WAIB Summit Monaco 2026: Premier Global Conference for AI & Digital Assets Makes Highly Anticipated Return
After a highly successful inaugural event in 2025, WAIB Summit Monaco has confirmed its return for June 9–10, 2026. The exclusive conference will once again take place at One Monte-Carlo, situated in Monaco's renowned Casino Square.
Monaco, May 12, 2026 — After achieving remarkable success with its inaugural 2025 event, WAIB Summit Monaco has confirmed its comeback, scheduled for June 9–10, 2026. The summit will return to the distinguished One Monte-Carlo venue, positioned at the center of Monaco's legendary Casino Square.
Established as among the planet's most prestigious conferences dedicated to Web3, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Assets, the 2026 edition of WAIB Summit Monaco will gather more than 2,000 international participants. These attendees include pioneering entrepreneurs, family office representatives, institutional capital providers, venture capital firms, regulatory authorities and government officials, multinational corporations, and influential leaders who are defining the trajectory of technological advancement and innovation.
Capitalizing on the worldwide attention generated by the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, this summit distinctively merges revolutionary technology, sophistication, and high-level professional connections—converting Monaco's most prominent international moment into an entry point for the evolution of financial systems and digital infrastructure.
Demonstrated worldwide influence
WAIB Summit Monaco's inaugural 2025 event showcased:
- More than 150 presenters representing premier international enterprises, including Microsoft, Coinbase, OKX, B2C2, and AS Monaco, plus numerous additional world-renowned brands and organizations
- 50 prominent international Key Opinion Leaders boasting a collective reach exceeding 6 million followers
- More than 2,000 participants from around the globe
- In excess of 1.3 million social media engagements
These achievements definitively positioned WAIB Summit Monaco as a pivotal gathering for influence, capital deployment, and meaningful contribution throughout the Web3 and AI landscape.
Anticipated highlights for 2026
The 2026 edition of WAIB Summit Monaco will present an enhanced schedule of specially selected programming and private supplementary events—assembling premier international trading platforms, banking institutions, and governmental sector authorities such as BNP Paribas, Natixis, CoinShares, Franklin Templeton, Kraken, KuCoin EU, the European Commission, the European Parliament, and officials from the Governments of Liechtenstein and Monaco—in addition to prominent international family offices and institutional wealth managers, structured to encourage innovation, partnership, and investment development at the most elevated tier:
Highlighted presenters
Regulatory affairs & public sector
- Peter Kerstens — Adviser, European Commission (DG FISMA)
- Ondrej Kovarik — Former Member of the European Parliament
- Dr. Clara Guerra — Director, Government of Liechtenstein
Banking organizations & wealth 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
Capital deployment & private wealth
- Lucius Czerlau, Marquess of Tihany — Principal, Czerlau Family Office
- Paul Infante Moñozca — Moñozca Family Office
Decentralized systems & technology infrastructure
- Ada Vaughan — Head of DeFi, Stellar Development Foundation
- Kean Gilbert — Head of Institutional Relations, Lido
- Dayana Aleksandrova — Social & New Media Lead, WalletConnect
International trading platforms
- 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
Private wealth offices exclusive dinner at yacht club de Monaco
WAIB Summit Monaco serves as the nexus where private wealth offices connect with institutional service providers. Taking place within the legendary Yacht Club de Monaco, this meticulously organized private event assembles more than 20 single and multi family office entities, private capital managers, institutional service providers, governmental delegates, and vetted entrepreneurs for trustworthy, sophisticated discourse regarding the evolution of Web3 and digital assets. Prioritizing substance over volume, this experience convenes 80 thoroughly vetted attendees in a refined environment where wealth allocators, financial institutions, and regulatory officials can participate in substantive discussions, share perspectives transparently, and cultivate strategic partnerships beyond busy exhibition floors and transactional connection opportunities.
WAIB Summit Monte Carlo recognition program
Recognizing outstanding achievement and transformative innovation throughout Web3, AI, and Digital Assets—acknowledging the trailblazers who are architecting the future of the decentralized economic ecosystem.
Venture capital & emerging company presentation sessions
An influential forum where carefully selected Web3 and AI emerging companies showcase revolutionary innovations before prominent venture capital firms and strategic capital providers. Contributing VC organizations include Draper University, CV VC Labs, funders.vc, Gini Capital, and MonacoTech.
Artificial intelligence cinema festival
A showcase dedicated to AI-powered film production, establishing artificial intelligence as an emerging creative force within cinema and narrative arts—examining the developing dynamic between the artist and the artificially created. This festival unites directors, creative professionals, AI innovators, and thinkers to partner and present emerging modes of artistic expression.
AI cinema fest 24-hour innovation challenge
The AI Film Fest 24H Hackathon represents a 24-hour AI cinematography competition available to all registered summit participants, exclusively supported by Alibaba Cloud. Representatives from the Alibaba Cloud organization will be present to conduct a technology demonstration and creative orientation prior to the competition commencing. Competitors will subsequently have 24 hours to produce a 1–3 minute AI-created short film. Every entry will be evaluated by the official judging panel, who will designate Gold, Silver, and Bronze award recipients.
AI cinema recognition panel judges
- 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 celebration event
A memorable concluding festivity under the Monaco and Monte Carlo evening atmosphere, positioned on the waterfront beside the Riviera shoreline, uniting entrepreneurs, capital providers, and forward-thinking leaders.
Registration & attendance
Official registration for WAIB Summit Monaco 2026 is currently accessible.
Discounted early registration pricing is offered for a restricted period.
Website: https://waibsummit.com
Tickets: https://app.moongate.id/e/waibsummitmonaco2026
Background on WAIB Summit
WAIB Summit (Web3 and AI Summit) represents an international platform linking influential thinkers, capital providers, family office entities, and pioneers architecting the evolution of distributed technology and artificial intelligence. Conducted in Monaco, immediately following the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, WAIB Summit combines Monaco's enduring sophistication with the ambition of the technological era.
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