"A conference cancellation does not measure the NFT market in the same way a sales chart does, but it can reveal something else: whether there is still enough demand, sponsorship budget and industry momentum to keep large-scale NFT events economically viable. With NFT trading activity and valuations widely reported to be down from prior peaks, NFT Paris' decision offers a useful signal of what "the NFT market" looks like heading into 2026."
"NFT Paris, one of Europe's better-known non-fungible token (NFT) gatherings, was abruptly called off for 2026, alongside its sister event, RWA Paris, roughly a month before it was due to run. In the organizers' statement, the team said the "market collapse hit us hard," "drastic cost cuts" still were not enough, and all tickets would be refunded within 15 days."
NFT Paris and adjacent RWA Paris were called off for 2026 roughly a month before scheduled dates. Organizers cited that the market collapse hit them hard and that drastic cost cuts still were not enough; they promised ticket refunds within 15 days. Several sponsors said they would not receive refunds, and large Web3 conferences typically rely heavily on sponsorships to cover venue, production and programming costs. Shrinking sponsorship budgets signal reduced marketing commitment even as NFT activity continues in 2026 with lower trading volumes, greater price sensitivity, and a shift toward utility and infrastructure over hype formats.
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