On November 11, an exciting Startup & Investor Speed Dating event brought together startup founders and top-tier investors from big names like Techstars, Supermoon Ventures, Animoca, Pantera Capital, and more. The event provided a unique opportunity for founders to meet investors, pitch ideas, and spark collaborations that could lead to game-changing deals. It was all about building meaningful connections and creating pathways for growth in the fast-evolving startup ecosystem.

After the Speed Dating session, the Market Scaling Summit took center stage with around 400 attendees discussing how to expand into emerging markets. LATAM (Latin America) stole the spotlight as the hottest region for growth. Industry experts from firms like Borderless, Animoca, and Foresight Ventures shared insights on topics like scaling strategies, the booming meme-coin economy, and how startups can achieve success after their Token Generation Event (TGE). One key takeaway? Building a strong community and keeping communication transparent can outperform even the best marketing strategies.

November 12 shifted the focus to AI at the Investing in AI Summit. With AI being a major topic at Devcon, this event brought together tech leaders and investors to talk about the future of decentralized AI (DeAI), AI-powered tools, and censorship-resistant technology. Speakers from organizations like Dragonfly, Bankless, and Filecoin explored the incredible potential of AI in blockchain and beyond. Bitte Protocol stood out with hands-on workshops showing how to create advanced AI agents that are in high demand. As Sasha Ivanov from Units Network put it, “Interoperability is key—tools that speak the same language will drive innovation.”

The series wrapped up on November 13 with FHECon, a forward-looking event dedicated to Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and digital privacy. Co-hosted by Supermoon and Mind Labs, this conference featured experts from Ethereum Foundation, Chainlink, and more. The discussions revolved around how FHE could revolutionize digital sovereignty, enhance AI applications, and redefine secure computation for the future.

Across these four days of events, more than 1,000 participants—including founders, investors, and industry leaders—came together to exchange ideas, make valuable connections, and explore groundbreaking opportunities in blockchain, AI, and privacy-focused tech.

Supermoon is a vibrant network of over 21,000 founders, investors, and innovators. They’ve helped startups raise over $15 million by fostering strong relationships and providing strategic support in crypto, fintech, and AI sectors. Supermoon Ventures continues to power startup success through its community-driven investment approach.

Peanut Trade specializes in market-making strategies around Token Generation Events (TGE). They’re known for expertise in meme coin launches across platforms like Tron, Solana, BSC, and EVM chains. Their profit-sharing model and fair MEV market-making make them a standout.

Mind Network is breaking new ground with its Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) infrastructure for Proof-of-Stake (PoS) systems and AI. Backed by Binance Labs and Chainlink, they enable secure computation across networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum while pushing innovation in blockchain privacy.

Bitte Protocol simplifies blockchain interactions using AI-powered tools like chat prompts. They aim to make blockchain technology easy to use, helping onboard the next wave of Web3 users with streamlined processes.

Units.Network acts as a foundational layer connecting different blockchain ecosystems. With full interoperability and trustless mechanisms, they’re enabling seamless communication across chains.

GLIF is transforming the Filecoin ecosystem with DeFi tools that allow token holders to lend their FIL tokens to miners while earning sustainable rewards. With over $125 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) and $500 million in total volume since launch, GLIF is driving growth in decentralized storage.

DoraHacks empowers global innovators through hackathons, grants, and bounties. It’s a platform where users can join hackathons, solve challenges for rewards, and grow impactful projects through funding opportunities.

Cointelegraph Accelerator helps Web3 startups scale by providing media support, marketing guidance, mentorship, and other resources tailored for growth.

Forbes Web3 serves as Forbes’ dedicated arm for fostering innovation in the Web3 space by supporting entrepreneurs with tools and resources to thrive.

This series of events highlighted the incredible momentum in blockchain, AI, and privacy-focused technologies while offering a platform for collaboration that pushes boundaries in these industries.