Cardano x UZH Summer School Meetup: From Student to Project Builder

​About Event

​The UZH Blockchain Center and the Cardano Foundation are delighted to welcome you back for another Cardano x UZH Meetup. Spend an evening in Zürich tracing your potential journey from the lecture hall to launching a real project – guided by the people who've walked that path on the Cardano blockchain.

​📅 Date: 21 July 2026
🕕 Time: 17:30 CEST
📍 Location:  University of Zurich, KOL-G-201, Main Building, Rämistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich

​The Cardano x UZH Meetup returns to Zürich, as part of the seventh annual UZH Blockchain Summer School. This year’s edition follows a single thread: how a student idea becomes a working project, a venture, and a career. Across one hour of talks you’ll hear from established blockchain leaders who turn academic concepts into real projects. Then, join us for an Alumni Spotlight where you can learn more from those who have gone before you.

Evening Schedule Summary

• ​17:30 – 18:00: Welcome Drinks

• ​18:00 – 19:00: Speaker Sessions

• ​19:00 – 19:30: Alumni Spotlight

• ​19:30 – 19:45: Closing Remarks

• ​19:45 – 22:00: Apero & Networking: A dedicated space for students to ask speakers specific questions about their own final project ideas

​Speakers

• ​Prof. Dr Claudio Tessone (Professor of Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies, UZH)

• ​Stephen Wood (Chief Financial Officer, Cardano Foundation)

• ​Patrick Tobler (CEO, Masumi/NMKR)

• ​Raul De Benedittis (CEO & Cofounder at Nuvola Digital & Vola Network)

​Whether you're a researcher, developer, or blockchain enthusiast, this meetup will give you a chance for meaningful conversations and new connections.

​Spots are limited. Reserve your seat now and attend for free!