World’s Fairs have historically showcased the biggest innovations of their time like telephones, televisions, photography, and light bulbs. In this spirit, Ethereum gets its own World’s Fair this November in Buenos Aires. A week where the ecosystem doesn’t just talk about innovation, but showcases what’s being built now, and what’s next. We’re creating a space to see, touch, and experience the frontier of technology. A World’s Fair that showcases what Ethereum can do today.
The eight districts of the Ethereum World’s Fair
Just as Nikola Tesla's electricity system lit up Chicago’s World’s Fair in 1893, when most people still used candles, we’ll showcase what Ethereum can do today to replace old and traditional systems. We’ll dogfood Ethereum on the ground for payments, ticketing, perks, and voting. Additionally, eight districts will highlight Ethereum’s domains. The most relevant teams will be there, demoing their apps and letting you try them hands-on. The districts are:
DeFi
All the power of the financial system, open to anyone with an internet connection. From stablecoins that hold their value to cross-chain bridges, explore how lending, borrowing, and payments work when you don’t need banks or middlemen.
Social
Ethereum’s tools for organizing people online. DAOs, identity, and decentralized social apps show how communities can coordinate, govern, and make decisions together without central authorities.
Hardware & Wallets
Ethereum in the physical world and wallets that unlock the world of Ethereum. From decentralized infrastructure networks (DePIN) to self-custodial wallets and devices, see how users take control of their assets and how real-world systems can be community-owned.
Privacy
Not everything should be public. Privacy-preserving tech on Ethereum lets people transact, communicate, and build securely while keeping sensitive information hidden. A civil right for the internet age.
Gaming
Games where players own their assets. Characters, items, and virtual land live as NFTs on Ethereum, so you can trade, sell, or carry them into new worlds. Entertainment meets real digital ownership.
AI
Where artificial intelligence meets decentralization. AI agents and tools built with Ethereum are transparent, secure, and open to anyone, not locked inside big companies. Discover how Ethereum enables the future that AI promises, and together how they reshape productivity and trust.
L2
Ethereum’s scaling layer. Layer 2 networks make transactions faster and cheaper without sacrificing security. The place to see how rollups, zk-tech, and new apps bring Ethereum to billions of people.
Collectibles
Digital art, music, and culture onchain. NFTs let artists prove ownership, earn royalties, and connect directly with collectors. A new economy for creativity, where scarcity and authenticity exist online.
Ethereum Day – Nov 17
The grand opening at La Rural. Opening ceremony and talks from the Ethereum Foundation, core contributors, and app builders. One day to get up to speed on the roadmap and future of the ecosystem.
This day is included in your ticket, but entrance on the 17th will be first come first served, so don’t come late.
ETHCon – Nov 18
An all-Spanish introduction to Ethereum and its community, co-organized by regional leaders SEED Latam, Ethereum Argentina, ETH Kipu, Crecimiento, and Nodo Serrano. It’s the gateway to Devconnect for the local Spanish-speaking audience, featuring talks and panels on tokenization, privacy, regulation, AI, and decentralization. Plus hands-on workshops to kickstart or deepen your journey with Ethereum, and opportunities to connect with Argentina’s leading projects, communities, and universities.
The week at La Rural
La Rural will be the center of Devconnect:
- App showcases and districts around the themes DeFi, social, wallets and hardware, L2s, privacy, gaming, collectibles, and AI
- Ethereum Day, ETHCon, and 30+ other events
- Coworking space to work and connect
- Lightning talks
- Community Hubs
- Discussion Corners for live AMAs and conversations
- Art installations
- Footbal tournaments, happy hours, food, swag, live music, and more fun activations
Most events at La Rural are included in your ticket, but some might require additional sign-ups or tickets through the calendar.
Beyond La Rural
The ecosystem is also organizing dozens of events across Buenos Aires. Check the calendar for tickets and sign-ups.
Plan your trip
It’s time to book travel and lock in your spot. Get your ticket here and use our city guide for tips and perks.
Nos vemos en Buenos Aires!
– Devconnect team