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BLOCKCHAIN’26 – 8th International Congress on Blockchain and Applications

An international research congress exploring blockchain, distributed ledgers and their practical applications, co-located with PAAMS’26.

Date ConfirmedRegistration OpenAgenda PartialOfficial Source AvailableUpdated 15 Oct 2026 Primary Source
October 21–23, 2026 · 3 days
Time TBA · UTC+2
Biblioteca Universitaria di Napoli (BUN) and Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche (DiSP), Naples, Italy
Hybrid

Tickets from €445 to €675 · Taxes and fees may apply

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About This Event

8th

Edition

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PAAMS’26

Co-located with

Current edition confirmed

Springer LNNS (intended)

Proceedings

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The 8th International Congress on Blockchain and Applications brings researchers and practitioners together in Naples on October 21–23, 2026. BLOCKCHAIN’26 focuses on advances in distributed ledger technologies and the challenges involved in developing and applying them.

Its research scope connects blockchain with artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other emerging technologies, examining applications across finance, healthcare, industry and public services. The congress offers a setting for exchanging research ideas and discussing future directions.

Accepted papers are intended for Springer’s Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems proceedings, subject to the conference’s registration and presentation requirements. Selected papers may be invited for extended journal submissions.

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Agenda

Partial Agenda

Published tracks and topics (not a timed agenda)

  • Main research track: blockchain architectures, consensus, privacy, smart contracts, cross-chain systems and blockchain/AI applications.
  • CONFIDENTIAL: confidential computing for secure blockchain networks.
  • LEGAL: legal and technological aspects of blockchain and regulation.
  • QUANTUM: quantum-safe technologies and foundations for quantum blockchains.
  • SECURSENTRY: resilient and intelligent cybersecurity solutions for SMEs.
  • Doctoral Consortium: a forum for doctoral researchers to present ongoing work and receive feedback.
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Verified Announced Speakers & Moderators

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

Christian Bettstetter

Announced

Plenary speaker — “Multi-robot systems that sync and swarm: From theory to practice”, University of Klagenfurt and Lakeside Labs, Austria

Stefano Ferretti

Announced

Plenary speaker — “We Were Told They Were Decentralized”, University of Bologna, Italy

Sebastian Lobentanzer

Announced

Plenary speaker — “Powerful ≠ Ready: setting the bar for agentic systems”, Helmholtz Munich, Germany

Who Attends

ResearchersAcademicsBuilders and Developers

Topics & Themes

Technology

Cybersecurity

Culture

Artificial IntelligenceSmart Contracts

Other

Academic ConferenceBlockchain ResearchDLTQuantum-Safe Technologies

Sponsors & Partners

Venue Not Announced

Sponsors and partners to be announced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources & Verification

Official website

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www.blockchain-congress.netChecked October 15, 2026

Registration information

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Venue

Supports: Both venues

Plenary speakers

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Organising committee

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Main track

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Doctoral Consortium

Supports: Doctoral Consortium

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Tickets & Registration

Tickets via CCM Events

Standard: €445 virtual / €675 in person (rates after 17 July 2026). Postgraduate students (full conference): €375 virtual / €575 in person. Programme Committee: €385 virtual / €495 in person. Postgraduate students without dinners (excludes Gala Dinner): €495 in person. Second contribution €175 each; additional page €100 each (max four). Student rates require proof of status. Rates give access to scientific events within the conference framework, including workshops, co-located events and special sessions. Confirm current availability and payable totals with the organizer.

Hosted By

BLOCKCHAIN’26 Organizing Committee (host: University of Naples Federico II)

General Chair: Rafael Pastor Vargas (UNED, Spain). TPC Chairs: Ramón Jesús Sánchez Iborra (University of Murcia, Spain); Miguel Pincheira Caro (Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Italy). Workshops Chairs: Francisco Luis Benitez Martínez (Fidesol, Spain); Albano Carrera (University of Salamanca, Spain). Organizing Committee Chair: Salvatore Villani (University of Naples Federico II, Italy).

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