Nikolas Sargeant
Barcelona is set to host Europe’s largest blockchain event from October 24-27. The event, called, the European Blockchain Convention 9 (EBC9), is set to take place in the Catalan capital.
In a press release shared with Cryptowisser, the organizers said the event will be the largest event of its kind for the second half of the year. The event will also be the largest European Blockchain Convention since the event started in 2018 with an estimated 5,000 delegates.
The city of Barcelona will be lit 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.
A minimum of 300 founders, CEOs, and industry experts will be in attendance to speak at European Blockchain Convention 9. The event will see the presence of 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.
While commenting on the upcoming event, Victoria Gago, co-founder of the 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.”
Co-founder Daniel Salmeron added that;
"We are extremely excited to bring together the worlds of TradFi, digital assets and web3. 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 the event will cover a wide range of topics, including regulatory challenges, CBDCs, privacy, the institutionalization of crypto, DeFi, sustainability, tokenization, and the ascent of AI.
Furthermore, there would be 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. Some events scheduled during the conference include an investor meetup, an art gallery, and the second edition of the EBC Start-up Awards.
The organizers also revealed that there would be a Hackathon that would allow 200+ hackers, 30+ mentors and 20 teams to compete in a 48-hour hackathon
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.
