The cryptocurrency ecosystem is in constant turmoil. Over the past few years we've seen a flurry of fundraising and an increasingly democratized use of blockchain and web3 technology in general, as well as a growing number of meeting places for industry professionals, traditional financiers and the simply curious, enthusiasts and technophiles.
There are just as many different types of events: from "side events" on the sidelines of major international exhibitions such as the European Blockchain Convention or Paris Blockchain Week Summit, to keynotes at local conferences and meetups organized by specific communities of enthusiasts.
As a result, it can be difficult to highlight the most important ones that no enthusiast or investor should miss. So, here is a partial list of the 5 most important crypto events that are a must-attend around the world. These events give our industry a chance to shine, become more democratic and catch the latest news and speeches from the giants of the sector.
European Blockchain Convention
The European Blockchain Convention (EBC) in Barcelona is considered the most influential blockchain event in Europe. For the past 6 years, EBC's mission has been to accelerate the development of the blockchain ecosystem in the Old Continent. Despite the challenges of 2023 for the industry, the 9th edition of the event is generating huge enthusiasm with over 5,000 attendees and over 300 speakers expected, including the biggest names in the ecosystem: Galaxy, Paraswap, Algorand, Coinbase, Kaiko.
EBC
Over the course of 2 days, attendees will be able to organize their day around 8 topics, from institutional impact to investment, regulation, infrastructure, payments, tokenization, industry, NFT and gaming.
Paris Blockchain Week Summit
PBWS is perhaps the most eagerly awaited event in France, with the entire industry represented every year. This two-day event, dedicated to the latest developments in blockchain technology and its potential applications in various sectors, has established itself as a global meeting place for professionals, crypto-enthusiasts, investors and entrepreneurs.
PBWS
Launched 2 years ago, the latest edition of 2023 was held at the famous Carrousel du Louvre and attracted no less than 8,500 visitors for nearly 450 speakers.
Token2049
TOKEN2049 is the leading cryptocurrency event held annually in Dubai and Singapore, where founders and leaders of top Web3 companies and projects share their vision for the industry. Entrepreneurs, investors, developers, industry enthusiasts and global media gather to create unrivaled networking opportunities. It is this community that will determine what happens next in the cryptocurrency space. Each expo attracts over 10,000 attendees, 400 speakers and 5,000 companies.
Consensus
The Consensus Expo, which Coindesk has been organizing since 2022 and is a must-attend event, attracted around 15,000 visitors over 3 days in Austin, USA. Billed as the "Blockchain Superbowl" or the "Cannes Web3 Festival", it is the world's largest, longest-running and most influential event for players in the cryptocurrency, blockchain and Web3 communities and always features top-notch speakers, from the CEO of Circle to representatives from BitGo, Brave, Securitize and Pantera.
The event is the industry's leading forum for discussing the most important issues of the day, highlighting the biggest successes and debating the most critical issues, bringing together visionary speakers, founders, brands, policy makers and more.
Permissionless
Permissionless, considered the world's largest DeFi event, brings together over 7,000 people for a three-day conference in Austin, USA. Organized by Blockworks and Bankless, the event brings together DeFi "builders", DAO participants, protocol developers, cryptocurrency companies and investment funds with the aim of bringing together all these players considered to be the future of cryptocurrencies.
Every continent, every country and almost every capital city (if it is an economic or technological center) has a conference or exhibition dedicated to blockchain or cryptocurrencies. Therefore, it would be too difficult to compile a complete list, which is why specialized websites are doing the census. Be that as it may, we are seeing an increase in the number of events of all kinds, which shows the enthusiasm of both the sector and the public for these technologies.
