Paris, France, April 14, 2025 – The Paris Blockchain Week, the main European event dedicated to the blockchain and the web3, ended its sixth edition at the Prestigious Carrousel du Louvre, establishing a new reference for industry gatherings. The event was a resounding success, attracting more than 9,600 participants from 95 countries, including an impressive 67 % of executives (C-Suite), demonstrating the strategic importance of blockchain within the global management of companies.
With more than 500 distinguished speakers from around the world, including notable blockchain pioneers, Paris Blockchain Week offered deep prospects, influential discussions and strategic debates. Among the renowned speakers this year were Charles Hoskinson, CEO and founder of Iohk; Adam Back, co-founder and CEO of Blockstream; Monica Long, president of Ripple; And Clara Chappaz, Minister French delegate for artificial intelligence and digital affairs, highlighting the presence of high level and the diversity of the expertise represented.
The dynamic and interactive nature of the event has been reinforced by more than 36,000 meetings facilitated thanks to the official network of networking, creating countless opportunities for collaboration, innovation and partnership.
One of the main discussion points during this year's event was the resilience of the crypto industry in the face of geopolitical uncertainties. Charles Hoskinson, in his opening speech, stressed that blockchain and cryptocurrencies are ready to strengthen as global conflicts amplify economic instability, confirming the essential role of blockchain in securing economic stability.
Taking up these feelings, Monica Long from Ripple insisted on the sustainable impact and the permanence of crypto technologies in the global financial infrastructure. Despite the recent market volatility, she assured participants that digital assets are not only there to stay, but that they are essential in the future of finance. The event also highlighted the proactive approach of Europe concerning the regulation of blockchain, in particular through detailed discussions around Mica, the European regulatory framework, positioning Europe as a leading hub for a Crypto innovation and responsible blockchain.
Investor Day during Paris Blockchain Week consolidated its reputation as a fundamental event, bringing together global financial leaders, blockchain entrepreneurs and visionary technologists. This edition presented more than 1,000 startups participating in the “Start in Block” competition, with more than 400 leading investors evaluating the presentations for more than 10 million euros in funding and prices. The event offered a dynamic platform for startups to present their innovations and investors discover projects with high potential, promoting an environment conducive to strategic partnerships and collaborations.
Beyond the conference sessions, the Paris Blockchain Week 2025 offered a series of exclusive events that have enriched the participants' experience. Bitcoin investor day has offered unrivaled perspectives on the evolutionary role of bitcoin in global finance. Agentx, an experience of a full day exploring the transformer potential of decentralized AI agents, presented discussions of experts and project demonstrations. VIP dinner under the Louvre glass pyramid offered a refined framework for high -level networking and business negotiations. The hackathon, organized before the main event, brought together developers and innovators to create impacting blockchain solutions. To close the week, the official Afterparty to the Moulin Rouge machine offered a vibrant and memorable final, celebrating the success of the week and promoting sustainable connections.
Media coverage has reached unprecedented heights, with more than 400 journalists from major world media such as CNBC, Forbes, Financial Times, Thomson Reuters, Coindesk, Cointelegraph and The Block. Their wide coverage has amplified the global dialogue around the blockchain and its transformation potential.
About Paris Blockchain Week
The Paris Blockchain Week 2025, from April 8 to 10, at the Carrousel du Louvre, is the blockchain and web3 event predominant in Europe, bringing together the main opinion leaders, innovators and actors in the world. Dedicated to promote an unrivaled innovation, collaboration and sharing of knowledge, PBW serves as a final platform for professionals who shape the future of blockchain and web3 technologies.
The 6ᵉ edition of this prestigious event brought together more than 400 speakers, including personalities like: Charles Hoskinson, CEO and founder of Input | Output, Adam Back, Co-founder and CEO of Blockstream, David Ripley, Co-PDG of Kraken, Eric Anziani, President & Coo of Crypto.com, Clara Chappaz, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs of the French Government, Caroline Butler, World Center for Digital Active Blockchain and winner of the Turing Prize, Monica Long, President of Ripple, Kristen Nachtman, vice-president of digital assets at Goldman Sachs, Eric Demuth, CEO and co-founder of Bitpanda, Zack Chestnut, World Development Manager at Kinexys Digital Payment & Liink de JP Morgan.
For more information and to access the photos of the event, visit the official website of the Paris Blockchain Week: https://www.parisblockchainweek.com/
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