The Next Blockchain Expo 2025 (NBX) was the most impactful edition of NBX to date. Thanks to this, it has reinforced its position as Central and Eastern Europe’s leading web3 event. Hosted at the Multikino Złote Tarasy in Warsaw, Poland, the conference was conducted over two days (19-20 March). A total of 1,738 people attended the Next Block Expo 2025, and the event hosted 132 expert speakers and 32 exhibitors.

The expo was supported by more than 150 ambassadors, communities, and media partners. NBX 2025 highlighted the growing influence of blockchain and decentralized technologies. It fostered crucial discussions about blockchain’s future and drew the attention of major industry players.

Key Speakers and Leading Brands

The NBX 2025 had an impressive lineup of speakers from all over the world, including industry leaders. Some of the world-class speakers include:

• Marouane “Kouga” Essaïdi of Solana Foundation
• Miko Matsumura of Gumi Cryptos Capital
• Robby Yung of Animoca Brands
• Michaël van de Poppe of MN Capital
• Adrian Zduńczyk of Crypto Birb

All of these industry experts delivered insightful panel discussions and keynotes on web3, AI, and blockchain, providing valuable outlooks on the future of this developing industry. Other than these key speakers, the Next Block Expo 2025 also hosted some of the biggest brands in the blockchain industry. These top-tier brands include:

• Mexc
• Solana Superteam PL
• Polkadot
• BingX
• Ari10
• Bitget

The main sponsor for this year’s event was zondacrypto. Other than that, a total of 12 brands were recognized by the NBX awards to honor their contributions to the crypto industry. The winners were chosen through public voting.

Co-founder and CEO of Next Block Expo, Dawid Kustra, said, “We are thrilled with this year’s Next Block Expo. The strong turnout and high engagement demonstrate its growing significance in the Web3 and blockchain sectors in CEE. The valuable connections and positive feedback on networking opportunities highlight NBX’s key role in advancing the industry.”

“The caliber of speakers and the depth of insights were exceptional. This year’s edition emphasized the importance of knowledge exchange in Web3 and blockchain, offering valuable perspectives on the industry’s future. The rich content and engaging discussions reaffirm NBX as a leading platform for innovation and thought leadership,” said Tom Kopera, Co-founder of Next Block Expo.

Regulatory Focus on MiCA

One of the major highlights of the Next Block Expo 2025 was regulatory developments, especially on the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The event gathered the top policymakers, legal advisors, and regulators to discuss MiCA’s impact on the Central and Eastern European crypto markets. These discussions underscored the important role this event played in ensuring a more legally compliant and structured web3 industry.

Platform for Startups

The Next Block Expo 2025 also hosted a Startup Competition that was organized by the collaboration between NBX and COINsiglieri. The startups had the stage to present their unique solutions while competing for the prize money of €227,165. Thanks to this initiative, the participating companies were exposed to accelerators, VCs, and incubators.

Final Takeaways!

The fifth edition of the Next Block Expo was a huge success. The event continues to make a positive mark on the industry and help shape the future of the web3 landscape with the insight of experts. Offering networking and collaboration opportunities, NBX 2025 was the perfect platform for the growth of the European web3 industry. As the event grows, it solidifies its reputation as a cornerstone in the European blockchain ecosystem.

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