The Building Block of Swiss Crypto DNA.

Since 2018 the Crypto Valley Conference has been the heart of Swiss crypto innovation. It is one of Europe’s leading blockchain and crypto conferences and a vibrant gathering point for pioneers, builders, policymakers, researchers, and investors who are building the blockchain and digital asset industry.

May 28th, 2026 | Rotkreuz, Switzerland

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Substance,
long term vision,
responsible innovation.

A key differentiator of the Crypto Valley Conference lies in the fact that it’s organized by two non-profit organizations, ensuring its agenda is driven by substance and not commercial interests. This foundation provides credible and independent discourse as well as attracts high-quality participants.

Meet Our
2026 Partners

Be part of the event that’s at the heart of Swiss crypto & blockchain industry.
Find out more about our partnership opportunities.

Fostering conversations
at the highest level of
strategic & technical
depth.

Speaker Lineup

Dr. Adam Back

Dr. Adam Back

Blockstream

Co-founder & CEO

Mathias Imbach

Mathias Imbach

Sygnum

Co-Founder and Group CEO

Clarisse Hagège

Clarisse Hagège

Dfns

Co-founder / Co-CEO

Andrej Majcen

Andrej Majcen

Bitcoin Suisse

Co-Founder & Group CEO

Frederik Gregaard

Frederik Gregaard

Cardano Foundation

CEO

Marc Baumann

Marc Baumann

51 Insights l Dfns

Founder l Chief Growth Officer

Stijn Vander Straeten

Stijn Vander Straeten

Crypto Finance | Deutsche Börse

CEO

Franz Bergmüller

Franz Bergmüller

AMINA Bank

CEO

Laura Hildebrandt

Laura Hildebrandt

Coinbase

Financial Crimes Compliance Senior Manager

Frederic Volpe

Frederic Volpe

Binance VIP & Institutional

Head of Institutional Sales, EU

Key Focus Areas 2026

Finance Rewired:
Always On, On-Chain Markets

Tokenization, digital assets, DeFi, new payments rails are used in rewiring our current financial infrastructure in real time. What are the latest innovations and how TradFi and crypto native companies are working together on this new financial reality?


Next Frontiers of
Cybersecurity & Privacy

Securing on-chain financial systems against new hacks, retaining privacy, authentication and liability in the digital age are major challenges. How can companies protect digital assets and identities while balancing transparency, compliance, and user privacy?

The Evolution of Blockchain’s Foundational Technology Layer

Switzerland has the highest concentration of L1 blockchains, which create the backbone of our entire ecosystem. What keeps these L1s up at night? How are they evolving and innovating to remain future proof?

Crypto Regulation & Compliance

Navigating global regulation and compliance complexities against operational reality is a tall order. How can the industry comply with global regulation while fostering innovation and operational efficiency? How can legislation take operational realities into consideration? 

The Race with AI and Quantum Technologies

The convergence of blockchain with AI and the rise of quantum technologies are redefining both opportunity and risk across the digital landscape. How will these emerging technologies transform blockchain and are we prepared for what comes next?

Conference Schedule

May 27th, 2026

18:00 - 22:00

VIP Dinner

An exclusive lakeside VIP dinner bringing together a select executives for a meaningful exchange, inspiring conversations, and high-level networking in an intimate setting. This event is invite only.

May 28th, 2026

08:15 - 09:00

Registration & Morning Coffee

Registration, Morning Coffee & Pastries

09:00 - 12:30

Morning Sessions

Keynote presentations, Workshops & Panel discussions

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch & Networking

14:00 - 18:00

Afternoon Sessions

Keynote presentations, Workshops & Panel discussions

18:00 - 18:30

Transportation to Boat Cruise

Shuttle buses will be taking conference attendees from the conference venue to the Boat Cruise docks at Zug Bahnhofsteg

18:30 - 21:00

CVC Sunset Boat Cruise

The conference doesn’t end when the sessions do. The scenic CVC Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Zug is a signature CVC tradition and long-standing highlight of the event!

Detailed Agenda Coming Soon

Our Partners Over the Years