Zcon is an annual conference that the Foundation organizes, with a focus on Zcash and  privacy-preserving technologies. After not being able to meet in person for the past two years, to say we’re excited is an understatement. We’ve missed you!

Zcon3 will be held in-person, at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, from Sunday, August 7th, starting at 8:00 AM PDT to Tuesday, August 9th, ending at noon PDT followed by co-working space.

We recommend arriving on Saturday, August 6th and planning to stay most of the day on the 9th.

Zcon3 will also have a virtual component, so that community members who are unable to attend in-person, can still be an active part of the event. Registration for virtual attendees will begin July 1. 

Please fill out this form with your details as soon as possible.

ZF reviews all attendance request forms to ensure that Zcon3 will be a productive and inclusive event with opportunities for all attendees to learn and connect with each other. Don’t worry, no fancy credentials are required!

Scholarships, payments, and accommodation group rates information is shared only once an individual’s registration has been reviewed and accepted by ZF.

In order to attend Zcon3 in person:

1. Complete this Zcon3 Attendance Request Form. If you do not have a Submittable account, you will be prompted to create one- signing up is easy and completely free.  

2. ZF will review your response and get back to you with scholarship, payment, and room reservation information within 10 working days of your submission.

Yes, creating an account is free and only requires your name and email. If you use a pseudonym you can enter “.” for your last name. We will use the Submittable platform to securely collect attendee conference fees, send Zcon3 updates, and send visa sponsorship letters (for those that require them). 

• Early bird registration ends on Monday, May 30 09:00 UTC. $500 USD per ticket (with an availability of scholarships). Tickets can be purchased with credit cards, Paypal or shielded ZEC.

• Regular registration ends once all 175 tickets are claimed. $600 USD per ticket.

Participation is limited to 175 attendees and we anticipate tickets will go fast so register today!

Your ticket price covers: 

• Entry into all Zcon3 sessions

• Breakfast and lunch from August 7-9

• A Welcome Reception and Dinner on August 7th

• A cocktail reception on August 8th

Attendees are responsible for booking flights and accommodation at the Palms (discounted group rates are available).

We expect to start announcing speakers by early June. The recap of last year’s virtual conference can give you an idea of the types of presentation subjects and speakers to expect.

Yes! Privacy-preserving technology requires developers with both talent and passion. The Zcash Foundation supports future privacy leaders who are working towards a career in the financial privacy ecosystem.

One way we do that is by funding travel scholarships that bring qualified but under-resourced individuals to Zcon3. The scholarship supports the travel, lodging expenses and conference fees of academics and students, whose contributions are vital to the financial privacy ecosystem.

Amounts vary based on geographic location and need; we will evaluate candidates on a case-by-case basis. 

To apply, fill out the financial assistance prompt on the Zcon3 Attendance Request Form. To receive financial assistance, recipients must go through our KYC process. 

ZF will provide attendees with a visa letter and supporting documentation so appropriate visas can be secured. Attendees are responsible for scheduling B1 visa interviews at their local US embassy or consulate (we recommend scheduling interviews for June or early July).

Some things to consider when packing to attend Zcon3:

• August in Las Vegas can be VERY hot! You’ll be comfortable within the hotel and meeting spaces but caution should be taken when exploring outside of the venue. 

• Las Vegas is at a high altitude which can cause dehydration and other issues if you’re not used to the elevation. Stay hydrated!

• Many venues, including several we’ll be utilizing for the Welcome Dinner and reception, require “business casual” attire. As per the hotel:

• The Hotel nightlife venues have evening dress codes. Fashionable attire is required in these venues, and the following items are not allowed: shorts, tank tops, baseball caps, bathing suit attire, flip-flops, open toe shoes for men, hats, sweatpants, inappropriate logo attire, and excessively torn attire. The dress code is in place to ensure the enjoyment of all guests.

• There is no dress code for the Zcon3 sessions but we ask that attendees refrain from wearing any clothing that could be considered inappropriate or offensive to other attendees. 

• Discord will be used to engage with other in-person and virtual attendees and to ask questions during sessions. A laptop is recommended to fully participate in all sessions.

In order to fully control the environment for Zcon3 we decided to secure all of the meeting and breakout rooms within the Palms meeting space. By securing the entire meeting room wing we will be able to restrict access to non-Zcon3 individuals, utilize flexible spaces for presentations and ad-hoc meetings, provide “creative” spaces for broadcasting Twitter Spaces and other media engagement, co-working spaces, and we’ll be able to spread out to give attendees plenty of space. There is no smoking in the meeting space area or hotel (only on the casino floor) and the venue recently upgraded its air purification systems. 

Las Vegas is accessible, accepting of diversity, generally affordable for air travel, and the city has become adept at operating safely at full capacity as the pandemic continues to affect group environments. Las Vegas will provide every Zcon3 attendee with opportunities that will add further value to attending Zcon3 in person. 

The Palms Casino Resort is perfectly suited to host Zcon3. The property underwent a $620 million renovation in 2019 and then closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic. As a result of this closure, the property feels brand new and Zcon3 will be one of the first events to be held in the refreshed space. From the hotel rooms to the casino floor to the incredible restaurants and clubs featured at the property, this will be a Zcon3 to remember.

Interesting fact: Palms Casino Resort is the only Native American owned casino in Las Vegas, with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians having purchased the property in 2021.

To add further value to attending Zcon3 in person, we decided to hold the event prior to DEF CON (August 11-14 at Caesars Forum) so that Zcon3 attendees can attend that conference as well.

Sessions will be live-streamed to the Zcash Foundation’s YouTube channel and discussion will take place on Discord for both in-person and virtual attendees and speakers. Download Discord (at no charge) or log into your existing account, join the Zcon3 Discord Server , and subscribe to the Zcash Foundation’s YouTube channel. 

Session videos can be viewed live August 7-9 9AM-5PM PDT on YouTube and will remain available to watch at a later time. We highly encourage you to engage in discussion on Discord throughout Zcon3 and the week following (even if you cannot attend sessions live)!

Each session will have channel dedicated to the session topic labeled the session title. Ask presenters questions while they are live and converse with other attendees about the session topic (both sync and async).

Discord channels:

• #lobby: This is where you’ll enter the conference and is a great place to introduce yourself.

• #jobs: For those looking for work or have employment opportunities.

• #technical-off-the-stage: To discuss topics that are not covered in the conference sessions.

• #non-technical-banter: Zebras just want to have fun!

• #help: General conference related questions.

Use of the Zcon3 Discord server is subject to the same Code of Conduct as the Zcash forum.