
ARTCAN 25-26
2025 – 2026
FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, TENERIFE
Digital Art, Blockchain and Innovation for Artists, Businesses and Professionals
Discover how digital art, artificial intelligence, blockchain and tokenisation are reshaping creativity, business, ownership and investment, opening up new opportunities for artists, entrepreneurs, collectors, creative professionals and cultural institutions.
ARTCAN 25–26
ARTCAN 25–26 was created with the aim of bringing together professionals and communities connected to art, technology, business, and the digital economy in an open and welcoming environment focused on the exchange of ideas, experiences, and knowledge. The event provides a meeting point for artists, collectors, entrepreneurs, professionals, institutions, and anyone interested in exploring how digitalisation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other emerging technologies are transforming artistic creation, business, investment, and new economic models.
Through roundtable discussions and networking sessions, attendees will explore topics including digital economy and tokenisation, business transformation, artificial intelligence, gaming, and the future of digital art, while discovering real-world experiences and perspectives from professionals working across these fields. ARTCAN approaches these transformations from an accessible, informative, and critical perspective, connecting technology, creativity, and business while creating a space for sharing knowledge and building new connections.

Explore the Future of Artistic Creation
Discover how artists from around the world are using artificial intelligence, generative art, creative coding, augmented reality and emerging digital media to push the boundaries of contemporary art. Experience first-hand the creative processes that are redefining how art is imagined, created and experienced.
Blockchain for Business Innovation
Discover how blockchain technology is transforming organizations through tokenization, digital certification, intellectual property management and digital assets. Learn how businesses and institutions are creating new opportunities, improving trust and developing innovative business models for the digital economy.


Start Collecting Digital Art
Learn how to buy, authenticate and preserve digital artworks through blockchain technology. Explore the world of digital art collecting, connect with the artists behind the works, and discover why more and more collectors are embracing digital assets as part of their collections.
Connect with Artists and Digital Innovation Leaders
Meet artists, collectors, entrepreneurs, researchers and industry professionals driving the future of digital art and creative technologies. Take part in panel discussions, inspiring conversations and networking opportunities designed to spark ideas, build meaningful collaborations and grow your professional network.

AVENUE

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
ARTCAN 25–26 will take place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the Canary Islands and one of the region’s leading cultural and innovation hubs.
Bringing together artists, galleries, collectors, entrepreneurs, institutions and creative professionals, ARTCAN offers a full day dedicated to digital art, blockchain technology and the future of creative innovation.
Círculo de Amistad XII de Enero, a historic cultural institution located in the heart of Santa Cruz, next to Plaza del Príncipe.
A Meeting Point to Explore Digital Innovation
ARTCAN 25–26 has been designed as a meeting point for artists, entrepreneurs, developers, galleries, collectors, professionals, and institutions to share knowledge, discover new opportunities, and build connections around innovation and digital culture.
Through roundtable discussions, debates, and networking sessions, the programme will explore some of the key developments shaping our present: tokenization and the digital economy, blockchain, new business models, gaming, artificial intelligence, and the future of digital art. Different sectors and perspectives will come together in one space to share real-world experiences, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations.
Schedule
Attendee Reception
16:00
Registration, welcome, and opening of the event space.
16:30
Opening of ARTCAN 25–26
Introduction to the event, an overview of the journey of NFTCanarias, and presentation of the vision and objectives of ARTCAN.
17:00
R1. Blockchain, Tokenization & Digital Economy
Roundtable 01



Ferrán — Criptonesia, Investor
A roundtable dedicated to exploring how tokenization and blockchain technology are introducing new ways of representing, exchanging, and managing value compared with traditional economic models. The discussion will address concepts such as digital ownership, tokenization of physical and digital assets, traceability, decentralization, and new financing models, as well as the potential of these technologies to foster more open, participatory, and circular economies.
18:00 – 18:30
Coffee Break & Networking
An opportunity to meet speakers, artists, galleries, companies, institutions, and other attendees.
18:30
R2. Business, Gaming & New Digital Models
Roundtable 02



José Frechín — Marketing Expert
A roundtable dedicated to exploring how the gaming industry and technology companies are adopting new technologies and developing new business models within the digital environment. Industry professionals and entrepreneurs will share their experiences in gaming, blockchain, digital assets, intellectual property, and community building, discussing real-world use cases, opportunities, and the challenges emerging from the evolution of the digital economy.
19:30
R3. The Future of Digital Art
Roundtable 03



Celestino Celso Hernández — Curator and Director of the Eduardo Westerdahl Museum
Aída Piñango — Artist
Nelson Yanes — Art Collector and Investor
Chr5 — Digital Artist
A roundtable dedicated to exploring how technology is transforming artistic creation, the art market, and the role of the artist itself. Artists, gallerists, collectors, and industry professionals will discuss the evolution of digital art, artificial intelligence, generative art, and Code Art, alongside new ways of producing, exhibiting, distributing, and collecting artworks. The discussion will also examine the impact of tokenization and digital ownership on the art market, as well as the challenges and opportunities these new creative languages present for artists, galleries, and collectors.
TICKETS
VIP – COLLECTOR’s PASS

50 EUROS
VIP Dinner – International Gathering of Digital Innovators
5 Seats Available
BASIC TICKET – XTZ

10 EUROS
Access to the Digital Art Talks
15 Seats Available
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