Events

Three formats.
One trusted ecosystem.

The global innovation landscape is evolving faster than ever — with AI, Web3 and frontier technologies transforming economies, societies and governance. Yet existing conferences often lack depth, trust and meaningful collaboration.

TRUSTFORUM By Trusted Global Innovators

TRUSTCIRCLE A network of trusted global innovators.

TRUSTHIVE Trusted innovators, activated anytime.

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Introduction

The Trust Forum fills this critical gap by creating a closed-door, invite-only space. Within it, the Trust Circle — the most trusted innovators and visionaries — engages in candid, high-impact conversations away from noise and distractions. To complement these flagship moments, Trust Hive gatherings offer smaller, irregular and spontaneous meetups for special occasions — pop-up sessions that activate the community exactly when it matters.

Iconic venues worldwide

Extraordinary settings for extraordinary conversations.

Twice a year the Trust Forum convenes in extraordinary, iconic venues around the world — creating the setting for candid, high-trust dialogue away from noise and distraction.

Selected previous speakers

Voices that shaped the conversation.

Changpeng Zhao

Founder & Former CEO, Binance

Edward Snowden

Whistleblower & privacy advocate

Lily Liu

President, Solana Foundation

Brock Pierce

Chairman, Bitcoin Foundation

Mihai Alisie

Co-Founder, Ethereum

Dominic Williams

Founder & Chief Scientist, DFINITY

Yat Siu

Chairman, Animoca Brands

Ahmed Bin Sulayem

Executive Chairman & CEO, DMCC

Kimbal Musk

Executive Chairman, Big Green DAO

Brittany Kaiser

Co-Founder, Own Your Data

Majid Mufti

CEO, NEOM Investment Fund

Khaled Al Huraimel

Group CEO, BEEAH Group

Everything in numbers

The Forum, quantified.

250

Handpicked visionaries only

100%

Invite-only & confidential

30+

Nations represented

Circles that define the experience

Days of deep dialogue

Flagship forums per year

∞

Ideas that echo beyond the room

Panels and pitches

Trust Forum

What the Trust Forum is

Biannual flagship gatheringTwice a year in extraordinary, iconic venues worldwide with no more than 250 visionaries.

Unique formatNo panels, no pitches — inspiring keynotes, Oxford-style debates and intimate fireside dinners where every voice matters.

Futures LabCollaborative think tank to co-create practical pathways for emerging technologies and policies.

Exclusive & impactfulDesigned to generate real influence, foster authentic relationships and build lasting alliances.

Confidential & trust-centricStrict confidentiality promotes openness, candour and bold innovation.

Trust Circle

What the Trust Circle is

Global network of innovatorsA curated, invite-only community extending the Forum's mission through ongoing collaboration.

Local, frequent gatheringsSmaller events with approximately 20–100 participants in curated venues worldwide.

Dynamic formatsIdea and question circles, debate duos, hot-seat sessions, themed dinners and exploration.

Continuous idea flowFeeds fresh insights and themes into the biannual Forum, ensuring relevance and continuity.

Extended partnershipYear-round engagement creating localised impact while connecting to the global ecosystem.

Trust Hive

What the Trust Hive is

Spontaneous & irregularSmaller, unscheduled gatherings that emerge around special occasions, breakthroughs or urgent themes.

Pop-up energyFlexible formats — from rooftop talks to celebratory dinners — designed to capture the moment and spark unexpected connections.

Exclusive invitationsCurated micro-groups of 5–20 trusted innovators, chosen to maximise intimacy and relevance.

Focused & timelyEach Hive is purpose-driven, surfacing ideas and perspectives that respond directly to the pulse of innovation.

Catalyst for trustA living extension of the Circle and Forum, strengthening bonds through surprise, immediacy and shared experience.

Who are the attendees

The people in the room.

Tech innovators & foundersPioneers behind breakthrough technologies in AI, Web3 and deep tech — building the platforms and protocols of tomorrow.

Visionaries & advocatesBold voices championing transparency, digital rights and ethical innovation in a rapidly evolving world.

Enterprises & corporatesExecutives from global corporations driving large-scale transformation and technology adoption across industries.

Governments & policymakersKey decision-makers shaping digital governance, regulatory frameworks and the future of emerging technologies.

Investors & capital catalystsForward-thinking investors fuelling innovation across frontier technologies, from early-stage VCs to sovereign wealth funds.

Event listing

Upcoming & past gatherings.

Sep 2026

Trust Forum

Trust Forum · Autumn Edition

Iconic venue, Zurich · The flagship biannual gathering of no more than 250 handpicked visionaries — keynotes, Oxford-style debates and fireside dinners.

Upcoming

Aug 2026

Trust Circle