Crypto and blockchain events in April 2026

April 2026 highlights a packed month that includes EthCC from March 30 to April 2 in Cannes, Vault Summit on April 1 at Le Majestic in Cannes, the Hack The Block hackathon on April 11–12, and Paris Blockchain Week on April 15–16 in Paris. Paris Blockchain Week expects around 10,000 visitors; Vault Summit last-minute tickets are available at $300, and Paris Blockchain Week ticket tiers range from €1,699 to €4,999.

EthCC, a prominent event in the blockchain community, is scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 2, 2026, in Cannes. This event features various side events aimed at fostering discussions and innovation within the blockchain sector. Concurrently, the Vault Summit will occur on April 1, 2026, at the prestigious hotel Le Majestic in Cannes. Organized by Morpho, the Vault Summit will delve into institutional DeFi strategies beyond stablecoins.

Notable speakers at this summit include Paul Frambot, CEO of Morpho, along with key figures from organizations such as Bitwise, SG Forge, Spiko, and Franklin Templeton. For those interested in attending, last-minute tickets are available for $300 each.

Paris Blockchain Week will hold its 7th edition at the Carrousel du Louvre on April 15 and 16. Organizers expect approximately 10,000 visitors for the event. The announced speaker lineup includes Emmanuel Macron, Pascal Gauthier (CEO of Ledger), Joseph Lubin (founder of Consensys), and Eric Schmidt (former CEO of Google). Ticket pricing for Paris Blockchain Week is reported to range from €1,699 to €4,999 depending on the chosen package.

The paragraph above summarizes the key logistical and speaker information provided for Paris Blockchain Week. These items reflect the details set out in the available event information.

The “Hack The Block” hackathon, organized by XRP Ledger, is a 36-hour coding event taking place on April 11 and 12, 2026. This event offers developers an opportunity to showcase their skills, potentially leading to funding or job offers from companies within the industry.

Additionally, the “MasterMinds” investor summit is set for April 21, 2026, in Geneva. Organized by SwissBorg and the Sui Foundation, this summit will bring together investors to discuss and explore investment opportunities and trends in the blockchain sector. This provides a platform for engaging with influential figures and organizations driving the blockchain industry forward.

April 2026 features a concentrated calendar of crypto and blockchain gatherings across multiple European locations, covering a broad range of formats from large-scale conferences to focused workshops, intensive hackathons and investor summits. Together, these events bring a diverse mix of participants—including developers, corporate leaders and investors—and provide varied forums for networking, technical collaboration, business development and capital formation within the blockchain ecosystem.