CRYPTOWINTER’2025

CryptoWinter’25 The First Big Conference by BlockchainNZ

CryptoWinter’25 is New Zealand’s inaugural Blockchain and Crypto Conference, hosted by BlockchainNZ on 13–14 August 2025 at the Rendezvous Heritage Hotel in Queenstown. The two day event gathers up to 150 carefully selected delegates—industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, innovators, startups, investors, and Mori and Pasifika voices—for a deep dive into tokenisation, DeFi, blockchain sustainability, real world use cases across finance, real estate and cross border payments, as well as evolving policy and cybersecurity landscapes. It also includes an exclusive invite-only Policy Summit aimed at shaping New Zealand’s blockchain regulatory environment, alongside networking opportunities against the stunning backdrop of Queenstown in winter

This is an invite-only event featuring 150 top individuals from the world of crypto, including business leaders, educators, government officials, finance experts, and members of the Mori and Pasifika communities.

What Will Happen at the Event?

Over two days, people will talk about: Decentralized Finance (DeFi)– new ways to use money without banks, Tokenisation – turning things like houses or art into digital tokens, Cybersecurity – keeping crypto safe from hackers, Stablecoins – digital money that keeps its value, Rules and laws for blockchain, and Sustainability making sure tech is good for the planet

Who Will Be There?

The full list of speakers isn’t out yet, but there will be: Web3 founders, Cybersecurity experts, Regulators and policymakers, and Mori & Pasifika leaders, sharing how their communities use blockchain

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Sponsors will get special chances to show their brands to important people in blockchain. There are Gold, Dinner, and Lunch sponsor options.

Why You Should Come

Meet 150 smart people working in blockchain and crypto

Hear talks about DeFi, tokenisation, laws, and safety

Learn how Mori & Pasifika leaders are using Web3

Enjoy Queenstown’s nature, skiing, and views

Have real conversations in a relaxed setting—no big crowds

Eat and chat during dinners, breakfasts, and meetups

What You’ll Learn

How things like houses or art become digital tokens

What governments and schools are doing with blockchain

How to keep crypto tools safe

The role of culture and community in tech

How digital money like stablecoins works

In Summary

CryptoWinter ’25 is a small, powerful event, not a big, loud expo. If you’re a Web3 builder, investor, founder, or policymaker who wants to help grow blockchain in New Zealand, this is the perfect place to be.