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IBT Ahmedabad drew a full house of Web3 builders, investors, and developers, sparking early-stage innovation and strategic dealmaking.
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Industry leaders praised Ahmedabad’s energy, with strong participation from students, startups, and major exchanges like Bybit, MEXC, and Bitget.
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Octaloop gathered regulatory feedback from attendees to include in a government-facing Web3 policy report, amplifying India’s grassroots voice.
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Ahmedabad, July 27, 2025 – India Blockchain Tour (IBT), the country’s leading Web3 roadshow by Octaloop, arrived in Ahmedabad for the first time — and was immediately met with a full house of passionate builders, ambitious founders, and forward-looking investors. Held at Courtyard by Marriott, the event offered more than just talks; it became a breeding ground for early-stage innovation and strategic dealmaking.
Ahmedabad’s startup ecosystem turned up in strength – from blockchain devs and AI engineers to fintech entrepreneurs and angel investors. IBT served as the meeting point where big ideas met backers, and where India’s Web3 movement got a major grassroots boost.
“Ahmedabad exceeded all expectations – booths were packed, questions never stopped, and the passion for crypto was contagious. We loved connecting with the local trading community and look forward to doing more here,” – Vikas Gupta, Country Manager – India, Bybit
“It was heartening to see so many sharp minds and genuine curiosity in the room. India’s Web3 energy is real, and Ahmedabad showed us why it cannot be ignored,” – Muskan Agrawal, South Asia Events Lead, MEXC Ventures
“The turnout was incredible. From curious Web3 CXO leadership to ambitious youth investing in their future, Bitget had meaningful conversations with everyone. Gujarat is definitely ready for Web3,” – Jyotsna Hirdyani, Growth, Bitget
Panels explored critical themes like tokenizing real-world assets, DeFi infrastructure, and the convergence of AI and blockchain. But the real story was in the hallway conversations — deal discussions, angel intros, and founders getting one-on-one time with investors and product leads from leading Web3 platforms.
What stood out was the hunger– from college students pitching MVPs to indie builders networking with funders, everyone came to move forward.
To capture the community’s pulse, Octaloop also conducted ground-level surveys on regulatory hopes and concerns. These insights, gathered from all IBT cities, will be compiled and submitted to India’s government in a dedicated Web3 regulation report.
“India is not just a user base – it’s a builder base. At IBT, we’re not just organizing events; we’re listening, documenting, and amplifying the voice of the people. Our mission is to help the government shape a regulatory framework that reflects the aspirations of India’s Web3 community,” – Anupam Varshney, Founder, Octaloop
The event concluded with a high-octane networking night at Aura, where builders, speakers, and funders discussed collaboration over cocktails – closing out a day that felt like a startup demo day, investor summit, and builder’s festival rolled into one.
IBT now moves east to Kolkata, continuing its journey across India to connect ideas with capital, talent with opportunity, and innovation with regulation.
