Dutch Blockchain Week
Dutch Blockchain Week (DBW) is an annual week-long series of events in the Netherlands centered on blockchain technology, Web3, and digital assets.[1] Held primarily in Amsterdam, the event functions as a B2B platform that brings together a global community of financial institutions, regulators, investors, developers, corporate professionals, and Web3 pioneers. The eighth edition, Dutch Blockchain Week 2026 (DBW26), took place from June 22–28, 2026 in Amsterdam, with its main summit on June 24–25, 2026 at the Johan Cruijff Arena.[3]
Overview
Dutch Blockchain Week is organized as a week-long series of activities rather than a single conference. The format is intended to connect a diverse international audience of decision-makers and professionals involved in the digital economy. For its eighth edition in 2026, the week ran from June 22–28, 2026 in Amsterdam, anchored by the Dutch Blockchain Week Summit on June 24–25, 2026 at the Johan Cruijff Arena.[3] The central feature of the week is a multi-day summit that includes keynotes, panel discussions, and in-depth sessions on topics such as asset tokenization, regulatory compliance, market infrastructure, and digital payments.
Alongside the main summit, more than 40 community-driven side events and additional conferences take place, including hackathons, networking gatherings, award ceremonies, and smaller, focused meetups. The event series targets a professional audience, including institutions, founders, and policymakers, with the aim of supporting collaboration and development within the European blockchain ecosystem. The organizers describe Dutch Blockchain Week as a week dedicated to digital assets, blockchain, and institutional Web3.
2027 Edition (9th Edition)
Dutch Blockchain Week 2027 is scheduled to take place from May 17–23, 2027 in Amsterdam. The Dutch Blockchain Week Summit (DBW Summit) will be held on May 19–20, 2027 at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. The organizers describe the series as one of Europe’s leading business events for digital assets, blockchain, and Web3, bringing together professionals from exchanges, banks, payment providers, funds, market makers, regulators, infrastructure companies, and global technology firms.
At the center of the week, the DBW Main Summit is presented as a two-day gathering focused on high-level content, business development, and networking. It offers panels, deep dives, and Web3-focused sessions aimed at institutions, founders, policymakers, and other professionals involved in digital assets.
History
Dutch Blockchain Week was founded in 2019, with its public presence established in April of that year.[2] Since its inception, the event has expanded its program and partnerships over successive editions, adapting to global circumstances and adjusting its focus to meet the needs of the blockchain industry.
The inaugural event in 2019 was a small gathering at the Venturerock Office in Amsterdam, intended to connect the local Dutch blockchain ecosystem. A key event during the first series was an interoperability meetup held on June 7, 2019, which featured speakers from hybrix, VodafoneZiggo, and Unibright.[2]
In 2020, the second edition expanded its format, transitioning to a hybrid online-offline model in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This edition was hosted at the ABN AMRO Headquarters in Amsterdam and included the Dutch Blockchain Awards, organized in partnership with Computable.nl and BCNL.[2] The hybrid format continued for the third edition in 2021, which used three separate studios to expand its international reach.
The fourth edition in 2022, held at the EY office in Amsterdam, focused on building partnerships with exchanges, regulators, and fintech leaders. In 2023, the event was hosted at ASML in Eindhoven, with discussions centering on tokenization, compliance, and market evolution. A significant development occurred in 2024 when Dutch Blockchain Days merged with Dutch Blockchain Week. This consolidation created a single, unified event at the Meervaart in Amsterdam that brought together thousands of professionals from finance, technology, and Web3 sectors. The seventh edition in 2025 continued at the Meervaart in Amsterdam.
2026 Edition (8th Edition)
The eighth edition of Dutch Blockchain Week took place from June 22–28, 2026 in Amsterdam. Themed "Beyond Borders," this edition was one of the largest to date and featured two multi-day conferences: the Dutch Blockchain Week Summit and the Litecoin Summit. The flagship DBW Summit took place on June 24–25, 2026 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA and offered two full days of panels, deep dives, and networking for institutions, founders, policymakers, and professionals involved in digital assets.[3] Across the week, DBW26 hosted more than 40 side events alongside these summits, featuring participation from exchanges, banks, regulators, market makers, funds, and other institutional Web3 and digital asset organizations.
Ticketing for the 2026 summit was structured around several categories—Pro, VIP, Student, and a Combi ticket that provided access to both the Dutch Blockchain Week Summit and the Litecoin Summit.[3] These tickets were offered in tiered phases, including pre-sale, early bird, and later sales periods, with a focus on professional and institutional participants.[3]
2025 Edition (7th Edition)
The seventh edition of Dutch Blockchain Week took place from May 19–25, 2025, in Amsterdam.[2] This edition continued the event's scaling efforts, featuring over 40 side events, including hackathons and award ceremonies, alongside the main summit at the Meervaart.
Key highlights from the 2025 event included:
- Institutional and Regulatory Dialogue: A panel featured representatives from ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the central bank of the Netherlands, discussing the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain.[1]
- Investment Focus: The week began with a Digital Asset Investment Event organized in collaboration with ABN AMRO, focusing on Web3 investments.[1]
- Stablecoin Panel: A discussion titled "The Future of Stablecoins in a Changing Market" included panelists from StablR, Quantoz, and Fiat Republic.[1]
- VIP Night: An exclusive pre-conference networking event for C-level executives, sponsors, and speakers was held at Bidfood Nederland.[1]
Partners for the 2025 edition included Toobit (Platinum Partner) and Cryptic (Silver Partner and KOL Program Member).[2]
The Dutch Blockchain Awards for 2025 recognized the following:
- Best Newcomer Award: Won by FreshMiners for their impact on the Web3 space.[1]
- Best KOL (Key Opinion Leader) Award: Won by Sjuul Follings for his contributions to educating the Dutch crypto community.[1]
Event Structure
Dutch Blockchain Week is composed of several distinct components that run throughout the week, creating a structured experience for attendees.[1]
- Main Summits: These are the flagship conferences of the week. For the 2026 edition, two multi-day conferences—the Dutch Blockchain Week Summit and the Litecoin Summit—were held as the central events, with the DBW Summit hosted at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.[3]
- Side Events: A wide array of community-driven ecosystem events, including meetups and workshops, are hosted by partners at various locations. More than 40 such events are organized around the 2026 edition, building on the scale achieved in 2024 and 2025.[1]
- The Dutch Blockchain Awards: An awards ceremony that recognizes projects, individuals, and contributions within the Dutch blockchain community.[1]
- Hackathon: A competitive event where developers and coders build blockchain-based solutions and applications.[1]
- Networking and Themed Events: The week includes networking opportunities such as exclusive dinners, a VIP Night for C-level executives, and events focused on investors and recruitment in the Web3 space.[1]
- Sporting Activities: The event also incorporates sports-related activities to engage the community in different settings.
Access to the main summits is managed through tiered ticketing, with Pro, VIP, Student, and Combi tickets available.[3] Pro and Student tickets provide access to core summit content, VIP tickets add hospitality and access to a dedicated lounge and VIP Night, and Combi tickets grant entry to both the Dutch Blockchain Week Summit and the Litecoin Summit. Ticket sales are organized into phased periods such as pre-sale, early bird, and subsequent tiers.[3]
