Paris Blockchain Week 2025 Sets New Milestones in Blockchain Innovation and Collaboration

Paris, France / April 14, 2025 / Paris Blockchain Week, Europe’s premier blockchain and Web3 event, wrapped up its sixth edition at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, setting a new standard for industry gatherings. The event was a resounding success, drawing over 9,600 attendees from 95 countries, including an impressive 67% C-suite executives, demonstrating the strategic significance of blockchain across global business leadership.

With more than 500 distinguished speakers from around the globe, including notable blockchain pioneers, Paris Blockchain Week delivered profound insights, influential discussions, and strategic debates. Prominent speakers this year included Charles Hoskinson, CEO and Founder of IOHK; Adam Back, Co-founder and CEO of Blockstream; Monica Long, President of Ripple; and Clara Chappaz, France’s Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence Digital Affairs, highlighting the high-calibre presence and the diverse expertise represented.

The dynamic and interactive nature of the event was underscored by over 36,000 meetings facilitated through the official networking app, creating countless opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and partnership.

One of the major talking points at this year’s event was the resilience of the crypto industry amid geopolitical uncertainties. Charles Hoskinson, in his keynote address, emphasized that blockchain and cryptocurrency are poised to gain strength as global conflicts heighten economic instability, reinforcing blockchain’s critical role in securing economic stability.

Echoing these sentiments, Ripple’s Monica Long emphasized the lasting impact and permanence of crypto technologies in global financial infrastructure. Despite recent market volatility, she assured participants that digital assets are not only here to stay but essential to the future of finance. The event also highlighted Europe’s proactive approach toward blockchain regulation, particularly with detailed discussions around MiCA, Europe’s regulatory framework, placing Europe as a leading hub for responsible crypto and blockchain innovation.

Investors Day at Paris Blockchain Week has solidified its reputation as a cornerstone event, bringing together global financial leaders, blockchain entrepreneurs, and visionary technologists. This year’s edition featured over 1,000 startups entering the “Start in Block” competition, with more than 400 top-tier investors evaluating pitches for a share of over €10 million in funding and prizes. The event provided a dynamic platform for startups to showcase their innovations and for investors to discover high-potential ventures, fostering an environment ripe for strategic partnerships and collaborations.​

Beyond the conference sessions, Paris Blockchain Week 2025 offered a series of exclusive events that enriched the attendee experience. The Bitcoin Investors Day provided unparalleled insights into Bitcoin’s evolving role in global finance. AgentX, a full-day, exploring the transformative potential of decentralized AI agents, featured expert discussions and project showcases. The VIP Dinner beneath the glass Pyramide du Louvre offered a refined setting for top-tier networking and deal-making. The Hackathon, held prior to the main event, brought together developers and innovators to create impactful blockchain solutions. To cap off the week, the Official Afterparty at La Machine Du Moulin Rouge delivered a vibrant and unforgettable finale, celebrating the week’s achievements and fostering lasting connections.

Media coverage reached unprecedented heights, with over 400 journalists from premier global outlets including CNBC, Forbes, Financial Times, Thomson Reuters, Coindesk, Cointelegraph, and The Block attending. Their extensive coverage amplified the global dialogue around blockchain and its transformative potential.

About Paris Blockchain Week

Paris Blockchain Week 2025, April 8-10, at the Carrousel du Louvre, stands as Europe’s premier blockchain and web3 event, uniting the world’s leading thought leaders, innovators, and industry drivers. Dedicated to fostering unparalleled innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, PBW serves as the definitive platform for professionals shaping the future of blockchain and Web3 technologies. The 6th edition of this prestigious event featured over 400 speakers, including prominent figures such as: Charles Hoskinson, CEO and Founder of Input | Output, Adam Back, Co-Founder CEO of Blockstream, David Ripley, Co-CEO of Kraken, Eric Anziani, President COO of Crypto.com, Clara Chappaz, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence Digital Affairs of Government of France, Caroline Butler, Global Head of Digital Assets of BNY, Silvio Micali, Blockchain Founder and Turing Award Winner, Monica Long, President of Ripple, Kristen Nachtman, Vice President of Digital Assets of Goldman Sachs, Eric Demuth, CEO Co-Founder of Bitpanda, Zack Chestnut, Global Head of Business Development at Kinexys Digital Payment Liink from JP Morgan.

For more information and to access event photos, visit the official Paris Blockchain Week website: https://www.parisblockchainweek.com/

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