Barcelona is preparing to host the most significant blockchain gathering in European history this October. The European Blockchain Convention 11, scheduled for October 16-17, 2025, will bring together more than 6,000 delegates and 300 speakers, marking it as the largest blockchain conference in Europe for 2025 and the biggest edition since its inception in 2018.
The speaker lineup reads like a who’s who of the financial and crypto world, featuring senior executives from major institutions including Bitpanda, CoinFund, Galaxy, KKR, OKX, Banco Santander, BBVA, Algorand, Bullish, J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas, and Bitwise Asset Management. These industry leaders will address the most pressing topics shaping the blockchain landscape, including tokenization of securities, stablecoins, AI agents, institutional adoption, modern blockchain infrastructures, and itcoin">Bitcoin’s role as a corporate treasury asset.
A groundbreaking addition to this year’s convention is Europe’s largest crypto industry meetings program, designed to maximize networking ROI for all participants. With over 10,000 pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings anticipated, this initiative represents a new benchmark for industry events. The convention will also feature the flagship Start-up Battle, Europe’s premier blockchain startup competition showcasing 50 promising companies, alongside a 48-hour hackathon involving 200+ developers and 30+ mentors.
Beyond the business agenda, attendees can immerse themselves in Barcelona’s vibrant culture through curated experiences including sunset beach parties, morning runs, wine tastings, and Michelin-starred dining tours. The timing coincides perfectly with several prestigious local events, including the Sitges Film Festival, Salón Náutico boat show, and the CSIO Barcelona equestrian competition, creating a rich cultural backdrop for the blockchain community’s gathering.
