Second annual ETHToronto and first ever ETHWomen Hackathon taking place at the Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada’s largest Web3 event
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Over 1000 participants this 13-16 August 2023 as part of ETHToronto & ETHWomen
Untraceable Events brings back the 2nd Annual ETHToronto Hackathon 13.-16. August 2023 as part of the fifth annual Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto, Canada. New this year is the launch of ETHWomena women-focused and inclusive hackathon and competition.
Last year the ETHToronto hackathon hosted 500 developers, this year they expect over 1000 participants from around the world to participate and lend their talents to ETHToronto and ETHWomen events.
Hackathons will be hosted at George Brown College in collaboration with their Blockchain Development Program. Participants form teams, attend workshops and receive mentorship as they build the next innovation in blockchain technology.
Top teams have the opportunity to present at the Blockchain Futurist Conference – the largest blockchain event in Canada with over 8,000 attendees. This is the perfect setting for hackathon participants to showcase their builds, connect with employers, fundraise and network. All hackathon participants receive free entry to the Blockchain Futurist Conference.
The first ETHWomen, in partnership with CryptoChicks, is a female-focused and inclusive hackathon. The goal is to provide a supportive environment for women and the LGBTQ2 community to showcase their talent, collaborate with like-minded people, and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
“We are thrilled to support a blockchain hackathon for women, as we believe diversity and inclusion are critical to driving innovation in the blockchain industry. By supporting and empowering women in blockchain, we hope to create a more diverse and dynamic community that can to real solutions to complex challenges.” said Elena Sinelnikova, CEO MetisDAO, and co-founder of CryptoChicks.
Previously, Untraceable Events gave away up to 35 Bitcoin to a top winner of their 2014 hackathon. Hackathon organizer Tracy Leparulo, founder of Untraceable Events, organized the original Ethereum Hackathon in 2014. Other past events include the BlockGeeks Hackathon in 2016, and the original ETHWaterloo in 2017.
“Toronto is the birthplace of Ethereum, and since its early days we’ve seen this city grow into a vibrant hub for decentralized technology,” said Untraceable Founder and CEO, Tracy Leparulo. “We believe this event will drive innovation and create a brighter future for the broader blockchain ecosystem. Empowering women in Web3 is not just a trend, it’s a necessary movement. We hope ETHWomen inspires and motivates the next generation of female leaders in the blockchain industry .
Join the free community event today. Apply at ettoronto.ca or ethwomen.com
Conference website: futuristconference.com
