Barcelona, Spain — European Blockchain Convention 9 is set to be Europe’s largest blockchain
event in 2H 2023, surpassing all its previous editions since the event was launched in 2018.
Ready to welcome 5,000 attendees, EBC9 is scheduled for October 24-27, 2023 at the vibrant
city of Barcelona, ahead of the highly anticipated El Clasico clash between FC Barcelona and
Real Madrid over the weekend.
A roster of 300 founders, CEOs and industry experts are scheduled to give talks at the event,
including:
Lars Bakke Krogvig – Co-Founder at Nansen
Ambre Soubiran – CEO at Kaiko
Manuel Nordeste – VP, Fidelity Digital Assets at Fidelity
Alfonso Gomez – CEO at BBVA Switzerland
Mounir Benchemled – Founder at ParaSwap
Coty de Monteverde – Head of Crypto & Blockchain at Banco Santander
Richard Muirhead – Founding Partner at Fabric Ventures
Tim Grant – Head of EMEA at Galaxy Digital
Laurence Arnold – Head of Innovation at AXA Investment Managers
Christoph Hock – Managing Director at Union Investment
Jon Fink Isaksen – Head of Policy, EMEA at Uniswap Labs
Barbara Schlyter – Head of Digital Products at DWS
Robby Yung – CEO at Animoca Brands
Tim Walther – Manager Metaverse & NFT, Volkswagen
Niccolò Bardoscia – Head of Digital Assets at Intesa SanPaolo
Adam Gagol – Co-Founder & CTO at Aleph Zero
Guénolé de Cadoudal, Head of Digital Assets at Credit Agricole
Nathalie Oestmann – COO at Outlier Ventures
Alex Odagiu – Investment Director at Binance Labs
This year’s agenda will cover a wide range of topics, including the regulatory challenges in Europe
and globally, the surge in adoption of digital assets, stablecoins, CBDCs, privacy, the
institutionalization of crypto, DeFi, sustainability, tokenization, and the ascent of AI.
“We have seen a significant increase in registrations and interest from exhibitors and sponsors
alike after the overwhelmingly positive feedback we got from our previous edition. Building on that
momentum, we are moving EBC9 to Fira Barcelona, a much larger venue”, shared Victoria Gago,
co-founder of European Blockchain Convention. “Fira Barcelona, being the largest convention
centre in Spain, offers ample space for more exhibitors, a greater variety of content, and engaging
experiences”.
In addition to panel discussions and workshops hosted across 3 stages, the program includes:
3.000sqm exhibition area for sponsors and exhibitors
ask-me-anything sessions with speakers
a 1-to-1 meeting area
5 themed networking lounges to help people connect with each other
a hackathon
a startup competition
an investor meetup
an art gallery
“We are extremely excited to bring together the worlds of TradFi, Digital Assets and Web3”,
shared Daniel Salmeron, co-founder of the event. “The participation of so many traditional banks
and financial institutions demonstrates their commitment and optimism about the future of crypto
and digital assets”.
To learn more about European Blockchain Convention, including sponsorship, ticketing details
and the full list of speakers, visit the official website at www.eblockchainconvention.com.
About the European Blockchain Convention
Launched in 2018, European Blockchain Convention is the most influential blockchain event in
Europe, connecting industry professionals, startups, and technology leaders. The event provides
a platform for sharing insights, fostering collaborations, and exploring the vast potential of
blockchain, crypto, and digital assets.
Barcelona To Host Record-Breaking European Blockchain Convention on October 24
Barcelona, Spain – Barcelona is poised to host Europe’s largest blockchain event from October 24-27. European Blockchain Convention 9 (EBC9), scheduled to take place in the Catalan capital, will be the largest event of its kind for H2, 2023. It will also be the largest European Blockchain Convention since the event started in 2018 with an estimated 5,000 delegates.
Barcelona will be abuzz on the last weekend in October as EBC9 comes to town and industry experts flock to the three-day crypto event. The conference also coincides with the highly anticipated El Clásico clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
300 founders, CEOs, and industry experts will be in attendance to speak at European Blockchain Convention 9 including C-level execs from Nansen, Fidelity, Fabric Ventures, and Animoca Brands. In addition to senior figures from leading blockchain companies, there will be speakers from traditional companies including Banco Santander and Volkswagen. Senior personnel from Binance Labs and Galaxy Digital will also be in attendance.
Victoria Gago, co-founder of European Blockchain Convention, said: “We have seen a significant increase in registrations and interest from exhibitors and sponsors alike after the overwhelmingly positive feedback we got from our previous edition. Building on that momentum, we are moving EBC9 to Fira Barcelona, a much larger venue. As the largest convention centre in Spain, it offers ample space for exhibitors, a greater variety of content, and more engaging experiences.”
“We are extremely excited to bring together the worlds of TradFi, digital assets and web3,” shared fellow co-founder Daniel Salmeron. “The participation of so many traditional banks and financial institutions demonstrates their commitment and optimism about the future of crypto and digital assets.
The ninth edition of European Blockchain Convention will incorporate a diverse agenda that addresses regulatory challenges, CBDCs, privacy, the institutionalization of crypto, DeFi, sustainability, tokenization, and the ascent of AI.
In addition to panel discussions and workshops hosted across three stages, the program includes a 3,000 sqm exhibition area for sponsors and exhibitors. There will also be AMA sessions with speakers, a 1-to-1 meeting area, and five themed networking lounges. Other events scheduled for EBC9 include an investor meetup, an art gallery, and the second edition of the EBC Start-up Awards.
At the top of the side event list, there will also be a Hackathon where 200+ hackers, 30+ mentors and 20 teams are expected to participate in a 48 hours hackathon.
To learn more about European Blockchain Convention, including sponsorship, ticketing details and the full list of speakers, visit the official website at www.eblockchainconvention.com
About European Blockchain Convention Launched in 2018, European Blockchain Convention is the most influential blockchain event in Europe, connecting industry professionals, startups, and technology leaders. The event provides a platform for sharing insights, fostering collaborations, and exploring the vast potential of blockchain, crypto, and digital assets.
