London Blockchain Conference
The London Blockchain Conference is an annual event in London, United Kingdom, that focuses on the enterprise applications of blockchain, Web3, and artificial intelligence (AI). The conference is positioned as the UK's largest enterprise blockchain event, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, developers, investors, and innovators to explore the practical implementation of these technologies in solving real-world problems. The event's program is designed to facilitate the discovery of new industry trends, the building of practical applications, and networking with professionals across various sectors... [1]
Overview
The London Blockchain Conference convenes a diverse and significant audience to discuss and showcase how blockchain, alongside complementary technologies like AI, are creating measurable value. The primary focus is on enterprise-level adoption, moving beyond theoretical potential to demonstrate tangible results in industries such as finance, supply chain management, and governance. The conference's content is structured around three core pillars: Discover, Build, and Connect. This framework guides attendees through a program that includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and exhibition stands, all centered on practical use cases and forward-looking trends. [1]
The event draws a global audience, with both in-person and virtual participation. The stated target demographic includes enterprise leaders seeking to integrate new technologies, policymakers and regulators shaping the legal landscape, innovators and developers creating new solutions, and investors looking for opportunities in the digital asset space. The conference aims to bridge the gap between traditional industries and the emerging technology sector, fostering a collaborative environment for advancement. [1]
History
The London Blockchain Conference is an annual gathering, indicating a recurring schedule. Evidence from its official materials, such as references by past attendees to returning to the event and the presence of a "Past Speakers" section on its website, confirms its history as a multi-year conference. The event is also identified as being part of a larger "Event series," suggesting a connection to other related convenings. The most recently documented conference took place on October 22-23, 2025. [1]
Scale and Attendance
The conference consistently attracts a large number of participants. The 2025 event reported over 5,000 attendees, a figure that includes both in-person and virtual participants. In addition to general attendees, the conference featured over 2,000 virtual users and hosted more than 200 speakers on its stages. The event also includes a significant exhibition area where companies showcase their technologies and services, though a specific count of exhibitors is not provided. [1]
Conference Themes and Topics
The agenda for the London Blockchain Conference is organized into several key thematic tracks designed to address the most pressing issues and opportunities in the enterprise technology space. These themes guide the discussions, presentations, and workshops throughout the event. [1]
Core Thematic Tracks
The conference's program is built around several core tracks, each focusing on a specific area of application or concern:
- Trust & Provenance: This track explores methods for combating misinformation, securing digital identity, and using blockchain to demonstrate regulatory compliance. [1]
- Tokenised Finance: Discussions in this area focus on the development of new infrastructure for global financial markets through tokenization and digital assets. [1]
- AI × Blockchain: This theme examines the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain, concentrating on how blockchain can bring transparency and accountability to AI systems. [1]
- Smart Government: Sessions cover the transformation of public services through technologies like digital IDs, blockchain-based procurement systems, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). [1]
- Cyber Resilience: This track addresses emerging security challenges, including preparations for post-quantum cryptography and strategies for digital asset recovery. [1]
- Regulation & Standards: A critical focus area that analyzes the impact of regulatory frameworks like the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, cross-border policies, and compliance strategies. [1]
- Impact & Sustainability: This theme investigates how blockchain can be used to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data challenges, create tokenized energy credits, and drive innovation in climate solutions. [1]
Spotlight Sessions
Beyond the main tracks, the conference features spotlight sessions on specific high-interest topics. Past examples include:
- Post-Quantum Readiness: The Next Security Challenge
- Blockchain 2030: What Will It Really Look Like?
- DeFi Meets TradeFi: Where the Rails Are Merging
- A Regulator’s Perspective: Policy in Practice
- Auditable AI: Accountability for Algorithms
- Real-World Asset Tokenisation: From Theory to Execution
These sessions provided deeper dives into emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of the industry. [1]
Notable Speakers
The London Blockchain Conference consistently features a lineup of prominent speakers from the fields of technology, finance, academia, and policy. The 2025 edition included a diverse range of experts who shared their insights on the current and future state of the industry.
Featured speakers from the 2025 conference included:
- Sebastian Thrun - Founder of Udacity, CEO of Kitty Hawk, and former Vice President of Google who founded Google X.
- Elfried Samba - CEO and Co-Founder of Butterfly Effect and the former Global Head of Social at Gymshark.
- Anthony Day - Founder of the podcast "Blockchain Won’t Save the World."
- Scott Zoldi - Chief Analytics Officer at FICO.
- Bernhard Kronfellner - Partner at Boston Consulting Group.
This selection of speakers highlights the conference's emphasis on bringing together influential voices from both established corporations and innovative startups. [1]
Sponsors and Attending Organizations
The event receives support from a wide array of global organizations and attracts delegates from leading institutions in finance, technology, and government.
Sponsors and Partners
Prominent sponsors and partners associated with the conference demonstrate the event's deep integration with the technology and enterprise sectors. A selected list of past partners includes:
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- Hashgraph Group
- Bitget
- R3
- TRM Labs
- Fireblocks
- Clifford Chance
- VeChain
- Tokenovate
- Tezos
- Hedera
- OVHcloud
- Gate2Chain
These partnerships underscore the conference's role as a key venue for industry collaboration and business development. [1]
Organizations in Attendance
The conference is attended by delegates from a notable list of multinational corporations, financial institutions, government bodies, and academic centers. Organizations represented among attendees have included:
- Lloyds Banking Group
- National Bank of Ukraine
- FICO
- Global Impact FinTech Forum
- Rakuten Blockchain Lab
- Global Digital Finance
- UK Centre for Blockchain Technologies
- Deutsche Bank
- J.P. Morgan
- Bank of England
- BNP Paribas
- BBC
- NHS
The presence of these organizations indicates the widespread interest in blockchain technology across mainstream sectors. [1]
Industry Commentary
Speakers and attendees have provided commentary that captures the atmosphere and key takeaways from the conference, reflecting on industry maturity, regulation, and innovation.
On Industry Maturity and Integration: Riccardo Donega, Head of Digital Assets at Banca Sella, noted a shift in industry sentiment at the conference: "The mood is shifting: less talk about potential, and more focus on what actually works, the existing blockers, and how TradFi and blockchain can integrate. Now it’s time to face the challenge and start building concrete solutions." [1]
On Regulation: Laurent Marochini, CEO of Standard Chartered Luxembourg, commented on the significant interest in regulatory topics: "I couldn’t imagine one day speaking with a smile for a talk on regulation and MiCA at the London Blockchain Conference. The room was packed... It’s a great reminder that regulation isn’t a barrier to innovation; it’s the foundation of trust." [1]
On AI and Blockchain: Scott Zoldi, Chief Analytics Officer at FICO, highlighted the importance of responsible technology ahead of his keynote: "I am excited to be a part of this year's London Blockchain Conference and to Keynote an important session on Blockchain and AI. It is imperative to practice AI responsibly and to develop an AI Governance standard for its use." [1]
On Event Scale and Impact: Olena Clayton of AI & Web3 Innovation at Google remarked on the event's atmosphere: "London Blockchain Conference was buzzing! Incredible organisation with 5,000+ attendees learning and discussing how blockchain, Web3, and AI are shaping real-world impact across finance and beyond." [1]
On Innovation: Lisa Cameron, a former Member of Parliament, shared her experience: "It’s been an absolutely exhilarating experience to be here again. I love being amongst all these innovators. It’s full of people who have ideas, who are developing those ideas to support our economy moving forward." [1]
Official Channels
- LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/london-blockchain/ - X (formerly Twitter):
@LDN_Blockchain - Facebook:
facebook.com/LondonBlockchain - Instagram:
@LondonBlockchain - YouTube:
@londonblockchainThe official website for the conference islondonblockchain.net. [1]
