Partner content: Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 wraps up with global support
Policymakers, builders, and creatives met at PBW 2025 to explore current blockchain challenges, collaborations, and possible paths forward
Manila, Philippines – Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025 concluded triumphantly, delivering its most powerful edition to date. Held from June 10-11, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center, the 2-Day conference brought together thousands of blockchain professionals, developers, creatives, investors, regulators, visionaries, and new audiences from across the globe for an unforgettable convergence of innovation and collaboration.
Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 received enormous support from both the local and international blockchain community – reinforcing its role as a truly global platform. Through immersive exhibits, engaging discussions, and high-impact activations, PBW 2025 proved to the world that the Philippines is ready to become the blockchain hub of Southeast Asia.
Four halls, one vision: Collaboration for the future of blockchain
Hall 1: Nexus Academia – powered by Tier One Entertainment - This hall came alive with interactive gaming zones, music, entertainment, and digital experiences. It allowed Music, Gaming, Arts, and Entertainment to be the access point of youths to the world of Web3 and Blockchain.
Hall 2: Chain Stars, Close Friends Only Meet-up and Bazaar, Indie Rising - 3 events compressed in one hall where Music and Dance contenders, rising indie artists, content creators, and celebrities shared the stage with Blockchain 101 lessons.
Hall 3: Main Decoded stage, Gaming, & Web3 Entertainment Arena - Home to the main conference stage, Hall 3 featured keynotes, panels, and fireside chats with world-renowned leaders, discussing policy, Web3 adoption, DeFi, AI integration, digital identity, and more.
Hall 4: Workshops, Developer Labs, & Breakouts - The hands-on tech hub of PBW. This hall became an extension of Hall 3 and housed Web3 and tech exhibitors during the day. But on the night of June 10, Hall 4 received a massive transformation turning a conference stage into a boxing ring for the much anticipated Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN®.
Founders of Philippine Blockchain Week from left, Janelle Barretto, Dr. Donald Lim, and Chezka Gonzales
Co-founders reflect on PBW 2025
The three co-founders of Philippine Blockchain Week shared their insights on the event’s success and its wider mission:
Donald Lim, President of Blockchain Council of the Philippines and Co-Founder of Philippine Blockchain Week
“PBW 2025 was more than just an event – it was a declaration that the Philippines is ready to lead in the Web3 space. We’ve built a platform where ideas turn into action, and where innovation meets purpose.”
Janelle Barretto, President and Co-Founder of Philippine Blockchain Week
“What stood out this year was the strength of both the global and local communities. From grassroots builders to international blockchain organizations, the collaboration we saw proves that the Philippines is ramping up to be the blockchain hub of Southeast Asia.”
Chezka Gonzales, Vice President of Blockchain Council of the Philippines and Co-Founder of Philippine Blockchain Week
“We’re proud of the energy, creativity, and inclusion that shaped every hall of PBW 2025. From gaming to governance, this event showed how blockchain is touching real lives – and we’re just getting started.”
From left, panelists Jonathan Low, Biptap; Rik Krieger, Trust Wallet; Jason Dominique, Onchain; Fabian Bodensteiner,World Foundation; and moderator Ida Mok, W3GG
Building long-term industry growth
PBW 2025 served as a catalyst for forging partnerships and cross-border collaborations, with multiple partners, sponsors, and supporters. The event laid the groundwork for long-term blockchain development and sustainable growth in the Philippines and the broader Southeast Asian region.
A heartfelt thank you from the founders of Philippine Blockchain Week
Now in its fourth year, Philippine Blockchain Week has grown into more than just a conference – it has become a movement, a platform, and a symbol of what’s possible when innovation meets collaboration.
To everyone who stood with us – "Maraming Salamat" (Thank you)
Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 was a powerful testament to the strength of our community and the growing momentum of the Philippines as a rising blockchain hub in Southeast Asia. This year’s success was made possible by the collective efforts of sponsors, industry leaders, innovators, creators, global partners, and the invaluable support from the government.
To all our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and supporters – your belief in this vision turned ideas into impact, and moments into milestones. You helped create a space where conversations led to action and opportunities crossed borders.
Together, we’re not just imagining the future – we’re building it.
