May 2025 is packed with blockchain and crypto conferences across the globe. Whether you’re a developer, investor, founder, or policy expert, this month offers plenty of chances to network, learn, and showcase innovation. Below are the top 10 crypto and blockchain events scheduled for May 2025.
(All event links are included for more info and tickets.)
1. Blockchain Week Rome
Date: May 9–10 | Location: Rome, Italy
Italy’s premier blockchain event returns to Rome with a strong lineup of panels on DeFi, NFTs, tokenization, and MiCA regulation. It’s tailored for crypto entrepreneurs, European startups, and curious institutions, featuring networking lounges and pitch competitions with over 1,000 expected attendees.
2. IEEE Canada Blockchain Forum
Date: May 13 | Location: Toronto, Canada
Run by IEEE, this forum offers a technical environment for blockchain developers, researchers, and engineers. Expect rigorous academic presentations, protocol proposals, and updates on interoperability standards from global contributors.
3. Blockchain Futurist Conference
Date: May 2 – 17 | Location: Toronto, Canada
Canada’s largest Web3 event returns with over 7,000 attendees expected. The vibe is immersive: crypto payments, NFT art walls, and Web3-powered gaming zones meet high-level talks on DAOs, Layer 2s, and the future of token economies.
4. Blockchain Solutions World
Date: May 13–15 | Location: Barcelona, Spain
Held within TechX Global, this enterprise-focused conference explores blockchain solutions in logistics, energy, healthcare, and supply chains. It combines keynote sessions, workshops, and a tech exhibition tailored to multinational implementation.
5. HODL Summit Dubai
Date: May 14–15 | Location: Dubai, UAE
HODL Summit is a magnet for Web3 VCs, family offices, and crypto founders in the MENA region. Themes include compliance in Islamic finance, DeFi infrastructure, and digital identity, all hosted in a high-end, investor-centric setting.
6. Dutch Blockchain Week
Date: May 19–25 | Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
An entire week of decentralized events, workshops, startup showcases, and hackathons across Amsterdam. Perfect for community-driven projects, builders, and European investors eager to explore Web3’s grassroots.
7. Digital Assets Week
Date: May 20–21 | Location: New York, USA
A go-to event for institutional investors, DAW bridges traditional finance and tokenized assets. Topics include real-world asset tokenization, regulated stablecoins, custody solutions, and cross-border finance, with attendees from Nasdaq, BlackRock, and central banks.
8. Bitcoin 2025 Conference
Date: May 27–29 | Location: Las Vegas, USA
Bitcoin’s flagship event returns in full force. From Lightning Network updates to macro panels with Michael Saylor and Jack Dorsey, this conference is all about Bitcoin infrastructure, regulation, and long-term adoption narratives. Expect 20,000+ attendees, side events, and a massive expo floor.
Where Will You Be This May?
With so many powerful events on the calendar, May 2025 is shaping up to be a defining month for blockchain innovation and collaboration. Whether you’re building, investing, or simply learning, there’s a stage waiting for you somewhere in the world. Plan wisely—and don’t forget to book early.
