Experience the Dawn of Agentic Commerce at Consensus 2026

A fundamental shift is underway in the world of commerce, driven by the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain payments. AI agents, capable of autonomous perception, decision-making, and action, are beginning to engage in transactions, posing significant challenges to traditional payment systems. The question on everyone's mind is: what kind of financial infrastructure will these agents operate on, and who will build it? With the potential for billions of AI agents to emerge, the need for specialized payment rails, regulatory frameworks, and business models has never been more pressing. Consensus 2026 is poised to tackle these questions head-on, bringing together over 15,000 influential minds from the crypto, AI, and finance sectors. The event will feature discussions on the latest developments in agentic commerce, including the emergence of protocols like x402 and MPP, designed to facilitate seamless transactions between AI agents. Experts like Christian Catalini, MIT professor and founder of the Cryptoeconomics Lab, will share their insights on the future of agentic payments, while companies like Google Cloud and Coinbase will showcase their investments in blockchain payment rails. The event will also offer a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from industry leaders and gain hands-on experience with agentic payments through CoinDesk University's immersive curriculum. As the industry hurtles towards a future where AI agents outnumber humans, the decisions made at Consensus 2026 will have far-reaching implications for the shape of agentic commerce to come.