ABU DHABI, Nov 11 – Binance has announced the first group of speakers for Binance Blockchain Week Bangkok 2026, bringing together leaders from traditional finance, cryptocurrency and technology.
The two-day event will take place on November 28 and 29 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
This year’s theme, “Evolve”, highlights the growing connection between traditional financial systems and digital assets.
The programme will explore how artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technology and digital currencies are changing the global financial industry.
Finance leaders and policymakers join the event
The first speaker announcement features policymakers, financial experts, technology leaders and representatives from the cryptocurrency industry.
Among them are Gizzat Baitursynov, Vice Minister of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, and Shaun Tan from Gelephu Mindfulness City in Bhutan.
The event will also feature well-known industry figures, including Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom, and Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, founder of Binance and Giggle Academy.
Other speakers represent major financial institutions and technology companies.
They include Dan Maley from BlackRock, Roger Bayston from Franklin Templeton and Nischint Sanghavi from Visa.
Representatives from Tether, Ondo Finance, Mirae Asset Securities, PayPay Corporation and BNB Chain will also take part.
Traditional finance meets digital assets
One of the main topics will be the growing relationship between traditional finance and digital assets.
Financial institutions are exploring blockchain technology to support payments, investment products and digital ownership.
The programme will also examine tokenised stocks and real-world assets. Tokenisation refers to representing ownership of an asset through digital tokens on a blockchain.
Meanwhile, AI is changing how people access financial information and manage capital.
Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng said emerging markets are playing a growing role in shaping digital finance.
He added that clear regulations and stronger financial infrastructure could influence where companies invest and expand.
Binance Co-CEO and Co-Founder Yi He also highlighted the importance of improving access, strengthening user protection and creating smoother financial services.
Experts to discuss blockchain and market developments
The speaker lineup also includes experts in cryptocurrency research, market data and digital finance.
Among them are Alex Svanevik, Chief Executive Officer of Nansen, and Anastasia Melachrinos, Head of Research at Kaiko.
Other participants include Nic Puckrin of Coin Bureau, Joshua de Vos of CoinDesk and Roosa Kivisto of DeFiLlama.
Binance executives will also join the programme. They include Richard Teng, Yi He and several leaders responsible for product development, payments, trading and compliance.
Organisers expect to announce more speakers in the coming weeks.
Pre-event livestream and ticket details
Before the main event, Binance will host a special livestream on Binance Square on November 17 at 11am UTC.
The session will feature invited guests and a US$5,000 red packet giveaway.
Meanwhile, early-bird tickets for Binance Blockchain Week Bangkok 2026 are available from US$29.
The event will also welcome Celo as its title sponsor. Kite and Plasma will serve as platinum sponsors.
With thousands of expected participants, the gathering aims to encourage discussions between regulators, financial institutions, investors and blockchain developers.
The event comes as traditional financial services and digital technologies become increasingly connected.
Source : PR Newswire | Rewritten By Minutesmy
