India Blockchain Week 2026 Concludes with Institutional Focus
The two‑day India Blockchain Week (IBW) Conference 2026 wrapped up on November 2 at the Fairmont Mumbai, Maharashtra. Hosted by Hashed Emergent, the event attracted over 4,000 participants across two days, positioning it as a major gathering of the global blockchain and digital‑asset ecosystem in India.
Institutional Forum
A new IBW Institutional Forum was introduced, bringing together banks, financial‑services firms, regulators and technology companies. Government and regulatory representatives included Sanju Yadav, Joint Director, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Maninder Cheema, Executive Director, SEBI. The forum focused on institutional blockchain adoption, tokenised financial instruments, cross‑border digital‑asset markets, investor protection and the infrastructure needed for institutional participation.
Key Participants and Themes
The main conference featured leaders from major global and Indian blockchain organisations. Binance served as the title sponsor, while CoinSwitch, CoinDCX, NEAR Foundation, Polygon Labs and Consensys were also present. Core discussion themes encompassed the convergence of traditional and decentralised finance, stable‑coin payment infrastructure, real‑world asset tokenisation and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in blockchain development.
Future Asset Forum & Report Launch
An additional Future Asset Forum explored emerging opportunities at the intersection of AI, ownership, sports, entertainment and cultural experiences, examining how AI‑driven automation could reshape economic activity and create new forms of value. The conference also launched the India Web3 Landscape Report 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of the domestic Web3 ecosystem.
Opening Remarks
The event opened with a keynote by Tak Lee, CEO and Managing Partner of Hashed Emergent, who stated that "India is at an important juncture in the evolution of the global digital asset ecosystem. What stood out at IBW 2026 was the growing convergence of conversations around blockchain, institutional finance and AI, with participation from policymakers, financial institutions, investors and builders."
Conclusion
The conference underscored the importance of collaboration among industry players, investors, financial institutions and policymakers in shaping the future of blockchain and digital assets in India.