Nordic Blockchain Conference 2025 Examines Blockchain Role In Global Finance

The 7th Nordic Blockchain Conference takes place June 18–19, 2025, at Epicenter in Stockholm. It brings together around 125 speakers from across Europe. Participants explore blockchain’s intersection with digital innovation, leadership, and sustainability topics. A major discussion addresses Blockchain in sustainability and its potential value in practice. Experts also examine how policies could influence scalable Web3 ecosystem development across EU markets. A session titled Web3 & ESG: Threat or Opportunity for a Sustainable Future in the EU/EEA introduces core themes.

Web3 and ESG Panel Brings Together Experts

Moderator Violaine Champetier de Ribes moderates the session with four expert panelists. Panelists include Tim Zölitz from Crypto Risk Metrics and Dr. Lena Klaassen from Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute. It also features Arun Maharajan from UNICEF’s Office of Innovation and Juan Ignacio Ibañez of the MiCA Crypto Alliance. Zölitz says, “We must ask if blockchain adds value to sustainability or creates extra complexity.” The panel debates whether blockchain in sustainability offers a credible solution and reviews MiCA and CSRD alignment.

The session questions how prepared the blockchain sector is for Europe’s evolving ESG disclosure requirements. Dr. Klaassen says, “There’s a gap between ESG regulation and how decentralized systems operate, which could limit effective implementation.” The experts also examine governance structures within decentralized environments to assess flexibility and adaptability. They explore whether existing frameworks require significant modification to meet policy demands. This panel underscores the regulatory pressure on Web3 platforms across EU jurisdictions. It highlights the need for clearer guidance on reporting standards in decentralized ecosystems.

DeSci Workshop Tackles Ownership and Transparency 

On June 19, a workshop titled Solve a DeSci Challenge with Design Thinking engages attendees in hands-on tasks. Facilitators Filippo Frangioni and Rafael Alain Rolli guide participants through real-world scenarios. They address open intellectual property, patient data ownership, and funding models in research. A key question asks, “How might we create sustainable research models that protect both innovation and public access?” Attendees brainstorm ideas to structure collaboration between DAOs and universities for transparent systems. This workshop fosters dialogue on accountability and transparency in scientific processes.

Leadership and Mental Resilience in the High-Stakes Web3 Environment

Another panel from the Nordic Blockchain Conference is Scaling Without Sacrifice: Protecting Your Peace While Pioneering Web3. This event focuses on personal well-being for founders. Facilitators Oscar Sundman and Ciara Nicole guide high-performance professionals through resilience practices. Nicole says, “You can’t build resilient systems without first building personal resilience.” Attendees evaluate daily choices and leadership goals using a three-part framework: Vision, Structure, Regulation. The discussion links personal resilience with Web3 growth and leadership clarity. It stresses that leadership sustainability supports long-term project success and team well-being.

Bridging Innovation and Responsibility in the Future of Web3

The Nordic Blockchain Conference offers a comprehensive view of blockchain innovation’s technical and ethical dimensions. Discussions range from ESG compliance challenges to participant well-being within high-growth blockchain ventures. Experts stress balancing ambition with accountability across decentralized ecosystems and governance models. Attendees gain insights on linking sustainable development and leadership sustainability. The event underlines the importance of scalable Web3 solutions aligned with social responsibility.