Call for Proposals
Ethereum Züri
10–12 April 2026 · Zürich, Switzerland
Ethereum Zürich is now accepting speaker proposals for its 2026 edition.
We are looking for talks and sessions that offer substance and first-hand insight, not surface-level narratives or marketing pitches. Strong proposals teach something concrete, share hard-won experience, advance serious debate, or challenge assumptions.
If you'd like to host a track and support in finding sponsors for the event, please reach out!
Track suggestions
-Core Protocol & Scaling
-DeFi, ReFi & Financial Infrastructure
-Privacy, Security & Identity
-Public Goods & Governance
-DeSci & Research & Academia
-d/acc & Frontier Tech
-Culture, Society, Permanent Hubs & Startup Societies
-Builders, Tools & Education
-DePIN
If your talk does not fit neatly into a single track, choose the closest match. We care far more about the substance of your idea than perfect categorization.
Formats
We welcome proposals in a range of formats, including:
-Keynotes & Talks
-Technical deep dives
-Panels or moderated discussions
-Workshops or interactive sessions
If you are unsure which format fits your idea best, focus on the content. If your proposal is accepted, we are happy to help shape the format with you.
Who Should Apply
-Protocol engineers, researchers, and open-source maintainers
-Founders and operators building in or around Ethereum
-Academics, economists, and independent researchers
-Community organizers with grounded, experience-based insights
-Foundations, public institutions, and non-profits with deep, hands-on experience
You do not need to be a professional speaker. We actively encourage first-time speakers, and perspectives that do not always get the microphone.
We are particularly interested in speakers who can share first-hand, in-depth insight into how Ethereum and blockchain technologies are used in institutional, public, or societal settings, not high-level strategy decks or marketing narratives.
Practical Details
Dates: 10–12 April 2026
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Language: English
How to Apply
Speaker proposals are submitted via Pretalx.
Please include:
- A concise abstract describing your talk or session
- Your preferred format and approximate length
- A short bio and relevant links such as GitHub, research, writing, or previous talks
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If your proposal is accepted, you will be notified with ample time to prepare.
Important: Speaker Information & Promotion
- We use Pretalx to manage the speaker program.
- If your proposal is accepted, the information and images you submit in the Pretalx form, including your title, abstract, bio, and profile photo, will be used on the Ethereum Zürich website and related event materials to promote your talk.
Please ensure that:
- Your bio and abstract are publication-ready
- Any photos/avatars you upload are high-quality and approved for public use
- Names, affiliations, and links are accurate and up to date
- You will be able to edit your Pretalx submission if something changes later.
Questions?
If you have an idea you would like to sanity-check, or a question about fit or format, feel free to reach out. We care deeply about the quality of the program and are happy to help.
We are looking forward to building Ethereum Zürich 2026 together.
Submissions closed on 2026-03-12 00:59 (Europe/Berlin).