Future of Cardano: Identifying Product Vision and Market Fit

​Join Samuel Leathers (IO Engineering Head of Product for Cardano Node and Chair of the Intersect Product Committee), Ricky Rand (General Manager - IO Engineering), and Adam Dean (CIP Editor, Vice Chair of the Intersect Technical Steering and Open Source Committees) for a community-focused workshop to help direct and determine the future of Cardano.

​This is an in-person only event. Lunch will be provided for attendees, please let us know if you have specific dietary requirements. Agenda subject to change.

​Agenda:

​Morning Session: Product Pitches and Market Fit Assessment

• ​9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Welcome and Introductions

  • ​Welcome address and workshop overview.

  • ​Introductions of participants and facilitators.

  • ​Outline of workshop goals, emphasizing product vision and market fit.

• ​9:15 AM - 11:15 AM: Product Pitch Presentations and Market Fit Analysis

  • ​Each project presents (15-20 minutes per presentation).

  • ​Presentations to cover:

    • ​Product/Service Description and Vision.

    • ​Cardano Integration.

    • ​Adoption Drivers and Target Market.

    • ​Launch Status.

    • ​Obstacles to Cardano launch.

    • ​Alternative Blockchain Considerations.

    • ​Explicit Market Fit Discussion: During each presentation, the presenters should address their perceived market fit and how they are validating it.

  • ​Q&A after each presentation, with a focus on market fit analysis.

• ​11:15 AM - 12:30 PM: Open Discussion: Identifying Key Market Opportunities

  • ​Facilitated discussion to synthesize insights on market fit.

  • ​Focus on identifying key market opportunities within the Cardano ecosystem.

  • ​Brainstorming solutions and collaborative strategies.

• ​12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

​Afternoon Session: Vision Deep Dive and Roadmap Planning for Market Success

• ​1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Deep Dive into the 2025 Vision: Focusing on Market Alignment

  • ​Presentation of the 2025 vision, with a strong emphasis on strategies for market alignment.

  • ​Explanation of milestones and initiatives related to market penetration.

  • ​Q&A.

• ​2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: 2026 Roadmap Planning: Building for Market Success

  • ​Interactive planning for the 2026 roadmap, with a focus on achieving market success and expanding Cardano's user base.

  • ​Discussion of emerging market trends and potential use cases.

  • ​Identifying 2026 goals related to market adoption.

• ​3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Vision Feedback and Refinement: Aligning with Market Needs

  • ​Open forum for feedback on the 2025 vision, with a focus on its alignment with market needs and potential for market success.

  • ​Discussion of potential modifications to enhance market relevance.

  • ​What market data is missing from the vision document?

• ​4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Wrap-up and Next Steps: Actionable Market Strategies

  • ​Summary of key takeaways and actionable market strategies.

  • ​Outline of follow-up plans, emphasizing market research and validation.

  • ​Closing remarks.