The Ethereum Community Conference taking place in Cannes this summer is one of the most exciting events in the crypto community. The conference is the biggest European event covering Ethereum-related topics, and it’s always on the frontier of crypto developments.
In this article, we’ll go over the itinerary for this year’s EthCC and also explain why the conference matters at the moment when the crypto landscape is changing and evolving as rapidly as it does now. The event should be the biggest so far and have the most diverse list of speakers.
What’s the Ethereum Community Conference?
Ethereum Community Conference is a multi-day conference in France, which serves as a hub for Ethereum users, investors, and enthusiasts. Among the crypto events covering the industry, it’s considered to be the one most focused on sharing knowledge and collaboration.
The event is organized by a non-profit called Ethereum France (formerly Asseth). It’s this non-commercial tone of the event that has shaped its place in the Ethereum world. The speakers and educators at the conference come from the industry but are equally focused on tech and the impact Ethereum has on the markets in general.
EthCC 2025
EthCC 2025 will take place in Cannes from June 30th to July 3rd this year. The sponsorship bids have been open since February, and speakers have been applying since January. The tickets are sold in two waves – one started in January, and the other will begin on March 17th.
At this point, the event will have more than 6400 attendees and more than 390 speakers. There are also over 580 side events covering a variety of topics. The conference is supported by more than 60 sponsors ranging from Robinhood to PayPal.
Who are the Speakers?
The speakers for the upcoming crypto event haven't been announced yet since it’s still possible to apply and join the list of speakers before the event starts. The speakers that marked the last couple of conferences were the most famous names of the Ethereum ecosystem. The event started in 2018, and each year, the roster of speakers grew larger and more impactful, so the same is expected this year.
The speakers included Guillaume Tormo from Ubisoft, Vitalik Buterin from the Ethereum Foundation, Jordi Baylina from Polygon, Norswap from Infinite Factory, and many others.
Topics to Be Covered
EthCC is expected to cover a few major topics that the industry is focused on. These include layer 2 (L2) technologies, decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens, DAOs, and smart contracts.
Ethereum has unique features that make it a perfect cryptocurrency for these particular purposes. It’s, therefore, a cryptocurrency with the widest applications and, in many ways, more functional than the larger Bitcoin. Now, when cryptos are widely used, conferences such as this can go into these unique tech features and the future of finance that they can represent. Many feel that this year’s conference falls at a uniquely important moment for crypto.
Broader Crypto Landscape
A lot has changed in the world of crypto since the last conference held in Brussels in 2024. The main change comes from the fact that mainstream finance and governments have largely accepted cryptos as a legitimate investment option.
This is noticeable in the fact that governments and traditional financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies now use cryptos. There’s also a change in attitude brought about by the Trump administration, which is very pro-crypto. Trump has even created a meme coin of his own, and chances are that many speakers will touch on the new policy toward cryptocurrencies.
Side Events
EthCC is known for its side events as much as it is for its main speakers and for diving into the important subjects of the industry. The events have not yet been announced for the 2025 event, but some of the side events that drew crowds last year will certainly stay.
AI
Serverless by Aleph.im was a side event that took place during the 2024 conference and that drew attention. It featured over 30 speakers and had over 300 attendees. It covered the emerging uses of AI and how it will affect the world of crypto. Given how quickly AI has changed and improved within the last year, it will continue to be an important feature of the conference.
ETHVC
Even though EthCC isn’t a commercial event, this side event is its most commercial part. The event is made to bridge investors and startups. It lasts for three days, and it connects blockchain startups with leading venture capitalists. This is done through workshops, pitches, and networking opportunities. The side event was a huge success last time, and chances are that it will continue to grow this year and in the conferences to come.
Hackathon
For years, EthCC has included a hackathon event that lasts for three days and brings out the best developers working with the Ethereum blockchain. The event featured workshops, co-working sessions, and networking opportunities. Developers especially emphasize how important the hackathon is for expanding their abilities and growing the skills needed to work with ETH.
EthCC Nursery
EthCC Nursery isn’t really a separate event, but it’s one of the features of the conference that the attendees especially praised. The nursery is available for attendees with kids aged from 3 months to 7 years. Events such as these aren’t always family-friendly, and the fact that EthCC is going to show how crypto events have changed.
How to Apply?
Tickets for the conference are already available and come in a few forms. Tickets are available for each day of the conference, as well as those that offer a full pass for both EthCC and ETHVC. The conference also offers a group ticket for a group of five. Students (400 of them) and volunteers can attend for free.
Sponsors and speakers can also apply via the site, but the selection process is somewhat complex. It’s also possible to submit an application for someone to be added to the speaker list, and the conference will do the rest to try to include them.
Why This Year’s ETHCC Matters
Ethereum is one of the most interesting altcoins out there and the second-largest cryptocurrency. It’s also an altcoin with the most practical applications. The yearly conference of the European Ethereum community will, therefore, be one of the most important crypto events.
It also comes about at a time when public attitudes towards crypto are widely changing, and the speakers will be able to offer a unique perspective on these changes.
To Sum Up
Ethereum Community Conference will take place in Cannes in June and July of 2025. As the biggest European Ethereum crypto event, it will draw large crowds and have more speakers than any of the previous ones. It will also have the most attendees and feature new side events.
The tickets are still available at various prices and forms, and it’s expected that the speakers will address the new and changing crypto landscape, especially how the new American administration will tackle the issue of cryptos. It will also feature a hackathon and a commercial part made to connect investors and blockchain businesses.
