Ten ETHDenver 2026 side events in Denver, February 16 to 20, each with host, day, time, access rules and a registration link, from AI summits to happy hours.
Denver — ETHDenver 2026 runs from February 15 to 21 at the National Western Center in Denver, and the week around it fills with summits, builder nights and happy hours. Most are free but need registration or host approval, and the best ones fill early. These ten have a confirmed host, day and time on their own event pages, and are listed in the order they happen.
At a glance
- Main event dates: February 18 to 21, 2026, after BUIDLWeek on February 15 to 17
- Side-event week: Monday, February 16 to Friday, February 20 for the events below
- How access works: free registration on Luma for most; several need host approval; the ETHVC Summit inside the venue also needs an ETHDenver ticket
- Official listing: ETHDenver 2026 Official Side Event Calendar
ETHDenver 2026 side events during BUIDLWeek
The Scaling Summit: House of AI
Hosted by 499 with 0G and Hetu as co-hosts and MetaMask as special partner, this summit runs on Monday, February 16 from 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm at 3330 Brighton Boulevard. The agenda covers AI-native infrastructure and compute, with speakers from MetaMask, Kite AI, 1inch, Gensyn and the Monad Foundation. Registration is free. Register or see details
Builder Nights Denver
Francesco Andreoli and Consensys host this evening on Tuesday, February 17 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, presented by MetaMask, Linea and other partners. The provisional agenda lists three panels and a fireside chat with Tomasz Stańczak of the Ethereum Foundation at 7:30 pm. Entry is free, every ticket type needs approval, and the address is shared after registration. Register or see details
Wednesday, February 18: summits on campus, drinks after
Decentralized AI Summit
Listed on the organizer's official calendar, this summit takes place on the Futurllama Stage inside the main venue on Wednesday, February 18 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. It examines how decentralized infrastructure, models and incentives are changing artificial intelligence. Registration on Luma is free. Register or see details
Stablecoins Summit
Hosted by Refraction IRL on the official calendar, the Stablecoins Summit also runs on Wednesday, February 18 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the National Western Center. It covers the infrastructure, use cases and regulatory questions behind onchain money. Registration on Luma is free. Register or see details
Happy Hour at The Walnut Room with Tectonic and Hack VC
Tectonic, Hack VC and Halborn, with Sushi, Polymarket and Zero Gravity, host drinks at The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut Street, on Wednesday, February 18 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. It is a short, early slot for security teams and founders who want investor time before dinner. Free, with host approval. Register or see details
Dim Spirit Listening Party at The Blockspace Church
WebZero Events hosts this listening party on Wednesday, February 18 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at The Blockspace Church, which the host describes as a multi-day crypto experience by Polkadot in a renovated church. Dim Spirit plays more than an hour of unreleased tracks, with an open bar and a private chef. Free, with host approval. Register or see details
Thursday, February 19: quantum security and institutional rooms
Quantum Summit at ETHDenver
Presented by Tectonic Labs with Hack VC, Halborn, Sushi, Polymarket, Zero Gravity and W3JOE, the Quantum Summit runs on Thursday, February 19 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, with five panels between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. Topics include post-quantum cryptography and privacy technologies, and panelists include Charles Guillemet of Ledger and Jay Jog of Sei. Registration is free and the address is shared with registered guests. Register or see details
ETH Denver VIP Institutional Soirée
Halborn, Blockaid and The Graph host an evening for institutional decision-makers on Thursday, February 19 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at a venue the hosts place about seven minutes by car from the main conference. Capacity is limited and admission is by approved invitation only. Register or see details
ETHConf x ETHGlobal Happy Hour Denver
ETHGlobal and Kartik Talwar host this community evening on Thursday, February 19 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. It suits teams that want to meet hackers and developers away from a stage. Free, with host approval; the address is shared after registration. Register or see details
Friday, February 20: where founders meet investors
ETHVC Summit and Pitchfest
Bufficorn Ventures, the investment arm of ETHDenver, and AKINDO host this summit on the Futurllama Stage at the National Western Center on Friday, February 20. Ecosystem spotlights start at 2:00 pm, investor sessions at 3:00 pm and the Pitchfest at 4:00 pm, when fewer than 15 selected startups pitch live. Listed investors come from Spartan Group, 1kx and Multicoin Capital. Registration is free, but entry requires a general ETHDenver 2026 ticket. Register or see details
How to plan your ETHDenver 2026 side events
Decide what you need from the week before you open the calendar: investors, developers, partners or press. Apply early for anything that needs approval. The organizer's calendar also warns attendees not to connect a wallet to attend any event.
For the main program, see the ETHDenver 2026 preview, the ETHDenver 2026 speakers to watch and our ETHDenver 2026 conference page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into ETHDenver 2026 side events?
Register on each event's own page, usually on Luma. Every event in this guide lists free registration, but several need host approval, the institutional soirée is invitation only, and some share the address only after you are accepted. The ETHVC Summit, held inside the National Western Center, also needs a general ETHDenver ticket.
Where can I find the full list of ETHDenver 2026 side events?
The organizer runs the ETHDenver 2026 Official Side Event Calendar on Luma, where hosts submit events for approval. Check each event page for final times.
When do ETHDenver 2026 side events take place?
The events in this guide run from Monday, February 16, during BUIDLWeek, to Friday, February 20, mostly in the afternoons and evenings. The main event runs from February 18 to 21, 2026.
Planning for ETHDenver 2026?
Powerclub Global is a conference roadshow and media company that helps teams plan sponsorships, speaking slots, side events and the follow-up after them. To talk through an event plan, schedule a call or read how roadshow management works. The conference calendar lists the other events on the 2026 circuit.