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WAIB Summit returns to Monte-Carlo for Web3 and AI conference

by: Cassandra Tanti
27/05/2026

Monaco’s major Web3 and artificial intelligence conference returns to One Monte-Carlo on 9th and 10th June, with organisers expecting more than 2,000 attendees including technology founders, investors, and policymakers.

The WAIB Summit Monaco, now in its second year, takes place just after the Monaco Grand Prix and has established itself as a meeting point for the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and AI industries, combining technical sessions with business networking. Last year’s inaugural edition featured 150 speakers from companies including Microsoft, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Galaxy Digital, and AS Monaco.

What’s planned

The two-day programme will focus on Web3, artificial intelligence, and digital assets. A private session for family offices and institutional investors will bring together representatives from Standard Chartered, BNP Paribas, and Galaxy Digital, while startup pitching sessions will give selected Web3 and AI companies the opportunity to present directly to investors.

A hackathon for developers runs alongside the main conference, as does an AI Film Festival examining the technology’s growing role in filmmaking. The festival’s jury includes Anthony Bourached, associate professor of machine learning at University College London, and Vincent Lowy, former head of ENS Louis-Lumière.

A gala for prominent figures across both sectors will feature workshops and discussions on technology and influence, and the WAIB Summit Monte-Carlo Awards will recognise innovation across Web3 and AI.

Tickets are available at waibsummit.com.

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Photo of the 2025 WAIB Summit provided

Monaco’s taxi app sees strong uptake in first year

by: Cassandra Tanti
27/05/2026

Monaco’s official taxi app has completed its first year of operation with more than 21,000 rides booked through the platform and over 36,000 downloads recorded across 154 countries.

The Taxi Monaco application, launched in 2025 to modernise and streamline transport in the Principality, has attracted more than 7,000 individual passengers since its debut, according to a government statement. In 2026, more than 10% of all taxi journeys in Monaco are now being made through the app, rising to 15% of rides taken by private clients.

Strong user satisfaction

Ratings across both major app stores point to a high level of satisfaction among users, says the government. The application holds 4.9 out of 5 on the Apple App Store based on 401 reviews, and 4.6 out of 5 on Google Play from 49 reviews.

The platform is used predominantly on iPhone, which accounts for 89% of usage against 11% on Android. Integrated in-app payment, available since launch, has proven particularly popular — nearly one in two rides is now settled directly through the application.

International reach

The app’s user base is spread across France, Monaco, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Italy, reflecting the international profile of both Monaco’s residents and its visitors.

To meet growing demand from non-French and non-English speaking users, Taxi Monaco will shortly add Spanish, Chinese, and Russian to the platform. Apple Pay integration is also planned before the end of the year.

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Photo source: Taxi Monaco