Morningstar Ventures Drinks with ParaSwap, AutoLayer and Tap Protocol
- Date
- 2024-07-09
- Location
- Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
- Host
- Morningstar Ventures
About this event
If you’re in Brussels and want a better kind of crypto meetup, this is the room to be in. Morningstar Ventures Drinks with ParaSwap, AutoLayer and Tap Protocol brings together sharp people from across the ecosystem for an evening built around real conversation, new connections, and a relaxed setting where ideas move more naturally than they do in a packed conference hallway. This is a chance to meet founders, operators, builders, investors, and community members without the usual friction of formal programming. The format is simple on purpose: good company, drinks, and the kind of in-person exchange that helps you understand what people are actually working on, where the market is heading, and who you should know next. About the Event This event is an in-person evening meetup in Bruxelles, Belgium on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 PM GMT+2. It is designed as a social gathering with a strong Web3 and crypto community angle, hosted around drinks and conversation rather than a full conference-style agenda. With Morningstar Ventures, ParaSwap, AutoLayer, and Tap Protocol attached to the evening, attendees can expect a crowd that spans different parts of the ecosystem. That mix matters. It creates a setting where conversations are likely to move between product, infrastructure, adoption, market context, partnerships, and the practical realities of building in the space. The purpose of the event is straightforward: bring the right people into the same room and make it easy for them to connect. Whether you want to catch up with familiar faces, meet teams you’ve only known online, or get a stronger read on what others in the industry are focused on right now, this meetup gives you space to do that. Because the format centers on drinks and networking, the evening should feel approachable even if you are not looking for a highly structured program. You can arrive ready to circulate, stay for deeper one-on-one conversations, or use the event as a starting point for several new introductions. What to Expect Expect a relaxed but high-signal evening. This is not about sitting through a long sequence of presentations. It is about being in the room, meeting people quickly, and then spending more time with the conversations that feel most relevant to you. A typical flow for this kind of gathering may include: Arrival and check-in starting around the listed event time Casual mingling over drinks as attendees settle in Open networking across teams, communities, and companies Organic small-group conversations around current market themes, products, and opportunities Follow-up introductions that can continue after the event You should expect a social atmosphere where introductions happen easily. Some attendees will come with specific goals such as partnership conversations, meeting investors, reconnecting with ecosystem peers, or hearing what others are building. Others will simply want a smart room and a chance to talk without a stage in the middle. Bring the mindset that this event rewards initiative. The more open you are to introducing yourself, asking good questions, and moving between conversations, the more value you’re likely to get from the evening. Why Attend There is real value in a focused, in-person gathering that strips away noise and lets people connect directly. In crypto and Web3 especially, many of the most useful conversations happen outside formal sessions. This event is built around that reality. Attending can help you: Meet relevant people faster than you would through cold outreach or online networking Get live context from the market by hearing what teams and operators are prioritizing right now Build relationship momentum with founders, builders, investors, and community contributors Create opportunities for collaboration by finding overlap in products, audiences, or goals Strengthen your local and regional network in Brussels and the broader European ecosystem This is also a good format for people who want signal without ceremony. You do not need to commit to a full-day event to have meaningful interactions. A well-curated evening meetup can be enough to start a partnership, discover a new project worth watching, or meet someone who changes the direction of your next few months. If you’ve been wanting a reason to show up in person and re-engage with the community, this is a strong one. The setting is social, but the upside is professional as much as personal. Practical Details Location: In person in Bruxelles, Belgium. The event is designed as a physical meetup, so expect an environment suited to drinks, conversation, and casual networking rather than a formal auditorium setup. Date and time: Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 PM GMT+2. Since this is an evening event, it works well as a post-work meetup or as part of a broader week of meetings in the city. A few useful ways to prepare: Arrive close to the start time if you want the easiest window for introductions Come ready with a quick explanation of what you’re working on or interested in Be prepared to move between conversations rather than staying in one corner all night If there are people or teams you especially want to meet, have a clear reason for reaching out The format is intentionally simple, which makes it easy to attend even with a busy schedule. Show up, get a drink, introduce yourself, and make the most of being in a room full of people who are there to connect.
Who should attend
If you want a smart, social crypto crowd and a low-friction way to meet people in person, this evening will likely feel worth your time. - You’re a **founder, builder, or operator** in Web3 and want candid conversations with others working through similar product, growth, or infrastructure challenges. - You work in **ecosystem, partnerships, BD, or community** and want to meet teams face-to-face, build warmer relationships, and spot potential collaborations more naturally than you can online. - You’re an **investor, scout, or advisor** looking to stay close to what teams are building and hear how people in the market are thinking right now. - You’re part of the **local Brussels or wider European crypto community** and want a better way to connect than another large, overly programmed event. - You’ve been following projects like **ParaSwap, AutoLayer, Tap Protocol, or Morningstar Ventures** and want to meet the broader crowd around them. - You simply value **good networking in a relaxed setting** and prefer real conversations over panels, slide decks, and rushed conference intros. If you like events where you can show up curious, talk to sharp people, and leave with a few genuinely useful new connections, you’ll fit in well here.