The best Web3 and blockchain events for founders in 2027 are the ones where builders, protocols and crypto investors meet in the same rooms: developer conferences with hundreds of side events, deal-focused summits and pitch competitions. These are the ten worth planning around, from Cannes, Paris, Prague and Barcelona to Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Miami and Nashville.
We chose events where founders can learn, hire, sell and raise: builder conferences, startup competitions and the big deal-flow weeks. Europe comes first, with the best of the rest of the world. We checked every date on the organiser's own website and mark each one as Confirmed (date on the official site), Announced (reliable second source only) or Expected (based on past editions only). All ten below are Confirmed. Several famous European community events, such as ETHPrague, Berlin Blockchain Week and Zurich's Point Zero Forum, have not published 2027 dates yet; you'll find them further down.
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Top 10 Web3 and Blockchain Startup Events of 2027 at a Glance
The 10 best Web3 and blockchain startup events of 2027
1. Consensus Hong Kong: 1–3 February 2027, Hong Kong
CoinDesk's Asian edition of Consensus, focused on digital assets, tokenisation, institutional finance and AI. It is the first big crypto deal-flow event of the year and a good way into Asian investors and exchanges.
2. EthCC[10]: 12–15 April 2027, Cannes
The tenth Ethereum Community Conference, organised by Ethereum France, is Europe's longest-running Ethereum event. The organiser counts more than 500 speakers and more than 200 side events, where early founders meet protocols, funds and future hires. Vitalik Buterin is among the speakers listed for 2027. Students can apply for a pass in a draw in early 2027.
3. TOKEN2049 Dubai: 21–22 April 2027, Dubai
The main crypto week in the Middle East. The organiser expects more than 15,000 attendees and more than 500 side events. Go if you want to meet Gulf investors and exchanges; it comes just a week after EthCC.
4. Consensus Miami: 4–6 May 2027, Miami Beach
CoinDesk's main event. In 2026 it ran PitchFest, a startup competition with a $20,000 grand prize for young companies that had raised less than $5 million; the 2027 PitchFest is not announced yet. The most structured way for an early-stage Web3 founder to get in front of US investors.
5. BTC Prague: 6–8 May 2027, Prague
Europe's largest Bitcoin event, with more than 90 Bitcoin companies in the expo. At €49, the expo ticket is the cheapest way on this list to meet a whole industry in one place, which makes it a good first event for bootstrapped founders building on Bitcoin. Paying in bitcoin gives a 5% discount.
6. ETHConf: 14–16 June 2027, New York
A three-day event run by ETHGlobal, the team behind the world's biggest series of Ethereum hackathons. Founders get the builder crowd and the banks and asset managers that want to use Ethereum in the same building.
7. Signal Week: 6–7 July 2027, Paris
Paris Blockchain Week becomes Signal Week in 2027 and moves from April to July, to a bigger venue. Paris Blockchain Week ran a startup competition and a hackathon for seven editions; Signal Week's site lists a startup competition, but the details for 2027 are not out yet.
8. Bitcoin 2027: 15–17 July 2027, Nashville
The Bitcoin Conference returns to Nashville in 2027. It is run by BTC Inc. Go if you build on Bitcoin and need to meet the companies, miners and investors of that part of the industry.
9. European Blockchain Convention: 23–24 September 2027, Barcelona
The 13th edition of the convention, which calls itself Europe's deal floor for digital assets. A good choice for B2B founders who sell to banks, exchanges and financial firms.
10. TOKEN2049 Singapore and the NEXUS Startup Competition: 6–7 October 2027, Singapore
The world's largest crypto event, with more than 25,000 attendees expected. The NEXUS Startup Competition runs two days of pitching on 6–7 October 2027, with equity-free prizes; applying is free and selection is based on merit, which makes it the best pitch stage on this list.
Also worth a look
- Digital Asset Summit (DAS) NYC, Javits North, New York, 30 March–1 April 2027: Blockworks' institutional summit; expensive and aimed at institutions. blockworks.com
- Hong Kong Web3 Festival, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 19–21 April 2027 (Announced in the organisers' press release; the official site still shows 2026).
- VivaTech, Paris, 16–19 June 2027: Europe's biggest tech show; check its programme for Web3 sessions. vivatech.com
Dates not announced yet
- ETHDenver, Denver: the 2026 edition (18–21 February) was free and had the BUIDLathon hackathon and a pitch event; 2027 dates are not out. One of the most founder-friendly events in Web3, so watch for the announcement.
- ETHPrague (last held 8–10 May 2026), Berlin Blockchain Week (13–21 June 2026), ETHWarsaw and ETHBelgrade (26–27 August 2026): Europe's builder events; 2027 dates are not out.
- Point Zero Forum, Zurich (23–25 June 2026) and CV Summit, Zurich (29–30 September 2026): both take sign-ups for 2027 without dates.
- Solana Breakpoint: 15–17 November 2026 at Olympia London; 2027 not announced.
- Bitcoin Amsterdam (5–6 November 2026), DAS London (10–11 November 2026) and Devcon 8 (3–6 November 2026, Mumbai): no 2027 editions announced yet.
- Proof of Talk, Paris: its site shows conflicting dates (June 2026 and June 2027), so we wait for confirmation.
- Bitcoin MENA, ADNEC Abu Dhabi: the site says the event returns in 2027, but no dates yet.
- NFT Paris: the 2026 edition was cancelled and no 2027 edition is announced.
We did not find a 2027 edition of a dedicated women-in-Web3 event yet. If you run one, tell us through the form below.
Why these events matter: Web3 funding in numbers
- Crypto and blockchain startups raised $5.68 billion across 384 deals in the second quarter of 2026, 31% more than in the first quarter, but late-stage rounds took about 77% of the money and seed and pre-seed about 7%, according to Galaxy Research data reported by Crypto Briefing.
- In the first half of 2026, venture investment in crypto reached $10.0 billion across 744 deals, against $20.3 billion for the whole of 2025, according to Galaxy data reported by crypto.news.
- Female-led Web3 startups received $1.77 billion of $27.85 billion (6.43%) in Web3 venture funding between early 2022 and the third quarter of 2023, according to Bitget Research reported by Cointelegraph. It is the most recent count we found.
New to the sector? Read our guide to blockchain and Web3 for female founders and our overview of Web3 and blockchain startup trends.
How to choose the right Web3 event
- Pick your chain and your crowd. Ethereum builders: EthCC and ETHConf. Bitcoin: BTC Prague and Bitcoin 2027. Institutions and finance: Consensus, Signal Week and the European Blockchain Convention.
- Pitch where it is free. The NEXUS Startup Competition at TOKEN2049 Singapore is free to apply for and gives equity-free prizes.
- Use the side events. EthCC and TOKEN2049 have hundreds of free side events around the main conference; many founder meetings happen there.
- Buy early. Prices rise in waves: EthCC's Full Pass goes from €590 to €750 on 31 January 2027, and TOKEN2049 sells Super Early Bird tickets now.
- Check the rules where you raise. Crypto regulation differs between the EU, the UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore and the US, so ask local founders at each event. See more startup competitions with prize money.
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FAQ
What are the best Web3 and blockchain events for startups in 2027?
Our top picks are EthCC in Cannes, Signal Week in Paris, BTC Prague, the European Blockchain Convention in Barcelona, TOKEN2049 in Dubai and Singapore, Consensus in Hong Kong and Miami, ETHConf in New York and Bitcoin 2027 in Nashville.
When is EthCC 2027?
EthCC[10] is on 12–15 April 2027 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The Full Pass costs €590 until 31 January 2027, then €750.
What happened to Paris Blockchain Week?
It is now called Signal Week. The 2027 edition takes place on 6–7 July 2027 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.
Which Web3 events have a free startup competition?
The NEXUS Startup Competition at TOKEN2049 Singapore (6–7 October 2027) is free to apply for and offers equity-free prizes.
What is the cheapest blockchain event in Europe in 2027?
BTC Prague: the Bitcoin Expo ticket costs €49 for 7–8 May 2027.
When is ETHDenver 2027?
Not announced yet. The 2026 edition took place on 18–21 February 2026 in Denver; we'll add the 2027 dates when they are published.
How much venture capital goes to Web3 startups?
Crypto and blockchain startups raised $5.68 billion in the second quarter of 2026 and $10.0 billion in the first half of 2026, according to Galaxy Research data.
About the Author
Violetta Bonenkamp, also known as MeanCEO, is an experienced startup founder with an impressive educational background including an MBA and four other higher education degrees. She has over 20 years of work experience across multiple countries, including 5 years as a solopreneur and serial entrepreneur. Throughout her startup experience she has applied for multiple startup grants at the EU level, in the Netherlands and Malta, and her startups received quite a few of those. She’s been living, studying and working in many countries around the globe and her extensive multicultural experience has influenced her immensely.
