India’s Web3 Breakthrough: IBW2025 Drives Aspirations to Become a Global Innovation Center

Bengaluru, India, will be the venue for the third and most expansive edition of India Blockchain Week (IBW 2025), the nation’s flagship Web3 and blockchain event series, taking place from December 1 to 7, 2025. The gathering,

at the Sheraton Grand Convention Centre in Bengaluru, will bring together international investors, government officials, and pioneers to highlight India’s rising prominence in the Web3 landscape. Binance and Foundation, , are headline sponsors, reinforcing the event’s reputation as a center for talent and innovation.

The surge in India’s Web3 sector is powered by a thriving ecosystem:

, 35 million active cryptocurrency users, the world’s second-largest pool of developers, and the highest rate of crypto adoption for three years running. with a Start-up Policy 2025-2030 worth INR 518 crore, designed to foster innovation and back blockchain initiatives. , will open Day 2 of the conference with a keynote address, reflecting the state’s commitment to strengthening its leadership in tech innovation.

The week will include over 100 side events, workshops, and networking opportunities organized by both Indian and international blockchain leaders, such as Polygon,

, and Hashed Emergent. , Avery Ching, and Sandeep Nailwal, who will explore topics at the intersection of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and regulation. described India as a “vibrant Web3 developer ecosystem,” pointing out that the Binance Blockchain Yatra has already linked local entrepreneurs with international networks. Likewise, , where “innovators are translating real-world applications into reality.”

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, backed by Aptos Foundation and Avalanche, will give startups a chance to pitch to global investors, with Hashed Emergent pledging up to $250,000 in funding. , a segment of the event, will award $65,000 in prizes and provide mentorship to teams building blockchain solutions. , emphasized the event’s dedication to “ecosystem expansion,” including collaborations with universities and government agencies to grow India’s Web3 network.

The conference anticipates

, surpassing last year’s turnout of 3,500. , IBW 2025 is set to reinforce the country’s position as a global center for innovation. With the event approaching, participants are hopeful about new opportunities for international cooperation and the rapid adoption of blockchain in developing markets.