TOP Crypto Voice in LATAM | Founder of LATAM Blockchain Events LLC | Global Event Manager Web3 & Crypto

Kristopher Panana

Founder of the leading Blockchain, Crypto, Trading and Digital Assets event circuit in Latin America. I connect Exchanges, Brokers, Blockchains, Stablecoins & Digital Assets in LATAM, across 6 countries.

10+
Years in crypto, Web3 and trading
6
Countries with flagship events
500+
Stakeholders in the network
5
Global media outlets covering my work
Portrait of Kristopher Panana

About me

My approach

I build bridges between the global crypto ecosystem and Latin America. As founder of LATAM Blockchain Events LLC, I lead one of the region's most active event circuits in Blockchain, Crypto, Trading and Digital Assets, with presence in Peru, Bolivia, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and El Salvador.

With more than 10 years in the industry, I have managed high-impact events such as TOKEN2049 and key conferences across LATAM, building an active network of exchanges, brokers, fintechs, KOLs, investors and ecosystem leaders.

My work has been covered by media such as Cointelegraph, Yahoo Finance, BeInCrypto, Binance Square and TradingView, and recognized by institutions including the Andean Parliament and the Congress of Peru.

Proven Track Record

Building and leading major Blockchain, Crypto & Digital Assets events across Latin America since 2022, connecting global companies with high-growth regional markets.

Global Network. LATAM Execution.

From global industry hubs like TOKEN2049 to key Latin American capitals, I connect international exchanges, fintechs, investors and Web3 leaders with real opportunities across the region.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

I have worked alongside leading exchanges, blockchain companies, financial institutions, KOLs and ecosystem leaders turning relationships into partnerships, events and measurable business opportunities.

Career

Professional timeline

  1. 2021 — present

    Founder, LATAM Blockchain Events LLC

    Building the leading Blockchain, Crypto, Trading and Digital Assets event circuit in Latin America, with 6 flagship events in 6 countries.

  2. Aug 2026 — present

    Nightforce Ambassador Leader, Midnight

    Midnight is a next-generation blockchain focused on rational privacy, data protection and real-world Web3 adoption through zero-knowledge technology. I support ecosystem growth, education, community building and regional adoption across Latin America.

  3. 2019 — 2026

    Senior Global & LATAM Event Manager, Web3 & Crypto

    Managed high-impact events worldwide, including TOKEN2049 and LATAM events, and developed strategic alliances with exchanges, brokers, fintechs and industry KOLs.

  4. 2017 — 2020

    Head of Innovation, Blockchain & Digital Assets — Municipality of La Molina

    La Molina, Peru. Created innovation programs focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption, as well as e-commerce and e-learning educational initiatives.

  5. 2016 — 2018

    Early years in crypto, trading and digital business

    Started my path in the crypto and trading industry, learning the fundamentals of the ecosystem and building the first relationships that shape my network today.

Work

Projects and results

Jul 2025 — present · Singapore · Exchange

MEXC — Global Event Manager

Global Event Manager at MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. I lead event strategy, partnerships and LATAM community activation for a platform offering industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets.

Aug 2026 — present · LATAM · Remote · Blockchain

Midnight — Nightforce Ambassador Leader

Nightforce Ambassador Leader at Midnight, a next-generation blockchain focused on rational privacy, data protection and real-world Web3 adoption through zero-knowledge technology. Supporting ecosystem growth, education, community building and regional adoption across Latin America.

2024 — present · Events

Peru Blockchain Conference

Flagship event in Peru bringing together the country's leading players in crypto, trading and digital assets.

2024 — present · Events

Bolivia Blockchain Week

A week dedicated to blockchain education, adoption and networking in Bolivia, connecting community and institutions.

2024 — present · Events

Mexico Blockchain Week

Meeting point in Mexico for exchanges, developers, investors and regulators of the Web3 sector.

2024 — present · Events

Colombia Blockchain Week

Conference consolidating the Colombian crypto ecosystem through content, networking and strategic alliances.

2024 — present · Events

Venezuela Blockchain Week

Initiative to showcase Venezuelan blockchain talent and connect founders with global capital and infrastructure.

2024 — present · Events

El Salvador Blockchain Week

Event in the pioneering country of Bitcoin as legal tender, focused on adoption, regulation and business.

My company

LATAM Blockchain Events — the circuit I founded

Press, interviews and opinion

A track record documented by media and institutions

Interviews, analysis and editorial coverage on crypto adoption, public innovation and the growth of one of the leading blockchain event circuits in Latin America.

Cover of The growth of the crypto industry in Peru on BeInCrypto
BeInCryptoInterviewInterview

The growth of the crypto industry in Peru

Kristopher Panana's analysis of the industry's expansion, local adoption and the opportunities ahead for Peru.

Cover of Why could LATAM become the hub of Web3 adoption? on BeInCrypto
BeInCryptoVideoVideo interview

Why could LATAM become the hub of Web3 adoption?

Conversation about Latin America's potential as a global hub for Web3 adoption and the growth of regional communities.

Cover of Peru Blockchain Conference 2025 puts Lima at the center of LATAM on BeInCrypto
BeInCryptoCoverageMay 26, 2025

Peru Blockchain Conference 2025 puts Lima at the center of LATAM

Presentation of the conference's fourth edition, projected for more than 1,500 attendees and international leaders.

Cover of MoliCoin: crypto training for shops and restaurants on Municipality of La Molina
Municipality of La MolinaInstitutionalMarch 2022

MoliCoin: crypto training for shops and restaurants

Pioneering public initiative training local businesses in La Molina on the responsible use of cryptocurrencies.

Cover of Exchanges analyze crypto adoption in Peru and LATAM on DiarioBitcoin
DiarioBitcoinCoverageJuly 11, 2026

Exchanges analyze crypto adoption in Peru and LATAM

Coverage of the Peru Blockchain Conference exchange panel on the benefits, challenges and outlook of regional adoption.

Cover of Blockchain for governments: today's challenge and the future on LABITCONF
LABITCONFVideo2024

Blockchain for governments: today's challenge and the future

Kristopher Panana's talk on public blockchain applications, institutional modernization and opportunities for governments.

Cover of Peru Blockchain Conference 2025 returns renewed on CriptoNoticias
CriptoNoticiasCoverage2025

Peru Blockchain Conference 2025 returns renewed

Coverage of the conference's return and its expanded proposal connecting companies, experts, community and investment.

Cover of How LATAM countries are trying to attract crypto companies on LABITCONF
LABITCONFVideo2025

How LATAM countries are trying to attract crypto companies

Regional panel on policy, market conditions and national strategies to attract investment and crypto companies.

Cover of Lima gets ready for Peru Blockchain Conference on Cointelegraph en Español · TradingView
Cointelegraph en Español · TradingViewArticleMay 26, 2025

Lima gets ready for Peru Blockchain Conference

Cointelegraph highlights on TradingView the event's fourth edition, the growth of the Peruvian ecosystem and an expected turnout above 1,500 attendees.

Kristopher Panana — video with Hernando de Soto's words about him

Video · Professional relationship

Hernando de Soto's words about Kristopher Panana

Public record of his vision of turning Peru into an epicenter of the blockchain ecosystem. Panana has publicly identified De Soto as his mentor.

Institutional recognition

Trust backed by public facts

  • Recognition from the Andean Parliament for contributions to the blockchain ecosystem in the region.
  • Recognition from the Congress of Peru for driving Web3 adoption and education.
  • Public innovation experience linked to the MoliCoin program of the Municipality of La Molina.

Gallery

Regional presence and global connections

Conversation about the crypto future with Félix Ulloa, Vice President of El Salvador, at the Presidential House.

July 2022

Institutional dialogue in El Salvador

Conversation about the crypto future with Félix Ulloa, Vice President of El Salvador, at the Presidential House.

Meeting in Lima with Erik Prince and Hernando de Soto on intelligence, security and national strategy.

July 2025

Security and strategy roundtable

Meeting in Lima with Erik Prince and Hernando de Soto on intelligence, security and national strategy.

International meeting with Dr. Al Muthanna to strengthen relationships within the global ecosystem.

December 2023

Global connections in Dubai

International meeting with Dr. Al Muthanna to strengthen relationships within the global ecosystem.

Announced as an official speaker in Rio de Janeiro, representing Peru Blockchain Conference.

August 2026

Speaker at Blockchain.RIO 2026

Announced as an official speaker in Rio de Janeiro, representing Peru Blockchain Conference.

Participation as founder of Peru Blockchain Conference at the Asunción gathering.

August 2026

Speaker at Paraguay Blockchain Summit

Participation as founder of Peru Blockchain Conference at the Asunción gathering.

Meeting with Richard Teng, global CEO of Binance, at Marina Bay Sands during TOKEN2049 Singapore.

October 2025

With Richard Teng, CEO of Binance

Meeting with Richard Teng, global CEO of Binance, at Marina Bay Sands during TOKEN2049 Singapore.

With the global MEXC family at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore.

October 2025

MEXC booth at TOKEN2049

With the global MEXC family at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore.

Representing MEXC as LATAM Event Manager at one of the most important crypto events in the world.

September 2025

LATAM Event Manager at TOKEN2049 Singapore

Representing MEXC as LATAM Event Manager at one of the most important crypto events in the world.

Moderating the panel 'Building the crypto ecosystem in Latin America' with leaders from Binance, Bitget, Tether, AgenteBTC and Bybit.

June 2025

Moderator of the exchange panel at PBC 2025

Moderating the panel 'Building the crypto ecosystem in Latin America' with leaders from Binance, Bitget, Tether, AgenteBTC and Bybit.

Meeting with Charles Hoskinson, Cardano co-founder and CEO of Input Output, during Blockchain.RIO.

September 2024

With Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano

Meeting with Charles Hoskinson, Cardano co-founder and CEO of Input Output, during Blockchain.RIO.

Alongside Hong Fang, President of OKX, during Peru Blockchain Conference, driving innovation and inclusion in blockchain.

August 2024

With Hong Fang, President of OKX

Alongside Hong Fang, President of OKX, during Peru Blockchain Conference, driving innovation and inclusion in blockchain.

Meeting with Javier Milei at the Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), Buenos Aires.

November 2022

With Javier Milei, President of Argentina

Meeting with Javier Milei at the Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), Buenos Aires.

Conversation with Florentino Pérez, President of Real Madrid, in Madrid.

August 2022

With Florentino Pérez, President of Real Madrid

Conversation with Florentino Pérez, President of Real Madrid, in Madrid.

Meeting with Vitalik Buterin, creator of Ethereum, in Moscow.

November 2022

With Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum

Meeting with Vitalik Buterin, creator of Ethereum, in Moscow.

Meeting with Emin Gün Sirer, founder of Avalanche and CEO of Ava Labs, at an international crypto event.

2024

With Emin Gün Sirer, founder of Avalanche

Meeting with Emin Gün Sirer, founder of Avalanche and CEO of Ava Labs, at an international crypto event.