Dutch Blockchain Week Summit 2025 Returns to Amsterdam
Amsterdal, Netherlands, May 12th, 2025, Chainwire
Dutch Blockchain Week 2025 is just around the corner, marking one of Europe’s key events in the blockchain and Web3 calendar. Now in its sixth edition, the event has become a central meeting point for crypto professionals, developers, investors, and ecosystem participants. This year’s edition features over 20 official side events hosted by leading organizations, including Bitvavo, Bybit (powered by SATOS), and others. The week’s highlight will be the Dutch Blockchain Week Summit, taking place on May 21 and 22 at De Meervaart in Amsterdam.
The two-day summit will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators for a series of keynotes, fireside discussions, and interactive sessions.
Speakers from Across the Industry
This year’s program features a cross-section of speakers representing exchanges, regulatory bodies, venture firms, and Web3 communities. Confirmed speakers include:
- Constantijn van Oranje – Techleap
- Sjuul Follings – AltCryptoGems
- Brian Gahan – Kraken
- Eoin Kearns – MoonPay
- Meyade Curfs – Bybit
- Mark Jennings – Gemini
More speakers will be announced in the lead-up to the event.
Attendees will also be able to participate in breakout sessions on both days. These sessions, scheduled from 11:55 to 12:55 on May 21 and from 12:20 to 13:20 on May 22, provide space for open dialogue between professionals across different verticals in the Web3 ecosystem.
Exhibition Area
The summit includes a dedicated exhibition zone where Dutch Blockchain Week partners will present their solutions and connect with attendees. The open layout encourages conversations, demonstrations, and new connections.
Startup Pitch Arena and Dutch Blockchain Awards
New this year is the Startup Pitch Arena, where early-stage blockchain projects will pitch live on stage in front of venture capitalists, ecosystem leaders, and media outlets. The initiative is designed to provide visibility, feedback, and funding opportunities for emerging founders.
The Dutch Blockchain Awards also return in 2025, recognizing contributions to the Dutch and European blockchain space. Award categories include:
- Best Newcomer
- Best KOL
- Best Fund
- Impactful Person
- Meaningful Education
- BCNL Community Award
- Best Media Platform
- Best Exchange or Broker
Backed by Industry Leaders
This year’s event is powered by partnerships with industry giants. Bitvavo takes center stage as Main Partner, supported by a powerful lineup including:
- Bybit (powered by SATOS)
- OKX
- Coinbase
- Kraken
- Fireblocks
- Talos
- VanEck
These partners will not only be present on the Summit floor but are also contributing to side events, speaker sessions, workshops, and activations throughout the week.
Tickets for the summit are currently available on the official Dutch Blockchain Week website.
About BCNL Foundation
BCNL Foundation is the largest Web3 ecosystem organization in the Netherlands. It brings together startups, professionals, enterprises, universities, and public stakeholders to create better conditions for blockchain innovation. The foundation focuses on events, education, networking, and policy representation.
More information: https://www.bcnl.foundation
