MERGE Madrid 2026 is an international conference for representatives of traditional finance and the digital asset industry, focusing on cryptoassets, blockchain technology, and Web3. The event is organized by MERGE, an international platform that brings together banks, financial institutions, regulators, and crypto industry representatives.

The MERGE Madrid 2026 program focuses on the institutional adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology, the development of financial infrastructure, and the interaction between traditional finance and Web3. The conference program will run across 3 stages and will be complemented by exhibition, investment, and networking activities. Key activities include:

• Presentations and panel discussions featuring more than 200 representatives from the financial and Web3 sectors
• Closed-door program for 400 participants, featuring 5 thematic tracks covering regulation, finance, and digital assets
• Exhibition featuring more than 40 exhibitors
• Startup Track for Web3 startups, offering opportunities to present projects as part of the conference or exhibition program
• One-on-one meetings with speakers and representatives of partner companies, arranged through the MERGE platform
• Demonstrations of Web3-based solutions, including virtual reality technology, NFTs, digital avatars, and cryptocurrency ATMs
• Coffee breaks, informal meetings, dedicated events for VIP attendees, and the official closing party

Organizers expect more than 5,000 attendees from around 40 countries. Participating companies will include banks, payment and investment firms, FinTech companies, crypto platforms, and digital asset infrastructure providers.

Announced speakers include:

• Coty de Monteverde, Global Head of Crypto & Digital Assets at Banco Santander
• Massimo Cervesato, Vice President, Global Blockchain & Digital Assets at Mastercard
• Cassie Craddock, Vice President and Managing Director, U.K. and Europe at Ripple
• Francisco Maroto, Head of Blockchain & Digital Assets at BBVA
• Malcolm Clarke, Global Head of Digital Assets at Western Union
• Benoit Courtois, Director and Head of Blockchain & Digital Assets at Unicaja
• Wayne Hughes, Head of Digital Assets at BNP Paribas Securities Services
• Monica Ramirez, Managing Director, Stablecoins at Anchorage Digital;
• Niccolò Bardoscia, Head of Digital Assets Trading & Investments at Intesa Sanpaolo
• Stefanie Harri, Global Head of Business Development & Partnerships at Boerse Stuttgart Digital
• Robby Yung, Head of Investments at Animoca Brands
• Jonathan Levin, CEO and Co-Founder of Chainalysis, and many others

Tickets are available in 5 categories:

• Discover Pass Day 1, €129 ($146), a 1-day ticket that includes access to the conference program and exhibition area on the first day of the main event, as well as recordings of the sessions.
• Discover Pass Day 2, €129 ($146), a 1-day ticket that includes access to the conference program and exhibition area on the second day of the main event, as well as recordings of the sessions.
• Standard, €399 ($454), a 2-day ticket that includes the conference and exhibition programs, session recordings, the event app, and in-person and online networking.
• Pro, €729 ($829), an enhanced 2-day ticket that also includes the opportunity to connect with speakers and partners through the app and attend a VIP lunch with speakers and partners.
• Business, €2,299 ($2,616), a ticket covering the full 3-day program. It includes the Institutional Summit, a private VIP evening with speakers and partners, a VIP lunch, access to the speakers and partners lounge, and all benefits of the main conference. Tickets in this category are limited.