Pi Network sponsors Consensus 2026 and prepares for major Protocol 23 smart contract launch.

Pi Network confirmed its sponsorship of Consensus 2026 in Miami from May 5 to 7, with co-founders Dr. Chengdiao Fan and Nicolas Kokkalis speaking at the event. This marks Pi Network's most significant mainstream industry appearance ahead of its Protocol 23 upgrade launching on May 11, which will introduce full smart contract functionality. The project has verified over 18 million users through 526 million human KYC tasks, positioning it as a leading proof-of-personhood network competing with Worldcoin and Humanity Protocol. The event is expected to draw over 20,000 attendees including investors, developers, and government officials, highlighting Pi Network's growing influence in the blockchain and AI governance space.