Boston Blockchain Week (BBW) 2025 is set to take place from September 9 to 13, 2025, in Quincy and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Organized by QUBIC Labs in collaboration with Boston DAO, DeSci Boston, and the Boston Blockchain Association, this year's edition carries the theme “Where Blockchain Meets AI”, bringing together over 500 founders, investors, academics, and technologists from around the world.
Event Overview
The five-day program will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, startup showcases, and fireside chats with more than 100 speakers. The focus is on the convergence of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. Topics range from decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenized assets to AI-driven smart contracts and regulatory frameworks.
Notable Speakers
Confirmed speakers include leaders from Coinbase, Figment, Castle Island Ventures, The Digital Chamber, Grayscale, and Harvard Blockchain. A highlight is the fireside chat with Abigail P. Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Fidelity Investments, who will discuss digital infrastructure, policy, and innovation. Other key participants include representatives from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, FoxRock Properties, and the City of Quincy, which made history in 2024 with the first municipal bond offering on blockchain.
Startup Pitch Competition and Sponsors
A major attraction is the $44,000 startup pitch competition hosted by Ga^3in Ventures, offering one of the largest non-dilutive awards in the region for early-stage founders building in blockchain, AI, and decentralized infrastructure. The event is supported by a coalition of sponsors including Coinbase, Figment, Arrington Capital, a100x, Goodwin, Silicon Valley Bank, Wolf & Company, BDO, Bentley University, Dash, Flipside Crypto, and the XDC Foundation.
Digital Infrastructure and Policy Discussions
Ian Cain, Executive Chair of BBW and Co-Founder of QUBIC Labs, stated: “This is what a real ecosystem looks like—builders, investors, public partners, and institutions coming together to drive change. Boston Blockchain Week isn’t just about technology—it’s about creating the conditions for lasting impact.” A range of side events organized by community partners will also take place, covering DeSci, DAO governance, and asset tokenization.
Tickets and Participation
BBW All-Access Passes are still available, granting entry to all official programming from September 9–13. Single-day passes for ETHBoston, Solana Boston, and DeSci Boston (Sept 12–13) are also on sale. More information can be found at bostonblockchainweek.com or lu.ma/bostonblockchainweek.
Note: This article is based on a press release from September 2, 2025.