ETHDenver x Polkadot

Polkadot is back at ETHDenver! Meet builders from Web3's largest developer community, connect with teams behind 600+ active projects, and learn why Polkadot's tech is driving real-world adoption and the future of decentralization.

What's happening?

4 speakers

Catch talks from industry-leading Polkadot builders and community members

5 giveaways

Score Polkadot merch, exclusive Polkadot NFTs, and a chance to win $DOT.

12+ ecosystem teams

Meet builders from some of the 600+ teams building on Polkadot—from gaming to DeFi, and beyond.

10 quests

Get hands-on with interactive challenges, test your Polkadot alpha, and unlock exclusive rewards at the Polkadot booth.

Unlock Polkadot at ETHDenver

ETHDenver is about pushing boundaries, and Polkadot is the key to unlocking what’s next.

As the powerful, secure core of Web3, Polkadot empowers developers to create, connect, and scale without limits. With 600+ active projects, the world's largest on-chain DAO (1.4M members), and 140k+ TPS proven in production, Polkadot is where the future of blockchain is being built.

Connect with the largest developer community in Web3 and explore how Polkadot’s next-gen innovations—from Agile Coretime to the upcoming Polkadot Hub and JAM—are pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Conquer the Polkadot quest

Experience our digital onboarding journey at Booth #101. Complete interactive daily challenges to earn NFTs, grab SWAG, and compete for your shot at $DOT. Exclusively for in-person attendees.

Featured Speakers

Be inspired by leaders from the Polkadot ecosystem:

Chrissy Hill, Chief Legal Officer & Interim Chief Operating Officer at Parity Technologies

As DEI programs face increasing challenges in the U.S., the tech industry must ask: Can diversity and inclusion thrive without them? In this keynote, Chrissy will challenge industry leaders to rethink how they attract and retain top talent in an era of shifting priorities.

Erin Grasmick, Senior Engineer at Parity Technologies

Erin can speak about her own experiences. Her degree in computer science "had literally nothing to do with programming" and things are not really improving. The Polkadot Blockchain Academy is a solution for the now as universities struggle to play catch up.

Shawn Tabrizi, Runtime Engineering Lead at Parity Technologies

Shawn will correct some misconceptions about terminology and present a new vision for Web3. He sees Ethereum as the first world computer, while Polkadot is ready to take that narrative forward as the world’s first decentralized multi-core computer with Ethereum-compatible native smart contracts.

“Since I joined Polkadot 3 years ago, I have wanted to attend what I’m told is the most authentic, immersive Web3 experience around. This year it is finally happening for me and I can’t wait to be a part of over 20,000 members gathering to share ideas, build new technology, and shape the future of blockchain.”

~ Chrissy Hill, CLO & Interim COO, Parity Technologies

Featured side events

The excitement extends beyond the main event! Join Polkadot at our exclusive side events.

March 1 I 9 PM - 2 AM MST

Official {bash} ETHDenver closing party [secured by Polkadot]

ETHDenver conference pass holders are invited to join the official closing event: {bash} a blockchain powered, dance party.

February 23 I 10 AM - 8 PM MST

Lost Tribes: The Blockspace Mansion by WebZero

Join the team from Nova Wallet for a house party at The Blockspace Mansion. Expect free-flowing drinks, private-chef-made food and a chance to have intimate chats with the people behind Nova.

February 28

Connecting Institutions with Innovators

Innovate is an event series presented by The Tie at crypto’s major conferences, where investors and builders come together to engage in discussions that strengthen the industry’s momentum and increase interest in digital assets.

February 26 I 8:30 PM - 1:30 AM MST

Nova Mobile App Launch Party

A week-long hackerhouse by Polkadot with $15,000+ in bounties during ETHDenver. Lost Tribes is an 8-day celebration of freedom, creativity, and exploring our roots through ancient cave carvings (Hällristning) to inspire new, untold beginnings.

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February 27 I 9 PM - 12 AM MST

Ecosystem Agents Meetup

Bringing together ecosystem agents for an informal dinner & drinks at The Blockspace Mansion during ETHDenver. This is an invite-only meetup, reserved for the hardworking contributors of the Polkadot eco.

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FEBRUARY 28 I 11 AM - 3 PM

Rollup & Appchain Day by Zeeve

Zeeveee and Avalanche invite you to explore the next frontier of blockchain technology: Rollups and Appchains. These groundbreaking innovations are reshaping the way decentralized networks scale, operate, and evolve.

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