The intersection of blockchain, AI and digital assets is shaping European tech agendas. CONF3RENCE 2026 lands in Dortmund from 15 to 16 September at the industrial grounds of Kokerei Hansa.
Kokerei Hansa as venue for 2026
Kokerei Hansa provides an industrial setting for a format that blends conference content with festival elements. The event has partnered with FATT Festival of Arts Tech Taste, Next Level and #diwodo to create daytime business sessions and evening festival activity.
Program highlights and speakers
CONF3RENCE 2026 presents an agenda focused on emerging technologies and digital assets. Communication from the organisers lists over 200 speakers and 29 panels. The roster includes senior technology leaders and representatives from companies active in tokenization and digital transformation. Sponsorship scope is also significant with more than 150 partners.
Audience profile and key figures
The event materials indicate a strong executive presence with 82 percent C Level participation among the audience metrics shared. That concentration of seniority matters for firms scheduling meetings and product showcases aimed at corporate buyers.
Tactical advice for B2B prospecting at CONF3RENCE 2026
- Target sessions by buyer persona. With 29 panels the schedule is busy. Pick panels where your target decision makers are most likely to be present.
- Map sponsors and speakers. Use the list to request meetings ahead of the event and to craft concise outreach emails with a clear value proposition.
- Bring a short demo. Prepare a 10 minute demonstration and a follow up package that speaks directly to business impact.
- Assign roles to your team. Define who captures leads, who runs demos and who organises follow ups to avoid missed opportunities amid the festival atmosphere.
Thematic focus in the agenda
The program emphasizes tokenization, digital assets and the convergence of AI with web3. Debates on infrastructure and enterprise use cases are prominent. The presence of financial institutions, tech vendors and research bodies points to applied adoption rather than consumer-facing showcases.
Recommendations for exhibitors and visiting teams
If corporate customer acquisition is your priority, schedule short meetings and plan follow up capacity. Prioritise interaction with sponsors and speakers listed in the program and prepare materials that demonstrate applicability to mid and large size companies. Confirm venue logistics at Kokerei Hansa early to avoid clashes with the festival schedule.
Purchase tickets and check practical details at the official site http://www.conf3rence.com. For companies working on tokenization or combining AI with digital assets, CONF3RENCE 2026 offers a dense mix of executive-level contacts and public visibility in a hybrid conference and festival format.
The Dortmund setting frames a different dynamic compared to strictly academic or trade fair formats, pairing technical debate with side events that expand relationship building. For teams focused on blockchain or artificial intelligence, tight planning around objectives will be decisive to turn attendance into measurable business outcomes.
