A speaker announcement for Abu Dhabi Finance Week has drawn attention across the Web3 community, with Hashed and its partners unveiling the lineup for two private Web3 Leaders Roundtables. The sessions bring together some of the most recognisable figures in the sector, including Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson, ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin, Solana Foundation president Lily Liu and, importantly for many in the ICP community, DFINITY founder Dominic Williams.
For journalists and analysts following the growth of the Internet Computer, Williams’ inclusion stands out. His long-running push for fully on-chain systems and agent-driven computation aligns closely with the themes set for the first roundtable. That session looks at how AI and Web3 could merge into practical use cases tied to real-world assets. The focus on on-chain AI agents and the infrastructure required to support them touches directly on the type of autonomous, verifiable computation that Williams has been advocating for years. Early discussions online already highlight ICP’s approach as an example of what more advanced on-chain execution might look like.
The second session shifts to institutions and regulation. Policymakers, major financial players and Web3 executives will examine settlement models, stablecoins, tokenised finance and the broader question of regulatory alignment. Participants are expected to compare views on how large organisations can engage with digital assets at scale, and what needs to evolve before that becomes a routine part of financial infrastructure. While enthusiasm for institutional adoption remains high, speakers have previously noted that progress is uneven and often shaped by legal clarity or the lack of it.
According to Hashed, insights from both roundtables will be compiled into an official post-ADFW report. The document is expected to map out priorities for AI-driven digital economies and the next stage of institutional involvement. With Williams participating, the Internet Computer community is looking to see how its on-chain model features in the broader conversation, particularly around agent-based systems and infrastructure that can support computation without relying on traditional cloud providers.
The event sits within Abu Dhabi’s broader push to establish itself as a centre for emerging technology. Whether the discussions lead to faster adoption or clearer regulatory direction remains to be seen, but the speaker list alone has already sparked strong interest across blockchain communities. For those following ICP’s journey, Williams’ presence gives the roundtable added weight, and many will be watching closely for how his ideas shape the final report.
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