About the conference
Academia, regulators and industry, working towards shared standards for cryptoeconomics education in Europe.
Why this conference, and why now
Educational programmes remain fragmented, vary in depth and lack common quality criteria.
The rapid evolution of blockchain technologies and the cryptoeconomy has outpaced academic frameworks and inter-university coordination across Europe.
Organised by the Institute of Cryptoeconomics, Blockchain and Innovation (ICBI) at UNWE in partnership with the National Association for Blockchain and Innovation, the conference creates a platform for systematic dialogue. It unites academia, regulators and industry in a shared space focused on quality education, research and innovation.
What we set out to achieve
Four goals guide the programme and the Sofia Declaration.
Establish academic standards
Discussion and adoption of the Sofia Declaration on Academic Standards in Cryptoeconomics and Blockchain Education, a shared framework for European universities.
Synchronise curricula
Modernising university models based on global trends and best practice from the EU, USA and Asia, creating coherent and comparable educational pathways.
Adapt to regulatory frameworks
In-depth analysis of European regulation (MiCA) and its direct influence on academic training infrastructure and programme content.
Build academia–industry collaboration
A sustainable international academic network and joint projects between higher education institutions and Web3 businesses.
Our partners
Institutions and companies supporting Blockchain Education 2026.
Concrete deliverables
What participants take home and continue to build on.
Sofia Declaration
Formal adoption of a landmark document defining shared academic standards for cryptoeconomics and blockchain education across Europe.
International network
A sustainable, cross-border consortium of universities for ongoing research, faculty exchange and joint European projects.
Curriculum frameworks
Concrete models for modern university programmes, integrating CHAISE and Erasmus+ frameworks and dedicated blockchain academic labs.
Knowledge transfer
Groundwork for strategic technology transfer and funded joint initiatives between universities and the Web3 sector.
Thematic areas
Education and academic standards- Regulatory policy and law (MiCA)
Web3 technologies and tokenomics
Research and business synergy
Three-day programme
Each day has its own focus, from education to technology to the declaration.
Education and regulation
- Global trends in education
- Curriculum models and skills
- MiCA and academic impact
- Cryptoeconomics workshops
- Networking and reception
Technology and research
- Web3 innovations keynote
- DeFi and tokenomics panels
- RWA tokenisation focus
- Blockchain research session
- Industry–university synergy
Declaration and closing
- Future collaboration strategy
- Global academic networking
- Sofia Declaration adoption
- Official closing remarks
- Farewell networking lunch
Author resources
Templates and declarations required for paper submissions.
Join the conversation that shapes the future of finance education
29–31 October 2026 at UNWE, Sofia. In person or online.