The Blockchain Impact Forum is a global convention of leaders dedicated to harnessing blockchain for social and environmental impact.
Organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab) and the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), the Forum brings together key stakeholders and innovators from across the public and private sectors, including UN agencies, government representatives, IGOs, NGOs, leading blockchain companies, impact investors, and top academic institutions to explore and showcase how blockchain can deliver real-world solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The BGA is a global nonprofit initiative dedicated to advancing blockchain for social and public impact to address critical real-world problems. As part of BGA’s four key initiatives, the BGAwards is an annual awards ceremony in November that celebrates the best projects and partners pushing blockchain for good.
Blockchain for Good is not just an idea; it is a systems-level shift. The Blockchain Impact Forum will demonstrate how blockchain can become public infrastructure through global cooperation, building bridges between technologists, governments, and communities to achieve the SDGs.
- Ben Zhou
CEO of Bybit and Initiator of BGA
- Robert Pasicko
AltFinLab Lead, UNDP Europe and Central Asia
A Powerful Two Day Convention
Over 30 curated booths showcasing impactful blockchain solutions aligned with the UN SDGs and real-world problems.
Top blockchain projects will pitch their solutions live to an audience of impact investors, policymakers, and global leaders.
Dedicated zone for meetings between founders, investors, and officials to grow discussions into long-term collaboration.
Private media spaces reserved for interviews, commentary, and coverage of the biggest voices in blockchain for good.
FAQ
1. What is the Blockchain Impact Forum?
The Blockchain Impact Forum is set to be the world’s most major blockchain-for-good event, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab) and the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA). The convention gathers leaders and innovators, including UN officials, government representatives, IGOs, NGOs, top-tier blockchain projects, impact investors and the world’s leading universities to showcase how blockchain can make a tangible difference in the world.
2. When and where is the Blockchain Impact Forum?
The convention will be held on 4 and 5 November 2025, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
3. What is the difference between the 2 days of the Blockchain Impact Forum?
The Blockchain Impact Forum spans two distinct days, each with a unique focus and audience.
Day 1 – Chains of Change (November 4, 2025)
By approval only. The first day is a private gathering that convenes UN officials, government leaders, corporates, and NGOs for high-level discussions, panels, and fireside chats. The focus is on policy, systems-level dialogue, and strategic cooperation, culminating in contributions to the annual BGA Impact Report on the state of blockchain for good.
Day 2 – BGAwards (November 5, 2025)
Open to all registered participants. The second day boasts a public expo that highlights the builders and innovators of the BGA ecosystem, showcasing the top projects of the BGA Incubation 2025 and the SDG Blockchain Accelerator, with curated booths, live pitches on the Impact Stage, networking lounges, and the annual BGAwards ceremony. The day is slated to be attended by global blockchain leaders and impact investors.
4. What is the BGAwards?
The BGAwards is the flagship annual event of the BGA. Held every November, the BGAwards brings together the best names in the blockchain for good space, from IGO and government officials, impact investors and top-tier projects building for social and public good with blockchain.
5. Who is expected to attend the Blockchain Impact Forum?
The convention will see a gathering of:
Government officials & policymakers shaping digital innovation.
UN representatives & NGOs exploring blockchain for social good.
Founders & innovators building blockchain solutions aligned to SDGs.
Investors & VCs seeking purpose-driven opportunities.
Academics, researchers & students studying blockchain’s global impact
7. Will the event be livestreamed?
No. Due to the sensitive nature of policy discussions, Day 1 will not be livestreamed, and attendees are encouraged to attend the event in-person if possible for Day 2. However, highlights from the convention may be made publicly available post-event on the BGA’s major social media channels.