The Ethereum world has recently taken things to a whole new level. Seeing people from all over the world come together and share ideas and thoughts in person, whether they're researchers, developers, or new to the scene, is quite amazing. The real magic is happening at these meetings and hackathons, and it is the perfect time to share ideas and find out what this decentralized tech is all about.

Things are really starting to build up as March and April of 2026 are approaching, with events popping up all over the place. It is a great time to meet the Web3 community, learn about the new tech, and even learn about the future of the protocol.

• EthCape Town 2026
• EthCC[9] - Ethereum Community Conference
• ETH Seoul
• ETHGlobal Cannes Hackathon
• EthereumZuri

EthCape Town 2026

• Date: March 26, 2026
• Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa

If you want to witness how blockchain is really taking off in Africa, EthCapeTown is the primary event. It's a three-day event that combines a hackathon and a conference with an emphasis on practical applications, such as financial inclusion, DeFi for the unbanked, and local IT talent. It's a great place to meet folks who are actively constructing for the future of the continent rather than merely discussing ideas.

EthCC[9] - Ethereum Community Conference

• Date: March 30 - April 2, 2026
• Location: Palais des Festivals et des Congres, 1 Bouldevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France

One of the most important events for the Ethereum world in Europe is typically seen as EthCC. This is a community-oriented, non-profit event that seeks to have important discussions rather than corporate marketing, as is often the case in massive tech conferences. Here, people who genuinely care about the future of Ethereum get together in an environment that is open and collaborative.

The next step in the growth of the ecosystem in terms of institutional support and major improvements to the protocol is likely to be an important subject for discussion in Cannes this year.

This is a space where ideas are shared and the future of Ethereum is shaped, from prominent speakers such as Vitalik Buterin to newcomers in the space.

ETH Seoul

• Date: April 1, 2026
• Location: COEX Convention & Exhibition Centre, Seoul, Soth Korea

In one of the world's most tech-obsessed cities, ETH Seoul is essentially the perfect playground for developers. Some of the brightest minds in Asia come together to actually ship code at this high-energy hybrid of a hackathon and developer conference.

The atmosphere here is all about "BUIDLing," in contrast to the more corporate summits; developers are drawn into in-depth sessions on scaling or ZK-tech while attempting to win track prizes and make connections with the next big Web3 project.

ETHGlobal Cannes Hackathon

• Date: April 3-5, 2026
• Location: Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Cannes, France

Developers collaborate to create something new in a brief but intense amount of time during the ETHGlobal Cannes Hackathon. Hundreds of people get together on the French Riviera for a few days, collaborating to transform their concepts into actual Web3 applications.

Teams work fast throughout the event, producing everything from AI-powered DeFi solutions to privacy-focused apps. Developers spend hours honing their designs and advancing their ideas thanks to a competitive prize pool and the opportunity to exhibit their work, creating a lively and construction-focused environment.

EthereumZuri

• Date: April 10-12, 2026
• Location: Kraftwerk Zurich, Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

Compared to most Ethereum events, EthereumZuri.ch feels a little different. It unites the academic community and the Ethereum community in one location, and the discussions are frequently far more focused on research. The event, which takes place at the University of Zurich in the center of "Crypto Valley," draws attendees who are genuinely interested in learning more about the inner workings of the technology.

Many sessions focus on subjects like cryptography, protocol design, and zero-knowledge proofs rather than hype. It's the kind of site where academics and developers go to learn more about the engineering and math that power the Ethereum network.

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