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A web3 conference in the heart of Costa Rica, to promote Ethereum adoption and educate the community, driving innovation and growth.

Venue
Universidad Fidélitas

San Pedro, San José.

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Top Event Activities

Our agenda is packed with various activities where you can learn about a wide range of topics before the conference; from workshops to coworks, come and join us!

Keynote

Web 3 & Decentralization

20 minAndy Guzman

Core values, importance of decentralization.

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November 1st 2025

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Trustless Work & Escrow Revolution

20 minAlberto Chaves

How to eliminate intermediaries with smart contracts.

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November 1st 2025

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zk-Proofs for Digital Identities

20 minAndrés Gómez

Zero-knowledge use cases.

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November 1st 2025

Workshop

Developer Onboarding (0 → Hero)

30 minDaniel Bejarano

Step-by-step guide for new developers.

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November 1st 2025

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Primera Inversión en DeFi

30 minAlberto Galán

Guide attendees to create a wallet and execute their first DeFi operation.

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November 1st 2025

Workshop

UX & Onboarding en Web 3

25 minRobert, Adrian, Daniel y Emmanuel

Debate about user experience and mass adoption with ByteBeasts.

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November 1st 2025

Cowork

Networking Libre / Feedback Booths

1h 10minOn-site

Attendees visit stands, talk with speakers and receive personalized feedback.

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November 1st 2025

Workshop

Demo Jam – DApp Interaction Demos

40 minOn-site

Teams show complete flows (registration → key action) and collect opinions from real users.

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November 1st 2025

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Demo Jam – On-Chain Game Demos

1hOn-site

Up to 3 teams present their games (≈ 20 min each) and receive real-time feedback.

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November 1st 2025

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Past Speakers

Edgar Barrantes

Edgar Barrantes

Software Engineer, Nethermind

Edgar is a blockchain developer specialized in building Ethereum's core infrastructure and tools. His focus is on improving the experience for new developers and Layer 2 solutions, making Ethereum more accessible. Through his work (and talks about development tools), Edgar inspires future engineers to innovate and contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem with confidence.

Fabricio Espinoza

Fabricio Espinoza

CEO, enotar.io

Fabricio is a pioneer in applying blockchain technology to real-world services. As CEO of enotar.io (a digital notarization platform), he leverages Web3 to bring transparency and efficiency to notarial and legal processes. His trajectory demonstrates how innovation can modernize traditional industries. Fabricio's work inspires young entrepreneurs to use blockchain for practical and social impact purposes.

Nathaly Cortez

Nathaly Cortez

Web3 Enthusiast & Community Educator, Ethereum Volcano

Nathaly is a curious learner who transformed into a community leader within the Ethereum scene in El Salvador. Fascinated by emerging economics and technology, she found her place in Web3 through local events. Today she helps integrate new participants, demonstrating that you don't need to be a developer to contribute to Web3. Nathaly drives education and practical mentoring, inspiring her peers to explore and grow alongside her in this new digital frontier.

Daniel Rojas (CryptoReds)

Daniel Rojas (CryptoReds)

HyperCycle Ambassador & Content Creator

Daniel, known as 'CryptoReds', is a passionate advocate for decentralized technology in Latin America. He is a community ambassador for HyperCycle, a project that unites blockchain and artificial intelligence, where he helps explain advanced Web3 concepts. Daniel shares knowledge through workshops and online content, empowering Spanish-speaking audiences to dive into crypto and AI innovation. His close and enthusiastic style motivates young people to experiment, learn and build in Web3.

Alberto Chaves

Alberto Chaves

Founder & CEO, Trustless Work

Alberto is an entrepreneur who is transforming the world of online work with blockchain. He founded Trustless Work, a platform that uses smart contracts to provide secure escrow services for freelancers and companies. By leveraging decentralized technology, Alberto makes work transactions more transparent. His trajectory – which includes winning a Web3 hackathon – inspires others to solve real problems with creative solutions, showing how passion and persistence generate positive change.

Jerry V. Hall

Jerry V. Hall

Technology Entrepreneur & Advisor, HyperCycle

Jerry is a visionary with decades of experience in technology, now dedicated to connecting artificial intelligence with blockchain. He is an advisor to HyperCycle and CEO of a computing platform, contributing his knowledge to the Web3 world. His passion for innovation and mentoring is reflected in his talks about AI agents and decentralized systems. Jerry motivates students to be 'ready for the future', exploring how AI and Web3 can come together to create a more connected world.

Karla Córdoba Brenes

Karla Córdoba Brenes

Co-founder of Cambiatus & ReFi Costa Rica; President, Blockchain Association of Costa Rica

Karla is a key leader driving social impact in Web3. As co-founder of Cambiatus (community currency platform) and ReFi Costa Rica, she uses blockchain to empower communities and promote regenerative finance. Currently, as president of the Blockchain Association of Costa Rica, she advocates for education, inclusion and innovation in the technology ecosystem. Her work exemplifies how blockchain can serve to build transparent and sustainable initiatives, inspiring young people to see Web3 as a tool for positive change.

And many more speakers...

Call for Speakers

We're excited to announce our Call for Speakers! If you're passionate about sharing your expertise, we invite you to submit your session proposals for our upcoming event. Join us in inspiring and educating our community with your unique insights. Apply now!

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