On June 10-11, 2025, a large-scale Web3 conference, Proof of Talk, will take place in Paris, bringing together over 3000 participants from various countries. The organizers have announced that the event will be held at the Museum of Decorative Arts in the Louvre, highlighting its exceptional status in the world of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence.
This is reported by Finway
Notable Speakers and Key Topics of the Conference
Among the speakers at the event are leading industry figures, including CEO of Digital Currency Group Barry Silbert, former CEO of Coinbase Balaji Srinivasan, founder and CEO of Aave Stani Kulechov, and founder and CEO of ARK Investment Cathie Wood. In total, 90% of the speakers are top executives or founders of global companies. The list of main sponsors includes well-known brands such as Kraken, Certik, Somnia, Crypto.com, and Bittensor.
The conference will feature panel discussions and presentations dedicated to global regulation, decentralized science, the development of DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure networks), the tokenization of financial instruments, and the rise of decentralized artificial intelligence. Special attention will be given to the Bittensor project—an open network that promotes open-source ideas and ethical AI development. For the first time, the entire founding team of Bittensor will present at a public event.
“This year’s program includes panel discussions and presentations on topics such as global regulation, decentralized science, decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), financial tokenization, and the growth of decentralized artificial intelligence,” the press release states.
Women’s Leadership and New Initiatives in Web3 and AI
One of the key initiatives of Proof of Talk will be the launch of the Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI project, which will recognize women leading innovations in blockchain and artificial intelligence for the first time in history. In partnership with CoinDesk, this initiative will highlight the contributions of outstanding women in transformative fields. The names of the winners will be announced during the conference, emphasizing the importance of their role in shaping the future of the tech sector.
During the event, discussions will take place regarding the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and ethical aspects, as well as presentations from industry leaders, regulators, representatives of large companies, entrepreneurs, and investors. Several stages will be dedicated to key topics in industry development.
In addition to the main program, Proof of Talk will offer various networking events, private meetings, and idea exchanges, fostering a conducive environment for new contacts and collaboration.
Chief Business Officer of Certik Jason Jiang emphasized that this conference stands out for its ability to unite leading industry representatives and could become a global platform for leaders of the current cryptocurrency “bull” trend looking to maximize opportunities in the new year.
The complete list of speakers has been published on the official Proof of Talk website.