UN:BLOCK, Northern Europe's largest blockchain and fintech conference, will return to Riga on April 1–2, 2026. The 2025 edition brought together 1,200+ attendees, 250 companies, and 100+ speakers from 40 countries, laying a solid foundation for this year's expanded agenda.
Agenda: Regulation, Payments, and Real-World Web3
The 2026 program dives into crypto regulation, blockchain adoption, financial compliance, payment infrastructure, and emerging Web3 use cases. Organizers emphasize bridging traditional finance with decentralized tech, connecting web2 and web3 communities across Europe's 450 million-strong market. The conference features keynote talks, panel discussions, and exclusive VIP networking experiences.
Key Speakers Announced
Confirmed speakers include Diego Borgo (Executive Partner at Thumbcorp), Julien Furlanetto (CTO at Doors3), and Dr. Kirill Osaulenko (Chief Business Development Officer at WunderTrading). More names from regulators, financial institutions, and startups are expected to join the lineup.
Sponsor Ecosystem
Major backers include Mastercard, Kraken, Gravity Team, Sorainen, NexDesk, and Walless. These partners will help deliver thought leadership content, curated networking dinners, and brand activations, offering attendees direct access to decision-makers across the ecosystem.
Early bird registration is open on the official UN:BLOCK 2026 website. For professionals tracking European blockchain policy and commercial adoption, this conference is shaping up to be a key industry milestone in the first half of 2026.