India Blockchain Tour lights a fire in Ahmedabad: Builders, students, startups unite for web3’s future

Ahmedabad lit up with web3 energy as the India Blockchain Tour made its debut in Gujarat, drawing builders, students, and investors.

Ahmedabad, July, 2025 – The India Blockchain Tour (IBT), hosted by Octaloop, brought the web3 wave to Gujarat’s innovation capital for the first time, and the energy was electric. Held at the Courtyard by Marriott, the event drew a dynamic crowd of developers, startup founders, investors, and enthusiastic students who came ready to learn, build, and collaborate.

In a city known for its entrepreneurial spirit, IBT Ahmedabad felt like a spark in dry tinder. Builders flooded the exhibitor booths, student communities showed up in force, and university tech clubs got hands-on exposure to the latest in blockchain, AI, and decentralized finance. The event served as a platform where curiosity met capability, and innovation took root.

“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

Workshops and panels explored hot topics like tokenization, RWA, AI x blockchain convergence, and India’s regulatory outlook, but the heart of the event was in the community. From student-led DAOs to local dev groups demoing smart contract tools, IBT Ahmedabad showcased the raw potential of India’s next generation of builders.

To strengthen this grassroots momentum, Octaloop also conducted field surveys on-site to gather opinions about web3 regulation, education, and career readiness. These responses will contribute to a formal report submitted to the government later this year, ensuring that the voices of young Indian innovators are heard.

“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 evening concluded with a networking mixer at Aura, where coders, investors, and founders traded ideas over chai and cocktails, a fitting end to a day that felt less like a conference and more like a movement in motion.

With Kolkata next on the map and more cities to follow, IBT continues to plant the seeds for a decentralized future, city by city, builder by builder.