The fifth Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference will connect research, technology, finance and policy in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), Spain, on 28–30 October 2026
| WHEN | WHERE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| 28–30 October 2026 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | AC Marriott Hotel Gran Canaria |
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, Spain — 18 July 2026 — The Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Conference (B2C’ 2026) will return for its fifth edition from 28 to 30 October 2026, bringing together researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, financial professionals, regulators and technology leaders to examine the next stage of blockchain and digital-asset innovation.
Hosted in AC Marriott Hotel Gran Canaria, the three-day event is designed as a meeting point between academic research and practical deployment. Its programme will feature keynote and invited talks, peer-reviewed technical presentations, industry contributions, posters, demonstrations and exhibition opportunities. Participants will be able to exchange perspectives on both the technical foundations of decentralized systems and the commercial, regulatory and societal forces shaping their adoption.
A broad view of a fast-changing ecosystem
B2C’ 2026 moves beyond a single-market or purely commercial focus. The conference spans blockchain architecture, cryptocurrency markets and the wider Web3 ecosystem, while also addressing security, governance, compliance and real-world adoption. Core themes include:
- Blockchain protocols, distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms and performance optimization
- Smart contracts, peer-to-peer networks, cryptography, privacy and cybersecurity
- Cryptocurrencies, digital currencies, exchanges, trading, mining and adoption
- FinTech, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, Web3 and metaverse applications
- Fraud detection, financial-crime prevention, risk management and market analysis
- Regulation, law enforcement, ethics, standards, public policy and new business models
- Case studies covering adoption, attacks, forks, scams and emerging applications
Where research meets industry
The conference is intended for a deliberately mixed audience: academics can share new methods and validated findings, while companies, open-source projects, solution vendors and investors can discuss implementation challenges and market needs. Decision-makers and technologists will gain a broader view of how blockchain can create value across industries—and where technical, legal or operational barriers still need to be resolved.
The event’s international committees include specialists affiliated with universities, research institutes and organizations across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, reinforcing B2C’s role as a cross-border forum for informed discussion rather than a narrowly focused trade show.
Publication and professional exchange
Registered abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN and DOI and submitted for indexing to the Web of Science. Authors may also be invited to submit extended papers to the open-access journal Blockchain and Cryptocurrency (ISSN 2938-2602) or other affiliated open-access journals. A limited number of selected journal papers may be further developed as chapters for Volume 1 of the open-access book series Advances in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, planned for publication at the end of 2026.
Conference setting and registration
B2C’ 2026 will take place at the four-star AC Marriott Hotel Gran Canaria, close to Las Canteras Beach, Plaza Santa Catalina and the city’s port area. The venue combines an accessible urban location with the international atmosphere of one of the Canary Islands’ principal business and tourism centres.
Early-bird registration is available until 31 August 2026, followed by later registration until 20 September 2026. The registration package includes access to the conference, digital proceedings, coffee breaks, the welcome and farewell cocktails, and the gala dinner.
About B2C’ 2026
B2C’ 2026 is the fifth edition of the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Conference series, following previous events in Barcelona, Corfu, Tenerife and Innsbruck. The series is organized and sponsored by the IFSA, a non-profit professional association serving industry and academia since 1999, together with media partners IFSA Publishing and Eco IFSA in Barcelona.
Event information
- Conference website: https://b2c-conference.com/
- Dates: 28–30 October 2026
- Venue: AC Marriott Hotel Gran Canaria, C. Eduardo Benot 3–5, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
- Early-bird registration deadline: 31 August 2026
- Later registration deadline: 20 September 2026
Media contact
B2C’ 2026 Conference Office
https://b2c-conference.com/
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