Leading the Future of Emerging Tech Events

Home to Paris Blockchain Week, RAISE Summit, MACHINA Summit, BeyondSide, and Start In Block

Our mission is to create world-class platforms that connect innovators and businesses in emerging technologies, empowering them to shape the future through collaboration and groundbreaking insights.

Who We Are

Chain Of Events creates world-class experiences in blockchain, AI, and emerging technologies, connecting industry leaders, investors, and startups. We foster collaboration, learning, and networking, driving innovation and meaningful connections.

With decades of expertise in event management and emerging technologies, the team designs events that spark inspiration and unlock opportunities. From Paris Blockchain Week to AI summits like RAISE and AgentX, we create environments where thought leadership meets actionable insights.

Our Leading Events

Paris Blockchain Week

15-16 April 2026
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
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Paris Blockchain Week is where digital assets meet institutional adoption. For two days, 10,000 decision-makers convene at the Louvre and VIPs gather at the iconic Versailles to address regulatory frameworks, institutional custody, cross-border settlement, and market structure.

RAISE Summit

8-9 July 2026
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
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RAISE Summit is Europe's leading AI event for professionals seeking to innovate, build, and connect within the evolving AI landscape. This summit is the ultimate destination to validate AI strategies through real-world use cases, define a winning AI playbook, and find the right partners to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Machina Summit

July 7, 2026
Carrousel Du Louvre, Paris, France
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The Machina Summit is dedicated to humanoids, robotics, industrial autonomy, and next-generation human–machine interfaces. It brings together founders, investors, and industry leaders who are defining what intelligent machines will become.

Start In Block Startup

16 April 2026
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
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Start In Block is Web3’s Largest Startup Competition, where leading founders compete for $10M+ in prizes and a chance to pitch on the Louvre stage before the world’s most influential investors, founders, and innovators.Startup Competition, "Start in Block," draws in top startups, entrepreneurs, and investors. Taking place during PBW's Investors and Founders Day, this event highlights innovative Web3 projects.

Hack The Block Hackathon

11-12 April, 2026
Paris, France
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Paris Blockchain Week’s flagship hackathon returns, offering developers around the world the opportunity to turn ideas into real-world on-chain solutions.Hack the Block, brings together world-class developers, innovators, mentors, and blockchain enthusiasts worldwide. Be part of a premier event with a strong, integrated value proposition through both online and onsite formats.


BeyondSide

An activation agency by Chain of Events delivering premium brand experiences. We merge creative production, operational excellence, marketing tool,s and strong local presence to move audiences and accelerate business.

You can visit or sponsor our exclusive side events, including the Official Party, VIP Dinner, Corporate Breakfast, DePIN Central, RWA Voyage, and more!

Chain Of Events carefully curates and assembles the highest quality speakers to provide the best experience for attendees. Top speakers to grace the stages include:

Anthony Scaramucci
Founder and Managing Partner
SkyBridge
Charles Hoskinson
CEO and Founder
Input | Output
Clément Delangue
Co-Founder & CEO
Hugging Face
Jonathan Ross
Co-Founder & CEO
Groq
Scott Belsky
Chief Strategy Officer & EVP, Design & Emerging Product
Adobe
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What Our Partners Say

I found RAISE to be quite remarkable and I’m sure many people will find value from it through contacts and opportunities.

Co-Founder of
Instadeep

RAISE is where everyone in AI is going.

CEO of
Grok

Thanks to Paris Blockchain Week for another great event; excellent content and a productive networking environment. I appreciate the organisers’ efforts and we look forward to next year.

COO at
NEAR Foundation

This is Crypto.com’s third year sponsoring Paris Blockchain Week, and every year it gets bigger and better. I truly enjoyed discussing the crypto market and our place in it with Faustine Fleuret, President and CEO of Adan. It’s always a pleasure to attend such a popular event that brings together so many of our industry peers and fellow innovators.

President and COO of
Crypto.com

Latest Press Releases

An in-depth discussion with Chris Donovan, COO of NEAR Foundation

Chris Donovan, COO of NEAR Foundation, spoke at Paris Blockchain Week about the challenges of aligning decentralised blockchain systems with traditional regulations. He stressed the need for clear regulatory frameworks to support innovation and discussed NEAR’s technological advancements like Stateless Validation.

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Innovation in Action: Blockchain's Role in Traditional Markets

Joined by Coty de Monteverde, Santander's Head of the Crypto & Blockchain Center of Excellence, we discussed the latest developments in digital assets, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and the challenges of scaling Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).

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