Market Adoption in Europe’s Digital Asset Economy

An invite-only executive congress bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to turn digital asset policy and infrastructure into real market adoption.

Market Adoption in Europe’s Digital Asset Economy

An invite-only executive congress bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to turn digital asset policy and infrastructure into real market adoption.

Market Adoption in Europe’s Digital Asset Economy

An invite-only executive congress bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to turn digital asset policy and infrastructure into real market adoption.

Market Adoption in Europe’s Digital Asset Economy

An invite-only executive congress bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to turn digital asset policy and infrastructure into real market adoption.

Market Adoption in Europe’s Digital Asset Economy

An invite-only executive congress bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to turn digital asset policy and infrastructure into real market adoption.

Market Adoption in Europe’s Digital Asset Economy

An invite-only executive congress bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to turn digital asset policy and infrastructure into real market adoption.

Market Adoption in Europe’s Digital Asset Economy

An invite-only executive congress bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to turn digital asset policy and infrastructure into real market adoption.

Market Adoption in Europe’s Digital Asset Economy

An invite-only executive congress bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to turn digital asset policy and infrastructure into real market adoption.

Market Adoption in Europe’s Digital Asset Economy

An invite-only executive congress bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to turn digital asset policy and infrastructure into real market adoption.

May 19-20 2026

May 19-20 2026

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria

05D 08H 22M 36S

Welcome to VI3NNA Congress 2026

Europe’s Platform for Digital Prosperity and Trust

The VI3NNA Congress brings together leaders from across Web3, AI, finance, and regulation to ensure Europe plays a leading role in building a compliant and prosperous digital economy.


Our mission: connect infrastructure, policy, and innovation to accelerate sustainable growth through dialogue, collaboration, and real-world use cases.

Key Components

The Meeting Point of Regulation, Innovation, and Execution

A curated, invite-only congress where thought leadership meets real-world execution - bridging policy, innovation, and capital across Europe’s most critical digital frontiers: adoption, regulation, infrastructure, transparency, adoption, and innovation.

Adoption

From potential to practice

Europe must lead in turning blockchain, AI, and digital assets into real economic value - by connecting innovation with institutions, corporates, and citizens.

Regulation

Clarity creates confidence

Progress depends on a regulatory framework that protects consumers, fosters innovation, and positions Europe as a trusted global hub for the digital economy.

Infrastructure

The backbone of a digital Europe

Scalable, interoperable, and secure infrastructure is the foundation for widespread Web3 and AI adoption -enabling trust, usability, and growth.

Transparency

Trust through openness

Transparent systems - from reporting and taxation to data flows and governance - are key to making digital transformation accountable and sustainable.

Innovation

Driving Europe’s competitive edge

By empowering startups, scaleups, and corporates to co-create, Europe can unlock new business models, smart economies, and global leadership in digital trust.

The Executive Tracks

Executive Tracks for Market Adoption in Europe’s Digital Asset Economy

Throughout the year, Europe’s leading voices in policy, finance, and technology engage across four Executive Tracks, all designed around one guiding principle: Market Adoption in the Digital Asset Economy. Insights from these discussions will feed into the VI3NNA Declaration — a curated, industry-driven position paper with strong policy relevance, finalized after the conference

Liquidity Crunch & Capital Efficiency
Fixing Europe’s liquidity bottlenecks
Example Topics: liquidity fragmentation, capital efficiency, tokenization, stablecoins, market infrastructure (exchanges/market makers)
Regulatory Landscape: Taxes, AML & Travel Rule
Compliance as an enabler of adoption
AI & Digital Assets / Banking
Disintermediation & the future of banking
EU vs. Global Innovation Free Zones
Building Europe’s competitive edge
Liquidity Crunch & Capital Efficiency
Fixing Europe’s liquidity bottlenecks
Example Topics: liquidity fragmentation, capital efficiency, tokenization, stablecoins, market infrastructure (exchanges/market makers)
Regulatory Landscape: Taxes, AML & Travel Rule
Compliance as an enabler of adoption
AI & Digital Assets / Banking
Disintermediation & the future of banking
EU vs. Global Innovation Free Zones
Building Europe’s competitive edge

Influence the conversation before it reaches the stage in Vienna, May, 19-20 2026

Want to contribute to the discussion?

Who Should Join?

The Congress for Europe’s Digital Leaders

We unite the ecosystem shaping tomorrow’s digital economy

Infrastructure Providers & Institutions

Exchanges, custodians, foundations, regulators, banks

Infrastructure Providers & Institutions

Exchanges, custodians, foundations, regulators, banks

Advisors

Legal, tax, compliance, strategy & tech consultants

Advisors

Legal, tax, compliance, strategy & tech consultants

Corporates & Real Economy

Innovating through tokenization, AI, or data economy

Corporates & Real Economy

Innovating through tokenization, AI, or data economy

Investors

VC arms of exchanges, crypto VCs, family offices, PE funds

Investors

VC arms of exchanges, crypto VCs, family offices, PE funds

Startups & Scaleups

Real-world Web3 & AI use cases

Startups & Scaleups

Real-world Web3 & AI use cases

The Venue & Format

Vienna’s MQ Libelle -
A Decentralized Congress Experience

(c) Hertha Hurnaus

The Venue & Format

Vienna’s MQ Libelle -
A Decentralized Congress Experience

(c) Hertha Hurnaus

The MQ Libelle, located atop the Leopold Museum, serves as the symbolic center of the Congress - a space where art, culture, and technology meet.
Surrounding venues in Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier will host parallel sessions, workshops, and think tanks, all
linked digitally into a collaborative experience.

Event Schedule

A curated overview of the VI3NNA Congress agenda.



Day Zero


Monday, 18 May

19:00 — Guest arrival and networking reception

19:30 — Welcome address

19:35 — Founders’ remarks

19:45 — Opening keynote

20:00 — Networking reception and media interviews

21:30 — End of reception

Day Zero


Monday, 18 May

19:00 — Guest arrival and networking reception

19:30 — Welcome address

19:35 — Founders’ remarks

19:45 — Opening keynote

20:00 — Networking reception and media interviews

21:30 — End of reception

Day 1 - Capital, Markets & Regulation - Tuesday, 19 May

Main Stage — Morning Programme

08:15 — Doors open @ Libelle
09:00 — Opening and programme introduction
09:10 — Sponsor keynote
09:30 — Partner keynote
09:50 — Buffer for set-up
09:55 — Fireside chat
10:15 — Panel discussion

Executive Track I — Liquidity & Capital Efficiency

10:45–12:00 — Closed-door executive roundtable

Main Stage

10:45 — Keynote
11:05 — Partner keynote or coffee break
11:25 — Partner keynote
11:45 — Partner keynote
12:05 — Morning recap and invitation to lunch

Lunch

12:15–13:15 — Networking lunch

Executive Track II — Regulatory Landscape: Taxes, AML & Compliance

13:15–14:30 — Closed-door executive roundtable

Main Stage

13:30 — Partner keynote
13:50 — Partner keynote
14:10 — Partner keynote or potential panel
14:30 — Partner keynote
14:50 — Sponsor keynote
15:10 — Panel possible
15:30 — Partner keynote
15:50 — Keynote

Executive Track III — AI & Digital Assets in Banking & Finance

14:45–16:00 — Closed executive roundtable

Academic Lightning Talks

16:15 — Academic lightning talks

Executive Track IV — EU vs Global Innovation & Free Zones

16:15 — Policy Fishbowl: EU regulatory competitiveness or panel

Day 1 Wrap-Up

17:30 — Moderators’ summary and outlook

Flying Dinner + Drinks at the Venue

18:00 onwards — Flying dinner and drinks at the venue

Day 1 - Capital, Markets & Regulation - Tuesday, 19 May

Main Stage — Morning Programme

08:15 — Doors open @ Libelle
09:00 — Opening and programme introduction
09:10 — Sponsor keynote
09:30 — Partner keynote
09:50 — Buffer for set-up
09:55 — Fireside chat
10:15 — Panel discussion

Executive Track I — Liquidity & Capital Efficiency

10:45–12:00 — Closed-door executive roundtable

Main Stage

10:45 — Keynote
11:05 — Partner keynote or coffee break
11:25 — Partner keynote
11:45 — Partner keynote
12:05 — Morning recap and invitation to lunch

Lunch

12:15–13:15 — Networking lunch

Executive Track II — Regulatory Landscape: Taxes, AML & Compliance

13:15–14:30 — Closed-door executive roundtable

Main Stage

13:30 — Partner keynote
13:50 — Partner keynote
14:10 — Partner keynote or potential panel
14:30 — Partner keynote
14:50 — Sponsor keynote
15:10 — Panel possible
15:30 — Partner keynote
15:50 — Keynote

Executive Track III — AI & Digital Assets in Banking & Finance

14:45–16:00 — Closed executive roundtable

Academic Lightning Talks

16:15 — Academic lightning talks

Executive Track IV — EU vs Global Innovation & Free Zones

16:15 — Policy Fishbowl: EU regulatory competitiveness or panel

Day 1 Wrap-Up

17:30 — Moderators’ summary and outlook

Flying Dinner + Drinks at the Venue

18:00 onwards — Flying dinner and drinks at the venue

Day 1 - Capital, Markets & Regulation - Tuesday, 19 May

Main Stage — Morning Programme

08:15 — Doors open @ Libelle
09:00 — Opening and programme introduction
09:10 — Sponsor keynote
09:30 — Partner keynote
09:50 — Buffer for set-up
09:55 — Fireside chat
10:15 — Panel discussion

Executive Track I — Liquidity & Capital Efficiency

10:45–12:00 — Closed-door executive roundtable

Main Stage

10:45 — Keynote
11:05 — Partner keynote or coffee break
11:25 — Partner keynote
11:45 — Partner keynote
12:05 — Morning recap and invitation to lunch

Lunch

12:15–13:15 — Networking lunch

Executive Track II — Regulatory Landscape: Taxes, AML & Compliance

13:15–14:30 — Closed-door executive roundtable

Main Stage

13:30 — Partner keynote
13:50 — Partner keynote
14:10 — Partner keynote or potential panel
14:30 — Partner keynote
14:50 — Sponsor keynote
15:10 — Panel possible
15:30 — Partner keynote
15:50 — Keynote

Executive Track III — AI & Digital Assets in Banking & Finance

14:45–16:00 — Closed executive roundtable

Academic Lightning Talks

16:15 — Academic lightning talks

Executive Track IV — EU vs Global Innovation & Free Zones

16:15 — Policy Fishbowl: EU regulatory competitiveness or panel

Day 1 Wrap-Up

17:30 — Moderators’ summary and outlook

Flying Dinner + Drinks at the Venue

18:00 onwards — Flying dinner and drinks at the venue

Day 2 - Infrastructure, Innovation & Europe’s Future - Wednesday, 20 May

Morning

08:30 — Entrance and guest arrival
09:00 — Opening and programme introduction
09:10 — Partner keynote
09:30 — Partner keynote
09:50 — Partner keynote
10:10 — Panel discussion

Executive Track I — Liquidity & Capital Efficiency

10:30 — ET Track 1 Panel

Coffee Break
11:00 — Coffee break

Executive Track II — Regulatory Landscape: Taxes, AML & Compliance

11:30 — ET Track 2 Panel

Executive Track III — AI & Digital Assets in Banking & Finance

12:00 — ET Track 3 Panel

Executive Track IV — EU vs Global Innovation & Free Zones

12:30 — ET Track 4 Panel

Lunch

13:00 — Networking lunch

Debate

14:00 — Strategic Debate: European digital asset innovation zones?

Closing Keynote

14:45 — Closing keynote 

Closing Plenary

15:15 — VI3NNA Declaration Preview — Schmitt · BCG · Academic Partners

Closing Plenary

16:00 — Conference closing

Day 2 - Infrastructure, Innovation & Europe’s Future - Wednesday, 20 May

Morning

08:30 — Entrance and guest arrival
09:00 — Opening and programme introduction
09:10 — Partner keynote
09:30 — Partner keynote
09:50 — Partner keynote
10:10 — Panel discussion

Executive Track I — Liquidity & Capital Efficiency

10:30 — ET Track 1 Panel

Coffee Break
11:00 — Coffee break

Executive Track II — Regulatory Landscape: Taxes, AML & Compliance

11:30 — ET Track 2 Panel

Executive Track III — AI & Digital Assets in Banking & Finance

12:00 — ET Track 3 Panel

Executive Track IV — EU vs Global Innovation & Free Zones

12:30 — ET Track 4 Panel

Lunch

13:00 — Networking lunch

Debate

14:00 — Strategic Debate: European digital asset innovation zones?

Closing Keynote

14:45 — Closing keynote 

Closing Plenary

15:15 — VI3NNA Declaration Preview — Schmitt · BCG · Academic Partners

Closing Plenary

16:00 — Conference closing

After Events - Wednesday, 20 May

After Event — VI3NNA Congress x Teroxx Boutique Networking

As the conference sessions conclude, the Teroxx Boutique Office becomes a refined meeting point for invited guests. Here, the quiet elegance of Viennese Art Deco meets the contemporary light installations of Julian Epok, transforming the space into an atmospheric setting for conversation, exchange, and connection.

Designed for meaningful dialogue among industry pioneers, the evening offers the opportunity to continue the discussions of the day in a more intimate environment — accompanied by a glass of champagne and framed by a distinctive interplay of culture and finance.

As attendance is strictly limited in order to preserve the quality of exchange, guests are invited to apply for a place here.


Side Event — MiCA & Asset-Referenced Tokens: Design, Risks and Market Reality

Participants may also register for “MiCA & Asset-Referenced Tokens: Design, Risks and Market Reality”, hosted by CERHA HEMPEL.

This side event offers an additional forum for legal and market perspectives on token design, regulatory risk, and the practical realities of Europe’s evolving digital asset framework. As places are limited, guests are invited to register here.

After Events - Wednesday, 20 May

After Event — VI3NNA Congress x Teroxx Boutique Networking

As the conference sessions conclude, the Teroxx Boutique Office becomes a refined meeting point for invited guests. Here, the quiet elegance of Viennese Art Deco meets the contemporary light installations of Julian Epok, transforming the space into an atmospheric setting for conversation, exchange, and connection.

Designed for meaningful dialogue among industry pioneers, the evening offers the opportunity to continue the discussions of the day in a more intimate environment — accompanied by a glass of champagne and framed by a distinctive interplay of culture and finance.

As attendance is strictly limited in order to preserve the quality of exchange, guests are invited to apply for a place here.


Side Event — MiCA & Asset-Referenced Tokens: Design, Risks and Market Reality

Participants may also register for “MiCA & Asset-Referenced Tokens: Design, Risks and Market Reality”, hosted by CERHA HEMPEL.

This side event offers an additional forum for legal and market perspectives on token design, regulatory risk, and the practical realities of Europe’s evolving digital asset framework. As places are limited, guests are invited to register here.

After Events - Wednesday, 20 May

In alignment with VI3NNA Congress, digital asset boutique Teroxx invites selected participants to an evening networking experience beyond the format of a conventional finance gathering.


As the conference sessions conclude, the Teroxx Boutique Office becomes a refined meeting point for invited guests. Here, the quiet elegance of Viennese Art Deco meets the contemporary light installations of Julian Epok, transforming the space into an atmospheric setting for conversation, exchange, and connection.


Designed for meaningful dialogue among industry pioneers, the evening offers the opportunity to continue the discussions of the day in a more intimate environment — accompanied by a glass of champagne and framed by a distinctive interplay of culture and finance.


As attendance is strictly limited in order to preserve the quality of exchange, guests are invited to apply for a place here.

Post Event

Publication of the VI3NNA Declaration and selected follow-up materials.

Post Event

Publication of the VI3NNA Declaration and selected follow-up materials.

Event Schedule

A curated overview of the VI3NNA Congress agenda.



Day Zero


Monday, 18 May

19:00 — Guest arrival and networking reception

19:30 — Welcome address

19:35 — Founders’ remarks

19:45 — Opening keynote

20:00 — Networking reception and media interviews

21:30 — End of reception

Day 1 - Capital, Markets & Regulation - Tuesday, 19 May

Main Stage — Morning Programme

08:15 — Doors open @ Libelle
09:00 — Opening and programme introduction
09:10 — Sponsor keynote
09:30 — Partner keynote
09:50 — Buffer for set-up
09:55 — Fireside chat
10:15 — Panel discussion

Executive Track I — Liquidity & Capital Efficiency

10:45–12:00 — Closed-door executive roundtable

Main Stage

10:45 — Keynote
11:05 — Partner keynote or coffee break
11:25 — Partner keynote
11:45 — Partner keynote
12:05 — Morning recap and invitation to lunch

Lunch

12:15–13:15 — Networking lunch

Executive Track II — Regulatory Landscape: Taxes, AML & Compliance

13:15–14:30 — Closed-door executive roundtable

Main Stage

13:30 — Partner keynote
13:50 — Partner keynote
14:10 — Partner keynote or potential panel
14:30 — Partner keynote
14:50 — Sponsor keynote
15:10 — Panel possible
15:30 — Partner keynote
15:50 — Keynote

Executive Track III — AI & Digital Assets in Banking & Finance

14:45–16:00 — Closed executive roundtable

Academic Lightning Talks

16:15 — Academic lightning talks

Executive Track IV — EU vs Global Innovation & Free Zones

16:15 — Policy Fishbowl: EU regulatory competitiveness or panel

Day 1 Wrap-Up

17:30 — Moderators’ summary and outlook

Flying Dinner + Drinks at the Venue

18:00 onwards — Flying dinner and drinks at the venue

Day 2 - Infrastructure, Innovation & Europe’s Future - Wednesday, 20 May

Morning

08:30 — Entrance and guest arrival
09:00 — Opening and programme introduction
09:10 — Partner keynote
09:30 — Partner keynote
09:50 — Partner keynote
10:10 — Panel discussion

Executive Track I — Liquidity & Capital Efficiency

10:30 — ET Track 1 Panel

Coffee Break
11:00 — Coffee break

Executive Track II — Regulatory Landscape: Taxes, AML & Compliance

11:30 — ET Track 2 Panel

Executive Track III — AI & Digital Assets in Banking & Finance

12:00 — ET Track 3 Panel

Executive Track IV — EU vs Global Innovation & Free Zones

12:30 — ET Track 4 Panel

Lunch

13:00 — Networking lunch

Debate

14:00 — Strategic Debate: European digital asset innovation zones?

Closing Keynote

14:45 — Closing keynote 

Closing Plenary

15:15 — VI3NNA Declaration Preview — Schmitt · BCG · Academic Partners

Closing Plenary

16:00 — Conference closing

After Events - Wednesday, 20 May

After Event — VI3NNA Congress x Teroxx Boutique Networking

As the conference sessions conclude, the Teroxx Boutique Office becomes a refined meeting point for invited guests. Here, the quiet elegance of Viennese Art Deco meets the contemporary light installations of Julian Epok, transforming the space into an atmospheric setting for conversation, exchange, and connection.

Designed for meaningful dialogue among industry pioneers, the evening offers the opportunity to continue the discussions of the day in a more intimate environment — accompanied by a glass of champagne and framed by a distinctive interplay of culture and finance.

As attendance is strictly limited in order to preserve the quality of exchange, guests are invited to apply for a place here.


Side Event — MiCA & Asset-Referenced Tokens: Design, Risks and Market Reality

Participants may also register for “MiCA & Asset-Referenced Tokens: Design, Risks and Market Reality”, hosted by CERHA HEMPEL.

This side event offers an additional forum for legal and market perspectives on token design, regulatory risk, and the practical realities of Europe’s evolving digital asset framework. As places are limited, guests are invited to register here.

Post Event

Publication of the VI3NNA Declaration and selected follow-up materials.

Questions

All the Important Details Before Attending VI3NNA Congress 2026

How can my organization get involved as a sponsor, partner or contributor?

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What are the “Executive Tracks"?

What is the Vienna Declaration?

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