What Was Next Block Expo 2024?
Next Block Expo 2024 was a blockchain and cryptocurrency summit held in Warsaw, Poland, on 15 and 16 May 2024. It brought together Web3 founders, investors, NFT creators, DeFi builders, and crypto enthusiasts from across Central and Eastern Europe to explore the latest developments in blockchain technology, digital assets, and the evolving European regulatory landscape. The official page sat on the Next Block Expo site. As one of the most prominent blockchain events in Central Europe, it has built a reputation for bringing the global Web3 community to Warsaw.
Central Europe is emerging as a significant Web3 hub, and Warsaw is at its centre. To follow similar events, check the crypto events calendar and our crypto conferences list.
Key Themes at Next Block Expo
The agenda spanned the Web3 landscape:
- DeFi and trading protocol innovation.
- NFTs and digital ownership.
- MiCA compliance for European projects.
- Venture capital and startup funding.
The startup-and-VC energy made it a deal-oriented event. Many guests also tracked broader blockchain events through CoinGabbar.
How Crypto Is Growing in Poland
Poland has a large and growing crypto community, driven by a tech-literate population, a thriving startup ecosystem in Warsaw and Kraków, and relatively straightforward access to crypto through regulated exchanges. Polish investors have been among Europe's more active retail crypto participants, and local developers contribute to global blockchain projects. The regulatory framework has been moving toward MiCA implementation, with Poland's Polish Financial Supervision Authority (UKNF) taking on supervisory responsibilities for crypto-asset service providers under the EU framework.
Warsaw's position as Central Europe's largest and most dynamic city, home to a robust technology sector and a growing number of Web3 startups and funds, makes it a natural centre for a regional crypto summit. Next Block Expo has capitalised on that, building an event that draws not only Polish participants but also builders and investors from Ukraine, Czech Republic, Hungary, and the broader CEE region. For more shows, see CoinGabbar's crypto summits page.
Impact of the Event on Central European Web3
A flagship crypto expo in Warsaw advances the Central European blockchain ecosystem. It connects regional founders with global investors. It advances MiCA readiness among CEE projects. And it builds the Web3 community across a region with significant technical talent. Each edition deepens the ecosystem.
Why Sponsors, Exhibitors and Projects Should Join
Next Block Expo reaches Central Europe's most engaged crypto professionals. Strong fits include:
- DeFi and trading protocols: reach active CEE traders.
- NFT and gaming projects: find CEE collectors and partners.
- MiCA-compliant exchanges: reach a compliance-aware audience.
- VCs and accelerators: source Central European Web3 talent.
- Blockchain infrastructure: recruit Polish developers.
To get involved, you can list a crypto event with the CoinGabbar team.
Why KOLs, Media and Influencers Attend
Central European Web3 is a rising market story. Creators meet the founders and investors building the region's blockchain future. Coverage can spread through the crypto press release network.
Why Builders and Participants Join
For Web3 founders targeting CEE, this expo provides regional market access. You meet investors active in Poland and the broader CEE market, explore how MiCA affects regional projects, and connect with a community of builders who bring a distinctive Central European perspective to blockchain. Many leave with funding conversations, regional partnerships, or a sharper CEE go-to-market plan.
Tickets and PR Offers With CoinGabbar
Targeting the Central European Web3 market? CoinGabbar offers ticket discounts at partner events and free or discounted press release publishing for projects booked through us. To sponsor or add your event to our digital asset events list, email event@coingabbar.io.
How the Event Concluded and What Came Next
Next Block Expo 2024 wrapped up with energetic sessions and new ties between Central European Web3 founders, global investors, and project teams. Several regional funding conversations advanced here. By staging the expo in Warsaw, it reflected Poland's growing role as Central Europe's blockchain capital. To follow what came next, see the crypto events calendar and our digital asset events page.
Glossary of Key Terms
- CEE: Central and Eastern Europe, the region around Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Hungary.
- UKNF: Poland's Polish Financial Supervision Authority, overseeing crypto under MiCA.
- MiCA: the EU's unified crypto rulebook, implemented in Poland as an EU member state.
- DeFi: decentralised finance, financial services built on blockchain without intermediaries.
- NFT: a unique digital item on a blockchain, used to prove ownership of digital art or assets.
Disclaimer
This page is for general information only. It is not financial, legal, or tax advice. This is a blockchain summit that took place in May 2024; future dates and details may differ. Polish and EU crypto rules may change; always check current UKNF and MiCA guidance. Please confirm with the official source and do your own research. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value.
