Tezos will host its annual global gathering of developers and creators on March 30 in Cannes, France, featuring a program focused on real‑world applications with sessions highlighting Tezos X scalability, Etherlink’s breakthrough speed improvements, and advanced AI integration.
Bridging Code and ExperienceTo drive engagement, the event will feature Tezquest, a series of hands-on challenges hosted at various project booths. With a prize pool of $7,000, participants can compete while exploring innovations from a diverse roster of ecosystem leaders.
Linda Witters, senior marketing manager at Trilitech, emphasized that this shift is intentional.
Technical BreakthroughsAccording to a media release, this year’s program shifts focus from theoretical infrastructure to real-world application. Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman will deliver a central keynote exploring the network’s next phase, emphasizing how products and user experiences must evolve to accelerate global adoption.
Technical sessions will peel back the curtain on Tezos X, the network’s ambitious scalability roadmap. Highlights include François Thiré of Nomadic Labs, who will explain how Tezos solves cross-runtime coordination at the protocol level. Engineers will discuss Etherlink’s recent achievements, including a drop in transaction confirmations from about 500 milliseconds to under 50 milliseconds.
The day will conclude with an immersive art show, celebrating the generative and on-chain artists who have made Tezos a premier destination for digital culture.
FAQ When and where is Tezdev 2026? Tezdev returns to the Hôtel Martinez in Cannes on March 30, 2026. What makes this year’s event unique? The new XP Zone offers a 360‑degree immersive room to interact with live Tezos projects. How can attendees engage beyond talks? Tezquest challenges let participants compete for $7,000 in prizes while exploring ecosystem booths. What topics will be covered in sessions? Keynotes and panels highlight Tezos X scalability, Etherlink speed gains, and AI integration.
