Top Blockchain & Crypto Online Conferences

14 Virtual Conferences to attend from home while in quarantine

Ellie Geo
AE Ventures
8 min readApr 13, 2020

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More than half of the world is on lockdown for about a month now. While this situation is forcing some organizers of blockchain conferences to cancel the events, it is also inspiring others to look for solutions in the virtual realm.

We have researched the Internet and collected a list of the 14 must-attend blockchain conferences for you. Turn your quarantine time into quality time.

This is your chance to visit all the crypto conferences out there without leaving home. :)

So, open your agenda and let’s check the list below!

1. Superhero League

Date: 16 April 2020 (every Thursday during the lockdown)

Organizer:

Price: Free

This is the fourth edition of this conference and so far it has been captivating. It is lasting for about 2–3 hours and it is filled with interactive discussions on the hot topics today with various interesting guests. There are 2 tracks — Main stage (biz dev) and Developer (dev) stage and networking room.

Tune in to tackle challenges through the blockchain perspective by questioning what is the role of blockchain technology in healthcare, personal data & surveillance, news & information, and logistics in times of insecurity.

You can take part in the discussions with key experts who will share with us their point of view and practical advice from their experience.

This weeks’ topic is COVID-19, Blockchain & Privacy: privacy-centric solutions to track the infected in real-time.

Link to the event here.

2. Blockdown 2020

Date: 16–17 April 2020

Organizer: EAK

Price: £20.00

BlockDown 2020 is a conference established in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, which resulted in an international travel lockdown and mass cancellations of blockchain events and summits throughout the world.

This conference is industry-focused and promises to deliver 100% premium digital experience for the blockchain involved. Guests can enjoy majorly enhanced networking opportunities than an offline event.

Link to the event here.

3. EY Global Blockchain Summit 2020 I Going Public

Date: 21–23 April 2020

Organizer: Ernst & Young LLP

Price: Free

Through a series of educational webcast sessions spread over three days, the program will cover Blockchain Business Applications; Blockchain for Assurance, Tax, and The Token Economy; as well as Blockchain Technology in general.

Aa many event organizers, after careful considerations regarding the global developments of COVID-19, they have decided to redesign the summit into an all-virtual format. Through a series of educational webcast sessions spread over three days, the program will take place on 21, 22 and 23 April from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (US Eastern time) each day. In addition, all sessions will be recorded for replay.

Join the event and get inspired by a differentiated and compelling point of view on public blockchains, the program will explore how technology is transforming business-to-business transactions.

Link to the event here.

4. Virtual Blockchain Week

Date: 26 April — 2 May 2020

Organizer: Bad crypto podcast & Cointelegraph

Price: Free

Virtual Blockchain Week is a groundbreaking one-of-a-kind online conference featuring a dynamic mix of trailblazers, emerging technologists, futurists, thought leaders, authors, and entrepreneurs who will share valuable content related to the current state of blockchain and cryptocurrency.

The event will be streamed live on the major social channels for five consecutive days. Make sure you note it down and tune in when you can!

Link to the event here.

5. Sub0 Online

Date: 28 April 2020

Organizer: Parity Technologies

Price: Free

This is a Substrate developer community conference.

Sub0 Online’s main track will be hosted on Crowdcast. From there you will hear talks from all the guest speakers and have the opportunity to ask them questions.

This event is intended mainly for Substrate developers looking to bring their project to the next level and blockchain developers who want to learn about the technical advantages of using Substrate for their blockchain solutions.

Link to the event here

6. Solidity Summit 2020

Date: 29–30 April 2020

Organizer: Ethereum

Price: Free

This virtual summit is organized by the solidity team to gather people involved and interested in the Solidity language, the ecosystem, and tooling around it.

The aim is to host useful discussions that result in improvement proposals leading to actual blockchain implementations.

In fact, this event goal is to initiate and improve the communication between teams working on similar topics or on topics that build on top of each other and identify needs for the smart contract ecosystem for Ethereum.

If you are a Solidity developer this two-day, friendly-sized interactive online event with talks and workshops is for you.

Link to the event here.

7. DeFi Full-Stack

Date: 1–3 May 2020

Organizer: Dystopia Labs

Price: Free

There’s nothing like a market crash and global pandemic to expose the weak points of legacy financial systems. This is what the organizers of this event are exploring and building upon.

There are many guest speakers divided into two groups — Bitcoin speakers and DeFi & Emerging Markets speakers. Check the link below for the full agenda and complete list of speakers. This will definitely be something you would want to tune in!

Link to the event here.

8. Ethereal Virtual Summit

Date: 7–8 May 2020

Organizer: Ethereal

Price: Free

Ethereal is a global series of conferences focused on connecting leading developers, companies, and influencers shaping the future of blockchain and Ethereum.

The purpose is to explore and push for truth, trust, personal identity, ethics, human relationships, value, language, society, justice, and empowerment. The Ethereal Summit agenda covers the critical way blockchain can revolutionize a world — where a decentralized, more efficient, and democratized world enables humanity to move with a shared purpose.

Link to the event here.

9. Consensus

Date: 11–13 May 2020

Organizer: CoinDesk

Price: Free

Consensus, powered by CoinDesk, is the annual gathering of the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology world. If you haven’t had the chance to attend so far — now is the moment!

Since 2015, Consensus is attracting the major players in the blockchain space as well as big companies, investors and banks.

Consensus aims to break down the barriers that separate companies in the industry and allows everyone working on the technology to spend three days learning from their peers.

Link to the event here.

10. Block Conf Digital

Date: 14–16 May 2020

Price: Free

This is 48 hours non-stop online conference, providing a full networking experience.

You will have the opportunity to experience this entirely new conference format that brings together influencers, experts and blockchain enthusiasts from all over the world.

Link to the event here.

11. Crypto Asia Summit

Date: 18–23 May 2020

Organizer: ChainTalk

Price: Free

The Crypto Asia Summit is designed to give you a clear path to finding, analyzing, and growing your crypto portfolio with the highest quality projects institutions are watching. The list of speakers is outstanding!

Each expert speaker will open their playbook on what’s working in 2020 and beyond. They will provide you with actionable strategies with step-by-step advice you can implement immediately.

Link to the event here.

12. VIRTUAL Data & Analytics Summit, West Africa

Date: 18–23 May 2020

Organizer: MarTech vibe

Price: Conference only $199; Conference + Masterclass $299

MarTech Vibe Data & Analytics Virtual Summit -West Africa will cover crucial aspects of how big data and analytics can help government services, ministries, and large organizations harness their data and identify new opportunities.

West Africa too, is fast adopting big data technologies and transforming business through digitalization. Sub-Saharan Africa region is currently responsible for an astonishing 45.6% of mobile money activity in the world. If this makes you think about what possibilities the future holds save the date.

Link to the event here.

13. Crypto Valley Conference

Date: 15 June 2020

Organizer: Lucerne University and the Crypto Valley Association

Price: Free

This is the third edition of the Crypto Valley Conference. In the virtual form of the event, you can enjoy the two days of in-depth discussions on the current state and future of blockchain technology.

As the subtitle of the Crypto Valley Conference states, let’s set the foundation for the future of blockchain. For this, they are preparing more than 50 presentations from global industry leaders on 2 stages, interesting topics about blockchain technology, economy and finance, and legal and regulations.

The academy track will deliver a top selection of research papers to be presented. Who is it for? You, startups, corporate, academia, blockchains, and governments.

Link to the event here.

14. Remote Crypto Con

Date: 24–26 June 2020

Organizer: HeySummit

Price: Free

The Remote Crypto Con is promising the most influential speakers in the cryptocurrency industry, direct to your living room.

This event will last for 3 days and there are 14 speakers, covering 5 categories of topics: The business of crypto, Digital Assets & Developers, Investor Sentiment, Crypto & the Media, and Controversial opinions.

Sounds interesting, right? Check them out!

Link to the event here.

Lockdown or not, you can still network, attend events, learn something new, catch your personal blockchain idol at an online event and ask him/her these questions that are in your head lately… Meet like-minded people, discuss ideas, make the world a better actual and virtual place.

Stay safe. Stay home.

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