The Avalanche London Summit 2025, hosted by Ava Labs, will take place from May 20-22 at Hatfield House, England. Over 1500 industry leaders will discuss blockchain, AI, L1 development, and the Avalanche ecosystem. The event includes keynotes, workshops, networking, and supporting events like hackathons and policy discussions.
The highly anticipated Avalanche London Summit, set to take place from May 20-22, 2025 at Hatfield House in Hatfield, England, promises to be a pivotal event for the global blockchain and crypto community. Hosted by Ava Labs, the summit is expected to bring together over 1500 developers, founders, investors, and former policymakers to discuss the latest advancements in blockchain, AI, Layer 1 (L1) development, and the rapidly growing Avalanche ecosystem.
Key Speakers of the Event
The first lineup of confirmed speakers includes leading experts and industry pioneers who will share their insights on cutting-edge blockchain technologies and the future of Web3. Among the notable speakers are:
- Emin Gün Sirer, Founder and CEO, Ava Labs
- John Wu, President, Ava Labs
- Lavinia D. Osbourne, Founder, Women in Blockchain Talks
- Anthony Scaramucci, Founder & Managing Partner, SkyBridge Capital
- Baylor Myers, Vice President, Corporate Development, BitGo
- Christopher Perkins, President, CoinFund
- Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner/Founder, Dragonfly
- Meltem Demirors, General Partner, Crucible Capital
- Paul Kremsky, Global Head of Business Development, Cumberland
- Rob Hadick, General Partner, Dragonfly
- Stani Kulechov, Founder, Aave Labs
This impressive roster of thought leaders from across the blockchain, crypto, and financial sectors will offer a comprehensive look at the future of these industries, from technical innovation to institutional adoption.
A Platform for Industry Insights and Innovation
The Avalanche London Summit will be more than just a conference. It will feature thought-provoking keynotes, interactive panel sessions, and hands-on workshops, with ample networking opportunities for attendees. Discussions will span a wide range of topics including AI, DeFi, institutional adoption, gaming, developer tools, and SocialFi. These sessions are designed to provide actionable insights that will shape the next era of blockchain and Web3 development.
Emin Gün Sirer, Founder and CEO of Ava Labs, emphasises the importance of the event: “We are honoured to be bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and pioneers shaping the future of blockchain and Web3. London’s vibrant and pro-crypto ecosystem acts as a key tech hub, allowing us to connect with over 50 of our key EMEA partners across DeFi, institutional, and gaming, deepening our regional ties. From groundbreaking developments in cryptocurrency to real-world L1 applications, our speakers will share invaluable insights to inspire collaboration and drive the next era of blockchain adoption forward.”
Lavinia D. Osbourne, Founder of Women in Blockchain Talks, also comments on the event: “There’s a vibrant female blockchain community in the UK driving real innovation and change, and I’m excited to be part of an event that brings together diverse voices within the space. I look forward to the Summit providing a platform to reconnect for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and growth, while also fostering valuable networking opportunities for those new to the space.”
Additional Events to Foster Innovation
Alongside the main summit, the event will also host a series of supporting events that aim to further engage the blockchain community and foster collaboration. These include:
- Codebase: The official Avalanche incubator where Web3 founders will take part in an in-person Welcome Week, culminating in a Demo Day on May 29.
- Avalanche Innovation House: A multi-month residency in Bath for 20 visionary builders, featuring daily collaboration, expert mentorship, and workshops until May 18, before heading to the summit.
- Owl Explains Crypto Summit presented by Sidley: A one-day conference on May 22, aimed at policymakers, academics, and industry experts, focusing on blockchain and DeFi regulations.
- Avalanche Hackathon: A three-day event from May 23-25, designed for developers, designers, and blockchain enthusiasts to collaborate and create transformative projects with dedicated mentorship and workshops.
About Avalanche
Avalanche is an ultra-fast, low-latency blockchain platform designed for builders who need high performance at scale. The platform’s architecture enables the creation of sovereign, efficient, and fully interoperable public and private layer 1 (L1) blockchains. Leveraging the Avalanche Consensus Mechanism, Avalanche achieves high throughput and near-instant transaction finality. The network’s speed, flexibility, and scalability make it the ideal environment for launching decentralized applications (dApps) and driving the future of a composable multi-chain ecosystem.
Supported by a global community of developers and validators, Avalanche offers a fast, low-cost environment for developers to build, innovate, and scale blockchain solutions.
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