● deBlock 2026 International Scientific Conference and Exhibition

RESURGENCE
Web3; Blockchain, Crypto Assets and Artificial Intelligence
in Iran and Beyond

The second edition of the deBlock 2026 International Scientific Conference—featuring an academic research competition, a startup competition and a highly-crowded technology exhibition.

+40000
Particiapnts
23
COUNTRIES
+64
SPEAKERS

40000+
ATTENDEES

Researchers, developers, and industry leaders

64+
Speakers

World-class experts and thought leaders

23+
Sessions

Research presentations, panels, and workshops

20+
Universities

Leading academic institutions worldwide

— About deBlock 2025

What is deBlock?

Following the highly successful inaugural deBlock event in 2025, deBlock moves to its second edition as much more than an international scientific conference. deBlock 2026 is a platform where science, technology and industry converge. This year, the deBlock exhibition will run for four days alongside the Tehran Artificial Intelligence Exhibition. The scientific conference and content program will take place over two of those days. In addition to its academic research competition, deBlock will also host a competition for technology startups.

Academic Paper Competition with ISC Indexing

A Web3-focused research competition with a total prize pool of 10 ETH.

Startup Competition with Non-Repayable Grants

A competition for innovative ideas and MVPs, offering five cash grants.

Two-Day International Conference

Keynote speeches, international networking, panel discussions and presentations of projects and ideas.

Four-Day Web3 Exhibition

A dedicated deBlock pavilion at Tehran International Permanent Fairground, expected to attract at least 40,000 visitors.

— deBlock Scientific Paper Competition

Compete. Win. Get Rewarded
Recognised Globally.

deBlock will award a total of 10 ETH to the top papers

Two ETH will be allocated to each research track. Within each track, prizes will be distributed among the top-ranked entries as follows:

0.75 ETH
CASH PRIZE

0.5 ETH
CASH PRIZE

0.25 ETH
CASH PRIZE

— Call for Papers

Tracs of Papers

All accepted papers are ISC indexed. Submissions open via the
official portal.

Economics and Finance

The economic impacts of blockchain, the token economy, tokenomics and Web3.

Law and Regulations

Jurisprudence, fiqh, law, policymaking and regulation relating to blockchain, crypto assets and Web3.

Artificial Intelligence

Technology and various topics related to artificial intelligence and intelligent systems.

Applications

Blockchain-based and crypto assets applications and solutions, dApps. AI and Blockchain related apps.

Technology

Topics related to blockchain software, hardware, security and scalability.

— Call for Papers

Subjects of Papers

All accepted papers are ISC indexed. Submissions open via the
official portal.

Blockchain Fundamentals & Consensus Mechanisms

DeFi & Decentralized Applications (dApps)

Smart Contract Security & Formal Verification

Zero-Knowledge Proofs & Privacy Protocols

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Blockchain in Supply Chain & Logistics

NFTs, Digital Assets & Tokenization

Cross-Chain Interoperability & Bridges

Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence

Regulatory Frameworks & Legal Issues

Blockchain for Healthcare & Identity

Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Blockchains

Web3 Infrastructure & Decentralized Storage

DAO Governance & Token Economics

— Policy & Governance

Policymakers

— deBlock News and Announcements

Conference Blog

— Academic Governance

Review Committee

Leading academics from Iran's top universities ensuring the highest standard of double-blind peer review for all submitted research.

ISC

Indexed Proceedings

Official Certification

— Partnerships

Our Sponsors

Golden Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

— Global Network

Blockchain Community Worldwide

deBlock draws participants from across the
globe. Explore the network by category.

San Francisco,USA

47 Participants
Crypto Industry

New York,USA

38 Participants
Crypto Industry

London,UK

52 Participants
Crypto Industry
Paris,France
21 Participants
Crypto Industry
Zurich,Switzerland
28 Participants
Crypto Industry
Berlin,Germany
34 Participants
Crypto Industry
Tehran,Iran
89 Participants
Crypto Industry
Dubai,UAE
35 Participants
Crypto Industry
Singapore
43 Participants
Crypto Industry
Tokyo,Japan
29 Participants
Crypto Industry

San Francisco,USA

18 Participants
Exchange

London,UK

19 Participants
Exchange
Stockholm,Sweden
11 Participants
Exchange
Tehran,Iran
14 Participants
Exchange
Dubai,UAE
22 Participants
Exchange
Singapore
31 Participants
Exchange
Tokyo,Japan
24 Participants
Exchange
Hong Kong
61 Participants
Exchange
Alaska,USA
12 Participants
Mining
Calgary,Canada
21 Participants
Mining
Iceland
18 Participants
Mining
Baghdad,Iraq
9 Participants
Mining
Tehran,Iran
67 Participants
Mining
Xinjiang,China
45 Participants
Mining
Beijng,China
78 Participants
Mining

San Francisco,USA

92 Participants
VC Funds

New York,USA

74 Participants
VC Funds

London,UK

43 Participants
VC Funds

Zurich,Switzerland

22 Participants
VC Funds

Tehran,Iran

18 Participants
VC Funds

Dubai,UAE

27 Participants
VC Funds

Singapore

38 Participants
VC Funds

San Francisco,USA

24 Participants
Media

New York,USA

31 Participants
Media

London,UK

28 Participants
Media

Berlin,Germany

14 Participants
Media

Tehran,Iran

42 Participants
Media

Singapore

16 Participants
Media

Washington DC,USA

8 Participants
Government

London,UK

12 Participants
Government

Zurich,Switzerland

15 Participants
Government

Tehran,Iran

23 Participants
Government

Dubai,UAE

11 Participants
Government

Singapore

9 Participants
Government

Kuala Lumpur

7 Participants
Government

— Community

Community deBlock Members

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The conference is in-person in Tehran, with online broadcast for remote participants.

deBlock is open to researchers, academics, developers, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. Both Iranian and international participants are warmly welcome.

Sessions run in Persian and English, and the website is bilingual.

Submit through the official call-for-papers portal. All accepted papers are ISC indexed.

Request Golden, Silver or Bronze packages from the sponsors section or the secretariat.

— Secure Your Spot

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Join thousands of blockchain professionals, researchers, and policy leaders shaping the decentralised future of Iran and the region.

The premier blockchain conference in Iran — connecting academia, industry, and government since 2019.

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