The first Cardano Buidler Fest was exhilarating and intense, yet enjoyable for attendees. It featured engaging presentations, lively discussions, and joyful dinners. With 102 participants, 53 proposed sessions, and 29 additional sessions, the event was packed with activities. Despite being sold out early, a participant from Peru managed to join. Feedback highlighted the perfect size, great venue, and excellent food, though improvements are needed in diversity and space for coding. Overall, the event fostered positive interactions and valuable insights.

The Cardano Foundation has announced that the Cardano Summit 2024 will be held in Dubai, UAE from 23 to 24 October. The Summit aims to foster connections and drive the use of blockchain technology into new frontiers, offering attendees opportunities to learn from experts, establish relationships, and find inspiration in how blockchain can solve real-world problems. Dubai’s reputation as a leading crypto hub makes it an ideal location for the event, building on the success of last year’s Summit. The 2023 edition saw over 10,000 attendees and 27 community events worldwide. Cardano Foundation CEO, Frederik Gregaard, highlighted the growing adoption of blockchain across various sectors and expressed excitement for hosting the Summit in Dubai again. Attendees can register their interest and learn more about the event’s agenda, speakers, and activities.

On January 26, 2024, the University of Edinburgh will host QSig, a research event bringing together academics and industry experts, including IOG’s professor Aggelos Kiayias and the Ethereum Foundation’s Justin Drake. The event will explore quantum computing’s applications in cryptography, blockchain science, and financial technology. QSig will highlight recent advancements in quantum cryptographic primitives that address longstanding blockchain security challenges. Discussions will cover the potential of quantum key distribution, encryption techniques, and one-shot signature schemes, focusing on their impact on blockchain technology and financial systems. Sponsored by Input Output, the Cardano Foundation, and the Ethereum Foundation, QSig aims to advance research in quantum-enhanced financial technologies.

The concept of a technical-focused Cardano event, Cardano Buidler Fest, was born from discussions among developers working on Hydra in 2023. Recognizing a gap in existing Cardano events, which cater to a broader audience, this fest aims to bridge the divide between developers on the Cardano platform and those building applications on it. It seeks to provide a technology-centric space for in-depth discussions, sharing, and learning, addressing the complex and evolving nature of Cardano's technology and ecosystem. The event encourages participation from the community to shape its content, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among Cardano technologists and beyond.

The Cardano Foundation today announced the first round of speakers for its flagship annual event, Cardano Summit 2023, which will take place from 2 to 4 November, 2023, with the main stage at the Grand Hyatt in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This year's event will welcome representatives from a broad range of experts and leaders in the blockchain space.

The first-ever Cardano Summit Hackathon precedes the Summit’s main event and is already happening online. Final submissions close on 14 September 2023, with an expert panel from the Cardano Foundation and EMURGO judging each entry to decide which participants will take home the top prize—USD $10,000, plus a $5,000 travel and accommodation allowance for attending the Summit in Dubai. Read more