Monaco, May 12, 2026 — After the outstanding success of its 2025 event, WAIB Summit Monaco is thrilled to confirm its return on June 9–10, 2026. The gathering will take place at the prestigious One Monte-Carlo, right in the center of Monaco’s famous Casino Square.
Widely regarded as one of the world’s most elite summits focused on Web3, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Assets, WAIB Summit Monaco 2026 will once again welcome over 2,000 international guests. Attendees will include visionary founders, family offices, institutional investors, venture capitalists, regulators, policymakers, global brands, and thought leaders who are driving the future of technology and innovation.
Riding the global excitement surrounding the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, the summit seamlessly merges cutting-edge innovation, luxury, and premium networking—channeling Monaco’s moment in the international spotlight into a springboard for the future of finance and the internet.
A track record of global impact
The 2025 edition of WAIB Summit Monaco delivered remarkable results:
- 150+ speakers from leading global organizations such as Microsoft, Coinbase, OKX, B2C2, and AS Monaco, along with many other world-class brands and institutions
- 50 top global KOLs reaching a combined audience of over 6 million followers
- More than 2,000 international attendees
- Over 1.3 million social media impressions
This level of momentum firmly established WAIB Summit Monaco as a landmark event for influence, investment, and tangible impact across the entire Web3 and AI ecosystem.
What’s in store for 2026
WAIB Summit Monaco 2026 will offer an expanded lineup of curated experiences and exclusive side events. Top global exchanges, financial institutions, and public sector leaders will come together, including BNP Paribas, Natixis, CoinShares, Franklin Templeton, Kraken, KuCoin EU, the European Commission, the European Parliament, and representatives from the Governments of Liechtenstein and Monaco—alongside leading global family offices and institutional asset managers. Every experience is designed to drive innovation, collaboration, and capital formation at the highest level:
Featured speakers
Policy & Government
- Peter Kerstens — Adviser, European Commission (DG FISMA)
- Ondrej Kovarik — Former Member of the European Parliament
- Dr. Clara Guerra — Director, Government of Liechtenstein
Financial Institutions & Asset Management
- Rafael Mastroberardino — Franklin Templeton
- Julien Clausse — Head of Asset Foundry, BNP Paribas
- Ramzi Amairi — Director, Tech Coverage – Fintech & Digital Assets, Natixis
- Elie Naba — Innovation Manager, ABN AMRO
- Julien Busnel — Institutional Sales, CoinShares AM
Investment & Family Office
- Lucius Czerlau, Marquess of Tihany — Principal, Czerlau Family Office
- Paul Infante Moñozca — Moñozca Family Office
Web3 & Infrastructure
- Ada Vaughan — Head of DeFi, Stellar Development Foundation
- Kean Gilbert — Head of Institutional Relations, Lido
- Dayana Aleksandrova — Social & New Media Lead, WalletConnect
Global Exchanges
- Georg Harer — Co-CEO, Bybit EU
- Sabina Liu — Managing Director, KuCoin EU
- Nenter Chow — CEO, BitMart
- Dorian Vincileoni — Head of Regional Growth, Kraken
- Ajinkya M Tulpule — Director and Chief Operating Officer, HashKey Europe
Family Offices VIP Dinner at Yacht Club de Monaco
WAIB Summit Monaco is where family offices connect with institutional providers. Set in the legendary Yacht Club de Monaco, this carefully curated private gathering brings together 20+ single and multi-family offices, private wealth leaders, institutional providers, government representatives, and hand-picked founders for trusted, high-level dialogue on the future of Web3 and digital assets. With a focus on quality over quantity, the experience gathers 80 carefully selected participants in an intimate environment where capital allocators, institutions, and policymakers can engage in meaningful conversations, share insights freely, and forge strategic relationships well away from crowded expo halls and surface-level networking.
WAIB Summit Monte Carlo Awards
Celebrating excellence and breakthrough innovation across Web3, AI, and Digital Assets—honoring the trailblazers shaping the future of the decentralized economy.
VC & Startup Pitching Sessions
A high-impact stage where selected Web3 and AI startups showcase groundbreaking innovations to leading venture capitalists and strategic investors. Participating VC partners include Draper University, CV VC Labs, funders.vc, Gini Capital, and MonacoTech.
AI Film Awards Jury Members
- Anthony Bourached — Associate Professor of Machine Learning & Creative AI at UCL
- Vincent Lowy — Former Head, ENS Louis-Lumière
- Nicholas Shoolingin-Jordan — Director of Netflix’s Series
- Andrew McNamara — Generative AI Lead, Cinesite
Official Website: https://aifilmfest-monaco.com
The Moon Party
An unforgettable closing celebration under the Monaco and Mont Carlo night sky, set on a beach along the Riviera coastline—bringing together founders, investors, and visionaries for one last memorable evening.
Tickets & Access
Official tickets for WAIB Summit Monaco 2026 are now available.
Early-bird pricing is offered for a limited time.
Website: https://waibsummit.com
Tickets: https://app.moongate.id/e/waibsummitmonaco2026
About WAIB Summit
WAIB Summit (Web3 and AI Summit) is a global platform that connects thought leaders, investors, family offices, and innovators shaping the future of decentralized technology and artificial intelligence. Hosted in Monaco in the wake of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, WAIB Summit blends Monaco’s timeless elegance with the forward-looking vision of the digital age.
Media contact:
joseph@waibsummit.com
