Stablecoin and Payments Conference Hackathon

Join the Stablecoin and Payments Conference Hackathon, held from 20th to 21st March 2026, in Ecublens, Vaud. A hackathon is a 36-hour hands-on coding competition at EPFL’s BC Building where participants build real blockchain projects focused on stablecoins and payments, collaborate with peers, receive support from club members and sponsors, and compete for prizes while networking and learning about crypto infrastructure. The EPFL BSA Conference – Stablecoins & Payments (also at EPFL’s BC Building) is a deep-dive conference featuring expert talks and panel discussions on stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), regulation, institutional DeFi, merchant integration, and payments, with opportunities to connect with speakers and attendees through sessions and networking during breakfast, lunch, and breaks.

Organized By

Blockchain Student Association – EPFL, a student-run community at EPFL that promotes learning and innovation in Blockchain and Crypto through hackathons, meetings, and hands-on educational events.

Event Highlights

• Focus on stablecoins and blockchain-based payments
• A combination of hands-on building and professional-led discussions
• Real-world Crypto and Blockchain adoption use instances
• Insights into law, innovation, and destiny finance
• Strong networking with developers, students, and industry leaders

Conference Discussions

• Stablecoins — Exploring the function and evolution of price-strong digital assets in cutting-edge finance.
• Central Bank Digital Currencies — Evaluating how CBDCs ought to reshape economic coverage and cross-border payments.
• Regulations — Discussing international regulatory frameworks and compliance for virtual asset markets.
• Institutional DeFi — Examining how decentralized finance can be followed and scaled by institutional individuals.
• Merchant Integration — Understanding real-international charge solutions and how traders can undertake crypto.

Conference 6 Panels

• ​Panel 1: Discover privacy in Payments
• ​Panel 2: Explore CBDCs and their frameworks
• ​Panel 3: L1s and L2s in Payments
• ​Panel 4: Regulatory Landscape and Compliance
• ​Panel 5: Real-World Adoption and Merchant Integration
• ​Panel 6: Learn how banks can create a DeFi strategy.

What to Expect in a Hackathon

• Hands-on assistance from club members and senior developers from our sponsors.
• All weekend long, there will be food and refreshments to inspire your creativity.
• Chances to connect and work together with exceptional talent.

A focused weekend meetup where Crypto and Blockchain builders, students, and industry leaders connect to learn, build, and shape the future of stablecoin-powered payments together.