# Kartik Talwar I Welcome & Introduction I Pragma Denver 2024

- Speakers: [Kartik Talwar](https://streameth.org/speakers/kartik-talwar)
- Channel: [ETHGlobal](https://streameth.org/ethglobal)
- Date: 2024-10-09
- Duration: 11:33
- Topics: ETHGlobal, Kartik Talwar, Pragma Denver, Web3 events, Ethereum, founder summit, Denver Pack, London Pack, Clave Wallet, onchain primitives, Packs, hackathon perks, Web3 experiences, ETHGlobal Packs, L2s, ZK tech, crypto privacy, Ethereum community, Web3 conference, Solidity, summit intro, ETHGlobal careers, non-technical crypto talks, crypto founders, crypto user experience, AI in crypto, open source blockchain, decentralized apps, crypto event planning, crypto future
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-gvms4fYPTHc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvms4fYPTHc

## Description

Welcome to Pragma Denver 2024! In this kickoff talk, Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETHGlobal, sets the tone for the day by sharing the vision behind Pragma and what makes it different from other Web3 events. Learn about the structure of the event, what topics will be covered, and how Pragma fosters high-level, non-technical conversations for founders, developers, and builders in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Kartik also introduces ETHGlobal's new onchain primitive: Packs, a dynamic way to experience conferences both online and offline. Get the inside scoop on the Denver Pack, its perks, integration with Clave Wallet, and the upcoming London Pack. If you're building in Web3 or interested in the future of crypto experiences, this intro lays out how ETHGlobal is redefining global hackathons and summits.

00:00 Welcome to Pragma Denver 2024
00:48 Why Pragma is a call to pragmatism
01:21 What makes Pragma different from other events
01:48 Founders-only, future-focused, single-track format
02:43 Mostly non-technical and high-level conversations
03:18 Event structure: talks, panels, and interviews
03:47 Schedule overview and speaker logistics
04:16 Pragma audience: 420+ attendees from 39 countries
04:50 Thanking ETHGlobal’s event partners
05:20 Intro to the ETHGlobal Denver Pack
05:46 What’s included in the Denver Pack
06:15 Packs as a new onchain + offchain primitive
06:44 Community-driven perks and extensibility
07:10 Clave Wallet integration with USDC perk
07:29 Hacker Pack, faucet tokens, and ecosystem access
07:55 Launching the London Pack for ETHGlobal London
08:26 London Pack perks and features
08:51 Invitation to collaborate or extend Packs
09:20 ETHGlobal is hiring for engineers and more
09:48 Overview of today’s speaker sessions
10:16 Topics: L2s, privacy tech, wallets, and AI
10:47 Deep dive sessions on ZK, regulation, and Scroll
11:14 Final fireside chat with EigenLayer and wrap-up
11:29 First speaker intro: Josh from Ethereum Foundation

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🇺🇸 *Pragma Denver*
Pragma Denver 2024 took place at The Arch in Denver on February 28, 2024, and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Denver playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4lJw0vruQ4prh8iMDUk89i&si=ayJ64Sgcqew1fdFk

ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Ever since we first introduced our new event series, Pragma, in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. 

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✅ Follow Kartik Talwar
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Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik

✅ *Follow ETHGlobal*
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Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal
Website: https://ethglobal.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal 

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