AGENDA
Event agenda
Discover the CODA 2026
Conference Overview
Get ready for the 3rd Annual CODA Conference, where innovation meets opportunity.
In May 2026, CODA returns with a renewed focus on real-world blockchain impact, cutting-edge projects, and the people shaping the decentralized future. Join us as we connect visionaries, enterprises, and startups in an ecosystem built for growth and collaboration.
Day 1
Blockchain
08:00 - 09:00
Registration + Coffee
08:00 - 09:00
Opening
By Master of Ceremonies
08:00 - 09:00
Registration + Coffee
09:00 - 09:15
Opening
By Master of Ceremonies
09:20 - 09:40
Keynote
H2H 2.0: The Evolution of Human-to-Human in a Digital Assets World
By Mystery Speaker
Mystery Speaker
...
Mystery Speaker
...
09:20 - 09:40
Keynote
H2H 2.0: The Evolution of Human-to-Human in a Digital Assets World
By Mystery Speaker
Mystery Speaker
...
09:45 - 10:30
Panel Discussion
Leading the Shift: Executive Lessons in Digital Transformation
Panellists: Roel Wolfert, Marco Oliveira, João Vieira, Luiza Castro Rey
Roel Wolfert
Managing Partner of REMAGINATE
Marco Oliveira
Chief Innovation Officer at Uphold
Luiza Castro Rey
Co-Founder & Partner, Head of Corporate & Web3, FiO Legal
1 panelist (TBA)
...
10:30 - 10:45
Coffee
10:45 - 11:30
Panel Discussion
Blockchain After the Hype: What’s Real in Crypto
Moderator: Xavier Gomez Panellists: Benoit Bodier, Alex Polowski, Roberto Machado
Xavier Gomez
Chief Operating Officer of Vancelian
Benoit Bodier
BD and Partnerships Director at Boerse Stuttgart Digital
Xavier Gomez
Chief Operating Officer of Vancelian
Benoit Bodier
BD and Partnerships Director at Boerse Stuttgart Digital
Alex Polowski
Managing Director, Ascent Partner
Roberto Machado
Co-founder of several companies, such as Subvisual, Utrust and Decipad.
Alex Polowski
Managing Director, Ascent Partner
Roberto Machado
Co-founder of several companies, such as Subvisual, Utrust and Decipad.
11:35 - 12:05
Fireside
Details coming soon…
Panellists: Luis Rochartre, Viviana Correia Pinto
Luis Rochartre
Chairman of the Sustainability Committee at Mota-Engil
Viviana Correia Pinto
Invited Professor at Universidade Portucalense
Luis Rochartre
Chairman of the Sustainability Committee at Mota-Engil
Viviana Correia Pinto
Invited Professor at Universidade Portucalense
12:10 - 13:10
Panel Discussion
MiCA Without Falling Asleep: Lessons from Europe’s Digital Asset Regulation
Panellists: Ondřej Kovařík, Lars Schlichting, Caner Cevinc, Sylvia Sanchez, Micael Veras dos Santos
Ondřej Kovařík
Former Czech Member of the European Parliament
Lars Schlichting
Crypto Lawyer, Founding Partner of Lexify
Ondřej Kovařík
Former Czech Member of the European Parliament
Lars Schlichting
Crypto Lawyer, Founding Partner of Lexify
Caner Cevinc
Senior Counsel, EMEA at Gemini
Sylvia Sanchez
Project Manager at Ava Labs, content creator at the Avalanche Policy Coalition
Caner Cevinc
Senior Counsel, EMEA at Gemini
Sylvia Sanchez
Project Manager at Ava Labs, content creator at the Avalanche Policy Coalition
Micael Veras dos Santos
Public Affairs Manager at Euroclear
Micael Veras dos Santos
Public Affairs Manager at Euroclear
13:10 - 14:10
Lunch
12:50 - 14:20
Lunch
14:40 - 15:00
Keynote
The Ceiling Isn’t Intelligence, It’s Agency: Why AGI Is Still Chasing the Wrong Ghost
By Raul Rodriguez
Raul Rodriguez
Pioneer in human–technology integration VP, Woxsen University
Raul Rodriguez
Pioneer in human–technology integration VP, Woxsen University
15:05 - 15:50
Panel Discussion
Portugal on the Rise: Building Europe’s Digital Asset Hub
Moderator: Rui Serapicos Panellists: Romain Palvadeau, João Andrade,
Rui Serapicos
CEO of Acumen Research Labs
Romain Palvadeau
Group IT Director at CRYOPDP
Rui Serapicos
CEO of Acumen Research Labs
Romain Palvadeau
Group IT Director at CRYOPDP
João Andrade
Partner at Hacken
João Andrade
Partner at Hacken
09:45 - 10:30
Panel Discussion
Leading the Shift: Executive Lessons in Digital Transformation
Panellists: Roel Wolfert, Marco Oliveira, João Vieira, Luiza Castro Rey
Roel Wolfert
Managing Partner of REMAGINATE
Marco Oliveira
Chief Innovation Officer at Uphold
Luiza Castro Rey
Co-Founder & Partner, Head of Corporate & Web3, FiO Legal
1 panelist (TBA)
...
10:30 - 10:45
Coffee
10:45 - 11:30
Panel Discussion
Blockchain After the Hype: What’s Real in Crypto
Moderator: Xavier Gomez Panellists: Benoit Bodier, Alex Polowski, Roberto Machado
Xavier Gomez
Chief Operating Officer of Vancelian
Benoit Bodier
BD and Partnerships Director at Boerse Stuttgart Digital
Alex Polowski
Managing Director, Ascent Partner
Roberto Machado
Co-founder of several companies, such as Subvisual, Utrust and Decipad.
11:35 - 12:05
Fireside Chat
Details coming soon…
Panellists: Luis Rochartre, Viviana Correia Pinto
Luis Rochartre
Chairman of the Sustainability Committee at Mota-Engil
Viviana Correia Pinto
Invited Professor at Universidade Portucalense
12:10 - 13:10
Panel Discussion
MiCA Without Falling Asleep: Lessons from Europe’s Digital Asset Regulation
Panellists: Ondřej Kovařík, Lars Schlichting, Caner Cevinc, Sylvia Sanchez, Micael Veras dos Santos
Ondřej Kovařík
Former Czech Member of the European Parliament
Lars Schlichting
Crypto Lawyer, Founding Partner of Lexify
Caner Cevinc
Senior Counsel, EMEA at Gemini
Sylvia Sanchez
Project Manager at Ava Labs, content creator at the Avalanche Policy Coalition
Micael Veras dos Santos
Public Affairs Manager at Euroclear
13:10 - 14:10
Lunch
14:40 - 15:00
Keynote
The Ceiling Isn’t Intelligence, It’s Agency: Why AGI Is Still Chasing the Wrong Ghost
By Raul Rodriguez
Raul Rodriguez
Pioneer in human–technology integration VP, Woxsen University
15:05 - 15:50
Panel Discussion
Portugal on the Rise: Building Europe’s Digital Asset Hub
Moderator: Rui Serapicos Panellists: Romain Palvadeau, João Andrade,
Rui Serapicos
CEO of Acumen Research Labs
Romain Palvadeau
Group IT Director at CRYOPDP
João Andrade
Partner at Hacken
15:55 - 16:10
Coffee
15:55 - 16:10
Coffee
16:10 - 16:55
Panel Discussion
Tokenizing the World: Real-World Assets on Chain
Moderator: Miguel Vaz Panellists: Sara Teixeira, Bruno Pessoa, Maylea Ma
Miguel Vaz
Digital finance leader specializing in digital assets
Sara Teixeira
Web3 Marketing Executive, Impossible Cloud Network
Miguel Vaz
Digital finance leader specializing in digital assets
Sara Teixeira
Web3 Marketing Executive, Impossible Cloud Network
Bruno Pessoa
Country Manager for Chiliz Group in Brazil
Maylea Ma
C-suite & Board Advisor at 1inch
Bruno Pessoa
Country Manager for Chiliz Group in Brazil
Maylea Ma
C-suite & Board Advisor at 1inch
Miguel Vaz
CEO, Zecon AI
Sara Teixeira
CEO, Zecon AI
Bruno Pessoa
CEO, Zecon AI
Maylea Ma
CEO, Zecon AI
16:10 - 16:55
Panel Discussion
Tokenizing the World: Real-World Assets on Chain
Moderator: Miguel Vaz Panellists: Sara Teixeira, Bruno Pessoa, Maylea Ma
Miguel Vaz
Digital finance leader specializing in digital assets
Sara Teixeira
Web3 Marketing Executive, Impossible Cloud Network
Bruno Pessoa
Country Manager for Chiliz Group in Brazil
Maylea Ma
C-suite & Board Advisor at 1inch
17:00 - 17:15
Closing Words & Networking
By Master of Ceremonies
17:00 - 17:15
Closing Words & Networking
By Master of Ceremonies
17:20
End of the first day
17:20
End of the first day
Day 2
Artificial intelligence (AI)
09:00 - 09:15
Opening
By Master of Ceremonies
09:00 - 09:15
Opening
By Master of Ceremonies
09:15 - 09:30
Talk
How Traditional Finance Is Moving On-Chain
By Marco Oliveira
Marco Oliveira
Chief Innovation Officer at Uphold
Marco Oliveira
Chief Innovation Officer at Uphold
Marco Oliveira
Chief Innovation Officer at Uphold
09:35 - 10:20
Panel Discussion
Truth in the Age of Deepfakes: Trust, Identity and Digital Assets
Panel to be announced
1 panelist (TBA)
...
1 panelist (TBA)
...
09:15 - 09:30
Talk
How Traditional Finance Is Moving On-Chain
By Marco Oliveira
Marco Oliveira
Chief Innovation Officer at Uphold
10:40 - 11:40
Panel Discussion
AI × Web3: Intelligent Ownership, Data Privacy, and Autonomous Economies
Moderator: Albena Kotova-Nikolova Panellists: David Palmer, Nélson Lopez, Mete Ali
Albena Kostova-Nikolova
Crypto marketer, co-founder of ETHSofia
David Palmer
Chief Product Officer, Pairpoint by VodaFone IoT
Nelson Lopez
CEO, XFOUNDERS Accelerator
Mete Ali
AID Head of Brand, Academician, Blockchain & AI Strategist
12:05 - 12:50
Panel Discussion
Who Owns Your Skills? Rethinking Education in the Digital Age
Panel to be announced
1 panelist (TBA)
...
1 panelist (TBA)
...
09:35 - 10:20
Panel Discussion
Truth in the Age of Deepfakes: Trust, Identity and Digital Assets
Panel to be announced
1 panelist (TBA)
...
1 panelist (TBA)
...
14:20 - 14:35
Talk
What AllUnity Is Developing
By Meglena Grueva
Meglena Grueva
Director of Risk & Regulatory Reporting at AllUnity
10:25 - 10:40
Coffee
14:40 - 15:25
Panel Discussion
Money Reimagined: CBDCs, Stablecoins and the Battle for the Future
Moderator: Alejandra Dito Panellists: Anne- Sophie Kappel, Ricardo Martins, Lapo Guadagnuolo
Alejandra Dito
Director of Global Partnerships Blockchain & Digital Assets at Mastercard
Anne-Sophie Kappel
Executive Director at the Digital Euro Association
Ricardo Martins
General manager of Bison Digital Assets
Lapo Guadagnuolo
Global Head of the Centre of Excellence for Methodologies S&P Global Ratings
15:35 - 15:50
Coffee
18:30
End Party
16:15 - 16:25
Closing Ceremony
15:50 - 16:10
Talk
Details coming soon…
Panel to be announced
1 panelist (TBA)
...
1 panelist (TBA)
...
10:25 - 10:40
Coffee
11:45 - 12:00
Talk
The Agent Era: Why AI Needs Digital Identity and Decentralization
By Regine Haschka Helmer
Regine Haschka-Helmer
Author and Thought Leader in Web3 & AI
Regine Haschka-Helmer
Author and Thought Leader in Web3 & AI
10:40 - 11:40
Panel Discussion
AI × Web3: Intelligent Ownership, Data Privacy, and Autonomous Economies
Moderator: Albena Kotova-Nikolova Panellists: David Palmer, Nélson Lopez, Mete Ali
Albena Kostova-Nikolova
Crypto marketer, co-founder of ETHSofia
David Palmer
Chief Product Officer, Pairpoint by VodaFone IoT
Nelson Lopez
CEO, XFOUNDERS Accelerator
Mete Ali
AID Head of Brand, Academician, Blockchain & AI Strategist
11:45 - 12:00
Talk
The Agent Era: Why AI Needs Digital Identity and Decentralization
By Regine Haschka Helmer
Regine Haschka-Helmer
Author and Thought Leader in Web3 & AI
12:05 - 12:50
Panel Discussion
Who Owns Your Skills? Rethinking Education in the Digital Age
Panel to be announced
1 panelist (TBA)
...
1 panelist (TBA)
...
12:50 - 14:20
Lunch
14:20 - 14:35
Talk
What AllUnity Is Developing
By Meglena Grueva
Meglena Grueva
Director of Risk & Regulatory Reporting at AllUnity
14:40 - 15:25
Panel Discussion
Money Reimagined: CBDCs, Stablecoins and the Battle for the Future
Moderator: Alejandra Dito Panellists: Anne- Sophie Kappel, Ricardo Martins, Lapo Guadagnuolo
Alejandra Dito
Director of Global Partnerships Blockchain & Digital Assets at Mastercard
Anne-Sophie Kappel
Executive Director at the Digital Euro Association
Ricardo Martins
General manager of Bison Digital Assets
Lapo Guadagnuolo
Global Head of the Centre of Excellence for Methodologies S&P Global Ratings
15:35 - 15:50
Coffee
15:50 - 16:10
Talk
Details coming soon…
Panel to be announced
1 panelist (TBA)
...
1 panelist (TBA)
...
16:15 - 16:25
Closing Ceremony
18:30
End Party
Third edition
Building on the success of our inaugural event, we're back with enhanced offerings and deeper insights.
Real-world focus
Explore practical blockchain applications that are revolutionizing businesses across industries.
Diverse attendance
Over +250 blockchain & web3 enthusiasts, industry leaders , and innovative businesses will gather to shape the future.
Iconic location
Experience the charm of Porto whilst engaging with cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking professionals.
Event agenda
Discover the CODA 2026
Conference Overview
Get ready for the 3rd Annual CODA Conference, where innovation meets opportunity.
In May 2026, CODA returns with a renewed focus on real-world blockchain impact, cutting-edge projects, and the people shaping the decentralized future. Join us as we connect visionaries, enterprises, and startups in an ecosystem built for growth and collaboration.
Day 1
Blockchain
08:00 - 09:00
Registration + Coffee
09:00 - 09:15
Opening
09:20 - 09:40
Keynote
H2H 2.0: The Evolution of Human-to-Human in a Digital Assets World
By Mystery Speaker
Mystery Speaker
...
Mystery Speaker
...
09:45 - 10:30
Panel Discussion
Leading the Shift: Executive Lessons in Digital Transformation
Panellists: Roel Wolfert, Marco Oliveira, João Vieira, Luiza Castro Rey
Luiza Castro Rey
Co-Founder & Partner, Head of Corporate & Web3, FiO Legal
1 panelist (TBA)
...
Roel Wolfert
Managing Partner of REMAGINATE
Marco Oliveira
Chief Innovation Officer at Uphold
Luiza Castro Rey
Co-Founder & Partner, Head of Corporate & Web3, FiO Legal
1 panelist (TBD)
...
Roel Wolfert
Managing Partner of REMAGINATE
Marco Oliveira
Chief Innovation Officer at Uphold
10:30 - 10:45
Coffee
10:45 - 11:30
Panel Discussion
Blockchain After the Hype: What’s Real in Crypto
Moderator: Xavier Gomez Panellists: Benoit Bodier, Alex Polowski, Roberto Machado
Alex Polowski
Managing Director, Ascent Partner
Roberto Machado
Co-founder of several companies, such as Subvisual, Utrust and Decipad.
Xavier Gomez
Chief Operating Officer of Vancelian
Benoit Bodier
BD and Partnerships Director at Boerse Stuttgart Digital
11:35 - 12:05
Fireside
Details coming soon…
Panellists: Luis Rochartre, Viviana Correia Pinto
Luis Rochartre
Chairman of the Sustainability Committee at Mota-Engil
Viviana Correia Pinto
Invited Professor at Universidade Portucalense
12:10 - 13:10
Panel Discussion
MiCA Without Falling Asleep: Lessons from Europe’s Digital Asset Regulation
Panellists: Ondřej Kovařík, Lars Schlichting, Caner Cevinc, Sylvia Sanchez, Micael Veras dos Santos
Caner Cevinc
Senior Counsel, EMEA at Gemini
Sylvia Sanchez
Project Manager at Ava Labs, content creator at the Avalanche Policy Coalition
Micael Veras dos Santos
Public Affairs Manager at Euroclear
Ondřej Kovařík
Former Czech Member of the European Parliament
Lars Schlichting
Crypto Lawyer, Founding Partner of Lexify
13:10 - 14:10
Lunch
14:40 - 15:00
Keynote
The Ceiling Isn’t Intelligence, It’s Agency: Why AGI Is Still Chasing the Wrong Ghost
By Raul Rodriguez
Raul Rodriguez
CEO, Zecon AI
Raul Rodriguez
CEO, Zecon AI
15:05 - 15:50
Panel Discussion
Portugal on the Rise: Building Europe’s Digital Asset Hub
Moderator: Rui Serapicos Panellists: Romain Palvadeau, João Andrade,
Rui Serapicos
CEO of Acumen Research Labs
Romain Palvadeau
Group IT Director at CRYOPDP
João Andrade
Partner at Hacken
15:55 - 16:10
Coffee
16:10 - 16:55
Panel Discussion
Tokenizing the World: Real-World Assets on Chain
Moderator: Miguel Vaz Panellists: Sara Teixeira, Bruno Pessoa, Maylea Ma
Miguel Vaz
Digital finance leader specializing in digital assets
Miguel Vaz
Digital finance leader specializing in digital assets
Sara Teixeira
Web3 Marketing Executive, Impossible Cloud Network
Bruno Pessoa
Country Manager for Chiliz Group in Brazil
Maylea Ma
C-suite & Board Advisor at 1inch
17:00 - 17:15
Closing Words & Networking
By Master of Ceremonies
17:20
End of the first day
Day 2
Artificial intelligence (AI)
09:00 - 09:15
Opening
By Master of Ceremonies
09:15 - 09:30
Talk
How Traditional Finance Is Moving On-Chain
By Marco Oliveira
Marco Oliveira
Chief Innovation Officer at Uphold
09:15 - 09:30
Talk
How Traditional Finance Is Moving On-Chain
By Marco Oliveira
Marco Oliveira
Chief Innovation Officer at Uphold
09:35 - 10:20
Panel Discussion
Truth in the Age of Deepfakes: Trust, Identity and Digital Assets
Panel to be announced
1 panelist (TBA)
...
1 panelist (TBA)
...
12:05 - 12:50
Panel Discussion
Who Owns Your Skills? Rethinking Education in the Digital Age
Panel to be announced
1 panelist (TBA)
...
1 panelist (TBA)
...
Albena Kostova-Nikolova
Crypto marketer, co-founder of ETHSofia
Nelson Lopez
CEO, XFOUNDERS Accelerator
Mete Ali
AID Head of Brand, Academician, Blockchain & AI Strategist
David Palmer
Chief Product Officer, Pairpoint by VodaFone IoT
09:35 - 10:20
Panel Discussion
AI × Web3: Intelligent Ownership, Data Privacy, and Autonomous Economies
Moderator: Albena Kotova-Nikolova Panellists: David Palmer, Nélson Lopez, Mete Ali
Albena Kostova-Nikolova
Crypto marketer, co-founder of ETHSofia
David Palmer
Chief Product Officer, Pairpoint by VodaFone IoT
Nelson Lopez
CEO, XFOUNDERS Accelerator
Mete Ali
AID Head of Brand, Academician, Blockchain & AI Strategist
14:40 - 15:25
Panel Discussion
Money Reimagined: CBDCs, Stablecoins and the Battle for the Future
Moderator: Alejandra Dito Panellists: Anne- Sophie Kappel, Ricardo Martins, Lapo Guadagnuolo
Alejandra Dito
Director of Global Partnerships Blockchain & Digital Assets at Mastercard
Anne-Sophie Kappel
Executive Director at the Digital Euro Association
Ricardo Martins
General manager of Bison Digital Assets
Lapo Guadagnuolo
Global Head of the Centre of Excellence for Methodologies S&P Global Ratings
11:45 - 12:00
Talk
The Agent Era: Why AI Needs Digital Identity and Decentralization
By Regine Haschka Helmer
Regine Haschka-Helmer
Author and Thought Leader in Web3 & AI
Regine Haschka-Helmer
Author and Thought Leader in Web3 & AI
10:25 - 10:40
Lunch
14:20 - 14:35
Talk
What AllUnity Is Developing
By Meglena Grueva
Meglena Grueva
Director of Risk & Regulatory Reporting at AllUnity
15:50 - 16:10
Talk
Details coming soon…
Panel to be announced
1 panelist (TBA)
...
1 panelist (TBA)
...