Conference Schedule
May 27th, 2026
VIP Dinner
An exclusive lakeside VIP dinner bringing together a select executives for a meaningful exchange, inspiring conversations, and high-level networking in an intimate setting. This event is invite only.
May 28th, 2026
Registration & Morning Coffee
Registration, Morning Coffee & Pastries
Morning Sessions
Keynote presentations, Workshops & Panel discussions
Lunch & Networking
Afternoon Sessions
Keynote presentations, Workshops & Panel discussions
Transportation to Boat Cruise
Shuttle buses will be taking conference attendees from the conference venue to the Boat Cruise docks at Zug Bahnhofsteg
CVC Sunset Boat Cruise
The conference doesn’t end when the sessions do. The scenic CVC Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Zug is a signature CVC tradition and long-standing highlight of the event!
Detailed Agenda Coming Soon
Key Focus Areas 2026
Finance Rewired
Always On, On-Chain Markets
Tokenization, digital assets, DeFi, new payments rails are used in rewiring our current financial infrastructure in real time. What are the latest innovations and how TradFi and crypto native companies are working together on this new financial reality?
Next Frontiers of
Cybersecurity & Privacy
Securing on-chain financial systems against new hacks, retaining privacy, authentication and liability in the digital age are major challenges. How can companies protect digital assets and identities while balancing transparency, compliance, and user privacy?
The Evolution of Blockchain’s Foundational Technology Layer
Switzerland has the highest concentration of L1 blockchains, which create the backbone of our entire ecosystem. What keeps these L1s up at night? How are they evolving and innovating to remain future proof?
Crypto Regulation & Compliance
Navigating global regulation and compliance complexities against operational reality is a tall order. How can the industry comply with global regulation while fostering innovation and operational efficiency? How can legislation take operational realities into consideration?
The Race with AI and Quantum Technologies
The convergence of blockchain with AI and the rise of quantum technologies are redefining both opportunity and risk across the digital landscape. How will these emerging technologies transform blockchain and are we prepared for what comes next?
Networking Highlights
Networking Breakfast
Expect strong coffee, sharper conversations, and a room full of people who don’t do small talk for long. Created in collaboration with the Crypto Valley Association, this is a one-of-a-kind gathering designed to kickstart the day with real alpha (and a good breakfast).
This invite-only morning is curated by Binance for hedge funds, prop firms, HFT firms, family offices, wealth & asset managers, algo traders, and other institutional players shaping the market.
Lunch Break
Lunch at CVC is something we take very seriously. Brought to you by SIX with a variety of food stands designed to keep everyone happy, full, and ready for the next session.
Everything is included for attendees, so just show up and dig in. Expect something for every taste: juicy burgers, flavour-packed curry, BBQ favourites, a Swiss corner for local classics, and a fresh salad bar for the health-conscious (yes, we see you).
No tokens, no stress: just good food and good energy, all in one place.
VIP Dinner (invite-only)
On May 27th, selected speakers, executives, and partners are invited to the exclusive CVC VIP Dinner: an intimate, invitation-only evening designed for high-level exchange, meaningful conversations, and networking with the people shaping Blockchain and Web3.
Taking place at the stunning Villa Villette overlooking Lake Zug, this is where the conference truly begins in style: great minds, great conversations, and an atmosphere made for connection. The evening is co-hosted by Bitcoin Suisse and G-20 Group.
Invite-only, strictly curated, and intentionally small. If you’re not on the list yet, becoming a conference partner might be your way in.
Sunset Boat Cruise On Lake Zug
A true CVC tradition since 2018: the Sunset Boat Cruise is one of the conference’s signature highlights and a one-of-a-kind experience exclusively for attendees.
We close the conference in style with the OG Crypto Valley Sunset Cruise on Lake Zug hosted by none other than Blockstream. Join fellow participants for an unforgettable evening of relaxed, high-quality networking as we take in the views from the water. Where your glass stays full, your plate doesn’t stay empty for long, and everything’s on us, so your wallet can onshore.
Shuttle buses will take guests from HSLU to the boat docks in Zug. Check out ‘Event Info’ for more details and the location
