The Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC), the largest annual European Ethereum conference, is back for its seventh edition! This year, from July 8-11, 2024, the vibrant city of Brussels, Belgium, will host this grand event, bringing together the brightest minds in Ethereum to share their vision for the future of the ecosystem.
In an interview, Jerome de Tychey, President of Ethereum France, and Bettina Boon Falleur, Head of EthCC, shared insights into what makes this year’s conference truly special.
Q: Can you give us insight into the vision behind the Ethereum Community Conference [EthCC] and what the team is trying to accomplish?
Jerome de Tychey: EthCC is first and foremost an event by the community and for the community. We believe a blockchain conference should focus on technology, education, and showcasing the changes that developers are driving. Sharing knowledge is the most efficient way to develop a positive and fertile ecosystem. Our goal is to bring together as many diverse actors from the blockchain ecosystem for four days of talks and workshops. Inclusivity is also a priority, so we aim to cover many subjects and address different levels of comprehension of blockchain technology. We are proud that what began as a modest gathering has evolved into one of the largest ETH conferences.
Q: EthCC is back for its seventh edition, this time shifting locations from Paris to Brussels. Why was Brussels chosen as the new location for EthCC[7] and what can the community expect?
Bettina Boon Falleur: We are excited to return with bigger and better plans for this year. With a new location comes a bigger venue, allowing EthCC to accommodate more people. We will host more than 350 speakers and 6,000 attendees from around the world with various talks, workshops, and side events. This year, we’ve also introduced a day nursery to make it easier for hard-working parents to participate in these important discussions.
Brussels is a significant location geographically, being the European Union (EU) headquarters. It plays a vital role in formulating the bloc’s digital assets strategy and blockchain initiatives. This presents EthCC[7] with a unique opportunity to be a stage for the Ethereum community to convene within the political capital to discuss evolving global regulatory perspectives, especially with MiCA becoming law soon.
Q: What are some of the most significant developments you’ve seen take place in the Web3 ecosystem this year?
Jerome de Tychey: Since EthCC[6], we’ve seen significant strides in the crypto space, including the successful execution of the Dencun Upgrade (including Proto-Danksharding EIP4844) on Ethereum, the approval of Spot ETFs in the US, the blossoming of several layer 2 and layer 3 solutions, and of course, the MiCA regulation in Europe. The engineering community has been hard at work this past year, and we’re looking forward to seeing these developments at EthCC[7]. The progress made will be showcased and will set expectations for the year ahead. With the industry rapidly growing, amplifying the community’s ideas and voices is a focal point of EthCC, and we look forward to engaging with everyone.
Q: As mentioned, 2024 has already seen some major developments. What are some of the key topics and trends on this year’s agenda and who are some of the headline speakers we can get excited about?
Bettina Boon Falleur: It’s an exciting time to be in crypto, and key topics on the agenda this year include onboarding and account abstraction, interoperability, real-world assets (RWAs), and restaking. EthCC[7] will also be a stage to discuss evolving global regulatory perspectives.
Attendees can expect a stellar lineup of speakers, including Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder of the Ethereum Foundation, Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation, Illia Polosukhin, Co-Founder of Near Foundation, Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder and CEO of Circle, Charles Jenson, Head of Decentralized Finance Transformation at S&P Global, Digital Finance Expert Xavier Lavayssière, and many more exciting industry leaders.
About EthCC
EthCC is the annual conference organized by Ethereum France, a French non-profit organization mainstreaming blockchain and Ethereum in all French-speaking countries so that everyone can assume ownership of this technology.
Key Details
📍 Where: Square - Mont des Arts 1000 Brussels
📅 When: July 8 - 11, 2024
The Event is sold out. But you can still get involved in all the side events.
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