ETHCluj 2025: Building a thriving Ethereum ecosystem in Transylvania

ETHCluj Conference 2025 is set to unite builders, businesses, and blockchain leaders in Romania’s tech hub to explore Ethereum’s future from June 26–28.

Cluj-Napoca, Romania – June 26-28, 2025 ETHCluj is excited to announce the inaugural ETHCluj Conference 2025: Ethereum for Everyone, set to take place in Cluj-Napoca, the main tech pole of Romania, from June 26-28, 2025. This event marks a major milestone in the region’s blockchain evolution, bringing together developers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore the future of Ethereum.

Empowering builders, shaping the future of Ethereum and web3

ETHCluj is a growing Ethereum (ETH) community dedicated to education, open-source development, and supporting builders in the blockchain space. Their mission is to provide free and open educational opportunities, helping both new and experienced developers gain hands-on knowledge through technical meetups, hackathons, and workshops.

The ETHCluj Conference 2025 will serve as a catalyst for adoption, connecting local talent and businesses with the wider Ethereum ecosystem. Attendees will gain insights from global leaders and industry pioneers, exploring topics such as Ethereum scaling, decentralized finance (DeFi), AI integrations, and business adoption.

Key event details

Dates: June 26–28, 2025
Location: UTCN Hub, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Registration: Get tickets

Highlights

• World-class speakers: A diverse lineup of Ethereum thought leaders and developers sharing expertise.
• Hands-on learning: Workshops, panels, and technical deep dives designed for builders.
• Community-driven growth: A space to collaborate, network, and shape the local blockchain landscape.
• Ethereum adoption and business integration: Bridging the gap between blockchain technology and traditional industries.

Conference tracks

• Builders onboarding: Master tools like Hardhat and Foundry, and explore smart contract security best practices.
• AI and Ethereum: Dive into AI-driven DApps, autonomous agents, and Proof of Humanity systems.
• Business on Ethereum: Navigate DAOs, regulatory compliance, and blockchain integration for enterprises.
• Usability and adoption: Simplify onboarding with passkeys, UX design, and account abstraction.
• DeFi evolution: Explore stablecoins, real-world assets (RWAs), and sustainable yield strategies.

Featured speakers

ETHCluj 2025 brings together 70+ global industry leaders, including:

• Péter Szilágyi (Ethereum Foundation) – Core Ethereum Developer
• Peter Jung (Gnosis) – Decentralized Infrastructure
• Pooja Ranjan (ECH Institute) –Ethereum protocol development & Community coordination
• Uttam Singh (Alchemy) – Enhancing Web3 developer experience
• Rob Stupay (Ethereum Foundation) – Remix IDE
• Vanina Ivanova (Neon EVM) – Scalable Ethereum Solutions
• Ionuț Gîngu (OpenZeppelin) – Smart Contract Security
• View the full speaker list here.

Road to ETHCluj: Earn a free ticket

In the lead-up to the conference, ETHCluj launched the Road to ETHCluj 2025 campaign, a series of free online and in-person meetups aimed at educating and engaging the community. Participants can collect POAPs for attending, unlocking ticket discounts that can accumulate into a free general admission pass to ETHCluj 2025.

Partners and sponsors

ETHCluj 2025 is backed by Ethereum Foundation ESP, the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca & industry leaders like AKASHA and Argent, alongside community partners including ETH Belgrade, ETHBratislava, ETH Bucharest, Ethereum Cat Herders, ETHDublin, ETHMexico, ETHPorto, ETHRome, ETHRiyadh, ETHWarsaw and EthereumZurich.

Join us in Cluj-Napoca

ETHCluj Conference 2025 will take place at UTCN Hub, an advanced research and development space within the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. This state-of-the-art venue will host talks, workshops, networking sessions and conference experiences, creating an immersive environment for innovation and collaboration.

Be part of the Ethereum movement in Eastern Europe.

For more details and registration, visit www.ethcluj.org or reach out at [email protected].