As one of the fastest-growing encrypted markets in the world, IBW 2026 will bring together industry leaders from DeFi, AI, RWA, Play, and Regulation to describe the next chapter of Web3.

Turkey·Istanbul, November 2025. Following on from the success of last year ' s event, the Conference will continue to bring together global industry leaders and renowned institutions. As a key hub at the Euro-Asian junction, IBW will provide more in-depth learning and exchange opportunities for encrypted ecology.

Turkey's participation in the world's leading encryption centre and strong market growth

According to a recent study by Chainalysis, Turkey is now the largest market for encrypted money in the MENA region, with annual chain transactions close to $200 billion, about four times the United Arab Emirates. In an unstable economic environment, encrypted assets have become an important financial tool and risk-averse investment tool for local residents.

Against this rapidly evolving background, IBW 2026 will provide an in-depth picture of the flourishing Web3 ecology in Turkey, the iterative nature of the regulatory framework, and innovative projects that drive local and global industrial innovation.

EAK Digital Chief Executive Officer, Erhan Korhaliller, founder of IBW, says:

" We very much look forward to seeing the fifth Istanbul Block Chain Week and to making it a larger and most influential session. We hope to build on the success of last year by creating a truly unforgettable stage in which the participants share their learning and work together to shape the future of the Zone Chain. " ... "

The Congress is expected to attract industry leaders, institutions, developers, KOLs and entrepreneurs from around the world to engage in an in-depth dialogue around cutting-edge themes such as RWA, AI, regulation, privacy, currency stabilization. With its unique geographical location linking Dubai to London, Istanbul is becoming a natural rallying point for global innovation in Web3.

The last IBW brought together a number of key players in the industry, including:

• Tron Founder Justin Sun

• Ali İhsan Güngör, Executive Vice-President, Turkish Capital Market Commission

• OKX TR Chair Mehmet Çamır

• Mysten Labs Co-founder and Chief Cryptologist Kostas Chalkias

• Mythical Gomes Chief Executive Officer John Linden

• Igloo Asia (Pudgy Penguins) CEO Aaron Teng

Based on this array and influence, IBW 2026 will continue the last year, inviting high-weight guests from head exchanges, agreements and enterprises to discuss industry trends and promote more opportunities for cooperation.

About Istanbul Blockchain Week

Istanbul Block Chain Week (Istanbul Blockchain Week, IBW) is the leading Web3 industry flagship conference and exhibition platform in Turkey, hosted by EAK Digital, bringing together the founders, developers, investors, businesses, content creators and representatives of regulators.

IBW front-line narratives such as Focus Encryption, DeFi, AI Agents, Play and Real World Assets (RWA) attracted more than 20,000 professional participants and over 500 speakers, covering global lead agreements, exchanges and institutions.

The Congress, which covers major stage summits, large exhibition areas, DeFAI Con, KOL summits, investor round tables, specialized technical workshops and in-depth social networking, aims to provide practical and accessible cooperation and investment opportunities for industry participants.

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