AI and Blockchain Converge to Accelerate Web3 Market Growth

India Blockchain Tour Lights Up Ahmedabad’s Web3 Scene

The energetic spirit of the Ahmedabad tech community came alive this weekend as the India Blockchain Tour (IBT) hosted by Octaloop made its debut in the city. The event drew a lively crowd of developers, investors, startup founders and policymakers where all are eager to explore the cutting edge of Blockchain, AI and the Digital Assets. 

The venue buzzed with activity as the city’s growing tech community ranged from developers and founders to investors and policymakers where everyone came together for a full day of conversations around Blockchain, AI and Digital Innovations. Zones were packed, panel discussion was energetic and network opportunities were different by the Exhibitors. 

India’s global presence in the Web3 space which is growing rapidly, specific in cities that are beyond the usual Tier 1 sky sparks, events like IBT are more helpful to get the closure access gap and fuel awareness in the fast rising tech hubs like Ahmedabad. The city's turnout reflected just how deep the local curiosity and enthusiasm runs. 

“Ahmedabad went beyond our expectations. Booths were crowded, non-stop conversations and the passion for crypto was everywhere. We are excited to return!!” 

Vikas Gupta, Country Manager, India, Bybit 

“It was incredible! To witness such sharp curiosity and hungriness to learn. It reminds us that India’s Web3 potential runs far and wide.”

Muskan Agrawal, South Asia Events Lead, MEXC Ventures 

“From experienced Web3 leaders to eager students, we had quality conversations all day. Gujarat is embracing the Blockchain Powered future.” 

Jyotsna Hirdyani, Growth, Bitget

Major Takeaways from the Event 

A major shift in interest from trading to building 

Enthusiasts for real world blockchain applications 

Deep curiosity about DeFi, tokenization and AI integrated protocols 

A call for more education and community events focused on Web3 in Gujarat. 

Attendees called it one of the most significant blockchain events ever held in the city.  Even after the formal sessions wrapped, the conversation continued at a private VIP networking session at AURA which stretched well into the night. 

Moreover for its community driven mission Octaloop also collected feedback through surveys at the event. These insights are compiled across all IBT cities which will be shared with regulators to help  in shaping a move that informs an inclusive Web3 policy framework for India.

“More than a market, India is a nation of builders. Through IBT we are not just hosting events; we are listening and gathering real input to help or shape smarter regulations.”

Anupam Varshney, Founder, Octaloop 

As Ahmedabad is now a part of this journey, the IBT sets its sights on Kolkata, with six more cities to go before the grand finale at Metamorphosis. As Web3 gains momentum across India, the India Blockchain Tour continues to be a powerful catalyst and bridging communities, sparking ideas and shaping the future.