On October 15, 2024, the House of ZK Virtual Conference 1.0 provided a unique space to discuss the current challenges and the road ahead for an industry that is still very much in its nascent stage. Ethical concerns are central to any lasting technological progress, and this conference sought to highlight the builders adhering to principles like transparency, fairness, and a will to serve the broader ZK community by collaborating on important knowledge and breakthrough insights. House of ZK partnered with StarkWare and ZKM to push the idea that innovation should be aligned with these ethical values, to embed trust and sustainability into a space that offers immense potential.
Key speakers such as Eli Ben-Sasson, Ming Guo, Vanishree Rao, Justin Drake and Jeroen van de Graaf talked about their respective points of technical focus, but also stressed the importance of promoting ethics and knowledge-sharing, developing together as an industry and together shaping an entirely new type of digital economy. Whether discussing tech advancements, testing standards, or the future of the space as a whole, these value-based themes were consistent throughout the conference.
The Virtual Conference 1.0 was organized in partnership with StarkWare and ZKM, whose prioritization of integrity and transparency has set a high standard for the industry, with the event focusing on projects that are building the future of ZK for the right reasons. The mission of House of ZK is to promote what’s good in the industry and to highlight the projects that embody similar values, collectively driving the space in a positive direction.
“We are truly grateful to everyone who joined us for the first-ever House of ZK Virtual Conference yesterday. We would like to extend a special thank you to Alice Liu of ZKM, whose thoughtful hosting guided us throughout the day, and to our esteemed speakers and all the panelists and workshop presenters who shared their expertise and enthusiasm. We'd also like to thank everyone who tuned in, asked questions, and helped create such a positive and engaging atmosphere. Our deepest gratitude goes to everyone who helped make this conference an incredible experience.” said Ben Wynn, Chief Media Officer at House of ZK.
Following the virtual conference, House of ZK is preparing for the ZK Hub event in Bangkok on November 10-11, 2024, leading up to Devcon. This event will bring some of the most prestigious projects in the industry to host their own side-events under one roof, such as Aleo, Risc Zero, ZKM, Mina and many others. Furthermore, House of ZK will be running live podcast sessions, and host a main stage that brings everyone together.
For more information on House of ZK's events and other initiatives, visit hozk.io or follow @HouseofZK on the X platform.
