​NoirCon 1 is coming to Denver

​Noir emerged as one of Web3's fastest-growing developer ecosystems in 2024, making it simpler for developers to build privacy-preserving applications.

​Following the success of NoirCon 0 in Bangkok, which featured talks from Vitalik and leading privacy researchers, we're bringing the community together again in Denver to focus on practical application building.

​What’s in Store!

• ​Hands-on workshops from teams actively building with Noir, including technical deep-dives on AI x privacy applications and real-world case studies of privacy-first development.

• ​Interactive sessions with the broader ZK community, focused on helping developers build actual applications—not just theory.

• ​Talks and workshops on key topics such as (but are not limited to):

  • ​The State of Privacy for Builders

  • ​zkVMs vs zkDSLs

  • ​Privacy-Preserving Agents and Models

​Our Partners

​We're proud to partner with EigenLayer, BuidlGuidl, Starknet, and House of ZK to create an event focused on helping developers build actual applications - not just theory.

​Programming: Main Stage

​Opening Keynote

• ​Speaker: Zac Williamson (Aztec Founder)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM

• ​Location: Main Stage

​The Noir Profiler: Visualizing and Optimizing Your Circuits

• ​Speaker: Maxim Vezenov (Engineer, Aztec Network)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM

• ​Location: Main Stage

​Privacy-Preserving AI Agents: The Future of Autonomous On-Chain Execution

• ​Speaker: Doris Hernandez (CEO @ Functor)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 12:30 PM – 12:50 PM

• ​Location: Main Stage

​ZKMPCML From Memes to Reality

• ​Speaker: Mikerah Quintyne-Collins (Cryptography R&D Consultant)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM

• ​Location: Main Stage

​zkVMs vs zkDSLs

• ​Speaker(s):

  • ​Alice Liu (Host, House of ZK)

  • ​Zac Williamson (Co-Founder, Aztec (Noir))

  • ​Uma Roy (Founder, Succinct (SP1))

• ​Session Type: Panel

• ​Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

• ​Location: Main Stage

​World Network: Ensuring Privacy and Accessibility at Scale

• ​Speaker: Steven Smith (VP of Engineering, Protocol)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 2:55 PM – 3:15 PM

• ​Location: Main Stage

​EigenLayer Overview: Decentralize Your App with Crypto Economic Security & Staking

• ​Speaker: Wes Floyd (Solutions Architect @ EigenLayer)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 3:25 PM – 3:45 PM

• ​Location: Main Stage

​coSNARKs in Practice: coNoir

• ​Speaker: Lukas Helminger (Founder & CEO, TACEO)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 3:55 PM – 4:15 PM

• ​Location: Main Stage

​OpenBanking.nr

• ​Speaker: Jack Gilcrest (CEO, Mach 34)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 4:25 PM – 4:45 PM

• ​Location: Main Stage

​Programming: Boardroom

​Learn Noir in an Afternoon (or your money back)

• ​Speaker: José Pedro Sousa (Developer Relations Engineer @ Aztec)

• ​Session Type: Workshop

• ​Time: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

• ​Location: Boardroom

​Unlocking Privacy with Noir and Starknet

• ​Speaker: Brandon Roberts (Explorations Engineer @ Starkware)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 12:10 PM – 12:40 PM

• ​Location: Boardroom

​Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Keyless Blockchain Accounts

• ​Speaker: Alin Tomescu (Head of Cryptography @ Aptos Labs)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 12:50 PM – 1:20 PM

• ​Location: Boardroom

​Make a ZK Email App Together!

• ​Speaker: Aayush Gupta (Steward @ ZK Email)

• ​Session Type: Workshop

• ​Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

• ​Location: Boardroom

​The State of Privacy for Builders – What Do We Know?

• ​Speaker: Amal Ibraymi (Legal Counsel @ Aztec)

• ​Session Type: Talk

• ​Time: 2:40 PM – 3:10 PM

• ​Location: Boardroom

​AnonCast: Token-Gating in a Weekend

• ​Speaker: Michael Klein (Noir Compiler Engineer)

• ​Session Type: Workshop

• ​Time: 3:20 PM – 3:50 PM

• ​Location: Boardroom

​The Venue

​NoirCon 1 will take place at Catalyst, a modern and vibrant space in Denver’s RiNo district, just around the corner from the ETHDenver SporkDAO Castle. With its creative energy and sleek design, Catalyst sets the stage for an unforgettable event. The Event Centre will host main stage sessions, the Boardroom will foster hands-on workshops, and the Rooftop Terrace and Lounge will offer relaxed spaces for networking and meaningful conversations.