This was Avalanche Summit 2025: innovation, blockchain, and the future of FIFA in Web3

The Avalanche Summit London 2025 established itself as one of the most significant gatherings in the Web3 ecosystem, bringing together developers, investors, artists, and companies in one space to explore the present and future of blockchain technology.

Over three days, the historic Hatfield House hosted talks, workshops, launches, and immersive experiences that showcased the progress of Avalanche as infrastructure for real-world applications.

A space to build and connect

More than just an event, the Summit served as a strategic meeting point for those developing products, services, and communities on Avalanche.

Sessions covered key topics such as institutional adoption, on-chain economic models, the future of decentralized gaming, real-world asset tokenization, and scalability solutions—all with a focus on practical use of the technology.

The experience also included side activities like live demos, networking sessions, investment spaces, and interactive entertainment, reinforcing that innovation in Web3 goes beyond code: it’s also about people, ideas, and collaboration.

Featured speakers

Among the confirmed speakers were some of the most influential voices in the crypto and financial ecosystem:

• Emin Gün Sirer, CEO of Ava Labs.
• Meltem Demirors, General Partner at Crucible Capital.
• Rob Hadick, General Partner at Dragonfly.
• Lavina Osbourne, Founder of Women in Blockchain Talks.
• Stani Kulechov, Founder of Aave Labs.

These experts shared their perspectives on the evolution of the blockchain space, discussed current industry challenges, and proposed practical solutions to accelerate mainstream adoption.

Ecosystem in motion

The event also served as a showcase for initiatives transforming blockchain use in sectors such as gaming, finance, digital identity, and urban infrastructure.

Examples like the 100% on-chain Red Bull Stadium and new NFT-based ticketing models demonstrated how Avalanche is being used in real-world implementations designed for both crypto-native and mainstream users.

Developer support programs such as infraBUIDL, driven by the Avalanche Foundation, were highlighted, along with updates from early-stage projects being incubated within the ecosystem.

More than just technology

Avalanche Summit London was not only a celebration of technical innovation. It also featured live music, digital art, interactive performances, and social spaces where the community could relax and connect on a more human level.

This blend of content, culture, and technology positions the Summit as a comprehensive event for the global Web3 community.

FIFA joins the Avalanche ecosystem

One of the biggest announcements from the event was that FIFA has committed to Web3, launching a custom blockchain on Avalanche to unify its digital strategy, including everything from collectibles to ticketing.

The first step in this integration is the migration of FIFA Collect to the new chain. Thanks to Avalanche's sub-second finality and low fees, football fans will enjoy fast and seamless access to official digital collectibles backed by a robust and scalable infrastructure.

To celebrate the launch, all new and existing users who join the platform during the first week will receive a $10 USD voucher to start their collection on FIFA Collect.

This migration allows FIFA to offer more immersive experiences, integration with popular wallets, exclusive access to digital tickets, and a solid foundation for future scaling. The new platform is already live at: collect.fifa.com