Solana Foundation postpones Shanghai event after registrations surge beyond venue cap
The Solana Foundation postponed its Accelerate Shanghai gathering on October 16 after an overnight surge in registrations exceeded capacity limits registered with local authorities.
The Solana Foundation abruptly postponed the morning session of its Accelerate Shanghai event on October 16, initially citing last-minute logistical issues at the venue. Organizers sent an apology notice to registered attendees at 12:00 PM, stating that the morning programme had been postponed and advising guests to monitor Luma notifications and emails for upcoming details.[1][3]
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu later explained that event registrations quadrupled overnight, significantly exceeding the attendance and occupancy caps registered with local authorities. Prior to the postponement, some registered participants reported waiting for an hour and a half without gaining entry. According to Wu Blockchain, attendance surpassed expectations and triggered a police inquiry concerning overcrowding and public safety.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Organizers have not yet announced a rescheduled date for the event.[4][6]
Key facts
- The Solana Foundation postponed the morning programme of its Accelerate Shanghai event on October 16, citing last-minute venue logistics.
- Some registered attendees were unable to enter the venue after waiting for an hour and a half.
- Organizers issued an apology email to registered guests at 12:00 PM, directing attendees to watch Luma notifications and email for updates.
- Wu Blockchain reported that attendance exceeded expectations, prompting a police inquiry regarding overcrowding and public safety.
- Solana Foundation President Lily Liu confirmed that event registrations quadrupled overnight, exceeding the capacity limit registered with local authorities.
- A new date for the Shanghai event has not been announced.
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SolanaFloor@SolanaFloorPost on X ·
NEW: The @Solana Foundation has postponed this morning’s Accelerate Shanghai programme, citing last-minute logistical issues at the venue. https://t.co/2w3EevIuZF
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SolanaFloor@SolanaFloorPost on X ·
NEW: The @Solana Foundation has postponed this morning’s Accelerate Shanghai programme, citing last-minute logistical issues at the venue. According to @wublockchain12, attendance exceeded expectations, prompting a police inquiry over overcrowding and public safety concerns. https://t.co/3jquqc75VN
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Wu Blockchain@WuBlockchainPost on X ·
Solana event in Shanghai abruptly cancelled on the morning of October 16 The "Solana Accelerate China 2026" event, hosted by the Solana Foundation in Shanghai on the morning of October 16, was abruptly cancelled; the reason remains unknown. Some registered attendees reported that they were still unable to gain entry after waiting for an hour and a half. At 12:00 PM, the organizers sent out an email offering an apology.
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BlockNews@blocknewsdotcomPost on X ·
🚨 JUST IN: Solana postpones its Shanghai event after registrations reportedly QUADRUPLED overnight, exceeding the venue's capacity limit registered with local authorities. Solana Foundation President Lily Liu confirmed the surge in demand. A new event date has not yet been announced.
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Coin TelegraphArticle ·
Solana’s Liu says Shanghai event postponed over registration surge Solana Foundation President Lily Liu said registrations quadrupled overnight, exceeding the attendance limit registered with local authorities.
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The Block@TheBlockCoPost on X ·
THE BLOCK: Solana postponed its Shanghai event after registrations "quadrupled overnight," exceeding the occupancy cap registered with local authorities, Solana Foundation President Lily Liu said. No new date has been announced. https://t.co/D1DavP8poU
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SolanaFloor@SolanaFloorPost on X ·
🚨JUST IN: @Solana Foundation’s president @calilyliu says its Shanghai event was postponed after registrations “quadrupled overnight, far exceeding the event cap we had registered with local authorities.” https://t.co/9TIRIpq172
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