NFC Summit 2025 Kicks Off in Lisbon: Here’s What to Expect

Lisbon is hosting the fourth edition of NFC Summit this week, running from June 4 to June 6 and is expected to draw around 5,000 participants per day to Pavilhão Carlos Lopes.

This year’s event reflects a growing shift in the web3 industry—from trading and speculation to applications in culture, media, and entertainment. Organisers have positioned the summit as a multi-disciplinary gathering, with programming designed to appeal to professionals from creative industries as well as those working in blockchain development.

A single pass grants access to eight major events focused on themes such as digital art, gaming, decentralised platforms, artificial intelligence, and online communities.

What is NFC Summit?

NFC Summit (short for Non-Fungible Conference) began as a web3-focused event in 2022. Initially centred on NFTs and digital ownership, it has since expanded to include a broader range of topics related to blockchain technology and digital creativity.

It is held annually in Lisbon and attracts attendees from across Europe and beyond, including representatives of technology firms, creative professionals, and web3 communities. Previous editions have focused heavily on art and innovation, with a strong presence from digital creators and platform developers.

Now in its fourth year, NFC Summit has evolved into a hybrid format that combines panel discussions and industry talks with exhibitions, performances, and community gatherings.

What can we expect from NFC Summit 2025?

The main programming will take place on a 360-degree stage inside the Pavilhão Carlos Lopes and is intended to allow for flexible formats, including roundtable discussions, presentations, and performances.

The list of confirmed participants includes OpenSea, The Sandbox, Tezos, CoinMarketCap, and football club S.L. Benfica. Digital artists Claire Silver, Sam Spratt, and FvckRender are also among the creatives featured in this year’s programme.

This year’s event features eight core programmes with each having a specific focus and is open to all attendees through a single registration. Key events include:

• Memecon: A series of talks and sessions examining internet culture and its role in the crypto space
• Ordinals Lisbon: Exploring Bitcoin Ordinals and their relationship with Ethereum-based digital art
• AIFA Awards: A digital film and animation award programme led by Clare Maguire and Leo Crane
• TON of People: A gathering for developers, users, and communities connected to the TON blockchain
• Chilibangs Fest: A series of community-led events from a web3 collective known for global meetups
• Red Beard x 100C: A live stage show featuring interviews with artists and performers
• Music Beach Festival: Final evening at Costa da Caparica, featuring music and informal networking

Additional sessions on artificial intelligence, social applications of blockchain, gaming, and tokenisation of real-world assets are also part of the agenda.

Interested participants may visit the official NFC Summit website for a full detailed agenda.