Cosmoverse, the flagship annual conference of the interchain ecosystem, is back with its most ambitious edition yet. Following successful events in Lisbon (2021), Medellin (2022), and Istanbul (2023), Cosmoverse 2024 is set to take place in Dubai from October 21–23. This three-day conference is packed with top-tier speakers from the interchain community, globally recognized enterprises, and key governmental and financial institutions, making it the go-to event for anyone involved in or curious about the interchain.

More than just a conference, Cosmoverse serves as a vital meeting point where the interchain community gathers to connect, learn, and collaborate. It’s a place to dive deep into the Interchain Stack, including IBC, CometBFT (fka. Tendermint), and Cosmos SDK, which power some of the most innovative blockchain projects today. Cosmoverse acts as a bridge, onboarding new users and teams into the interchain, engaging established enterprises and institutions, fostering broader adoption, and accelerating the growth of blockchain technology.

One of the standout features of Cosmoverse is the annual pitching competition, where early-stage projects present their groundbreaking ideas to some of the best investors in the crypto industry. This competition connects promising projects with investors eager to fund the next wave of blockchain innovation, providing a launchpad for new teams to gain exposure and critical funding.

Beyond the competition, Cosmoverse features an expansive exhibition area for projects to showcase their latest developments, a hacker lounge for technical deep dives, media rooms, workshops, and 5-star food and beverage services. The entire event is hosted within the Grand Hyatt Hotel, creating a seamless and comfortable experience for attendees without the hassle of moving between venues.

Adding to the excitement, Cosmoverse also hosts Hackmos from October 25–27, 2024, the largest hackathon of the interchain with over 200 hackers from around the globe. Hackmos is where new ideas are born, refined, and developed, making it a breeding ground for innovation within the interchain ecosystem. With a six-digit prize pool and multiple tracks led by partners like Warden Protocol, ICF, Mantra, Osmosis, Neutron, and Babylon, Hackmos promises to be a thrilling extension of the conference, offering hackers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate and create.

Cosmoverse has come a long way since its inception during the Lisbon Blockchain Week in 2021. What started as a grassroots effort by four community members has grown into a global movement, hosting three main conferences and over 30 satellite events worldwide, including side events, mini-conferences, and meet-ups in cities like Berlin, Dubai, Hong Kong, Medellin, Bangalore, and Bali. This year, Cosmoverse is raising the bar even higher with the introduction of dedicated tracks, providing a tailored and immersive experience that highlights key sectors within the blockchain space.

These tracks cover a range of topics, including Bitcoin, AI, EVM, Tokenization & Real World Assets (RWAs), Interchain, ZK, and Gaming & NFTs. Far more than just a series of talks, each track offers workshops, hacker lounge discussions, and mentorship sessions designed to give attendees in-depth knowledge and hands-on engagement. Cosmoverse is not just a conference; it’s a vibrant hub where the interchain community can engage directly with projects, provide feedback, and see how each initiative contributes to the broader ecosystem. By fostering collaboration between Cosmos-based projects and non-Cosmos crypto initiatives, established enterprises, and institutions, Cosmoverse creates an environment that drives mass adoption and cross-industry partnerships.

Industry experts such as Babylon for Bitcoin, Akash Network for AI, and Mantra Network for Tokenization & RWAs will lead the tracks, ensuring participants gain insights from the forefront of each sector. Attendees can expect to see some of the most exciting projects in the space, including AADAO, exploring the future of the Cosmos Hub and AEZ; Babylon, extending Bitcoin shared security to Cosmos-SDK-based blockchains; and Akash, decentralizing AI and the cloud to prevent market monopolization. Other standout projects include dYdX, tackling censorship in the digital space, and Native, a Bitcoin application platform for Zero Trust Protocols.

Cosmoverse 2024’s mission is clear: to onboard enterprises and institutions into the interchain and create the perfect environment for building the products that will drive mass adoption. With an incredible lineup of speakers, a diverse range of tracks, and the largest hackathon in the interchain, Cosmoverse 2024 in Dubai is set to be the most diverse, engaging, and productive edition yet.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the interchain’s premier event. Visit cosmoverse.org/tickets to secure one of the last remaining tickets and join the forefront of blockchain innovation in Dubai this October!

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