Oxford Blockchain Society
Our mission is to develop the future leaders of the blockchain economy by educating, cultivating and accelerating their journeys in the blockchain space.
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Oxford Blockchain Conference
The Oxford Blockchain Conference is one of the major blockchain conferences organised in the UK. Hosted by the Oxford Blockchain Society, it aims to educate, cultivate and accelerate the understanding of blockchain technology among students, researchers, investors, enthusiasts and founders.
With a capacity of 1000 attendees, the conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and participate in engaging discussions. Top-level speakers share their insights on the latest developments in the blockchain space, fostering dialogue and collaboration.
Our Mission
is to educate, cultivate and accelerate.
Building the blockchain ecosystem in Oxford
We are dedicated to advancing the growth and development of the blockchain ecosystem in and around Oxford. Through educational programmes, networking events, partnerships and talks with industry leaders, we support the next generation of blockchain innovators and entrepreneurs.
We believe Oxford has the potential to become a global hub for blockchain technology, and we are committed to fostering a vibrant, supportive community of enthusiasts and builders — providing access to resources, expertise and opportunities.
We invite anyone with an interest in blockchain to join the society and become part of this movement.
What we do
- Developer Bootcamps
- Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals, so aspiring blockchain developers gain the expertise to build and deploy real applications.
- Travelling to Hackathons
- We sponsor our most dedicated members to travel to hackathons around the world, showcase their skills, and compete against teams from other universities.
- Consulting with Established Brands
- Partnerships with organisations such as Aave give members the chance to work on real-world projects alongside industry experts.
- Fundraising and Investment
- If you are building something serious in Oxford, we help connect you with the organisations and institutions that fund innovative early-stage projects.
- Workstreams
- Members pursue their own interests in the blockchain space, collaborate with others, and can receive funding for meaningful contributions.
- Venture Capital Investing
- Learn how VC works in the blockchain space, meet investors, and get first-hand experience through the society's own venture arm.
Upcoming
Cantor8 London Hackathon
29 August 2026 · London
We are co-organising the Cantor8 London Hackathon. Applications are open to students and builders across the university network.
Apply nowISC2026 Conference Partnership
2026 · British Blockchain Association
The society joins ISC2026 as a conference partner, continuing our work on evidence-based blockchain research with the British Blockchain Association.
Speaker Series: Decentralised AI
Termly · Robert Hooke Building, Oxford
Our speaker series brings founders and researchers to Oxford for a talk followed by a formal dinner, with travel grants balloted among attendees.
From the blog
All postsHackathons · 24 July 2026
Co-organising the Cantor8 London Hackathon
Applications are open for the Cantor8 London Hackathon on 29 August 2026, which we are co-organising as part of the Cantor8 university initiative.
Conference · 4 April 2026
What we learned running a 1000-person conference
Two days, two venues, dozens of speakers and one student committee. Notes on logistics, sponsorship, and why free student tickets mattered.
Education · 2 March 2026
Inside our developer bootcamps
Hands-on sessions where members go from reading about smart contracts to deploying one, with mentorship from people who do it professionally.