CRYPTO SOUTH 2026 Conference will be held from 6th - 7th June 2026, Gelendzhik, Russia.
CRYPTO SOUTH 2026 – Event Overview
Crypto South 2026 is the sixth annual crypto forum set to take place on June 6–7, 2026, in Gelendzhik on the Black Sea coast. Organized by the Crypto Emergency team, this large-scale two-day event offers a unique opportunity to connect with top Web3 and blockchain experts, discover promising projects at exhibition booths, and build new business relationships. Attendees will experience engaging sessions on investments, asset security, and global market trends, along with inspiring talks, quality networking, and a legendary VIP after-party. The forum aims to unite the crypto community and foster experience sharing, with a strong focus on motivation, investment opportunities, and innovation. In 2025, over 4,000 people attended. There were 60+ expert speakers and 60+ crypto companies showcasing their products. It also had strong media coverage.
For 2026, the event is expected to be even bigger with more attendees, speakers, and exhibitors.
Last year’s speakers included well-known names like: Sergey Khitrov – Founder of Listing.Help & Blockchain Life, Pavel Gudimov – Co-founder of Algoritm Group, Kirill Zamkovoy – CEO of Listing.Help, Alexey Ten – Growth Lead at MEXC, Vladislav Martynov – Partner at BR Capital, Vladimir Gorgadze – Head of Blockchain at MIPT. In 2026, expect more top founders, influencers (KOLs), and industry leaders to share their ideas.
In 2025, over 60 crypto projects showed their work. These included: Crypto Exchanges, DeFi platforms, Blockchain apps, Wallet tools, and AI and Web3 companies. In 2026, you can expect branded booths, product demos, and partner events from leading Web3 brands.
Here’s what makes this event special:
Learn from Experts: Topics like crypto trading, blockchain + AI, regulation, and payments
Great Networking: Meet investors, founders, and tech experts
Discover Startups: See new crypto projects up close at 100+ booths
Useful for All: Whether you are a developer, trader, or startup owner
Local Insights: Understand Russia’s and the CIS region’s fast-growing crypto market
Here’s what’s new and exciting:
New Content Tracks: Like Web3 law, AI tools, tokenization, and crypto remittance
Investor Zones: Meet VCs, join pitch sessions, and private meetings
Workshops: Try hands-on demos with smart contracts, Blockchain and DeFi
Legal Panels: Experts talking about crypto rules in Russia
Media & Press: Live interviews, speaker panels, and startup stories
Evening Meetups: Social networking at dinners or fun side events
CRYPTO SOUTH 2026 is the place to:
Meet big names in crypto
Discover the latest blockchain tools and trends
Build strong business connections
Learn from the best
Explore new ideas in a fast-growing region
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