Whether you’re a seasoned crypto enthusiast, an avid globetrotter, or simply curious about the innovation that lies ahead, this article explores the top upcoming events that will shape the way we navigate the world of blockchain and travel.
From blockchain summits featuring renowned industry speakers to travel expos that are pushing the boundaries of exploration, we’ve handpicked several events in each category to plan your next trip around. Keep an eye out for our partner events below for special offers!
Upcoming Crypto Events
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Blockchain Rio
📅 12-13 August 2026
📍 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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Recognized as Latin America’s flagship blockchain and digital asset conference, Blockchain Rio 2026 is scheduled to take place from August 12–13 at ExpoRio in Rio de Janeiro, following an exclusive C-level “Blockchain Leaders” pre-event on August 11.
The summit expects to draw over 15,000 visitors and features a robust lineup of more than 400 speakers, including key industry and government figures such as Gabriel Muricca Galipolo (President of the Central Bank of Brazil), Senator Carlos Portinho, and Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov.
Attendees can look forward to an extensive program featuring over 200 sessions, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, breakout lectures, and hands-on workshops structured across thematic content tracks like Digital Finance, Innovation, Compliance, and Development.
CONVICTION 2026
📅 14-15 August 2026
📍 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Officially directed by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and hosted by Ninety Eight, CONVICTION 2026 is Vietnam’s largest national-level forum dedicated to the digital asset and artificial intelligence economies, taking place at ThiskyHall Sala from August 14–15, 2026.
Key figures scheduled to share their insights include local policymakers like Hoa Nguyen (Deputy Director of the HCMC Digital Transformation Center) and Nguyen Truc Van, alongside global business leaders such as Minh Do (COO of Animoca Brands), Johan Nyvene (Chairman of HSC Securities), and Will Ross (Chief Client Officer at Dragon Capital).
The two-day agenda divides its focus between cutting-edge technologies: Day 1 addresses Digital Assets, featuring panels and presentations on Vietnam’s 2026 digital asset law, RWA tokenization 2.0, regulatory sandboxes, cross-border CBDC payments, and institutional infrastructure, while Day 2, branded as ConvictionAI, shifts to Artificial Intelligence to explore sovereign AI, enterprise AI adoption, agentic commerce, and next-generation productivity frameworks.
Coinfest Asia 2026
📅 20-21 August 2026
📍 Bali, Indonesia
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Renowned as the world’s largest crypto and Web3 festival, Coinfest Asia 2026 is scheduled to take place from August 20–21, 2026, activating an expansive venue across five beach clubs along the coastline of Melasti Beach and Nuanu Creative City in Bali, Indonesia.
The summit boasts a lineup of over 400 industry speakers, featuring major global crypto leaders such as Alexander Svanevik (CEO of Nansen), Felix Fan (CEO of Trust Wallet), Nick See Tong (APAC & Singapore Lead at Base), Zac Cheah (Co-Founder of Pundi AI), and Charles Hoskinson (Input Output Group).
Moving away from traditional, rigid corporate setups, the 2026 edition delivers deep engagement through interactive panels, keynote sessions, closed-door institutional roundtables, and specialized workshop tracks.
Attendees can expect deep dives into Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocols, zero-gas solutions, and AI-driven blockchain tech, alongside practical interactive programming such as live trading challenges, hackathons, coding competitions, and beachside networking.
Bitcoin Asia
📅 27-28 August 2026
📍 Hong Kong
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Positioned as the definitive cross-border meeting ground for global digital asset ecosystems, Bitcoin Asia 2026 is scheduled for August 27–28, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organized by BTC Inc., the two-day summit is expected to attract over 10,000 attendees.
The event features a roster of over 150 elite speakers, including headliners such as Balaji Srinivasan (Founder of Network School), Dr. Hon. Johnny Ng (Hong Kong Legislative Council Member), Simon Gerovich (CEO of Metaplanet), Justin Sun (TRON Founder and WBTC Advisor), and Gracy Chen (CEO of Bitget).
Bridging Eastern and Western financial landscapes amid surging corporate interest, the program delivers main-stage keynotes, investor sessions, policy dialogues, and developer workshops. Panels and presentations will explore institutional asset adoption, sovereign network theory, global macro policy, Asian regulatory frameworks, and corporate treasury strategies.
Upcoming Travel Events
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PATA Travel Mart 2026
📅 18-20 August 2026
📍 Kuching, Malaysia
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Celebrating the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s 75th anniversary, PATA Travel Mart 2026 is scheduled to take place from August 18–20, 2026, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak, Malaysia, aligning with the Visit Malaysia 2026 national campaign.
As one of the region’s longest-running B2B travel trade exhibitions, the event welcomes international delegates from over 60 destinations, facilitating more than 10,000 pre-matched appointments between buyers and sellers.
Led by regional tourism leaders, including PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid, the programming features the PATA Youth Symposium, the Gold Awards Gala, and strategic educational forums. Attendees can expect panel presentations and breakout sessions focused on sustainable tourism, destination resilience, and digital transformation.
Connect Marketplace 2026
📅 24-26 August 2026
📍 Tampa Bay, USA
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As a cornerstone for gathering thousands of hospitality and event planning professionals, Connect Marketplace 2026 is scheduled to take place from August 24–26, 2026, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa Bay, Florida.
The event focuses on thousands of pre-scheduled 1-on-1 business matching appointments designed to secure corporate contracts. Divided into specialized tracks—including Corporate, Association, Citywide, Business Travel, Diversity, and International—the 2026 educational program offers high-impact keynotes, Q&A panels, masterclasses, and workshops.
Attendees can expect deep dives into business event trends, event-led growth playbooks, green meeting sustainability initiatives, and room-night optimization strategies.
Events Club Forum 2026
📅 30 August 2026 – 1 September 2026
📍 Prague, Czech Republic
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Serving as Europe Congress’s flagship MICE industry event, Events Club Forum 2026 is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 1, 2026, at the Prague Congress Centre in Prague, Czech Republic.
The forum will host over 150 international event buyers and 300 destination suppliers, delivering 24 to 48 pre-scheduled, match-made B2B meetings per participant. Trading massive stages for direct contracting, the intimate program incorporates educational tracks, destination presentations, interactive quizzes, and panel discussions.
Led by regional MICE directors and industry experts, these sessions will deliver insights on core operational challenges, destination resilience, and shifting corporate planning trends.
