Paris Blockchain Week 2025: What to expect each day

With Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) just three weeks away, the event is set to bring together industry leaders, investors, and developers for discussions on Bitcoin, regulation, tokenization, and blockchain’s role in AI, luxury, and gaming.

With more than 9,500 attendees from 85 countries expected, the agenda is packed with panels, keynotes, and networking opportunities. Here’s a look at some of the key sessions taking place across the three days (plus extra Monday bonus day!).

Monday, April 7 – Bitcoin Investors Day

Ahead of the main conference, Bitcoin Investors Day at the Palais Brongniart will focus on Bitcoin’s role in global finance. With ETFs now in play and companies holding BTC in reserves, discussions will explore institutional adoption, macroeconomic shifts, and Bitcoin’s evolving use cases.

Tuesday, April 8 – Bitcoin, regulation, and web3 luxury

PBW’s first official day will cover a broad mix of topics, starting with The New Chapter of Bitcoin & Bitcoin Reserves, where industry figures like Henri Arslanian and Hong Fang will explore how Bitcoin fits into corporate strategies.

Regulation will also be a key focus, with MiCA: Impacts of the new European regulation featuring speakers such as Fireblock's Jason Allegrante and Jessica Renier of the Institute of International Finance discussing the effects of Europe’s evolving crypto framework.

Later, Digital Luxury: How brands are leveraging Web3 will highlight how blockchain is being used by luxury brands in authentication, ownership, and customer engagement.

Wednesday, April 9 – Tokenization, ETFs, and institutional capital

The second day will focus on the growing role of traditional finance in blockchain.

A keynote from Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and Input | Output, will set the tone, followed by The Truth Behind Tokenization and RWA, where speakers like Charles Adkins and Michael Sonnenshein will discuss real-world asset tokenization and its impact on investment markets.

The Rise of ETFs and Institutional Capital will explore institutional investor interest in crypto, with insights from figures like Thomas Restout and Karima Lachgar.

Blockchain and Tokenized Economies will round out the day with a look at how digital assets are shaping new economic models and governance structures.

Thursday, April 10 – AI, web3 gaming, and the future of digital interaction

The final day will highlight emerging technologies and their intersection with blockchain.

How Web3 Will Influence the Future of AI will bring together panelists like Elise Yoshida and Samir Tabar to discuss how blockchain can help shape AI development and its ethical implications.

For those following gaming, Building Engagement in Web3 Gaming will explore how blockchain-based games are evolving and what’s driving engagement in the space.

The event will close with a keynote from Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, offering insights into the future of blockchain technology.

Beyond the Panels

An art gallery from last year's event, Paris Blockchain Week 2024. Photo: Paris Blockchain Week

This is just a selection of the sessions taking place – PBW 2025 will feature a packed schedule across multiple stages. Alongside the discussions, there will be extensive networking opportunities, an Investor Day, and the Start in Block startup competition. A VIP dinner beneath the Pyramide du Louvre will provide an exclusive setting for attendees to connect.

With a mix of finance, regulation, AI, gaming, and digital culture, PBW 2025 will cover a broad spectrum of developments shaping blockchain’s next chapter.