How to Host a Side Event at Paris Blockchain Week

Cool Venues in Paris for Your Paris Blockchain Week Side Event

The official venue this year is Le Carousel du Louvre. That’s a fancy shopping mall next to the Louvre, with an invented Pyramid matching the one you’ve seen before and lots of cool marble hallways. In short, it’s impressive.

But what does that mean for you? Well, it means you need to pick a super-cool venue in Paris to compete. But don’t stress. Here are three hand-picked venues to give you a taste of what’s possible. Enjoy!

1. Chic Lobby with Plush Interiors for Sophisticated Mixers

If you’re seeking a venue that effortlessly combines elegance with comfort, then you’ll be charmed by this refined lobby with plush sofas and wooden ceilings in Paris. Adorned with luxurious furnishings and warm wooden accents, this space provides an inviting atmosphere perfect for stylish mixers and networking events.

Situated in a prestigious Parisian location, the lobby features spacious layouts, ambient lighting, and tasteful décor that create an ideal setting for both intimate gatherings and larger social occasions. The plush sofas and elegant wooden ceilings add a touch of sophistication, ensuring that your guests feel both comfortable and impressed. Whether you’re planning a corporate mixer, a private soirée, or a casual meet-up, this versatile venue offers the perfect blend of refinement and relaxation to make your event truly memorable.

2. Playful Room for a Blockchain Hackathon

Playful Room for a Blockchain Hackathon via Eventflare

This playful room is a superb candidate for those looking to host a blockchain hackathon.

It’s like a corporate play area. But don’t be fooled. It’s not just for messing about. It’s been thoughtfully designed for creative and productive work sessions.

Thanks to the ample skylight, it’s bursting with a natural glow and has multiple rooms for breakout sessions, workshops, or whatever you please. Plus, there are lots of playful and quirky furnishings, like play slides, guitars, large yoga balls, bean bags, neon signs, and more.

It comes with top-of-the-line technical amenities for your hackathon, and finally, over 220m2, you’ll be able to host an event of up to 180 people here for Paris Blockchain Week.

3. Welcoming Bar in Paris for Paris Blockchain Week

Welcoming Bar in Paris for Paris Blockchain Week via Eventflare

Now we’re on to the after-work segment for your blockchain event, and it’s an exquisite and welcoming bar in Paris.

Here in the majestic 9th arrondissement – right around the corner from the Opéra Garnier – you have something that is glamour and nature combined.

The indoor and outdoor areas are separated by a glass partition, creating a dynamic atmosphere. Plus, there are stunning wooden wall panels, marble flooring and tables, green velvet sofas, and gold trappings.

And finally, over its 116m2, you’ll be able to accommodate a standing capacity of 40 people and a seated capacity of 30 people.

• N.B. We’ve got lots more to cover, so if you want to see more, don’t let us stop you. You can check out the rest of our cool venues in Paris via this link.

Choosing a Speaker for Your Blockchain Event

Your next task is to choose a speaker for your Paris Blockchain event. The right person could lead to a sellout. The wrong one, well, forget about that. Because with our tips, you’ll be grand!

Three considerations influence this decision. Firstly, your theme, more than anything – For example, don’t invite a chef to talk about building. And secondly, you obviously need a big name that people will actually be drawn towards – so don’t invite your buddy Kevin who nobody has heard of, no matter how interesting his ideas are. And thirdly, you need to be able to afford them.

These are general tips, but a sneaky tip – exclusively for Paris Blockchain week – is going to their official speakers’ list and poaching one of them! They will already be in town, so why not take a chance?

Alternatively, a good way to engage your audience is to literally engage with them. Ask them directly, “who would you like to see at our side event at Paris Blockchain Week?” Simple stuff.

And finally, perhaps the easiest option is to get professional help. An event agency will have a network of speakers and connections they’ve worked with to draw on and then advise you.

At Eventflare, blockchain is our speciality, our raison d’etre; we know the community and the event scene quite well. Simply ask one of our experts, and they’ll help you book the perfect speaker for your blockchain event.

How to get Sponsorships for Your Blockchain Event

So, we’ve covered loads of cool ideas so far. But how do you fund it or, hopefully, make some money for it?

You sell lots of tickets and lots of merch, of course. But don’t forget sponsorship is the key to any successful blockchain event.

So for starters you can look at the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and the Paris Convention Bureau. These official channels will connect you with like-minded business individuals looking for exposure. You could even be eligible for a grant from the city!

How to Market your Side Event at Paris Blockchain Week

Now then, we’ve covered a lot of ground so far. And if you don’t want to waste it, you need to market it effectively.

The first step is to put it in plain sight of those who are most actively likely to attend. And for us, that is getting your blockchain event registered on the calendars of the major blockchain and crypto platforms. These are just a few:

• CoinMarketCap
• Itez
• BlockSocial
• Coindar
• Cointelegraph
• Brave New Coin
• Bizzabo

After that, pursue any in-house marketing operations your company follows. Traditional social media and email marketing are always great. However, we advise a touch of nuance when marketing a blockchain event.

In particular, you need to be where they are. The blockchain community hides in places like Telegram and Medium. Your credentials will rise if you know the hottest chat spaces in the community. So if you have a super cool club in Paris booked, let these spaces know!

• N.B. if you want tips on cool groups to join, just ask!

And finally, as always, the best results are through professionals. In this case, that’s collaborating with blockchain events specialists like us. And to learn more on why you should hire a production company for your events, check out this guide here.

Wrapping up

So, there you have it, our ultimate guide to hosting a side event at Paris Blockchain Week. 

And finally, to see our vast collection of cool venues in Paris, just follow this link!