Europe’s biggest Ethereum conference returns to Cannes with emphasis on institutional participation
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EthCC, Europe’s largest Ethereum conference, returns to Cannes with the launch of The Agora, providing a curated space to discuss the future of institutional blockchain finance.
CANNES, France, 2026: EthCC (Ethereum Community Conference), the largest annual European Ethereum conference, for the community, by the community, returns for its ninth edition, EthCC[9], between March 30th and April 2nd, 2026, in Cannes, France.
“2026 is the year of professionalisation of Ethereum and the wider crypto ecosystem. We are witnessing remarkable momentum across the board. Ethereum’s scalability improvements through Fusaka, an uptick in daily active addresses, adoption by banks such as JP Morgan and more, all point to a time of rapid convergence of TradFi and DeFi.” shared Jerome de Tychey, Founder and President of Ethereum France. “To further this momentum, this year, we’re also proud to support the first edition of The Agora, with Kaiko’s partnership, to create the premier forum where institutional players can explore the future of onchain finance. 2025 put Ethereum at the centre of this transformation, and as we only grow in 2026, we are thrilled to bring our community together at this pivotal moment.”
As crypto and mainstream finance draw ever closer, experts from across the world will come to Cannes this spring to explore the industry’s next steps. This year’s edition focuses on institutions, as regulatory frameworks like MiCA continue to evolve and the US grapples with the CLARITY Act, developments shaping how blockchain merges with traditional finance.
With the new crypto tax reporting rules providing clarity across Europe and MiCA’s framework establishing comprehensive standards by mid-2026, the EU is creating a robust framework for digital asset growth. These developments set clearer guidelines for exchanges, stablecoins, and institutions, positioning European markets as global leaders in the digital innovation space.
Against this backdrop of institutional adoption, EthCC will provide a critical venue for industry leaders to discuss the future of onchain finance.
“We’re looking forward to building on last year’s successes. The fact that Robinhood, and Vitalik Buterin chose EthCC as their venue for flagship announcements last year shows that this conference, and the community we represent are the leaders in blockchain finance. We’re welcoming more institutional partners this year and will help them see that the future of finance will be built on Ethereum.” Said Bettina Boon Falleur, Head of EthCC.
EthCC[9] and The Agora will gather more than 400 speakers from around the world for four days of talks, workshops, and community-led side events. Key speakers include Vitalik Buterin, Co-founder of Ethereum; Jean-Marc Stenger, CEO of Societe Generale-Forge, and Stani Kulechov, CEO of Aave.
As institutional interest surges, the conference’s mission remains clear: champion those building a positive, open, and abundant Ethereum ecosystem.
About EthCC:
EthCC is the annual conference organised by Ethereum France, a French non-profit organisation dedicated to mainstreaming blockchain and Ethereum in all French-speaking countries, empowering individuals and communities to assume ownership of this technology.
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