Paris, France, Dec. 21, 2023, Chainwire

Paris Blockchain Week, a blockchain and Web3 event in Europe, has announced that its 5th edition, taking place from April 8-12, 2024, at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, will include more speakers.

The first round of speakers include Richard Teng, the new CEO of global crypto exchange Binance, Jeremy Allaire, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, and Claire Calmejane, CIO of Societe Generale, the first major bank set to launch its own stablecoin.

They will be joining other executives like David Marcus of Lightspark, Denelle Dixon of Stellar Development Foundation, Yat Siu and Robby Yung of Animoca Brands, Yonni Assia of eToro, Silvio Micali of Algorand, Marieke Flament of Near Foundation, and Paolo Ardoino of Tether and Bitfinex.

Paris Blockchain Week 2024 will feature various pivotal topics in the blockchain and web3 arena, such as open finance, artificial intelligence (AI), regulations, CBDCs, corporate web3, and payments.

Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, shared:

“Over the years, Paris has blossomed into a vibrant hub for blockchain, nurturing a fertile ground for the technology to thrive and innovations to flourish. Paris Blockchain Week stands as a testament to this reality, as it has evolved to become one of the most highly anticipated blockchain events. I am thrilled to be attending and speaking at the event’s 5th edition in April next year. Let’s connect, share, and learn. Together, we can advance the future of our industry and propel it to new heights.”

Emmanuel Fenet, CEO of Paris Blockchain Week, said:

“Following the phenomenal success of our last edition, we are eagerly preparing for the 5th Paris Blockchain Week with unparalleled enthusiasm. From innovative Web3 teams to well-established blockchain and crypto industry players, our stages will act as a hub of innovation and inspiration. We invite everyone to join us on April 8-12 as we shape the future of the blockchain ecosystem together.”

In addition to the main conference, Paris Blockchain Week 2024 will encompass a week-long series of events, including a weekend hackathon, the popular Investors and Founders Day, an Industry Awards Presentation, a VIP experience, and a Corporate Programme with a Corporate Breakfast.

Following the success of Paris Blockchain Week 2023, which saw over 8,500 participants from over 75 countries, the 5th edition of the event is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees, feature more than 500 speakers, host 400 journalists, and collaborate with 300 partners.

About Paris Blockchain Week

Paris Blockchain Week is a leading organisation in the blockchain/web3, dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. As the premier event platform, we bring together thought leaders, industry experts, developers, entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and enthusiasts from around the globe to explore the potential of blockchain technology and its transformative impact on various sectors.

The 4th edition of Paris Blockchain Week 2023 was held at the Carrousel du Louvre in March 2023, becoming the biggest blockchain event in Europe.

Please visit www.parisblockchainweek.com for more information.