Zcash Foundation (ZF) is pleased to announce that Zcon7 will take place October 27–29, 2026 at an all-inclusive resort in Cancún, Mexico. Applications to attend are now open.
This year’s gathering coincides with a significant milestone for our ecosystem: Zcash’s 10th birthday on October 28th! Ten years of shielded transactions, zero-knowledge research, and a global community committed to financial privacy. We look forward to marking the occasion with the people who have built and sustained the protocol.
What to expect
Zcon7 will be an in-person only event. This format reflects our belief that the most valuable elements of Zcon — collaborative working sessions, hallway conversations, and the partnerships that emerge from them — are best supported in person.
Programming will include technical sessions, governance discussions, and community gatherings, with ocean-view group dinners in the evenings. The program is being developed in coopera
tion with other ecosystem contributors to ensure a diverse and engaging lineup. Speakers and sessions will be announced in late summer.
How to apply
The Zcon7 Application Form is now available! We are excited to share that there is absolutely no cost for the conference ticket. We want Zcon to remain accessible to everyone in the community, and not charging a ticket fee is central to that commitment. Please keep in mind that submitting the form is an application to attend, rather than a confirmed registration. Because event capacity is limited, ZF will begin reviewing applications in July, so we ask that you hold off on booking any flights until you receive an official acceptance email.
To secure your spot:
- Submit your application — Fill out the Zcon7 application form. The conference ticket is completely free, but please note that submitting the form is an application to attend, not a confirmed registration.
- Wait for ZF’s review — Because event capacity is limited, ZF will begin reviewing applications in July. Please hold off on booking any flights until you receive an official acceptance email.
- Book your room through the official ZF link — If accepted, your acceptance email will include an exclusive group reservation link for the all-inclusive resort. You must use this specific link. Per resort regulations, guests who book directly with the hotel or through third-party vendors will not receive a conference wristband and will be unable to participate in the conference or any associated events.
- Plan your stay — Accepted attendees are responsible for their own accommodation costs and are required to stay at the Zcon7 venue resort. Room rates are $312.88 USD/night for single occupancy and $357.62 USD/night for double occupancy. We recommend a four-night stay from October 26th through October 30th.
Scholarships
ZF offers Zcon7 scholarships to support community members whose contributions are vital to the Zcash ecosystem and who require financial assistance to attend. Scholarships will cover up to $1,000 USD in travel expenses, private airport transportation, and four nights of lodging at the resort. To apply, select “Zcon scholarship applicant” as your role on the application form. The scholarship application deadline is June 29, 2026 at 23:00 UTC (7:00 PM ET). Space is limited.
Venue confidentiality
For the safety of speakers and attendees, we are not publicly disclosing the resort name or precise location. We ask that community members exercise discretion when sharing these details. Accepted attendees will receive all relevant information directly.
Looking ahead
Ten years into the Zcash protocol, the work of building meaningful financial privacy continues. Zcon7 is where contributors, researchers, and community members convene to share progress, surface challenges, and chart the path forward. We encourage everyone whose work intersects with the Zcash ecosystem to apply.
For the complete FAQ and additional details, please visit the Zcon7 webpage.