Paris Blockchain Week, now evolving into Signal Week, is a major European institutional digital asset conference. This guide covers the 2027 dates, venue, speakers, executive summits, networking events and the 2026 conference highlights for investors and industry professionals.
Paris Blockchain Week returns as Signal Week on July 5–7, 2027, with the main conference scheduled for July 6–7 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France. The event connects traditional finance with the digital asset ecosystem through institutional adoption discussions, regulatory frameworks and networking. This guide helps investors, founders and financial executives understand the upcoming schedule and participation opportunities.
Key Takeaways
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Paris Blockchain Week 2026 took place on April 15–16 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.
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Signal Week 2027 runs July 5–7, with its two-day main conference on July 6–7 at the Palais des Congrès.
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Organizers expect more than 10,000 attendees and approximately 300 or more speakers from the digital asset ecosystem.
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More than 70% of the event's audience consists of C-suite executives or investment decision-makers, according to organizers.
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The program includes an invitation-only VIP Dinner at the Château de Versailles and a private CXO Summit.
Paris Blockchain Week 2027: Dates and Event Snapshot
Paris Blockchain Week developed into one of Europe's leading institutional digital asset conferences before adopting the Signal Week identity for 2027.
The Signal Week official event framework places institutional capital, digital asset infrastructure and market transformation at the center of the upcoming edition.
| Event Detail |
Information |
| Event name |
Signal Week, formerly Paris Blockchain Week |
| 2027 event dates |
July 5–7, 2027 |
| Main conference |
July 6–7, 2027 |
| Main venue |
Palais des Congrès, Paris |
| VIP venue |
Château de Versailles |
| Previous conference |
April 15–16, 2026 |
| Expected attendance |
10,000+ |
| Speaker target |
300+ |
| Audience |
Investors, banks, founders, regulators and institutional executives |
| Main focus |
Institutional finance, tokenization, digital assets and AI |
| Organizer |
Signal Week, under Hyve Group |
The conference generally concentrates its main stage programming into two days, often Wednesday and Thursday in previous April editions. The 2027 main conference instead falls on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Paris Blockchain Week Agenda and Key Events
The event combines main conference sessions with private executive gatherings, industry-specific discussions and side events.
The Paris Blockchain Week 2026 schedule illustrates the program's structure.
| Date in 2026 |
Event |
| April 11–12 |
Hack the Block developer hackathon |
| April 13 |
Official side event |
| April 14 |
Invitation-only VIP Dinner |
| April 15–16 |
Main conference and institutional sessions |
| April 15 |
Start in Block startup competition |
| April 15 |
Bitcoin Treasury Networking Lunch |
| April 15 |
Stablecoin and Payment Infrastructure Reception |
| April 15 |
VIP Regulatory Night |
Additional programming included an Institutional Scale Breakfast, strategic conversations, a Fireblocks House gathering, networking receptions and fireside chat sessions.
Start in Block featured a competition format involving more than 1,000 founders presenting ideas to investors and industry leaders.
These are historical 2026 schedule details, not confirmed dates for corresponding 2027 activities. The 2027 full agenda and side-event calendar remain subject to organizer updates.
Paris Blockchain Week Speakers and Institutional Participants
Paris Blockchain Week attracts global leaders from digital capital markets, traditional finance, blockchain infrastructure and regulatory institutions.
The organizer's historical speaker roster includes:
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Jeremy Allaire: Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Circle.
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Jan van Eck: CEO of VanEck.
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Tim Draper: Founder and Managing Partner of Draper Associates.
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Amy Oldenburg: Digital asset strategy executive at Morgan Stanley.
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Nikhil Sharma: Digital assets executive at BlackRock.
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Lily Liu: President of the Solana Foundation.
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Yoni Assia: Co-founder and CEO of eToro.
These names represent previous event speakers and participants, not a confirmed 2027 lineup.
The conference also brings together asset managers, institutions, regulators and market infrastructure providers discussing blockchain-based settlement, investment access and enterprise adoption.
Key Themes: Institutional Adoption, Regulation and Digital Payments
The 2027 program emphasizes the intersection of global finance and the digital asset economy.
Major themes include:
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Institutional Bitcoin allocation: Bitcoin treasury strategies, investment governance, custody and risk frameworks.
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Real-world assets: Tokenization of securities and other financial instruments through blockchain-based infrastructure.
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Digital payments: Stablecoins, settlement networks and payment infrastructure for institutional transactions.
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Regulatory frameworks: Compliance, licensing, digital asset oversight and cross-border regulatory coordination.
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Digital capital markets: Institutional capital deployment, market infrastructure challenges and trading modernization.
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Enterprise adoption: AI automation, financial technology integration and scalable blockchain systems.
These conversations reflect how institutional digital asset adoption increasingly involves custody, tokenization and settlement infrastructure rather than cryptocurrency investing alone.
The BIS approach to stablecoins and tokenization also reflects the regulatory and market-structure questions relevant to institutional participants.
VIP Dinner, CXO Summit and Private Networking
The VIP Dinner at the Château de Versailles is an invitation-only gathering for global leaders in institutional finance, technology and digital assets.
The Signal Week CXO Summit is another invitation-only program for C-suite executives and senior decision-makers.
It provides a dedicated forum for strategic conversations covering capital deployment, infrastructure partnerships, regulation and institutional digital asset adoption.
Previous editions also included VIP Regulatory Night, investment-focused networking lunches and curated gatherings where blockchain leaders connect with banks, investors and compliance specialists.
Access to these private programs is separate from ordinary main conference participation and may require an invitation or specific ticket category.
How Gate Can Help
Institutional themes discussed at Paris Blockchain Week, including liquidity, Bitcoin allocation and digital asset market structure, can be examined through observable trading data.
Gate's crypto markets provide access to digital asset prices, trading activity and market information. Investors researching conference discussions can compare market movements and liquidity conditions before evaluating the practical implications of proposed financial infrastructure developments. Market data does not establish institutional adoption or guarantee investment outcomes.
Conclusion
Paris Blockchain Week's transition to Signal Week reflects its growing focus on institutional digital assets and their integration into global finance. The 2027 program is scheduled for July 5–7, with the main conference on July 6–7 at the Palais des Congrès. Investors, founders and executives should check official announcements for the final speaker lineup, agenda and private-event access requirements.
FAQs
When is Paris Blockchain Week 2027?
Paris Blockchain Week continues as Signal Week from July 5–7, 2027. The main conference takes place July 6–7 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.
Where was Paris Blockchain Week 2026 held?
Paris Blockchain Week 2026 took place on April 15–16 at the Carrousel du Louvre, with additional side events and a VIP Dinner at the Château de Versailles.
How many people attend Paris Blockchain Week?
Organizers report an audience exceeding 10,000 attendees, compared with more than 4,000 in earlier editions. The 2027 event targets over 10,000 participants.
Who can attend the CXO Summit?
The CXO Summit is an invitation-only program for senior executives, institutional investors, regulatory leaders and financial decision-makers evaluating digital asset infrastructure.
What is the difference between Paris Blockchain Week and Signal Week?
Signal Week is the successor to Paris Blockchain Week, introduced for the 2027 edition. It retains the institutional digital asset focus while expanding participation across traditional finance, AI and financial technology.
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