Building the ultimate crypto conference with Michael Amar

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Paris Blockchain Week Chairman Michael Amar.

In this episode, Chaparro and Amar discussed the origin and development of Paris Blockchain Week. Amar shared anecdotes of the various challenges and milestones reached over the years, and gave tips on curating a top-tier crypto conference.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

00:56 - Sponsor break

02:49 - Michael Amar’s journey into crypto

06:55 - The development of Paris Blockchain Week

08:57 - Capturing the Zeitgeist each year

11:11 - Crypto conference oversaturation

13:40 - The Biggest Challenges in Running a Crypto Event

18:28 - The European crypto landscape

20:35 - Expectations for 2025

22:20 - Emerging sectors and trends

25:33 - Advice for founders entering the crypto space

30:38 - Conclusion

GUEST LINKS

Michael Amar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarmic/

Michael Amar on X - https://x.com/amarmic

Paris Blockchain Week - https://www.parisblockchainweek.com/

Paris Blockchain Week on X - https://x.com/Parisblockweek

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