Proof of Talk Announces Barry Silbert, Cathie Wood and Stani Kulechov as Speakers for Upcoming Conference

Proof of Talk, the #1 networking event in Web3, returns on June 10–11, 2025, at the iconic Musée des Arts Décoratifs inside the Louvre Palace in Paris. The highly anticipated summit has announced new headline speakers and expanded its title sponsors.

The list of sponsors now includes Kraken, Certik, Somnia, Crypto.com and Bittensor, among others.

The speaker line-up, of which 90 percent are C level or Founders from around the world, has expanded to include Barry Silbert, CEO of Digital Currency Group, for his first event appearance in over 4 years, alongside Balaji Srinivasan, former CEO of Coinbase, Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave and Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Investment; making it one of the most senior speaker lineups globally.

Among this year’s diverse agenda, panels and keynotes will address a number of topics, including the global regulatory landscape, decentralized science and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), with two standout themes of tokenization of finance and the rise of decentralized AI.

A highlight of the AI track includes a focus on Bittensor, a permissionless network pioneering open-source intelligence and ethical AI development.

Bittensor’s entire founding team is set to attend Proof of Talk 2025, marking their first collective presence at a public event. With these conversations, along with broader discussions on adoption and ethics, attendees can expect multiple stages filled with industry leaders, regulators, large enterprises, entrepreneurs, and investors.

The event also marks the launch of the Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI initiative - a first-of-its-kind celebration of women leading innovation across transformative industries. In partnership with CoinDesk, this initiative will spotlight exceptional female talent driving change and innovation in blockchain and AI. Winners will be revealed at the conference, emphasising the need for recognition and representation in tech’s most influential spaces.

Zohair Dehnadi, Co-Founder and CEO of Proof of Talk said, “We are thrilled by the overwhelming response to this year's Proof of Talk summit. Bringing together over 3,000 participants, including industry leaders, innovators, and investors, we've curated an event that fosters high-level discussions, tailored content, and an environment conducive to shaping the future of Web3. Our commitment is to provide an inspirational forum where stakeholders can engage in meaningful conversations, share best practices, and collaboratively drive the industry forward.”

Beyond the main conference, Proof of Talk 2025 attendees can expect a vibrant lineup of side events, curated networking opportunities, and private gatherings, offering guests a dynamic environment to connect, collaborate, and spark new ideas in the heart of Paris.

Jason Jiang, Chief Business Officer, Certik, said: “Proof of Talk is unrivaled in its ability to bring together the best of the best in our industry. This conference will be a global gathering of those at the helm of the current crypto bull run, all of us ready to embark on and make the most of an incredible year ahead.”

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