Main Takeaways
The first wave of speakers for Binance Blockchain Week Bangkok 2026 is confirmed, including Arthur Hayes, and CZ, alongside policymakers and institutional leaders.
Under the theme Evolve, the event explores how traditional finance and digital assets are converging, from payments and tokenized stocks to real-world assets and AI.
Join us at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok on November 28–29, 2026. Tickets on sale now, with further speaker and agenda updates to follow.
Binance Blockchain Week returns to Asia this November, and the speaker lineup for Bangkok is here. This year’s theme, Evolve, reflects a shift already under way: traditional finance and digital assets are merging into one connected system, from payments and tokenized stocks to real-world assets, while barriers to entry keep falling.
On November 28–29, policymakers, institutional leaders, and crypto builders take the stage at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center for two days of keynotes, expert-led panels, and hands-on workshops. Here’s who’s confirmed so far, how to join the build-up, and how to get your ticket.
Who’s Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week Bangkok 2026
The first wave of speakers brings together policymakers, central bankers, institutional asset managers, and technology leaders. Policy is front and center, with Gizzat Baitursynov, Vice Minister of AI and Digital Development in Kazakhstan, and Shaun Tan of Gelephu Mindfulness City in Bhutan bringing the view from inside governments.
“Regulatory innovation is no longer confined to traditional financial centers. Increasingly, emerging jurisdictions are shaping the future of digital finance. The regulatory frameworks and financial infrastructure countries build today will determine where capital flows, where companies choose to grow, and which markets lead tomorrow,” said Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance.
On the market side, Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, is joined by CZ, founder of Giggle Academy and, of course, Binance.
As traditional finance and digital assets converge, the lineup follows the money on-chain, with leaders from BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, Visa, and PayPay joining alongside voices from crypto media and research, and Binance leadership including Co-CEOs Richard Teng and Yi He.
The Speaker Lineup
Policymakers and Regulators
Gizzat Baitursynov | Vice Minister, Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Shaun Tan | Head of Crypto and Fintech Growth, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan
Industry Leaders
Arthur Hayes | CIO, Maelstrom
CZ | Founder, Giggle Academy and Binance
Matthew Roszak | Chairman, Bloq
Institutions, Payments, and Technology
Athena Y | CEO, United Stables
Dan Maley | APAC Head of Digital Assets, BlackRock
Ella Zhang | Managing Partner & Head of YZi Labs
Kelly Sohn | Head of Digital Asset, Mirae Asset Securities (HK) Limited
Min Linn | Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development, Ondo Finance
Nischint Sanghavi | Head of Digital Currencies, Asia Pacific, Visa
Roger Bayston | Head of Digital Assets Ecosystem Development, Franklin Templeton
Sushant Singh | APAC Expansion, Tether
Thomas Chen | Chief Business Officer, BNB Chain
Yoshi Yokokawa | Co-Founder and CEO, Alpaca
Yuki Jinguji | Head of Financial Business Development, PayPay Corporation
Media, Research, and Data
Alex Svanevik | CEO, Nansen
Anastasia Melachrinos | Head of Research, Kaiko
Joshua de Vos | Research Lead, CoinDesk
Nic Puckrin | Founder, Coin Bureau
Roosa Kivisto | Head of Business Development, DeFiLlama
Binance Leadership
Antonio Alvarez Lorenzo | Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, Binance
Catherine Chen | Head of VIP and Institutional, Binance
Eowyn Chen | Chief Marketing Officer, Binance
Jeff Li | VP of Product, Binance
Nirun Fuwattananukul | CEO, Binance TH by Gulf Binance
Richard Teng | Co-CEO, Binance
SB Seker | Head of APAC, Binance
Shunyet Jan | Head of Exchange and Trading, Binance
Thomas Gregory | VP of Payments and Fiat, Binance
Yi He | Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Binance
More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Join the Road to Binance Blockchain Week on Binance Square
You don’t have to wait until Bangkok to be part of the conversation. On November 17 at 15:00 UTC+4, Binance is hosting a special pre-event Binance livestream session on Binance Square, giving the community an early look at the themes behind this year’s event, Evolve.
Exclusive guests will join the session, and there’s a $5,000 red packet giveaway on offer. Whether you’re heading to Bangkok or following from anywhere in the world, it’s a chance to get up to speed on what’s coming before the speakers take the stage on November 28–29.
Final Thoughts
Finance is opening up, and there’s never been a better time to be part of the conversation. This year’s program follows three shifts: traditional and digital markets converging on shared infrastructure, AI reshaping how people manage capital, and governments, institutions, and builders working together on clear, trusted frameworks. The first speakers confirmed for Bangkok span all three.
“As traditional finance and digital assets converge, our focus remains constant: improving access, strengthening user protections, and delivering seamless experiences,” said Yi He, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Binance. “Binance Blockchain Week convenes the architects of this transformation.” Tune in to the Binance Square livestream on November 17 for an early look, then join us in Bangkok on November 28–29.
Event: Binance Blockchain Week Bangkok 2026, Asia Edition
Dates: November 28–29, 2026
Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
→ Get your ticket at www.binanceblockchainweek.com and join us in Bangkok this November.
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