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Next Block Expo

Mar 24–25, 2026TBC, Warsaw, Poland
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Quick Facts

Attendance
2,000+
Speakers
100+
Duration
2 days
Tickets
TBC — historically affordable
Region
Europe

Overview

Next Block Expo is Central and Eastern Europe's most founder-friendly Web3 event, built around the needs of startups, early-stage investors, and builders rather than the enterprise crowd. The 2026 edition continues its reputation for high-quality pitch arenas, investor matchmaking, and a gaming zone that reflects the region's strong Web3 gaming culture. With 2,000+ attendees from across the CEE region and beyond, it serves as a key gateway for global projects entering Central European markets and for regional founders seeking their first institutional connections.

What to Expect

  • 1

    A dedicated startup pitch arena where early-stage teams present to a room of regional VCs and angels — one of the best deal-flow moments in the CEE Web3 calendar.

  • 2

    Gaming zone and NFT track reflecting Poland's strong gaming development culture and the CEE region's outsized contribution to Web3 gaming infrastructure.

  • 3

    High-speed matchmaking platform enabling pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings between founders, investors, and partners before the event even begins.

  • 4

    Warsaw's growing reputation as a European tech hub means strong local ecosystem participation from universities, accelerators, and government innovation programmes.

Focus Areas

Web3 Startups & FundraisingDeFiBlockchain Gaming & NFTsCEE Market ExpansionDeveloper EcosystemInvestor Matchmaking

Who Attends

CEE Founders & Early-stage StartupsAngel Investors & VCsDevelopers & BuildersGaming Studio TeamsExchange RepresentativesMedia & Press

Tickets & Pricing

Historically one of the more affordable Web3 events in Europe. Exact 2026 pricing TBC. Monitor nextblockexpo.com for early bird registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Next Block Expo

When is Next Block Expo 2026?
Next Block Expo 2026 takes place on March 24–25, 2026. It's a 2-day event that serves as Central and Eastern Europe's most founder-friendly Web3 gathering.
Where is Next Block Expo 2026 held?
Next Block Expo 2026 will be held in Warsaw, Poland, though the exact venue is still to be confirmed (TBC). Warsaw's growing reputation as a European tech hub ensures strong local ecosystem participation from universities, accelerators, and innovation programmes.
How much do Next Block Expo 2026 tickets cost?
Exact ticket pricing for 2026 is to be confirmed (TBC), but Next Block Expo is historically one of the more affordable Web3 events in Europe. Monitor nextblockexpo.com for early bird registration details as they become available.
What happens at Next Block Expo 2026?
Expect a dedicated startup pitch arena where early-stage teams present to regional VCs and angels, a gaming zone reflecting the CEE region's strong Web3 gaming culture, high-speed investor matchmaking with pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings, and talks from 100+ speakers across Web3 topics. With 2,000+ attendees, it's a key networking and deal-flow event for the region.
Who attends Next Block Expo 2026?
Next Block Expo attracts CEE founders and early-stage startups, angel investors and VCs, developers and builders, gaming studio teams, exchange representatives, and media/press. The 2,000+ expected attendees come from across the CEE region and beyond.
Is Next Block Expo good for Web3 gaming projects?
Yes, Next Block Expo features a dedicated gaming zone and NFT track that reflects Poland's strong gaming development culture and the CEE region's outsized contribution to Web3 gaming infrastructure. It's an ideal event for gaming studio teams seeking investment and partnerships.

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