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April 17, 2024 by chainwire
Paris, France, April 17th, 2024 – The 5th edition of Paris Blockchain Week, a prominent international conference dedicated to blockchain and Web3 and the largest gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and experts in Europe, has successfully concluded. This year’s event saw a remarkable turnout, with over 9,000 attendees and more than 500 speakers.
The event showcased the significant progress and advancement in various sectors of Web3, encompassing key areas such as Open Finance, Tech Builders, Corporate Web3, Public Policy, and Enterprise Blockchain.
Marina Ferrari, the French Secretary of State for Digital Affairs, commended the event, stating, “If the Paris Blockchain Week has become an unmissable event in Europe – and beyond – for the Web3 sector, it is obviously thanks to its organizers who bring together every year, in the heart of our capital, the best players in the crypto ecosystem and its future nuggets.”
Emmanuel Fenet, CEO of Paris Blockchain Week, expressed his excitement over the event’s success, highlighting the record-breaking participation from over 85 countries. He emphasized the value of the diverse lineup of speakers, engaging discussions, and the introduction of innovative technologies that not only benefited the attendees but also fostered global collaboration within the blockchain ecosystem.
A Magnet For Capital and Startup Talent
Paris Blockchain Week Investors and Founders Day attracted leading crypto investors and startup teams, providing a platform for networking, fundraising, and collaboration on the future of Web’s technological landscape.
The event featured the second annual START IN BLOCK startup competition, where over 800 promising Web3 startups competed for investors’ attention. This competition highlighted startups with high potential, vying for $10 million in prizes, grants, funding, and credits from sponsors and partners.
Web3’s Growing Strength
Bitcoin’s strong performance leading up to the event sparked discussions on its growth potential throughout the year. Industry leaders shared insights on the evolution of Web3, emphasizing decentralization, trust, and regulatory compliance.
Blockchain’s Biggest Innovators Recognized
During the second annual Paris Blockchain Week Awards Ceremony, individuals and projects were recognized for their innovations, contributions, and leadership in the Web3 industry.
- Best Brand Initiative of the Year – Circle
- Best Blockchain for Social Impact – OpenFood Chain
- Best Regulatory Innovation in Blockchain – Tokenize
- Best Web3 Personality of the Year – Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink
What’s Next
The upcoming edition of Paris Blockchain Week is scheduled for April 8-10, 2025, at the Carrousel du Louvre. The event is already shaping up with sponsors, speakers, and partners securing their participation. Early bird tickets are now available.
Chain Of Events, the organizing company behind Paris Blockchain Week, recently hosted its first RAISE event focused on Generative AI for Enterprise. The event received overwhelming success and is set to return on a larger scale on July 8-9, 2025, at the Carrousel du Louvre. For more information, visit RAISE Summit Website.
For event photos, please visit this link.
About Paris Blockchain Week
Paris Blockchain Week is a leading organization in the blockchain/Web3 space, dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. As the premier event platform, it brings together industry experts, developers, investors, regulators, and enthusiasts from around the world to explore the potential of blockchain technology and its transformative impact on various sectors.
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