Barcelona, Spain – On October 16-17, 2025, Barcelona will become the hub of blockchain innovation in Europe with the European Blockchain Convention 11 (EBC11). With over 6,000 attendees and 300 renowned speakers, this edition promises to be the most ambitious since the event launched in 2018. Crypto professionals, investors, startups, and tech leaders will gather to explore the trends and innovations shaping the future of the sector.
Prestigious speakers and exclusive insights
This year, EBC11 will host executives and experts from leading companies such as Bitpanda, CoinFund, Galaxy, KKR, OKX, Banco Santander, BBVA, Algorand, Bullish, J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas, and Bitwise Asset Management. They will share their vision on key topics:
- Tokenization of funds and securities
- Stablecoins and monetary innovations
- AI applications in blockchain
- Institutional demand and ETFs
- Modern L1 and L2 development
- User-first Web3 design
- Bitcoin as a treasury reserve
These sessions will provide attendees with unprecedented insights into market developments, while facilitating exchanges between traditional players and innovative actors in the sector.
Europe’s largest 1:1 meeting program
EBC11 innovates by launching Europe’s largest one-on-one meeting program for the crypto industry, with over 10,000 pre-scheduled meetings. Through the EBC app, participants can browse the full attendee list, identify strategic contacts, and schedule their meetings in minutes.
Event partners can also benefit from a sponsored meetings service, where the EBC team facilitates introductions and coordinates 20-minute on-site meetings. Last year, this program enabled over 300 qualified meetings with a 90% satisfaction rate, accelerating funding opportunities, partnerships, and strategic collaborations.
Competitions, hackathon, and innovative startups
The event will also feature the Start-up Battle, Europe’s largest blockchain start-up competition, where 50 promising startups will present their projects to a live audience. Attendees will have the chance to discover tomorrow’s innovations and identify investment or partnership opportunities.
The 48-hour hackathon, bringing together over 200 hackers, 30 mentors, and 20 teams, will provide a fertile ground for creativity and real-world problem solving, strengthening the collaborative spirit of the convention.
EBC11 goes beyond conferences and professional meetings. Participants will also enjoy a fully immersive and cultural experience:
- Sunset beach party and morning beach run
- Curated wine tasting and a Michelin-starred restaurant tour
- Discovering local festivals and events, such as the Sitges Film Festival, the Salón Náutico, and CSIO Barcelona, the prestigious international equestrian competition
These activities allow attendees to combine networking and lifestyle, experiencing the best of Barcelona while forging lasting professional relationships.
Victoria Gago, EBC co-founder, explains:
“We have seen a spectacular increase in registrations and exhibitor interest following the overwhelmingly positive feedback from last year’s edition.”
Daniel Salmeron, co-founder, adds:
“The participation of traditional financial institutions shows growing optimism about the future of crypto and digital assets. This edition will be a true catalyst for the industry.”
For anyone looking to explore the latest trends, meet industry leaders, and seize unique opportunities, the European Blockchain Convention 11 is the must-attend event of 2025.
For more information and to access the full program, visit eblockchainconvention.com.
