Key Takeaways
- Hyve Group has acquired Chain of Events, integrating the latter’s expertise in curated executive networking with Hyve’s global event‑operating capabilities.
- The deal will enable geographic “geo‑cloning” of flagship events—RAISE Summit, Paris Blockchain Week, and MACHINA—into new markets, especially the United States and the European Union.
- Hyve’s technology platform will scale curated meetings, executive roundtables, and private discussions, facilitating deeper buyer‑seller interactions that often require confidentiality.
- Founders Charlie Meraud and Michael Amar will remain focused on programming, audience development, and executive relationships, while Hyve handles logistics and expansion.
- RAISE Summit is projected to more than double in size next year; MACHINA could grow three‑ to four‑fold, with both events slated to run alongside Hyve’s Fintech Meetup the week of July 6, 2027.
- The acquisition underscores a broader trend of media‑tech firms (SiliconANGLE/theCUBE) partnering with event operators to deliver data‑driven, high‑value networking experiences for elite technology leaders.
Hyve Group’s Strategic Acquisition of Chain of Events
Hyve Group’s purchase of Chain of Events marks a significant step toward amplifying the reach of its premier blockchain and robotics gatherings. By bringing Chain of Events under its umbrella, Hyve gains a proven team that has cultivated niche, invitation‑only formats centered on curated introductions and executive dialogue. The transaction is framed not merely as a financial deal but as a partnership that aligns Hyve’s operational scale with Chain of Events’ content‑centric philosophy.
Founders’ Vision for Geographic Expansion
In an exclusive interview with theCUBE’s John Furrier at the RAISE Summit, Chain of Events co‑founders Charlie Meraud (left) and Michael Amar (right) articulated their ambition to “geo‑clone” their most successful events into additional markets. The United States and the European Union are identified as the primary targets for this replication strategy. Amar emphasized that the goal is to grow “even more and scale geographically,” leveraging Hyve’s existing infrastructure to launch parallel editions of RAISE Summit, Paris Blockchain Week, and MACHINA in new regions.
Leveraging Hyve’s Technology for Scaled Networking
A core component of the acquisition is the integration of Hyve’s proprietary meeting‑matching technology, which will allow Chain of Events to expand its curated networking sessions to a larger audience without sacrificing intimacy. The platform automates the process of pairing technology buyers with sellers based on predefined ideal customer profiles (ICPs), enabling executive roundtables, private discussions, and targeted introductions at scale. Amar noted that many executives prefer to discuss sensitive topics—such as AI security or large‑scale AI deployment—off the public record, and the technology creates safe, confidential spaces for those conversations.
Founders Retain Focus on Content and Audience
Despite the operational handoff to Hyve, Meraud and Amar intend to remain deeply involved in the creative and relational aspects of their events. They plan to continue shaping programming, attracting the right audiences, and nurturing executive relationships that define the unique value proposition of RAISE Summit, Paris Blockchain Week, and MACHINA. By staying “founders” in the truest sense, they aim to preserve the authentic, community‑driven feel that has made their gatherings attractive to high‑level stakeholders.
Growth Projections for RAISE Summit and MACHINA
The founders shared optimistic outlook figures: RAISE Summit could more than double in size by the following year, while MACHINA—the robotics‑focused summit—might expand to three or four times its current footprint. These expansions are timed to coincide with Hyve’s Fintech Meetup during the week of July 6, 2027, creating a synergistic week‑long series of events that will draw overlapping audiences from blockchain, fintech, robotics, and adjacent tech sectors. The combined schedule is expected to amplify cross‑industry deal‑making and thought leadership.
Synergies with Hyve Group’s Global Operations
Amar highlighted that the partnership will allow Hyve to “hire quite a lot in the different geographies” while maximizing synergies between the two organizations. Hyve’s global event‑operating expertise—spanning venue logistics, marketing, registration, and data analytics—will complement Chain of Events’ strength in content curation and executive networking. This division of labor enables the founders to concentrate on what they do best, while Hyve scales the operational backbone required for international rollout.
Context of the Interview and Media Disclosure
The insights were shared during a special broadcast on theCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media’s livestreaming studio, as part of its coverage of the RAISE Summit. A disclosure accompanying the segment notes that theCUBE is a paid media partner for the RAISE Summit event; however, neither Solidigm (the headline sponsor of theCUBE’s coverage) nor other sponsors exert editorial control over theCUBE or SiliconANGLE content. This transparency ensures that the interview remains an independent journalistic piece despite the commercial relationship.
About SiliconANGLE Media and theCUBE Ecosystem
SiliconANGLE Media, founded by tech veterans John Furrier and Dave Vellante, operates as a leading digital‑media conglomerate that includes SiliconANGLE, theCUBE Network, theCUBE Research, CUBE365, theCUBE AI, and theCUBE SuperStudios. With flagship presences in Silicon Valley and at the New York Stock Exchange, the firm reaches over 15 million elite technology professionals. Its proprietary theCUBE AI Video Cloud employs neural‑network‑driven analytics to help technology firms make data‑informed decisions and stay at the forefront of industry conversations. TheCUBE’s alumni network exceeds 11,400 technology and business leaders, providing a trusted platform for intelligence sharing and opportunity creation.
Conclusion
Hyve Group’s acquisition of Chain of Events represents a strategic fusion of content‑driven event curation and scalable event‑operations expertise. By combining Hyve’s global infrastructure and meeting‑matching technology with Chain of Events’ proven ability to foster high‑value executive dialogues, the partnership is poised to launch geographically replicated versions of RAISE Summit, Paris Blockchain Week, and MACHINA—particularly in the U.S. and EU—while preserving the intimate, founder‑led ethos that has defined these gatherings. The anticipated growth, coupled with the planned alignment alongside Hyve’s Fintech Meetup in July 2027, signals a robust expansion trajectory that could reshape how blockchain, AI, robotics, and fintech communities connect, collaborate, and close deals on an international scale.