Soniya Ahuja is the Founder and CEO of Orbis86, where she is building an inclusive, AI-powered future through community, innovation, and emerging technologies. Through Orbis86, she has brought together thousands of founders, investors, professionals, and technology leaders through events and initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia. With a background spanning AI, product management, enterprise transformation, and large-scale program execution, Soniya has held leadership roles at Broadcom Inc., Anthem, Deloitte, and Edifecs. She is widely recognized for bridging technology, business strategy, and community-building, with expertise across AI, blockchain, smart contracts, and digital transformation. In addition to leading Orbis86, Soniya is also a producer and host at Radio Zindagi, where she shares insights on startups, innovation, and the future of technology with global audiences.
​After years of hype cycles, memecoins, regulatory battles, and market volatility, the Web3 industry finds itself at a critical turning point. Was Web3 merely a speculative trend, or is the technology finally maturing into something with real-world value? This panel explores whether blockchain, decentralized infrastructure, digital ownership, and tokenized ecosystems can move beyond speculation and deliver meaningful impact across finance, AI, gaming, identity, enterprise, and creator economies in 2026 and beyond.