The Web3 and AI Summit (WAIB) has announced the return of its flagship event, the WAIB Summit Monaco 2026, scheduled for June 9–10, 2026, at the prestigious One Monte-Carlo in the heart of Monaco’s iconic Casino Square. Recognized as one of the world’s most exclusive gatherings for digital assets and artificial intelligence, the summit will again convene over 2,000 global attendees, including visionary founders, family offices, institutional investors, venture capitalists, regulators, policymakers, global brands, and thought leaders shaping the future of technology and innovation.
Building on the momentum of the preceding Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, the summit uniquely blends cutting-edge innovation with luxury and elite networking. This timing transforms Monaco’s peak international spotlight into a gateway for the future of finance and the internet, offering attendees an unparalleled opportunity to engage in high-level dialogue and foster strategic partnerships.
A Proven Global Impact
The 2025 edition of WAIB Summit Monaco set a high bar for excellence. It featured over 150 speakers from leading global organizations such as Microsoft, Coinbase, OKX, B2C2, and AS Monaco, alongside many other world-class brands and institutions. The event also attracted 50 top global key opinion leaders with a combined audience of more than 6 million followers, and generated over 1.3 million social media impressions. These achievements firmly established WAIB Summit Monaco as a landmark event for influence, investment, and impact across the Web3 and AI ecosystem.
What to Expect in 2026
The 2026 edition promises an expanded program of curated experiences and exclusive side events. The summit will bring together top global exchanges, financial institutions, and public sector leaders, 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. Leading global family offices and institutional asset managers will also participate, all designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and capital formation at the highest level.
Featured Speakers
The summit will host a diverse lineup of speakers from policy, finance, and technology sectors. In the policy and government category, attendees will hear from Peter Kerstens, Adviser at the European Commission (DG FISMA); Ondrej Kovarik, former Member of the European Parliament; and Dr. Clara Guerra, Director at the Government of Liechtenstein. From financial institutions and asset management, speakers include Rafael Mastroberardino of Franklin Templeton, Julien Clausse, Head of Asset Foundry at BNP Paribas, Ramzi Amairi, Director of Tech Coverage for Fintech & Digital Assets at Natixis, Elie Naba, Innovation Manager at ABN AMRO, and Julien Busnel, Institutional Sales at CoinShares AM.
Investment and family office representation includes Lucius Czerlau, Marquess of Tihany, Principal at Czerlau Family Office, and Paul Infante Moñozca of Moñozca Family Office. Web3 and infrastructure speakers include Ada Vaughan, Head of DeFi at Stellar Development Foundation, Kean Gilbert, Head of Institutional Relations at Lido, and Dayana Aleksandrova, Social & New Media Lead at WalletConnect. Global exchanges will be represented by Georg Harer, Co-CEO of Bybit EU; Sabina Liu, Managing Director of KuCoin EU; Nenter Chow, CEO of BitMart; Dorian Vincileoni, Head of Regional Growth at Kraken; and Ajinkya M Tulpule, Director and Chief Operating Officer of HashKey Europe.
Family Offices VIP Dinner at Yacht Club de Monaco
One of the most anticipated events is the exclusive Family Offices VIP Dinner, hosted at the iconic Yacht Club de Monaco. This highly curated private gathering brings together over 20 single and multi-family offices, private wealth leaders, institutional providers, government representatives, and selected founders for trusted, high-level dialogue on the future of Web3 and digital assets. Designed for quality over quantity, the experience convenes 80 carefully selected participants in an intimate setting where capital allocators, institutions, and policymakers can engage in meaningful conversations and build strategic relationships away from crowded expo halls.
WAIB Summit Monte Carlo Awards
The summit will also host the WAIB Summit Monte Carlo Awards, honoring excellence and breakthrough innovation across Web3, AI, and digital assets. The awards celebrate the pioneers shaping the future of the decentralized economy, recognizing outstanding achievements in technology, leadership, and impact.
VC & Startup Pitching Sessions
Selected Web3 and AI startups will have the opportunity to present their groundbreaking innovations to leading venture capitalists and strategic investors in high-impact pitching sessions. Participating VC partners include Draper University, CV VC Labs, funders.vc, Gini Capital, and MonacoTech, providing startups with invaluable exposure and potential funding.
AI Film Festival and Hackathon
A unique addition to the summit is the AI Film Festival, a celebration of AI-driven filmmaking that positions artificial intelligence as a new creative engine for cinema and storytelling. The festival explores the evolving relationship between the creator and the created, bringing together filmmakers, artists, AI creators, and philosophers to collaborate and showcase new forms of creative expression. Complementing the festival is the AI Film Fest 24H Hackathon, a 24-hour AI filmmaking challenge open to all on-site attendees, exclusively powered by Alibaba Cloud. The Alibaba Cloud team will be on-site to deliver a tool demonstration and creative briefing before the challenge begins. Participants will then have 24 hours to create a 1–3 minute AI-generated short film. All submissions will be reviewed by an official jury, who will select Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. The AI Film Awards jury includes Anthony Bourached, Associate Professor of Machine Learning & Creative AI at UCL; Vincent Lowy, former Head of ENS Louis-Lumière; Nicholas Shoolingin-Jordan, Director of Netflix’s Series; and Andrew McNamara, Generative AI Lead at Cinesite.
The Moon Party
To close the summit in style, the Moon Party offers an unforgettable celebration beneath the Monaco and Monte Carlo night sky, set on the beach along the Riviera coastline. This event brings together founders, investors, and visionaries for an evening of networking and entertainment, providing a relaxed atmosphere to solidify connections made during the summit.
Tickets and Access
Official tickets for WAIB Summit Monaco 2026 are now available. Early-bird rates are offered for a limited time, providing an opportunity for early registrants to secure their place at this exclusive event. Interested attendees can find more information and purchase tickets through the official WAIB Summit website.
The WAIB Summit (Web3 and AI Summit) is a global platform connecting thought leaders, investors, family offices, and innovators shaping the future of decentralized technology and artificial intelligence. Hosted in Monaco following the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, the WAIB Summit blends Monaco’s timeless elegance with the vision of the digital age. For media inquiries, contact Joseph at joseph@waibsummit.com.
Source:Cointelegraph News