MERGE Madrid 2026 will be held in Spain's Bolsa de Madrid and Palacio de Cibeles from October 27–29, 2026. The three-day event brings together regulators, financial institutions, blockchain companies, startups, investors, developers, and politicians to bridge the gap between traditional finance and Web3. There will be 3,000+ attendees, 200+ presenters, 40+ exhibitors, 3 conference stages, 7,000 m² exhibition space. The Main Conference is scheduled for October 28–29 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the Institutional Summit is scheduled for October 27 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Attendees can participate in keynote speeches, panel discussions, startup showcases, immersive Web3 experiences, networking events, one-on-one business meetings, and exhibitions focused on blockchain, digital assets, tokenisation, artificial intelligence, finance, and institutional crypto adoption.
Agenda
Digital Money, Payments & StablecoinsFocuses on advances in digital euros, tokenised money, stablecoins, CBDCs, and the future of international payments. The use of stablecoins by institutions and international payments are also covered in sessions.
Banks, Brokers & Institutional Crypto
Focuses on the adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain by banks, brokers, asset managers, and other financial organisations. Institutional investment, trading, custody, and Bitcoin treasury management are among the subjects covered.
Tokenization & Capital Markets
Explores the tokenisation of private markets, bonds, stocks, funds, and real-world assets. Liquidity, secondary markets, regulation, and the incorporation of tokenised assets into conventional finance are all discussed.
Regulation, Compliance & Legal Frameworks
Covers advancements in European, American, and Latin American regulations as well as MiCA, AML, KYC, and cryptocurrency taxation. The program also looks at how institutional use of digital assets is being shaped by regulations.
Blockchain Infrastructure & Emerging Technologies
Concentrates on applied cryptography, account abstraction, zero-knowledge proofs, interoperability, Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, and privacy technologies. It also looks at how blockchain and AI interact, as well as the possible effects of quantum computing.
Innovation, Culture & the Web3 Economy
Explores Web3 applications in gaming, sports, digital identification, governance, NFTs, and online communities in addition to finance. The future of the digital economy, immersive experiences, and decentralised AI are also covered in sessions.
Event Highlights
-3,000+ attendees bringing together finance, Web3, and technology leaders.-200+ speakers sharing insights across three conference stages.
-Exclusive Institutional Summit connecting traditional finance with Web3.
-40+ exhibitors showcasing blockchain and digital asset solutions.
-Key discussions on stablecoins, tokenization, AI, regulation, and institutional crypto adoption.
Speakers
Coty de Monteverde – Global Head Crypto & Digital Assets, Banco SantanderArtur Callau – Corporate Innovation - Digital Assets, CaixaBank
Javier Pineda – Crypto Fund Manager, renta4
António Henriques – CEO, Bison Bank
Selin Rena Çetinkaya – Head of Digital Assets Custody, BBVA Garanti
Vid Hribar – Institutional Partnerships, Qivalis
Riccardo Donega – Head of DLT and Digital Assets Products, Banca Sella
Benoît Courtois – Director | Head of Blockchain & Digital Assets, Unicaja
Mónica Ramírez – Managing Director, Stablecoins, Anchorage Digital
Massimo Cervesato – VP Global Blockchain & Digital Assets, Mastercard
Daniel Lynch – Partnerships, AAVE Labs
Luis Ayala – Managing Director Latin America, BitGo
Cassie Craddock – VP, Managing Director - UK and Europe, Ripple
Angel Niño – Concejal, Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Tali Salomon – Director for Iberia & Latam, eToro
Simona Pasero – Head of Innovation & COO Strategy, Generali Investments
Flavio Rossetti – Regional Consultant – Southern Europe, Bitwise
Marina Markezic – Co-Founder & Executive Director, European Ethereum Institute
Who can Attend?
-Banking executives-Institutional investors
-- Blockchain founders
-FinTech professionals
-Tokenization specialists
-Blockchain developer