What Polish Blockchain Association does

Polish Blockchain Association (legal name: Stowarzyszenie Blockchain Polska) is a non-profit industry association founded in 2018 in Poznań, Poland. It promotes and develops blockchain technology adoption by serving as a centralized hub for the Polish and Central European blockchain ecosystem, organizing educational events, workshops, meetups, hackathons, and conferences targeted at developers, entrepreneurs, enterprise decision-makers, students, and women in IT. The association does not develop proprietary technology products; rather, its core offerings are structured as a portfolio of community initiatives: Blockchain Business (enterprise integration insights), Blockchain Devs (technical education for engineers), Women of Web3 (women in blockchain), Innovators of Tomorrow (startup/innovation focus), and the flagship annual Technology of Tomorrow (ToT) Conference combining blockchain, IoT, and AI. Membership recruitment, event ticketing, and corporate sponsorship (with partners including Franklin Templeton, IBM, GFT Technologies, Aleph Zero, BSV Blockchain, Łódź Special Economic Zone, and PFR) constitute the association's funding base. The leadership team is led by President and Managing Director Marcin Rzetecki, who succeeded founder Bartosz Bilicki in April 2022 and concurrently serves as Head of PMO at Bitcoin Association. Geographically, activities span at least eight Polish cities (Poznań, Warsaw, Łódź, Gdynia, Szczecin, Wrocław, Gniezno) plus Berlin editions, with international reach enabled through discount partnerships with global blockchain events.

Name

Polish Blockchain Association

Legal name

Stowarzyszenie Blockchain Polska

Website

https://blockchain-polska.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Polish Blockchain Association (Stowarzyszenie Blockchain Polska) is a non-profit industry association founded in 2018 in Poznań, Poland, that promotes blockchain technology through community initiatives, conferences, and educational events targeting developers, entrepreneurs, enterprises, students, and women in IT across Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznan

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The association operates a membership program offering benefits including education, events, networking, business development support, and media campaign services for brand awareness. Members include blockchain industry experts, professionals, entrepreneurs, developers, enthusiasts, and technology providers.
2. Event tickets and partnerships: Revenue is generated through ticket sales for conferences and workshops, as well as partnership/sponsorship arrangements with technology companies and enterprises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Polish Blockchain Association is a non-profit industry association that promotes blockchain technology adoption through educational programs, networking events, conferences, and advocacy efforts focused on the Polish and broader European market. The organization runs multiple specialized initiatives targeting different stakeholder groups, including business leaders, developers, students, and underrepresented groups in technology.

Product overview

Polish Blockchain Association is a not-for-profit industry association that promotes and develops blockchain technology in Poland. Rather than a unified software product, it operates as a platform of initiatives including Blockchain Business (strategic integration for enterprises), Blockchain Devs (technical education for developers), Women of Web3 (women empowerment), and the flagship Tech of Tomorrow (ToT Conference) event. The association provides community-driven services through education workshops, networking events, and business development support, serving members ranging from blockchain enthusiasts to enterprise decision-makers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blockchain Business Initiative A program designed for business leaders and enterprises exploring blockchain technology adoption, providing industry insights, networking opportunities, and strategic guidance for blockchain integration in business operations.
• Blockchain Devs Community A developer-focused community initiative that brings together blockchain developers for knowledge sharing, technical workshops, and collaboration on blockchain development projects and best practices.
• Tech of Tomorrow Conference An annual flagship conference that combines blockchain, IoT, and AI topics, serving as a major industry event that brings together technology leaders, entrepreneurs, developers, and policymakers.
• Women of Web3 A diversity and inclusion initiative focused on promoting women's participation in blockchain, Web3, and emerging technology sectors through mentorship, networking, and educational programs.
• Innovators of Tomorrow An educational initiative targeting students and young professionals, designed to foster interest and expertise in blockchain and emerging technologies among the next generation of innovators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organized dozens of events reaching thousands of people seeking blockchain knowledge and connections since 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Łódź Special Economic Zone (Łódzka Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Technology of Tomorrow (ToT) Conference — the first event in Poland dedicated to blockchain, IoT, and AI. Contributed to the flagship conference's launch in 2023 and its planned 2024 edition.
• CIC WarsawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue Partner for the Technology of Tomorrow Conference and various meetups in Warsaw. Provides Innovation Campus venue for association events in the capital.
• GFT TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner of ToT Conference 2023 and collaborator on Smart Contract programming workshops. GFT's Deputy Head of Blockchain Practice has served as an expert speaker at association events.
• Aleph ZerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain Partner of ToT Conference 2023 and collaborator on Smart Contract workshops using the Aleph Zero blockchain and Ink programming language. Ecosystem Tech Lead of Aleph Zero served as workshop expert speaker.
• BSV BlockchainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner of ToT Conference 2023. Association leadership (Marcin Rzetecki) is also active with BSV Bitcoin Association, facilitating collaboration.
• Franklin TempletoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership hosting blockchain meetups, startup events, and student competitions in Poznań at the Franklin Templeton office. Major co-host of multiple events since 2022 including the Blockchain Contest for Students series.
• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured at conferences and events with IBM's Blockchain Practice Leader CEE (Dr Agata Slater) serving as a speaker and moderator. IBM serves as a conference partner for the 'Blockchain w biznesie' enterprise event.
• Bitcoin AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation's Managing Director (Marcin Rzetecki) serves as Head of PMO at Bitcoin Association, creating a strategic link. Conference partner for enterprise events.
• Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A. (PFR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the ToT Conference 2023, supporting Poland's blockchain and emerging technology ecosystem development.
• European Blockchain ConventionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation is a partner of the European Blockchain Convention, offering 20% discount on tickets to its community.
• Blockchain Expo World SeriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation is a partner of the Blockchain Expo World Series events (Europe/Global), offering 20% discount codes to its community members.
• Swiss-Polish Blockchain AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported the Beyond Blockchain Annual Symposium 3rd edition in Warsaw, co-organized by Swiss-Polish Blockchain Association with participation from multiple blockchain chambers.
• Centralny Ośrodek Informatyki (COI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for the SSI & Digital ID meetup in Warsaw, providing the Aleje Jerozolimskie location.
• 3DOTS.lawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal and regulatory compliance advisory partner for blockchain projects; event partner for Women of Web3 networking meetup in Warsaw.
• Chain4EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the ToT Conference 2023, focused on energy sector blockchain applications.
• Computer ControlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the ToT Conference 2023.
• Future CollarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizer of Women in IT Day 2023; association served as Content Partner with Dr Agata Slater presenting on 'Career in web3 – opportunities and risks'.
• AccelpointminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized Self-Sovereign Identity webinar supported by the association, part of the European FinTech Hackcelerator.
• Polish Blockchain and New Technology Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Beyond Blockchain Annual Symposium 3rd edition.
• Kozminski UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Beyond Blockchain Annual Symposium 3rd edition, with Kozminski AI Club participating.
• Miasto Poznań (City of Poznań)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the 'Blockchain w biznesie' conference and Poznań blockchain city promotion initiatives. Biuro Obsługi Inwestorów Miasta Poznania collaborated on enterprise conference.
• Biuro Informacji Kredytowej S.A. (BIK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference partner for 'Blockchain w biznesie' enterprise event; BIK expert spoke on blockchain in banking including the Platforma Blockchain BIK project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Blockchain Research Institute: Global blockchain research and thought-leadership organization producing enterprise adoption research. Comparable in mission to educate enterprises on blockchain integration, but research- rather than event-driven.
• European Blockchain Convention: European blockchain conference organizer that is a GTM partner of Polish Blockchain Association (offering member discounts). Comparable as an event-driven blockchain community builder but operates at a continental rather than national scale.

Broad incumbents

• International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA): Global, multi-stakeholder blockchain association engaging regulators and enterprises worldwide. Comparable in mission (advocacy, dialogue, ecosystem development) but operates at EU-policy scale with much larger institutional backing.
• European Blockchain Partnership (EU Commission): EU-level intergovernmental blockchain initiative building the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure. Comparable as a blockchain ecosystem and standards convener, but operating at a public-sector, multi-country scale.
• Bitcoin Association: Global industry organization for the BSV blockchain; the Polish Blockchain Association's president serves as Head of PMO at Bitcoin Association. Comparable as a blockchain-specific advocacy and developer-relations body, but focused on a single protocol ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Crypto Valley Association: Switzerland-based blockchain industry association and ecosystem convener. Larger and better capitalized, but runs an analogous membership-driven model focused on education, networking, and policy advocacy for blockchain enterprises.
• Polish Blockchain and New Technology Chamber of Commerce: Domestic peer chamber co-organizing the Beyond Blockchain Annual Symposium and serving Polish blockchain and emerging-tech businesses. Competes for the same Polish enterprise memberships and event sponsorships.
• Chamber of Digital Economy (Poland): Polish industry chamber representing digital economy companies. Competes for overlapping enterprise members and policy influence, particularly around blockchain, fintech, and digital transformation.
• Malta Blockchain Association: National blockchain industry association serving a small European market with a similar model of events, advocacy, and member services. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and sponsor base.
• Swiss-Polish Blockchain Association: Closest direct peer — a national-level blockchain industry association co-organizing the Beyond Blockchain Annual Symposium with Polish Blockchain Association. Operates the same membership, event, and advocacy model across the Swiss-Polish corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PLBlockchainA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PolishBlockchainAssociation
• Facebookfacebook.com/blockchainPL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blockchain-poland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Polish Blockchain Association