Europe’s blockchain ecosystem has faced significant challenges in recent years. Blockchain job postings across the continent have declined by 90% since 2022, largely due to high energy costs, slow regulatory processes, and dependence on traditional banking. Despite these obstacles, Europe continues to produce global blockchain innovators, including Austria’s Bitpanda and London-based DeFi unicorn Avara (formerly Aave).
The 11th European Blockchain Convention (EBC11), scheduled for October 16-17 in Barcelona, aims to prove that Europe remains central to blockchain innovation. Victoria Gago, Co-Founder of EBC, states: “While the U.S. often captures headlines with bold regulatory moves, Europe is quietly building the infrastructure for the future of finance.”
Growing Fintech Investment and Networking Opportunities
EBC11 will host over 100 sessions covering tokenization, DeFi, institutional crypto, AI, privacy, security, and startup competitions. Key speakers include Anthony Scaramucci (SkyBridge Capital), Erald Ghoos (OKX), Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad (Bitpanda), Matthew Hougan (Bitwise Asset Management), Leon Marshall (Galaxy), and Anthony Bassili (Coinbase Asset Management).
European fintech investment is on the rise, growing 23% to €3.6 billion in H1 2025, according to Finch Capital. Notably, U.S. investors contributed 28% of all European fintech deals, highlighting international confidence in the region’s digital finance capabilities. At the same time, Europe is advancing its digital euro initiative, with the ECB and EU member states nearing key design agreements.
Networking is a major focus of EBC11. For the first time in a European crypto event, the convention will facilitate over 10,000 one-on-one meetings (1:1) using a dedicated app. Attendees can browse participant profiles, schedule meetings instantly, and connect with founders, investors, developers, and corporate leaders efficiently. Sponsored meetings further allow partners to target high-value connections, ensuring meaningful and productive discussions. Last year, EBC facilitated more than 300 meetings, with a 90% satisfaction rate among participants.
Through its combination of educational sessions, startup battles, and unmatched networking opportunities, EBC11 demonstrates Europe’s ongoing leadership in blockchain and fintech. The event is designed to accelerate deal-making, investment opportunities, and strategic collaborations, providing a platform where Europe’s innovation and talent converge to shape the future of finance.
For more details and tickets, visit: www.eblockchainconvention.com