Experience the Dawn of Agentic Commerce at Consensus 2026

A seismic shift is underway in the world of commerce, fueled by the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain payments. AI agents, capable of autonomous decision-making and action, are beginning to engage in transactions, from paying for APIs to settling invoices. However, traditional payment systems are not equipped to handle these interactions seamlessly. The need for new financial infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and business models is pressing, and Consensus 2026 is poised to address these challenges. This gathering of over 15,000 influential minds in crypto, AI, and finance will delve into the future of agentic commerce, exploring the possibilities and obstacles of this emerging landscape. According to Christian Catalini, MIT professor and founder of the Cryptoeconomics Lab, true agentic payments will only be achieved when AI is the counterparty, enabling capabilities such as atomic settlement and per-second payment streaming. This vision is not a distant future but a near-term engineering problem that will be tackled at Consensus 2026. The event will feature key players, including Google Cloud, which is investing in blockchain payment rails, and the presence of protocols like x402 and MPP, which are vying to become the standard for agentic commerce. CoinDesk University will offer a comprehensive curriculum on building and deploying agentic payments, providing attendees with hands-on experience and knowledge. The window for shaping the future of agentic commerce is open, and Consensus 2026 is the opportunity to be part of this defining moment.