Crypto Expo Europe 2026 Names First Speakers for Bucharest
Crypto Expo Europe is gearing up for its biggest year yet. The conference, widely billed as Eastern Europe’s largest crypto and blockchain event, has announced the first speakers for its 2026 edition in Bucharest, setting the tone for what is expected to be a regulation-heavy, institution-aware crypto cycle across Europe.
The event will return to the Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest on March 1–2, 2026, bringing together institutions, enterprises, regulators, and developers for two days of panels, workshops, and deal-making. Organisers say more than 3,000 delegates are expected, with 5,000 square meters of expo space allocated for the show floor.
Who’s speaking at Crypto Expo Europe 2026?
The first confirmed lineup blends Web3 founders and exchange executives with political and legal representation—an intentional mix as Europe moves deeper into the MiCA era.
Two headline names stand out immediately: Justin Sun, founder of Tron, and Sebastien Borget, co-founder and ambassador of The Sandbox. Both are widely recognised in crypto circles, and their presence signals that the event wants both market attention and mainstream relevance.
Beyond those headliners, the first cohort also includes executives from major exchanges and service providers, plus representation from EU political leadership:
- Ilie (Elijah) Puscas, Regional Manager for CEE, Binance
- Victor Negrescu, Vice-President of the European Parliament
- Alisa Komarova, Head of Europe, BitPay
- Giovanni Cunti, CEO, Gate.mt
- Vivien Lin, CPO, BingX
- Anthony Karakai, Global Head of Brand, Partnerships & Events, KuCoin
- Caner Sevinc, Senior Corporate Counsel, Gemini
- Ignacio Aguirre Franco, CMO, Bitget
Organisers said dozens more speakers across both TradFi and Web3 will be added, suggesting the initial list is meant as an early demand driver as ticket sales open.
Why Bucharest is becoming a key crypto meeting point
Bucharest has quietly become one of the more important staging grounds for Eastern Europe’s crypto and fintech ecosystem. Lower operating costs, strong technical talent, and a growing startup culture make the city an increasingly common host for international conferences looking to expand beyond Western Europe’s traditional hubs.
Crypto Expo Europe is also playing into a broader regional reality: Eastern Europe remains one of crypto’s most active markets for retail adoption and trading culture, but it’s now being reshaped by more structured regulation and deeper institutional participation.
For attendees, that creates a different kind of value than a pure “bull market conference.” The 2026 edition is being framed around policy, compliance, and infrastructure alongside investment narratives—reflecting what the market actually cares about when regulation becomes unavoidable.
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Sponsors, partners, and the business angle
Crypto Expo Europe is opening sponsorship opportunities alongside speaker announcements, with Bitget confirmed as the event’s lead sponsor and BingX named as a gold sponsor.
Additional gold sponsors include Coinzilla, Bazoom, and eToro, indicating that the event isn’t just pulling in crypto-native brands, but also firms that sit closer to traditional retail investing and financial marketing infrastructure.
Organisers noted that many partners and speakers are returning supporters, which is important for credibility in the conference market. Repeat sponsors usually indicate the event is delivering actual business outcomes—network effects, partnerships, hiring, or user acquisition—rather than simply selling stage time.
Ruxandra Tataru, co-founder and CEO of Crypto Expo Europe, said the conference has grown across four editions into one of the larger crypto events in Europe, positioning it as a space where policymakers and major companies meet in Bucharest to shape digital finance. She also highlighted MiCA as a key context, framing the event’s role as bridging “policy, business, and innovation.”
What to expect from Crypto Expo Europe 2026
The 2026 conference lands at an interesting moment for Europe’s crypto market. MiCA is pushing the industry into a more structured operating model, while rising institutional interest and renewed retail participation are creating a more complex environment for exchanges, builders, and capital allocators.
That makes the Bucharest gathering more than a networking event. For many participants—especially fintech operators, legal teams, and infrastructure providers—it’s a place to align on how crypto business is actually going to run in Europe over the next year.
Organisers say the event will bring together attendees from more than 60 countries, putting Bucharest at the center of a region that has become increasingly relevant for adoption, trading activity, and technical talent.
Tickets for the event are on sale now at https://cryptoexpoeurope.com/checkout.
