Proof of Talk 2026: Institutional Heavyweights Converge on Paris for Web3 Summit

On June 2–3, 2026, the Proof of Talk summit returns to the Louvre Palace in Paris. The event limits attendance to 2,500 core decision-makers, with over 90% of the speakers holding C-level or founder roles.

Unlike conventional crypto conferences, the event enforces a strict ban on paid speaking slots. Backed by an editorial Content Council of financial journalists, the agenda focuses strictly on regulatory policy, institutional infrastructure, and asset tokenization.

$18 Trillion in AUM Represented on Stage

The 2026 summit features speakers representing institutions with a combined $18 trillion in assets under management (AUM). Confirmed speakers include Jenny Johnson (CEO of Franklin Templeton), Tom Zschach (CIO of SWIFT), and Ken Moore (CIO of Mastercard), alongside executives from JP Morgan and Invesco.

Discussions will target the implementation of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, secondary market liquidity frameworks, and compliant cross-border financial rails.

Dedicated Technical Tracks

The program features three targeted streams addressing specific sector developments:

• StableDay (June 3): Focused entirely on stablecoins, digital payments, and programmable money infrastructure for banks and regulators.
• The Bittensor Track: Dedicated to decentralized artificial intelligence (DeAI) and blockchain infrastructure.
• The Canton Track: Exploring privacy networks and financial market utility applications.

Venture Capital Sourcing

Through a partnership with Spectrum, the event hosts "Proof of Pitch," a startup competition where early-stage Web3 founders pitch directly to venture capital firms. Attending funds include Dragonfly, Haun Ventures, and CoinFund. All keynotes, networking sessions, and masterclasses take place within a single venue at the Louvre to facilitate direct capital allocation.