Conference

Blockchain Beach 2026

Free blockchain, Web3 and AI conference in Pescara, Italy

Event EndedDate ConfirmedVenue ConfirmedEvent EndedVerifiedUpdated 9 Sept 2026 Primary Source
September 18–19, 2026 · 2 days
Time TBA · UTC+2
Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" — Pescara Campus, Pescara, Italy
In-person

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Blockchain Beach 2026 banner

About This Event

Two days (Sept 18–19, 2026)

Duration

Current edition confirmed

Free with registration (Eventbrite)

Admission

Current edition confirmed

Team1 Hackathon — AI × Avalanche Fuji Testnet, Sept 19, 10:00–18:00 CEST, $500 prize pool

Hackathon

Current edition confirmed

~400+ (previous edition; 2026 figure not officially confirmed)

Reference Attendance

Previous edition

Blockchain Beach 2026 is a free, in-person blockchain, Web3 and artificial intelligence conference organized by Officina DeFi in Pescara, Italy. The two-day event brings together developers, founders, students, entrepreneurs, industry professionals and crypto enthusiasts for educational talks, networking and practical activities. The programme also includes the Team1 Hackathon, where participants will build AI-powered applications with verifiable actions on the Avalanche Fuji Testnet.

Agenda

Agenda Coming Soon

Programme includes: educational talks, networking and practical activities across blockchain, Web3 and artificial intelligence topics. Special Event: Team1 Hackathon — AI × Avalanche - Date and Time: September 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (CEST) - Format: In-person builder hackathon - Focus: Build AI-powered applications with verifiable actions on the Avalanche Fuji Testnet - Cost: Free; separate registration required - Registration: https://luma.com/gjed1p0n - Prize Pool: $500

Topics Covered

  • Blockchain, Web3, Artificial Intelligence, Decentralized Finance, Bitcoin, Digital Assets, Startup Innovation, AI Agents, Payments, Identity and Reputation, On-chain Applications, Avalanche, Networking, Education and Training.

Primary Audience Breakdown

  • 25% Developers and CTOs, 25% Industry professionals, 50% Students and enthusiasts.
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Verified Announced Speakers & Moderators

Announced

This list is partial and reflects participation announced publicly by the speakers' firms.

Leonardo De Fazio

Announced

Crypto and Web3 professional

Riccardo Carnevale

Announced

CEO and Co-founder, StartCom

Luca Boiardi

Announced

Founder, The Crypto Gateway

Giorgio Scura

Announced

Blockchain and Web3 expert

Gianluca Rotondaro

Announced

Blockchain and digital-assets professional

Ionut Gaudenzio

Announced

Bitcoin and blockchain expert

Vincenzo Di Giamberardino

Announced

CEO, brAIn Agency

Marcello Coppo

Announced

Member of the Italian Parliament and President of the Digital Assets Intergroup

Who Attends

Developers / BuildersFounders / StartupsInvestors and VCsCreators / ArtistsBrands and EnterprisesPolicymakers and RegulatorsMedia and KOLsKOLs / InfluencersPartner TeamsStudents / Beginners / Crypto Enthusiasts

Topics & Themes

Digital Assets

Bitcoin

Technology

Web3

Markets

Payments

Culture

Artificial IntelligenceStartup Innovation

Other

BlockchainDecentralized FinanceDigital AssetsAI AgentsIdentity and ReputationOn-chain ApplicationsAvalancheNetworkingEducation and Training

Sponsors & Partners

Announced

Partners(Uncategorized — pending review)

Announced — but with caveat.The official page displays sponsorsmedia partners and institutional partnersbut some are marked as 2025 partners. Only organizations explicitly labelled for 2026 should be entered as confirmed sponsors. Organizations marked as 2025 partners are excluded from the confirmed 2026 sponsor list pending organizer clarification.

Sources & Verification

Official Blockchain Beach 2026 Page

Supports: Event name, dates, venue, description, speakers, banner, hackathon info, free admission

Official Eventbrite Registration

Supports: Free registration, Eventbrite ticketing, limited availability

Team1 Hackathon Registration (Luma)

Supports: Hackathon registration and details

luma.com/gjed1p0nChecked September 9, 2026

Tickets & Registration

Tickets via Eventbrite

Ticketing: Free with registration. A free pass provides access to the event. Availability is limited, so advance registration through Eventbrite is recommended.

Registration URL: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/blockchain-beach-2026-tickets-1990348610272

No application required for the main event. The Team1 Hackathon (Sept 19) requires separate free registration via Luma: https://luma.com/gjed1p0n

Cryptocurrency payments: Not applicable (admission is free).

Event dates, venue, free admission, speakers, banner and hackathon information are confirmed on official pages. Main-conference timings, final agenda, contact person, email, phone number, attendance capacity and complete 2026 sponsor list remain unconfirmed. Visitors should verify the latest information with the official organizer before arranging travel.

Hosted By

Officina DeFi

Officina DeFi is a nonprofit association. Founder and President: Davide Pietrangelo.

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