Crypto Valley Conference Brings Europe’s Most Influential Blockchain & Digital Asset Leaders to Zug on May 28
Zug, Switzerland, May 18th, 2026, Chainwire
In just 10 days, Zug once again becomes the centre of gravity for the global blockchain and digital asset industry as the most forward-thinking minds in crypto converge at the Crypto Valley Conference on May 28th.
Switzerland’s Premier Blockchain, Crypto, and Web3 Event Returns for its 8th Edition with an Unmatched Speaker Lineup, World-Class Networking, and an Agenda Built for the Next Chapter of the Industry
A Speaker Lineup That Defines the Industry
CVC26 brings together the CEOs and senior leaders of the companies building the future of digital finance. The stage features Dr. Adam Back (Co-Founder and CEO, Blockstream), Mathias Imbach (Co-Founder and Group CEO, Sygnum), Franz Bergmüller (CEO, AMINA Bank), Andrei Majcen (Co-Founder and Group CEO, Bitcoin Suisse), and Frederik Gregaard (CEO, Cardano Foundation), alongside international heavyweights including Dorothea Ysenburg (Vice President, Global Partnerships Digital Assets and Blockchain, Mastercard), Laura Hildebrandt (Financial Crimes Compliance Senior Manager, Coinbase), Dr. Moritz Platt (Capital Markets Technology Manager, Google), Francesco Ranieri Fabracci (Head of Tokenization Expansion, Tether), and Stijn Vander Straeten (CEO, Crypto Finance, Deutsche Börse Group), among many others.
This is the room where discussions go deeper, and the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem truly converses.
An Agenda at the Frontier
The 2026 program tackles the topics that matter most right now: quantum computing, agentic AI, digital asset finance, regulation and compliance, and cybersecurity. Sessions are designed not just to inform but to challenge, debate, and drive the conversations the industry needs to have. The full agenda is live at https://cryptovalleyconference.com/
Beyond the Stage: Experiences That Make CVC Unforgettable
CVC has never been just a conference; it’s the building block of Swiss Crypto DINA. The 2026 edition delivers a full day of experiences built around the idea that the best connections happen inside & outside the session room.
The Binance Institutional Breakfast (8:30 to 11:30 AM) opens the day with an exclusive gathering for institutional participants and digital asset leaders. The CVC26 Networking Lunch, hosted by SIX, brings everyone together mid-day with a variety of food stands and the energy that only CVC can create. The Tenity StableHacks Grand Finale brings innovation to the stage, showcasing the top 10 teams building next-generation Solana-based stablecoin infrastructure, culminating in a live jury decision. And Binance’s Professional Headshot Booth gives attendees the chance to walk in, shoot for free, and leave with a profile picture worthy of the company they keep.
The day closes the only way it should: the CVC26 Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Zug, a true CVC tradition since 2018 hosted by Blockstream. It is one of the most iconic networking experiences on the European crypto calendar and is exclusively for attendees.
The evening before the conference, on May 27, the CVC26 VIP Dinner brings together an invitation-only gathering of the industry’s most influential figures, co-hosted by Bitcoin Suisse and G-20 Group, at a stunning venue overlooking Lake Zug.
Partners Who Build, Not Just Sponsor
CVC26 is proud to be supported by an ecosystem of partners genuinely committed to building the industry: Blockstream (Presenting Partner and Boat Cruise Host), Bitcoin Suisse, G-20 Group, Binance, Cardano Foundation, Crypto Finance, SIX, Sygnum, Tenity, Near, Solana Foundation, Talos, Komainu, MME, Luzerner Kantonalbank, Lockton, DGLD, Zama, and more.
Tickets and CVA Member Discount
Tickets are available now at https://luma.com/CVC26
CVA members receive a 30% discount (saving CHF 145). Members can log in to the CVA Networking Portal to access the discount code. Non-members may join the association through https://cryptovalley.swiss/ to receive member pricing.
About the Crypto Valley Association
The Crypto Valley Association is the world’s leading blockchain and crypto ecosystem, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. CVA connects industry leaders, innovators, regulators, and academics to advance the development of the global digital asset economy.