KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Global attention has shifted towards Southeast Asia, where Web3 adoption, experimentation, and real-world use cases are accelerating fast. At the center of this momentum, Malaysia has proven to be a key meeting point for builders, investors, and institutions looking to thrive in the Web3 space.
Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 (MYBW 2026) is set to return on 29–30 July 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), bringing together industry leaders, innovators, enterprises, developers, investors, creators, and curious newcomers for one of Southeast Asia’s most anticipated Web3 gatherings.
The inaugural event will continue its mission in 2026 under the banner of “Bridging Realities: Where Everyone Meets Web3”. This year’s theme reflects on the convergence happening across the industry– from global protocols meeting local adoption challenges, and institutional capital engaging with grassroots builders, to AI infrastructure intersecting with blockchain use cases in real-world industries.
“What we’re seeing now is Web3 as a whole being actively shaped in emerging markets like Southeast Asia, where enthusiasm and adoption is growing significantly. MYBW 2026 is where those voices are heard to build a conversation about what Web3 adoption means in Malaysia and its region among the global landscape.” – Noelle Lee, Managing Partner and Organising Host of MYBW.
By creating an accessible and inclusive platform to connect today’s digital reality with the future of blockchain, AI, decentralised technologies, and Web3 innovation, MYBW has already cemented its leadership in the industry as one of the key Web3 events in Southeast Asia.
HOW MALAYSIA MAKES ITS MARK
This year, MYBW2026 aims to further strengthen Malaysia’s growing role within the global blockchain ecosystem by welcoming thousands of attendees from across the region and beyond to participate in shaping what a shared Web3 ecosystem would look like in Malaysia and internationally.
Malaysia’s key advantages lie in its strategic position of regulatory clarity, regional connectivity, and a rapidly evolving digital economy. As global Web3 ecosystems mature, attention is shifting towards markets where experimentation can translate to real-world adoption– and Southeast Asia is increasingly seen as one of those regions. In particular, Kuala Lumpur boasts a welcoming point of convergence for regional builders and industry players looking for grounded opportunities beyond speculative narratives.
THE REGIONAL HUB DRIVING WEB3 DISCUSSION
Over two action-packed days, attendees can expect insightful keynote sessions from globally recognised industry leaders alongside engaging panel discussions exploring the integration of Web3 technologies into Malaysian life.
The event will also provide valuable networking opportunities with founders, investors, developers, enterprises, and ecosystem builders from across the global Web3 landscape, yet focus on the Malaysian context. Educational sessions aimed at making Web3 more accessible to the wider public will further reinforce MYBW’s commitment to lowering barriers to adoption and creating meaningful conversations to bridge the Web3 gap.
FEATURED SPEAKERS [Placeholder– to change with confirmed session title]
A focus on bridging such a gap between Web3 and Web2 requires industry leaders with a deep understanding of the pivotal landscape Malaysia finds herself in.
As such, MYBW is proud to announce some featured speakers which include Steven Mcwhirter, Global Policy Lead of Binance, Justin Sun, Founder of Tron, Nischint Sanghavi, Head of Digital Currencies Asia Pacific of Visa, Moses Lee, Head of APAC of Anchorage Digital, Matthew Tan, CEO of Etherscan, Bobby Ong, Co-Founder & CEO of CoinGecko and 150 more speakers.
“The landscape has changed, and Malaysia is ready. With the highly anticipated launch of the new digital policy, Malaysia welcomes all Web3 companies globally to do business here. MYBW in the past 2 years have served as the precursor to this, and this 3rd iteration (MYBW2026) is the future. The future is now. – Dr Ian Tan, Co-founder of MYBW.
Additional headline speakers, ecosystem partners, and programme announcements will be revealed progressively in the lead-up to the event.
Featured sponsors such as Luno, Base, HATA, Gambit Custody, Cryptobilis, Anchorage Digital, BitGo, TRM Labs, Ledger, Utila and more will also be a driving presence at MYBW2026, serving as a touchpoint for the community.
MYBW 2026 EVENT DETAILS
Date: 29-30 July 2026 | 10am – 6pm
Location: World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL)
Organiser: ACTIV8 Lab
Purchase your tickets at https://myblockchainweek.com/buy-ticket.
ABOUT MYBW
Malaysia Blockchain Week (MYBW) is a premier blockchain and Web3 event that convenes industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in Malaysia for insights, collaboration, and ecosystem growth, highlighting the country’s role in advancing blockchain adoption across the region.
ABOUT ACTIV8 Lab
ACTIV8 is the creative marketing lab under the BlockOffice umbrella, where everything and anything marketing comes to life. We curate experiences that captivate audiences, spark movements, and help Web3 brands truly resonate —ACTIV8 has worked with 300+ top projects including Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, Bitget, Sui, Tether, Jupiter, Virtuals and more.
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