Paris Blockchain Week 2025 to Attract 10,000+ Global Attendees

Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) will take place from April 8 to 10, 2025, at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre. The event will gather over 10,000 attendees from 85 countries, along with 420 speakers and 500 members of the press.

PBW 2025 is expected to be one of the most influential blockchain gatherings of the year, drawing strong interest from institutional players. The speaker lineup features a mix of crypto pioneers and top executives from the global financial sector. 

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PBW's Reputation Draws Industry Leaders

In 2025, Paris Blockchain Week will mark its sixth edition. Over time, PBW has grown into one of the most influential blockchain and Web3 events in Europe.

For example, in 2024, the event gathered 9,500 participants and earned strong praise from executives at leading companies. Many highlighted its focus on innovation, high-quality networking, and tangible impact on the industry.

PBW 2024 was an extraordinary opportunity to connect with both familiar faces and new colleagues. It showcased the impressive strength within our community and offered invaluable collaboration opportunities,

said Abel Peña, CSO at Bit2Me. 

Looking ahead, the 2025 speaker lineup is more impressive than ever. It highlights the event’s expanding influence across the crypto industry, institutional finance, and global policy discussions. 

Notable speakers include:

• Charles Hoskinson, Founder of Input Output and architect of Cardano, known for his work in decentralization and cryptographic research
  
• Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and inventor of Hashcash, a foundational component of Bitcoin’s proof-of-work mechanism
  
• David Ripley, Co-CEO of Kraken, who led the platform’s global expansion and 16 acquisitions
  
• Monica Long, President of Ripple, overseeing enterprise blockchain solutions
  
• Kristen Nachtman, VP of Digital Assets at Goldman Sachs, a key figure in bridging traditional finance and Web3
  
• Caroline Butler, Global Head of Digital Assets at BNY Mellon, representing legacy institutions entering crypto
  
• Silvio Micali, Turing Award laureate and founder of Algorand;
  
• Eric Anziani, President & COO at Crypto.com
  
• Yoni Assia, CEO of eToro
  
• Clara Chappaz, France’s Minister Delegate for AI & Digital Affairs, bringing a policy and tech perspective

Together, these speakers reflect PBW’s mission to connect thought leaders across blockchain, finance, regulation, and innovation.

What’s New in 2025: Hackathon, Hybrid Format, and Thematic Deep Dives

With Paris Blockchain Week 2025 fast approaching, organizers are finalizing preparations and rolling out exciting new features. One of the biggest additions this year is a global hybrid hackathon, launched in partnership with BizThon. The initiative welcomes developers of all skill levels.

The PBW Hackathon will unfold in two stages:

1. Online challenges and workshops (January through April 5), including live coding sessions, and technical tasks from experienced developers.
2. Onsite hackathon (April 5–6 in Paris), where participants will form small teams and build real-world blockchain solutions.

Winners will present their projects to a panel of industry leaders and compete for cash prizes, PBW tickets, and the opportunity to pitch on the main stage, offering unparalleled exposure within the Web3 community.

Ultimately, this developer-driven initiative expands PBW’s role beyond networking. It reinforces the event as a dynamic platform for building real-world solutions. 

As BizThon’s Director Rishabh Gupta noted, 

The combination of online challenges and a live event creates an unparalleled opportunity for developers worldwide to showcase their skills and connect with industry leaders.

A Timely Agenda with Global Impact

Paris Blockchain Week 2025 features a robust program tailored to the interests of developers, enterprises, institutions, and policymakers.

The main thematic tracks include:

1. Open Finance: DeFi 2030, tokenization, digital asset custody, and the gateway to mass adoption
   
2. Corporate Web3: Institutional use cases, payment innovations, and the industry evolution beyond NFTs
   
3. Tech Builders: Web3- gaming, blockchain interoperability, Ordinals and security
   
4. AI and Web3: How Web3 will influence the future of AI and how blockchain can secure AI
   
5. Public Policy: MiCA, the rise of crypto ETFs and stablecoins

Last year, 65% of attendees held C-level positions, and the event’s networking app facilitated more than 25,000 meetings! These figures underscore PBW’s role as a premier platform for business development, deal-making, and idea leadership.

What’s Ahead: Policy, Partnerships, and the Decentralized Future

As Paris Blockchain Week 2025 kicks off on April 8, the spotlight will turn to keynote sessions covering Layer 3 scaling, institutional DeFi, and the evolution of crypto regulation. With the MiCA framework now taking effect across Europe, PBW will serve as a key platform for discussing its impact on the digital asset landscape.

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From traditional finance to open-source GitHub repositories, Paris Blockchain Week is where conversations evolve into strategy. 

The participation of major firms like Goldman Sachs, Ripple, BNY Mellon, and eToro underscores the growing alignment between Web3 infrastructure and institutional capital.

For attendees, PBW is more than just a summit—it's a launchpad for new ventures, a hub for building connections, and a defining moment for what blockchain will represent in 2025 and beyond.