CANNES, France — 2026 — EthCC (Ethereum Community Conference), Europe’s largest annual Ethereum event, will return to Cannes for its ninth edition, EthCC[9], taking place from March 30 to April 2, 2026. This year’s conference introduces The Agora, a new curated forum designed to explore the future of institutional onchain finance.

Organized by Ethereum France, EthCC has long positioned itself as a conference “for the community, by the community.” In 2026, however, the spotlight shifts decisively toward institutional adoption as Ethereum’s role in global finance continues to expand.

“2026 is the year of professionalisation of Ethereum and the wider crypto ecosystem,” said Jérôme de Tychey, Founder and President of Ethereum France. “Scalability improvements through Fusaka, rising daily active addresses, and adoption by banks such as JPMorgan all signal a rapid convergence of TradFi and DeFi.”

To accelerate this momentum, EthCC is launching The Agora in partnership with Kaiko, creating a dedicated space where institutional players can examine compliance, market structure, and the future of blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Regulation Meets Adoption

This year’s focus on institutions comes as regulatory clarity improves across major jurisdictions. In Europe, MiCA and new crypto tax reporting rules are expected to be fully established by mid-2026, providing clearer standards for exchanges, stablecoins, and institutional participation. Meanwhile, the United States continues to debate the CLARITY Act, shaping how digital assets integrate with traditional financial systems.

Together, these developments position Europe as a global leader in regulated digital asset innovation—making Cannes a timely venue for discussions on Ethereum’s institutional future.

A Proven Platform for Major Announcements

EthCC has already established itself as a key stage for industry-defining moments.

“The fact that Robinhood and Vitalik Buterin chose EthCC for flagship announcements last year shows the strength of this community,” said Bettina Boon Falleur, Head of EthCC. “We’re welcoming even more institutional partners in 2026 and demonstrating that the future of finance will be built on Ethereum.” $ETH

Global Voices, Four Days of Dialogue

EthCC[9] and The Agora will host over 400 speakers across four days of talks, workshops, and community-led side events. Confirmed speakers include:

Vitalik Buterin, Co-founder of Ethereum

Jean-Marc Stenger, CEO of Société Générale-Forge

Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO of Aave

As institutional interest accelerates, EthCC’s mission remains unchanged: to support those building a positive, open, and abundant Ethereum ecosystem.

About EthCC

EthCC is the annual flagship conference organized by Ethereum France, a French non-profit dedicated to advancing Ethereum and blockchain adoption across French-speaking countries, empowering individuals and communities to take ownership of decentralized technology.

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