Crypto Valley Afterwork - Austria's Crypto Advantage: MiCAR, Market Access

Event Overview Date: Monday, 11 May 2026 Time: 18:00–21:00 Location: SHED Zug, Dammstrasse 16, 6300 Zug

About the Event Austria is emerging as one of Europe’s most attractive gateways for crypto and blockchain companies seeking regulatory clarity, stability, and seamless EU market access.

With the implementation of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), Austria offers a future-proof licensing framework, legal certainty, and a strong financial ecosystem — all from the heart of Europe.

Join the Austrian Business Agency – Invest in Austria, together with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Zürich, Trust Square, and Inacta Ventures, for an exclusive panel discussion exploring why international crypto players are choosing Austria — and particularly Vienna — as their European headquarters.

What to Expect First-hand insights from leading industry players such as Bybit EU, EY, and AMINA Practical perspectives on MiCAR licensing and regulatory positioning Strategic considerations for expanding into the EU market High-quality networking with founders, investors, and decision-makers Program 18:00 – 18:15 Arrival & Welcome 18:15 – 19:30 Opening, Panel Discussion & Q&A 19:30 – 21:00 Networking Apéro (drinks & appetizers)

Speakers & Perspectives

Moderation & Market Entry Perspective

Verena Gruber Director Western Europe, Austrian Business Agency (ABA) Verena leads international business engagement for ABA – INVEST in AUSTRIA, supporting companies expanding into Austria. With a background in international business development and fluency in German, English, and French, she brings a strong cross-border perspective on market entry and ecosystem building.

Government & Economic Relations

Patrick Sagmeister Trade Commissioner, Austrian Embassy in Switzerland & Liechtenstein Patrick heads Advantage Austria in Zurich, supporting Austrian companies in international expansion and fostering strategic partnerships with Swiss and Liechtenstein stakeholders. He represents Austria’s economic interests across high-level business initiatives and trade missions.

Ecosystem & Investment Perspective

Ralf Glabischnig Founder, Inacta Ventures Ralf is a pioneer of Crypto Valley and an active investor in blockchain and digital asset ventures. He brings deep insights into ecosystem development, venture building, and the evolution of institutional adoption in Web3.

Industry & Regulatory Implementation

Georg Harer Co-CEO & Head of Legal & Compliance, Bybit EU Georg oversees regulatory and compliance matters for Bybit EU and supported the establishment of its European headquarters in Vienna. With more than 10 years of experience as a banking and finance lawyer, he brings strong expertise at the intersection of regulation, technology, and crypto markets.

Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Perspective

Darko Stefanoski Partner, EY Darko Stefanoski is Partner in Legal, Regulatory & Compliance – Financial Services at EY Switzerland, where he leads the Digital Law Financial Services team. Based in Zurich, he advises Swiss and international financial institutions, fintechs, and digital asset businesses on licensing, regulatory frameworks, governance, compliance, and innovation-related legal matters. He brings extensive experience in FINMA authorization processes, cross-border banking, digital assets, blockchain, and MiCAR-relevant regulatory developments.

Banking & Institutional Adoption

Anastasios Koulouris Managing Director, AMINA EU; Company Secretary, AMINA Bank AG Anastasios Koulouris represents one of the leading regulated players in digital assets and brings valuable insight into MiCA implementation, institutional adoption, and operating within a compliant European crypto banking environment.

Why Austria Discover how Austria combines: Regulatory certainty under MiCAR Access to over 450 million EU consumers Political and economic stability A rapidly growing fintech and crypto ecosystem — making it a compelling alternative to traditional European hubs.

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