jianrong — Vice President for Education at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
- Shuki Ma — Chief Strategist at Plume;
- Tomas K. Stanczak — Co-Executive Director of Ethereum Foundation;
- Yuako — Representative of Umy Global BD;
- Tianwei Liu — Co-founder and Deputy CEO of StraitsX;
- Anna Liu — CEO of Hashkey Tokenisation, HashKey Group.
The summit will feature a series of sessions dedicated to current topics: real-world assets (RWA), Web3 policy, and key trends in industry development. During Shanghai Blockchain Week, from October 20 to 25, there will also be technical workshops, presentations of innovative projects, and academic symposiums, allowing participants to immerse themselves in various aspects of Web3 — from technology to business and culture.
Wanxiang Blockchain Labs: Contribution to the Development of the Blockchain Industry
Founded in 2015 by China Wanxiang Holdings, Wanxiang Blockchain Labs has become a leading platform for discussing innovations in the blockchain field. The organization actively supports startups, publishes research, organizes hackathons, incubation programs, and specialized festivals, promoting the spread of blockchain technology and Web3 worldwide.
“The 11th Global Blockchain Summit promises to be an unforgettable event of the year for all developers, investors, researchers, and Web3 enthusiasts,” the announcement states.
The organizers emphasize that the list of invited speakers will be expanded, and the summit will provide participants with a unique opportunity to exchange experiences with industry leaders and gain the most up-to-date information on the transformations of the digital economy on a global scale.