NEARCON 2026

NEARCON 2026 – “The Internet Wants to Think”

About the Event & Organizer

NEAR in 2026 represents a bold leap forward in the convergence of blockchain and Artificial Intelligence. Positioned as “The Blockchain for AI,” NEAR envisions a future in which autonomous agents operate on behalf of users to transact, compute, and coordinate — all built upon a decentralized, modular, and scalable protocol. The platform aims to remove barriers such as wallet UX friction, bridge complexity, and interchain overhead. Rather than being just another Blockchain Technology, NEAR frames itself as the execution layer for AI-native applications: enabling encrypted model execution, verifiable compute, and a network where agents can own assets, make decisions, and act across chains. 

In 2026, NEARCON will take place on February 23–24 at Fort Mason, San Francisco, USA. The theme is “The Internet Wants to Think” — showing how AI and blockchain can work together.

Past events in Lisbon had 3,000–5,000 people, including developers, startup founders, and media. For 2026, organizers expect thousands of attendees, dozens of speakers, many exhibitors, and strong media coverage.

Exhibitors showcase products, run demos, hold meetups, and connect with developers and investors. Since San Francisco is a global AI and tech hub, expect strong participation from AI startups, cloud providers, and enterprise partners.

Why Attend NEARCON 2026?

Here’s why the event is worth attending: Learn at the front line of AI + blockchain ? See new demos, prototypes, and roadmaps. Meet the right people ? Connect with founders, builders, VCs, and partners. Hands-on workshops ? Join coding labs, bootcamps, and technical deep dives. Showcase your project ? Startups can pitch, demo, and recruit talent. Be part of the NEAR ecosystem ? Gain visibility and join early community programs. Cross-industry knowledge ? Discover ideas from cryptography, economics, governance, and AI. Hear about NEAR’s future ? Get updates on governance, grants, and roadmap plans.

What to Look For at NEARCON 2026

Attendees should keep an eye out for:

AI agents on blockchain – live demos of autonomous systems

New standards & protocols – for AI + blockchain interoperability

Cross-chain connections – updates on chain abstraction

Governance & tokenomics news – changes in incentives and resources

Funding & grants – new developer programs and hackathons

Enterprise use cases – how big companies apply AI + NEAR

Job & talent opportunities – recruiting by ecosystem firms

Community events & after-parties – networking and collaboration chances

In short, NEARCON 2026 will be a key global event where AI and blockchain meet. It’s the place to learn, network, showcase, and shape the future of decentralized intelligence.