Web3 Summit

A Web3 Foundation-led gathering to advance the decentralized web through discussions, workshops, and collaboration.

What is Web3 Summit?

Web3 Summit is a community-focused event organized by the Web3 Foundation. It brings together developers, researchers, and protocol teams who are building a more open and decentralized internet. The focus is on aligning around shared values, exploring foundational technologies, and creating space for deep, thoughtful dialogue.

Who attends Web3 Summit?

Participants include builders and thinkers from across the Web3 space: cryptographers, economists, governance designers, core devs, and community leaders. You’ll often find teams working on Polkadot, Ethereum, IPFS, and other major decentralized protocols. The vibe is highly collaborative and research-driven.

What makes it different from other conferences?

It’s less about startups and product launches, and more about infrastructure, interoperability, and long-term thinking. Talks, workshops, and informal sessions center around real challenges and ideas in decentralized tech. The goal is to build connections and advance the ecosystem in a meaningful way.

Why is Web3 Summit important for Polkadot?

Web3 Summit helped lay the foundation for Polkadot’s early vision. It was one of the first places where Polkadot’s ideas were shared publicly and debated in-depth with the broader Web3 community. Since then, the Summit has remained a touchpoint for the kinds of cross-project collaboration and open governance that Polkadot is built on. It reflects the ecosystem’s roots in research, interoperability, and community-led development.