The Crypto Polo Cup returns to Florida in May 2026, back where it started four years ago. Palm Beach. Polo. Five hundred guests from the digital asset and institutional finance world. The sort of gathering where the networking happens between chukkas rather than in breakout sessions.
Luna PR is running the event again. The Crypto Polo Cup returns during Consensus Miami week, ninth of May, at the Santa Clara Polo Club. Invite-only. Two professional polo matches. Senior figures from exchanges, venture capital, and the buy-side in attendance.
Crypto Polo Cup Returns to Florida Roots
Since the first Crypto Polo Cup in 2022, the event has positioned itself as a networking fixture for the digital asset crowd. Fourth edition now. Over five hundred expected. The format pairs polo with what the organisers describe as high-calibre connection opportunities, which in practice means institutional investors and founders talking shop whilst watching the sport.
Nikita Sachdev, founder and chief executive of Luna PR, framed it as a space where strategic conversations happen outside the usual conference circuit. The gathering runs parallel to Consensus Miami, pulling attendees who want the side event rather than the main hall.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 9 May 2026 |
| Venue | Santa Clara Polo Club, Palm Beach |
| Expected Attendance | 500+ guests |
| Access | Invitation only |
| Format | Two professional polo matches |
Partners and Ambassadors
The sponsor roster includes Binance, Solana, AMINA, CakeWallet, Unicoin, Quantum, CoinRoutes, and Sailo Tech, alongside TEXITcoin and Naoris. Ambassador appointments span global exchange leadership, venture capital, and media. Rachel Conlan, global chief marketing officer at Binance, is on the list. So is Michael Terpin, founder and chief executive of Transform Ventures, and Gary Hopkinson, managing director at Clear Street.
Yana Prikhodchenko, chief executive of Cointelegraph Global, Tess Hau from Tess Ventures, and Ran Neuner of Crypto Banter round out the ambassador group. The spread reflects the event’s pitch as a cross-industry gathering rather than a niche crypto affair.
Invitation-Only Model
The Crypto Polo Cup runs invitation-only. Limited media access is granted on request, keeping the guest list controlled. The organisers position it as a more informal setting compared to the main conference schedule, where the polo backdrop provides a reason to be off-site without missing the broader Miami week networking window.
Luna Media Corp, which houses Luna PR and seven other entities, runs the operation. The event debuted in Palm Beach in 2022 and has stuck to the same location and format since. Attendance has grown each year, though specific numbers from prior editions were not disclosed.
What Gets Discussed
The event pitches itself as deal-friendly. Venture capital, blockchain infrastructure, and emerging technology are the verticals represented. Billions in capital supposedly present, though the organisers have not broken that figure down by fund size or allocation. The matches provide the structure. The networking happens in the gaps.
The Crypto Polo Cup sits alongside other side events during Consensus Miami week, competing for the same pool of institutional attendees and founders. Whether this edition draws the same mix as prior years depends on who actually turns up in May.
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