Consensus 2023, the coveted Web3 event from CoinDesk, is all set to kick off from April 26 to April 28. The largest and longest-running <\/span>Web3<\/span><\/a> event in the world, the three-day event will bring the who\u2019s who of the crypto and Web3 space under a single roof. Moreover, this year\u2019s gathering is all the more special as CoinDesk is gearing up to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Now, Consensus 2023 has announced its first 100 speakers, including Yuga Labs CEO, Daniel Alegre; Animoca Brands\u2019 Co-founder, Yat Siu; and Freedom of the Press Foundation\u2019s president, Edward Snowden.<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s all you need to know about Consensus 2023, its confirmed speakers, and what you can expect this year:<\/span><\/p>\n Started in 2015, Consensus is the leading annual crypto and blockchain event curated and produced by <\/span>CoinDesk<\/span><\/a>. From <\/span>NFTs<\/span><\/a>, Web3, and DeFi, to investing and <\/span>the Metaverse<\/span><\/a> and more, <\/span>Consensus<\/span><\/a> covers all the facets of the crypto industry. Every year, the event brings together developers, creators, policymakers, executives, and academics from different projects the world over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In its 2022 edition, the event saw over 20,000 attendees from 112 countries alongside over 500 thought leaders and speakers. This year, Consensus 2023 will run from April 26 to April 28 in Austin, TX.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe market turmoil and the collapse of key players such as FTX have created an opportunity for the industry commonly known as \u2018crypto\u2019 to reset its priorities, to advance innovation, and to set the technology on a path to having the meaningful impact it deserves,\u201d said Michael Casey, CoinDesk\u2019s Chief Content Officer. \u201cAs the \u2018big tent\u2019 event on the crypto calendar, Consensus is uniquely placed to facilitate this vital conversation as it brings together the many disparate groups with an interest in blockchain technology\u2019s development.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n As of now, CoinDesk has confirmed 140 speakers for Consensus 2023, announcing the first 100. Here are some of the coveted speakers of the event:<\/span><\/p>\n You can find the <\/span>complete speaker list here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The three-day Consensus 2023 spans over 10 stages, featuring workshops across crypto, blockchain, Web3, the metaverse, and AI. Attendees will also have numerous after-programming networking events, parties, live music, and experiential activations to participate in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe Gallery\u201d, for example, will have creators, communities, brands and even sceptics discuss the possibilities of collectibles, art, and ownership. Meanwhile, Protocol Village will serve as a space for top chains and builders to showcase their projects. Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polygon, Solana, Cosmos, Avalanche, and more are participating. Some of the other highlights include intimate off-stage group discussions, networking dinners, invite-only dinners for top Web3 brands in Web3 and pitch competitions. A new multichain Web3athon, satellite events, and live music performances are also included.<\/span><\/p>\n To know more, make sure to follow CoinDesk on <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/a>, and join its <\/span>Discord<\/span><\/a> server.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Get our free, 5 minutes daily newsletter. Join 25,000+ NFT enthusiasts & stay on top \ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udf1a<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"Consensus](\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Consensus-scaled.jpeg.webp)
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