Consensus 2024: A Guide to Everything You Don't Want to Miss

600 speakers. 300 sessions. Pitchfest. Hackathon. Karate. Hundreds of side events. There's a lot going at this year's festival. Here are some highlights

Consensus 2024 is almost here, and the excitement is palpable. This year's festival will feature 600 speakers, 300 sessions, Pitchfest, a hackathon, karate, and hundreds of side events. There's truly something for everyone at Consensus 2024.

To help you plan your experience and make the most of your time in Austin, we've put together a comprehensive guide to everything happening at Consensus 2024. From the main stage talks to the late-night parties, here's everything you don't want to miss.

What Consensus Speakers Are Looking Forward to This Year

CoinDesk spoke to several Consensus 2024 speakers about their favorite parts of the festival, what they're most excited to see this year and the key takeaways they hope attendees will gain from their sessions. From regulators to venture capitalists, builders to creatives, here's what they had to say.

What to Expect at Consensus 2024: Spotlight on Blockchain Tech

Attendees at Consensus 2024 can expect to hear from the biggest names in crypto and Web3, covering the latest in DeFi, NFTs, Web3 gaming, Layer 1s, enterprise blockchain, modular blockchains, blockchain analysis tools, crypto mining and more. Here's a closer look at some of the sessions and speakers you'll see.

A Financial Professional's Guide to Consensus 2024

CoinDesk spoke to several financial professionals about their favorite parts of Consensus, what they're most excited to see this year and the key takeaways they hope attendees will gain from the sessions. Here's what they had to say.

A Crypto Developer’s Guide to Consensus 2024

CoinDesk spoke to several crypto developers about their favorite parts of Consensus, what they're most excited to see this year and the key takeaways they hope attendees will gain from the sessions. Here's what they had to say.

A Venture Capitalist's Guide to Consensus 2024

CoinDesk spoke to several venture capitalists about their favorite parts of Consensus, what they're most excited to see this year and the key takeaways they hope attendees will gain from the sessions. Here's what they had to say.

Why We're Organizing an AI Summit at Consensus 2024

CoinDesk is excited to announce that, for the first time ever, we will be hosting an AI Summit at Consensus 2024. This one-day event, taking place on Tuesday, May 29, will bring together the worlds of blockchain and artificial intelligence.

Startups Gather at Consensus 2024 for Pitchfest

CoinDesk is excited to announce the return of Pitchfest at Consensus 2024. This highly anticipated event will give early-stage startups the opportunity to showcase their projects to a panel of venture capitalists and the Consensus crowd.

Your After Hours Guide to Consensus 2024, Tuesday Night

Once the convention center closes each day at Consensus, the party moves to Sixth Street in downtown Austin, where attendees can choose from a variety of official and unofficial events. Here's a look at some of the events happening on Tuesday, May 29.

Your After Hours Guide to Consensus 2024, Wednesday Night

Once the convention center closes each day at Consensus, the party moves to Sixth Street in downtown Austin, where attendees can choose from a variety of official and unofficial events. Here's a look at some of the events happening on Wednesday, May 30.

Your After Hours Guide to Consensus 2024, Thursday Night

Once the convention center closes each day at Consensus, the party moves to Sixth Street in downtown Austin, where attendees can choose from a variety of official and unofficial events. Here's a look at some of the events happening on Thursday, May 31.

Your After Hours Guide to Consensus 2024, Friday Night

Once the convention center closes each day at Consensus, the party moves to Sixth Street in downtown Austin, where attendees can choose from a variety of official and unofficial events. Here's a look at some of the events happening on Friday, June 1.

Those are just a few of the highlights from Consensus 2024. For a complete rundown of everything happening at the festival, be sure to check out the Consensus 2024 website. And don't forget to register for your pass today!