The Avalanche London Summit 2025 will be held from May 20-22 at Hatfield House, featuring top blockchain and crypto leaders. Key speakers include Emin Gün Sirer, Anthony Scaramucci, and Lavinia D. Osbourne. The event will explore AI, DeFi, and Web3, with networking and innovation-driven sessions.
The Avalanche London Summit, hosted by Ava Labs, will take place from May 20-22, 2025, at the renowned Hatfield House in Hatfield, England. This major event is set to bring together over 1,500 experts, developers, investors, founders, and former policymakers from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in blockchain technology, AI, Layer 1 (L1) development, and the Avalanche ecosystem.
Following the success of the inaugural Summit in Buenos Aires in October 2024, which featured 92 sessions and 164 speakers, the Avalanche London Summit aims to build on this momentum. The event will offer attendees a unique opportunity to engage in interactive discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking with key leaders and innovators in the blockchain and Web3 space.
Key Speakers and Industry Experts
The first lineup of confirmed speakers at the Avalanche London Summit includes a diverse array of influential figures from various sectors of the blockchain ecosystem. These thought leaders bring a wealth of experience and insight to the table, offering valuable perspectives on blockchain’s future.
The confirmed speakers include:
- Emin Gün Sirer, Founder and CEO of Ava Labs
- John Wu, President of Ava Labs
- Lavinia D. Osbourne, Founder of Women in Blockchain Talks
- Anthony Scaramucci, Founder & Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital
- Baylor Myers, Vice President of Corporate Development at BitGo
- Christopher Perkins, President of CoinFund
- Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner/Founder of Dragonfly
- Meltem Demirors, General Partner at Crucible Capital
- Paul Kremsky, Global Head of Business Development at Cumberland
- Rob Hadick, General Partner at Dragonfly
- Stani Kulechov, Founder of Aave Labs
Key Topics and Discussions
The Summit will cover a wide range of topics relevant to the ever-evolving blockchain ecosystem, including but not limited to:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Decentralised Finance (DeFi)
- Institutional Adoption of Blockchain
- Blockchain and Gaming
- Developer Tools for Blockchain Innovation
- SocialFi and its impact on blockchain adoption
Supporting Events: Engaging the Broader Community
Alongside the Summit’s core programme, several additional events will provide opportunities for deeper engagement and further collaboration. These events include:
- Codebase: The official Avalanche incubator, where Web3 founders will participate 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, offering daily collaboration, expert mentorship, and workshops leading up to the Summit.
- Owl Explains Crypto Summit: A one-day conference on May 22, presented by Sidley, which will focus on blockchain and DeFi regulations. This event will bring together policymakers, academics, and industry experts for curated, in-depth sessions.
- Avalanche Hackathon: A three-day event from May 23-25 for developers, designers, and blockchain enthusiasts to build transformative projects with dedicated mentorship and workshops.
A Vision for Blockchain Innovation
Emin Gün Sirer, Founder and CEO of Ava Labs, shared his excitement about the upcoming event, saying: “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 ground-breaking 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 and the Summit’s emcee, also expressed her enthusiasm for 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.”
About Avalanche and Ava Labs
Avalanche is a high-performance, ultra-fast blockchain platform designed for developers who need scalability, speed, and interoperability at scale. Its architecture allows for the creation of sovereign, efficient, and fully interoperable public and private Layer 1 blockchains, all of which benefit from the Avalanche Consensus Mechanism for high throughput and near-instant transaction finality.
Avalanche’s ability to rapidly launch and customise Layer 1 blockchains makes it the ideal platform for building decentralised applications (dApps) and pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology. Supported by a global community of developers and validators, Avalanche offers a fast, low-cost environment for creating and scaling blockchain solutions.
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