--- eventsindex_id: EI-06478 slug: web3-summit title: "Web3 Summit" title_alt: ["Web3 Summit Berlin", "Web3 Foundation Summit"] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/web3-summit.html next_edition_dates: "2026-06-18 to 2026-06-19" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-18 date_end: 2026-06-19 venue: "Funkhaus Berlin" city: "Berlin" country: "Germany" organiser: "Web3 Foundation" organiser_url: "https://web3summit.com/" b2b: true vector: sector: [crypto-web3] audience: [researcher, startup, practitioner, developer] format: [festival, conference, hackathon] purpose: [education, networking, showcase] geography_scope: [pan-EMEA] season: summer meta_description: "Annual two-day Web3 Summit in Berlin attracts 3,000 protocol builders, researchers, and open-source contributors focused on decentralized technologies." editorial_take: "Foundation-led festival combining talks, hackathons and workshops for crypto infrastructure developers and researchers." generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-10" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Web3 Summit > *An annual two-day festival in Berlin dedicated to peer-to-peer technologies, decentralized protocols, cryptography, and digital governance, bringing together builders, researchers, founders, and hackers in an immersive, community-driven format.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 18–19 June 2026 | Funkhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany | Web 3.0 Technologies Stiftung (Web3 Foundation) | ~3,000 (organiser figure) | ## Definition Web3 Summit is an annual festival organised by the Web3 Foundation, a Swiss not-for-profit based in Zug, focused on the technical and social architecture of a decentralized web. Distinct from a conventional conference format, it operates as an immersive gathering combining structured talks with hackathons, workshops, unconference sessions, and community-led hackerspaces. The event centres on protocol-level builders, academic researchers, and open-source contributors working across cryptography, privacy, and decentralized governance. ## What draws people to Web3 Summit? Web3 Summit occupies a specific position on the EMEA technology-festival circuit: it is organised directly by the foundation that funds and stewards the Polkadot ecosystem and broader decentralized-web research, giving it a technical depth and research-oriented character that distinguishes it from investor-facing or market-trend events. The Funkhaus Berlin venue, a former East German broadcasting complex, reinforces the festival identity, combining raw industrial space with a community atmosphere. Attendance is free of charge until the end of Q2 2026, removing a typical barrier for independent researchers, open-source contributors, and early-stage builders. ## Who attends Web3 Summit - Protocol developers and core engineers working on decentralized infrastructure - Academic and independent researchers in cryptography and distributed systems - Founders and early-stage teams building on Web3 protocols - Open-source contributors and hackers participating in the hackathon - Privacy and digital-rights advocates - Community members and enthusiasts engaged with the decentralized-web space ## What Web3 Summit covers programmatically - Peer-to-peer networking technologies and protocol design - Decentralized web standards and open-source software - Cryptography: zero-knowledge proofs, privacy-preserving computation, and related fields - Governance models for decentralized networks and on-chain communities - Blockchain infrastructure, cross-chain interoperability, and the Polkadot ecosystem - Digital privacy, data sovereignty, and user-controlled identity ## Programme tracks and special formats - **Hackathon**: A collaborative coding event for builders working on protocol-level problems and open-source tools - **Workshops**: Hands-on technical sessions covering specific tools, languages, or protocol components - **AMA sessions**: Open question-and-answer formats with speakers and project teams - **Unconference sessions**: Participant-proposed and participant-led discussions organized on the day - **Community-led hackerspaces**: Designated spaces for informal collaboration, experimentation, and community assembly ## Notable speakers Confirmed named speakers for the 2026 edition are not publicly disclosed as of verification. The speakers_summary references Gavin Wood (Founder, Web3 Foundation) and Polkadot leadership among expected participants; full speaker announcements had not been published at the time of data collection. ## Edition history - **2026**: ~3,000 attendees expected; Funkhaus Berlin, 18–19 June 2026. Only edition documented in available data; prior-year attendance figures are not publicly disclosed as of verification. --- ## Editorial take *Web3 Summit functions as the technical community gathering closest to the Web3 Foundation's own research agenda, making it a reference point for protocol builders and cryptography researchers on the EMEA circuit rather than a market-facing or investment-oriented event.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration for Web3 Summit 2026 is open to all attendees. Delegate registration is complimentary (free of charge) until the end of Q2 2026. No early-bird deadline is publicly disclosed. Registration is available via the official website at https://web3summit.com/. Pricing beyond the complimentary period has not been publicly disclosed as of verification. ## Networking and engagement Web3 Summit does not operate a formal B2B matchmaking tool or advance scheduling system for the 2026 edition. A dedicated networking application has not been publicly announced. Session replay access is available, allowing attendees and those unable to attend in person to review talks after the event. Community engagement is primarily informal, facilitated through the festival's unconference format, hackerspaces, and the open, participatory structure of the event. ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What type of event is Web3 Summit, and how does it differ from a standard tech conference? Web3 Summit describes itself as a festival rather than a conventional conference. The format combines structured programming (talks, AMAs) with self-organized elements (unconference sessions, hackerspaces) and hands-on activities (hackathons, workshops). The Funkhaus Berlin venue supports this character with its open industrial layout. The organiser is a not-for-profit foundation rather than a commercial events company, which shapes the programming priorities toward technical depth and community participation over product marketing or deal-flow. ### Who organises Web3 Summit and what is its relationship to the Polkadot ecosystem? Web3 Summit is organized by the Web3 Foundation (formally Web 3.0 Technologies Stiftung), a Swiss not-for-profit incorporated in Zug in 2017. The Foundation funds research and development in decentralized web protocols and is closely associated with the Polkadot network. While the Summit's scope extends across the broader decentralized-web space, Polkadot projects and ecosystem teams are a significant presence in the programming and community. ### Is attendance free, and for how long? Delegate registration is complimentary until the end of Q2 2026. Pricing applicable after that period has not been publicly disclosed as of verification. Registration is processed through the official website. ### Who is Web3 Summit NOT designed for? - Investors, venture capitalists, or limited partners primarily seeking deal flow or LP networking - Sales professionals looking to generate commercial leads in a structured exhibition setting - Executives attending primarily for brand visibility through sponsored keynotes or booth presence - Attendees expecting a polished, lecture-only conference format with fixed seating and formal breakout tracks - Professionals with no technical interest in protocols, cryptography, or open-source development, who may find the programming inaccessible without that grounding ## The venue: Funkhaus Berlin Funkhaus Berlin is a former state broadcasting complex located at Nalepastraße 18, 12459 Berlin, in the Oberschöneweide district. Built in the 1950s as the headquarters of East German radio, the site comprises multiple buildings, studios, and open spaces, and has been repurposed as a cultural and events venue known for its distinctive mid-century architecture and large floor areas. Its scale and non-conventional layout make it a favoured location for festival-format events in the Berlin technology and creative industries calendar. ## The organiser: Web 3.0 Technologies Stiftung Web 3.0 Technologies Stiftung, operating publicly as the Web3 Foundation, is a Swiss not-for-profit organisation incorporated in Zug in 2017. It employs between 51 and 200 people and focuses on nurturing and stewarding decentralized web software protocols through funding, advocacy, research, and open-source collaboration. Its primary programme activity centres on the Polkadot ecosystem, and it administers grants to teams building across a range of decentralized infrastructure categories. Beyond Web3 Summit, the Foundation produces or is associated with several recurring events: Sub0 (a developer-focused gathering for the Polkadot ecosystem), Decoded (a broader Polkadot community conference), the Web3 Women Spark Debate, and periodic Polkadot Updates. The Foundation's event portfolio reflects its institutional emphasis on technical education, ecosystem development, and open-source community building rather than commercial industry convening. --- ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Where and when does Web3 Summit 2026 take place? Web3 Summit 2026 takes place on 18 and 19 June 2026 at Funkhaus Berlin, Nalepastraße 18, 12459 Berlin, Germany. ### How do I register, and is there a cost? Registration is open to all and is free of charge until the end of Q2 2026. The registration link is https://web3summit.com/. No early-bird deadline has been publicly announced. ### Will sessions be available to watch after the event? Replay access is confirmed for the 2026 edition. The platform or format through which recordings will be distributed has not been publicly disclosed as of verification. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://web3summit.com/ | | Register | https://web3summit.com/ | | LinkedIn | not disclosed | | Programme | not publicly disclosed as of verification | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-10 **Next review:** 2026-06-09 **Notes:** Only one edition (2026) is documented in available data; historical attendance figures, full speaker announcements, and post-Q2 pricing have not been publicly disclosed as of verification. **Variables:** 32/50 **Concept definition:** not applicable