DefaiCon Istanbul to Explore AI Agents Reshaping DeFi

DefaiCon Istanbul, the headline event for DeFi and AI agents, is set to take place on June 26, 2025, at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center as part of Istanbul Blockchain Week. This event follows the successful debut of DefaiCon Dubai at Token2049, organized by EAK Digital, a leading crypto marketing, PR, and events agency. The event will explore the convergence of decentralized finance (DeFi) and autonomous AI agents, focusing on how these technologies are reshaping finance, trading, governance, and on-chain decision-making.

Erhan Korhaliller, Founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week and EAK Digital, highlighted the significance of the event, stating that it will delve into the rise of agentic economies, autonomous agent swarms, and the growing role of AI agents in driving on-chain innovation. With Turkiye contributing significantly to global trading volumes, Istanbul is an ideal setting for these critical conversations, inspiring the next wave of builders, thinkers, and investors in the Web3 space.

DefaiCon Istanbul will feature a range of activities, including panels with DeFAI leaders, keynotes from pioneers in the agent economy, live demos, builder workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities. The event aims to provide a front-row view of the future for DeFi developers, traders, AI researchers, Web3 founders, and investors. Highlights from the Dubai debut included speakers from leading projects such as Virtuals Protocol, ElizaOS, Vader AI, and Cookie3, as well as major announcements like Moxie’s autonomous trading agent Senpi and Oasis’ trustless AI agent WT3. Innovations such as the Brevis ZK Coprocessor and DappRadar’s HiveMind were also showcased, cementing DefaiCon as a launchpad for DeFi and AI agent breakthroughs.

The return of DefaiCon reflects the surging interest and investment in AI-driven finance and autonomous agents across the blockchain ecosystem. DefaiCon Istanbul is exclusively accessible to Istanbul Blockchain Week ticket holders, ensuring a focused and engaged audience. The event promises to be a pivotal moment for the Web3 community, bringing together key players to shape the future of decentralized intelligence.