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BBA’s history timeline
From the first conversations in 2016 to a community connecting blockchain research, industry and Parliament.
2016–2017
The foundations
- December 2016 – July 2017BBA’s vision and mission are conceived. The founders develop the long-term roadmap, establish the governance structure and consult stakeholders.
- July – December 2017The website and Twitter account launch, the first Advisory Board appointments are made, and the Journal of the British Blockchain Association (JBBA) launches in December.
2018
Building a research community
- January – JulyThe JBBA Editorial Board is appointed, the first issue and early peer-reviewed research are published, and BBA develops global alliances and partnerships.
- July – DecemberBBA receives a letter from the Queen, introduces Fellowships (FBBA) and coins the term “Evidence-Based Blockchain”. The JBBA’s second issue is published, with indexing in major libraries including the British Library.
2019
Connecting evidence and industry
- January – JulyThe first Blockchain International Scientific Conference (ISC2019) takes place and 11 new Fellows are inducted. The Centre for Evidence-Based Blockchain launches, the third JBBA issue is published, and the Industry Think-Tank is established.
- August – DecemberBBA introduces author services for researchers whose first language is not English, appoints its first Fellow from India and unveils a new logo. The fourth JBBA issue and the journal’s Best Papers are announced.
2020
An expanding international network
- 2020BBA hosts the second Blockchain International Scientific Conference, develops strategic partnerships and global alliances, launches its Industry Think-Tank programme and publishes the fifth JBBA issue.
2021
A roadmap for collaboration
- January – MarchBBA hosts the third Blockchain International Scientific Conference (ISC2021) and publishes the seventh JBBA issue.
- April – JuneThe Blockchain Associations Forum (BAF) launches, holding its first Member Summit on 26 June. Explore →
- JulyBBA publishes the Excellence Standards Framework of the UK National Blockchain Roadmap, NBR Vision 2030. Explore →
- NovemberThe eighth issue of the JBBA is published. Explore →
2022
New forums and new frontiers
- FebruaryBBA launches its Metaverse headquarters.
- MarchThe fourth Blockchain International Scientific Conference (ISC2022) takes place on 14 March. Explore →
- 2022The ninth issue of the JBBA is published. Explore →
- SeptemberThe second annual BAF Summit takes place on 17 September, with 53 participating countries. Explore →
- NovemberThe tenth issue of the JBBA is published on 1 November. Explore →
2023
A parliamentary role
- 2023BBA hosts the fifth Blockchain International Scientific Conference (ISC2023) in Manchester. Explore →
- MayThe eleventh issue of the JBBA is published. Explore →
- 2023BBA puts forward recommendations for the UK’s National Metaverse Strategy. Explore →
- JulyThe third annual BAF Member Summit is announced. Explore →
- SeptemberBBA becomes Secretariat of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Blockchain Technologies. Explore →
- OctoberThe November edition, the twelfth issue of the JBBA, is published on 27 October. Explore →
- Year in reviewBBA publishes a review of its 2023 journey.
2024
Parliament, scholarship and community
- JanuaryBBA convenes a Parliamentary Blockchain Industry Roundtable as APPG Secretariat. Explore →
- FebruaryTwo new BBA Fellows are elected. Explore →
- MayThe thirteenth issue of the JBBA is published, and BBA convenes a Parliamentary Blockchain Roundtable on 22 May. Explore →
- SeptemberBBA hosts the fourth annual Blockchain Associations Forum Summit. Explore →
- 2024BBA hosts the first Scholars in Blockchain International Symposium, SIBIS24. Explore →
- DecemberXapo Bank joins the BBA community as a corporate member. Explore →
2025
International dialogue in practice
- AprilBBA hosts the seventh Blockchain International Scientific Conference (ISC2025) in London. Explore →
- JuneBBA convenes a Parliamentary APPG Blockchain Roundtable. Explore →
- SeptemberBBA convenes a Parliamentary International Roundtable on Digital Assets. Explore →
- OctoberThe fifth annual BAF Summit brings together 51 countries. Explore →
- NovemberThe sixteenth issue of the JBBA is published. Explore →
- DecemberBBA hosts an APPG International Roundtable on Blockchain Technologies. Explore →
2026
Continuing the evidence-led mission
- MarchThe eighth Blockchain International Scientific Conference (ISC2026) takes place in London. Explore →
- MayThe seventeenth issue of the JBBA is published. Explore →
- 9 SeptemberBBA hosted the sixth annual Blockchain Associations Forum Summit. Explore BAF →
Historical milestones adapted from BBA’s original history timeline. Upcoming events reviewed on 17 September 2026.