CRYPTO ASSET LAB 2026

Crypto Asset Lab Conference 2026 (CAL2026)

Dates: January 22–23, 2026
Location: Università Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
Format: Attend in person or online

What is CAL2026?

The 6th Crypto Asset Lab Conference (CAL2026) is scheduled for January 22–23, 2026, at the Università Milano-Bicocca in Milan, Italy, with an option to participate online. Organized in collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, this interdisciplinary event brings together researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to explore the latest developments in crypto-assets, Bitcoin, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Topics will include Decentralized Finance, regulatory frameworks, liquidity management, and technological innovations such as smart contracts and distributed ledgers. The conference invites paper submissions by November 15, 2025, and fosters both in-person and virtual engagement to accommodate a global audience.

This will be the 6th edition of the event, and it's organized by the Crypto Asset Lab and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC).

Why You Should Attend

Meet experts who know a lot about crypto, finance, and regulation

Learn new ideas about digital money and how it’s used around the world

Understand the rules and laws about crypto from top regulators

Join from anywhere – attend in Milan or watch online from home

Topics You’ll Learn About

Crypto & Web3 Finance: How people use digital coins to raise money or invest

Stablecoins & CBDCs: What governments are doing with Digital Money

DeFi & Regulation: How crypto rules are changing and how they affect the planet (ESG)

Security & Privacy: How to keep your digital money safe and private

Tech & Innovation: How smart contracts, Bitcoin, and AI work together in blockchain

Past Speakers (Expect Big Names Again!)

While the full 2026 speaker list isn't out yet, past conferences featured leaders like:

Piero Cipollone – European Central Bank

Pasquale Munafò – Consob & IOSCO

Yuliya Guseva – Rutgers University

Ferdinando Ametrano – Digital Gold Institute

Paola A. Bongini – Università Milano-Bicocca

Organized By

Crypto Asset Lab – A research center created by Università di Milano-Bicocca and the Digital Gold Institute

European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)

Who Will Be There?

Professors from top universities

Crypto company founders

Bankers, financial analysts, and tech developers

Government officials and regulators

What Makes CAL Special?

CAL is different because it brings academics, industry experts, and policymakers together in one place. It’s a place where ideas are shared, partnerships are made, and the future of finance is shaped.