Protocol & Community

Events & Talks

From ETH Singapore 2024 and Devcon 7 Bangkok to Eth Tokyo & EDCON 2025, Devconnect Argentina 2025, and the Road to Devcon 2026 — ECH Institute shows up where the protocol meets the community: EIPs, governance education, WiEP, and hands-on activations that turn global events into lasting onboarding.

Upcoming
DEVCON 2026ROAD TO DEVCONROUNDTABLEGOVERNANCE

Road to Devcon 2026

Global — Multiple Locations2026 — Dates TBAOngoing roundtable series

The Road to Devcon 2026 is ECH Institute's flagship pre-Devcon initiative — a series of community roundtables and technical coordination sessions designed to prepare the Ethereum community for Devcon 2026. Building on the momentum of Devconnect Argentina and the EIP Summit, this series will bring together core developers, researchers, and community builders to align on protocol priorities ahead of the world's largest Ethereum developer conference.

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Specific ECH Activities

Community Roundtables
Structured roundtable discussions on key Ethereum upgrade milestones, governance decisions, and ecosystem priorities — open to developers, researchers, and community contributors worldwide.
Technical Briefings
Pre-Devcon technical sessions covering the state of the EIP process, upcoming upgrade proposals, and what the community needs to know before Devcon 2026.
WiEP Road to Devcon
Dedicated Women in Ethereum Protocol sessions as part of the Road to Devcon series — building community and mentorship pipelines in advance of the global conference.
Global Coordination
Coordinating with regional Ethereum communities worldwide to ensure diverse participation and broad ecosystem representation at Devcon 2026.
Recently Completed
DEVCONNECT ARGWORLD'S FAIRLATAMEIP SUMMIT

Devconnect Argentina 2025

Buenos Aires, Argentina · La RuralNov 17–22, 20255 ECH-led activations

ECH Institute provided a dedicated technical forum for protocol researchers and helped grow the Ethereum developer ecosystem in Latin America (LATAM). During Devconnect at La Rural, ECH anchored the first standalone summit focused on the EIP lifecycle and complemented it with technical sessions, community presence, and regional inclusion programming.

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Specific ECH Activities

EIP summit

EIP summit

Explore the full technical programming from the first-ever EIP Summit. Watch deep dives on protocol governance, executable specifications, and research-to-reality pipelines led by core developers and researchers.

Devconnect Argentina 2025 Event Playlist

Devconnect Argentina 2025 Event Playlist

Catch all the talks, panels, and community moments from ECH Institute's activations across Devconnect Argentina 2025. Watch the full event playlist.

Women in Ethereum Protocol (WiEP)

Women in Ethereum Protocol (WiEP)

A major networking event supporting Women in Ethereum Protocol (WiEP), providing an inclusive space for mentoring, connecting, and empowering women entering protocol development in Latin America.

Devconnect - Enterprise Education

Devconnect - Enterprise Education

Focused enterprise education talks aimed at bridging the gap between corporate use cases and Ethereum's public good infrastructure. Discover how institutions can meaningfully engage with protocol development.

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Devconnect Argentina 2025 - EIP Summit Opening
Devconnect Argentina 2025 - EIP Summit Session
Devconnect Argentina 2025 - Protocol Governance Workshop
Devconnect Argentina 2025 - WiEP Brunch Networking
Devconnect Argentina 2025 - Community Hub Activities
Devconnect Argentina 2025 - Ethereum World's Fair
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EDCON 2025WIEPOSAKACOMMUNITY BOOTH

ECH Institute & WiEP at EDCON 2025

Grand Green Osaka, Osaka, JapanSep 17–19, 2025Main Stage talk, Booth 4 & community activations

ECH Institute and Women in Ethereum Protocol (WiEP) brought their community coordination mission to EDCON 2025 at Grand Green Osaka. Pooja Ranjan delivered a featured talk on the Main Stage covering education and diversity in protocol development, while the ECH & WiEP team hosted Booth 4 on Level 4F — connecting attendees with the Ethereum Cat Herders mission, sharing exclusive event swag, and onboarding newcomers and long-time contributors alike into the Ethereum ecosystem.

Specific ECH Activities

Main Stage Keynote — WiEP Talk
Pooja Ranjan delivered "Education & Diversity in Protocol Development (Women in Ethereum Protocol)" on the EDCON Main Stage on September 17, 11:55 AM – 12:15 PM, highlighting the importance of inclusive participation in Ethereum's protocol governance.
ECH & WiEP Community Booth (Booth 4)
Operated Booth 4 on Level 4F near the registration table throughout EDCON 2025 — providing attendees with direct access to the Ethereum Cat Herders team, information on EIPs, network upgrades, and how to get involved in protocol community work.
Meet the Herders
Hosted open conversations at the booth about ECH's role in guiding and educating the Ethereum community on Ethereum Improvement Proposals and network upgrades — and how newcomers can become part of this dynamic community.
Learn & Network
Created a welcoming space for both first-time Ethereum attendees and long-time contributors to ask questions, share experiences, and explore pathways into the Ethereum ecosystem — from EIPs to governance and beyond.
Exclusive Event Swag
Distributed exclusive ECH Institute & WiEP swag available only at EDCON 2025 — a memorable touchpoint for community members who visited the booth during the event.
Community Call & Ticket Giveaway
Invited the broader Ethereum community to join ECH's first Community Call for a chance to win tickets to EDCON 2025, expanding access and engagement with the global protocol coordination ecosystem.
Key Event
DEVCON 7TALKSCOMMUNITY HUBGOVERNANCE

Devcon 7 Southeast Asia

Bangkok, Thailand · QSNCCNov 12–15, 20245 ECH-led activations

Devcon 7 brought more than 12,500 people to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok. ECH Institute focused on onboarding first-time attendees about 60% were new to Devcon to how Ethereum is governed, not only how it is traded, and on diversity through WiEP and structured community feedback.

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Specific ECH Activities

Devcon - Opening talk on EIPs

Devcon - Opening talk on EIPs

Pooja Ranjan delivered "EIPs Simplified: History and Process Explained" to demystify network upgrades and help newcomers see a clear path from spectator to core contributor.

Devcon - ECH Booth

Devcon - ECH Booth

A dedicated four-day community hub where attendees engaged directly with ECH on Ethereum governance, how upgrades are coordinated, and how to get involved.

Devcon - FEM Session Notes

Devcon - FEM Session Notes

Facilitated comprehensive note-taking and coordination for the Fellowship of Ethereum Magicians, ensuring critical technical discussions on core EIPs were documented for the global community.

Devcon - WiEP Brunch

Devcon - WiEP Brunch

Co-hosted the WiEP Brunch & Networking event for over 400 community members. Featured the introductory talk "Empowering Women in Ethereum," creating space to connect senior contributors with newer researchers.

Devcon - Web3Hub (Community support)

Devcon - Web3Hub (Community support)

Extended the ECH presence into the Web3Hub space, offering hands-on community support, answering questions on protocol upgrades, and running surveys to improve educational resources like PEEPanEIP.

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Devcon 7 Bangkok - Main Conference Hall
Devcon 7 Bangkok - ECH Impact Booth
Devcon 7 Bangkok - Governance Deep-Dive Workshop
Devcon 7 Bangkok - WiEP Brunch & Networking
Devcon 7 Bangkok - Community Engagement Session
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ETH Singapore 2024

Singapore · Marina Bay Sands & Fullerton Hotel (Pragma)Sep 19–22, 20245 ECH-led activations

ECH Institute served as a community pillar for Southeast Asia's Ethereum developer ecosystem, aligning regional builders with global roadmap work through governance education and EIP standardization. The main program ran at Marina Bay Sands (September 19–22, 2024); Pragma Singapore technical workshops took place at the Fullerton Hotel.

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Specific ECH Activities

Eth Singapore - Main stage talk

Eth Singapore - Main stage talk

Delivered the keynote "ECH Contributing to Ethereum's Infinite Garden," outlining ECH's critical role as a decentralized coordinator and why coordination ("herding") is just as vital as code.

Eth Singapore - Fireside chat with Aya Miyaguchi

Eth Singapore - Fireside chat with Aya Miyaguchi

Participated in a high-impact fireside chat with Aya Miyaguchi, Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, discussing ecosystem growth, protocol education, and ECH's support of the EF.

Eth Singapore - WiEP Workshop

Eth Singapore - WiEP Workshop

Organized a major WiEP networking event on September 16 at the ArtScience Museum, connecting women in technical and protocol-facing roles to foster mentorship and collaboration.

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ETH Singapore 2024 - Marina Bay Sands Conference
ETH Singapore 2024 - Keynote Presentation & WiEP Networking
ETH Singapore 2024 - Event Activity
ETH Singapore 2024 - Community Interaction
ETH Singapore 2024 - Event Moments