Vienna Blockchain Week 2026

Participate in the Vienna Blockchain Week 2026, held from 18th to 19th May 2026, in Vienna. The event brings together builders, founders, investors, policymakers, and enterprise leaders to discuss the modern-day developments in Crypto, Blockchain, digital property, and decentralized technology. Hosted throughout venues including the Web3 Hub at DC Tower in Donau-City, the conference features keynote talks, panel discussions, and networking classes focused on subjects like blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, DeFi, law, along with MiCA, and institutional adoption of virtual belongings. Designed as a targeted and professional gathering, Vienna Blockchain Week aims to inspire significant discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the global blockchain ecosystem.

Organized By

DLT Austria is an Austrian organization that promotes the growth and adoption of blockchain and distributed ledger technology by connecting businesses, researchers, and policymakers, while supporting innovation and development in the Crypto and Blockchain ecosystem.

Event Highlights

• This event is expected to have more than 500 attendees
• Gain insights from 70+ speakers
• Connect with more than 35 countries

Agenda

Day 1

• DARTE Roundtable
• Doors Open and Registration
• Welcome: Launching Web3 in Europe – Austria as Your Strategic Base
• Opening Keynote: From Digital Gold to Programmable Finance – What Research Tells Us
• Briefing: L1 Landscape 2026 Adoption, Fees, and Security

Day 2

• Doors Open and Registration
• Opening Keynote: The State of Digital Assets Regulation in Europe
• East Stage: Panel Stablecoins vs CBDCs Control, Privacy, and Adoption
• West Stage: Panel Crypto Taxation within the EU, Austria as a Case Study
• East Stage: Panel Institutional Adoption 2026 ETFs, Custody and Real Allocation

Target Audiences

• Day 1 Focus - Builders and Infrastructure
• Day 2 Focus - Institutional and Banks
• Day 2 Focus - Regulation and Policy

Why Attend?

• 500+ Decision-Makers: Meet founders, investors, and leaders from 35+ countries.
• Curated Content: 70+ professional audio systems throughout the center tracks.
• Exclusive Insights: Early tendencies and updates in Crypto and DeFi.
• Iconic Venue: Hosted at Web3 Hub Vienna in DC Tower.
• Hands-on Workshops: Practical sessions led by enterprise experts.
• Invite-Only Side Events: Access to specific dinners and VIP meetups.
• Networking App: Schedule 1-on-1 meetings with other attendees.
• Aperitivo and After-Party: Networking beverages and VIP rooftop events.
• Recordings Access: Full event recordings available for members.

Event Topics

• MiCA Implementation.
• Real World Asset Tokenization.
• Institutional DeFi.
• ZK Applications.
• Web3 Infrastructure.
• Crypto Custody.
• L2 Scaling.
• Stablecoin Regulation.

Speakers

• Marion Biber - Head of Invest in Austria.
• Dr. Michael Huertas LL.M., MBA - Partner and Financial Services.
• Vid Hribar - Head of Institutional Partnerships.
• Benjamin Schaub - Managing Partner at intas. tech.
• Matthew A. Schneider - President and CEO at Building, Inc.

Vienna Blockchain Week 2026 brings together global experts to explore the future of Crypto and Blockchain through insights, networking, and collaboration.