A seismic shift is underway in the world of commerce, driven by the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain payments. AI agents, capable of autonomous decision-making and action, are starting to engage in transactions, posing significant challenges to traditional payment systems. The existing infrastructure, designed with humans in mind, is ill-equipped to handle the unique requirements of AI agents.
Consensus 2026 is poised to tackle these challenges head-on, bringing together over 15,000 influential figures from the crypto, AI, and finance sectors to shape the future of agentic commerce. The event will delve into the development of regulatory frameworks, business models, and payment rails tailored to AI agents, featuring prominent speakers such as Christian Catalini, MIT professor and founder of the Cryptoeconomics Lab, and Rich Widmann, Google Cloud's Global Head of Strategy for Web3. With the presence of key protocols like x402 and MPP, Consensus 2026 will be the battleground for the standard-setting debate in the agentic economy. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts, participate in workshops, and gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies.
The window for shaping the future of agentic commerce is open, but it won't remain so forever - join the conversation at Consensus 2026 and be part of the decision-making process that will define the industry for years to come.