# Kartik Talwar I Welcome & Introduction | Pragma New York 2023 - Speakers: [Kartik Talwar](https://streameth.org/speakers/kartik-talwar) - Channel: [ETHGlobal](https://streameth.org/ethglobal) - Date: 2023-10-09 - Duration: 06:33 - Topics: Pragma New York, ETHGlobal, Kartik Talwar, Ethereum, DeFi, Layer 2, governance, blockchain conference, Web3, decentralized infrastructure, Ethereum scaling, Arbitrum, Worldcoin, Filecoin, Polygon, crypto events, ETHGlobal hackathon, founder interviews, Ethereum governance, DeFi future, Web3 storytelling, decentralized apps, protocol upgrades, NFT ticket, Mirror, Gauntlet, Superstate, Huddle - Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-qL6T4XPtMzc - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL6T4XPtMzc ## Description Join ETHGlobal co-founder Kartik Talwar as he opens Pragma New York 2023, a one-day, single-track event designed to explore the future of Ethereum, DeFi, governance, Layer 2 scaling, and web3 storytelling. Held just before the ETHGlobal hackathon, Pragma brings together 300 attendees from 38+ countries for a series of high-level interviews and talks with founders, builders, and visionaries. In this kickoff session, Kartik shares the purpose behind Pragma, how the event is structured, and what topics will be covered throughout the day. From decentralized governance and intent-based infrastructure to scaling Ethereum and the future of DeFi, Pragma NY sets the tone for collaborative, forward-looking conversations. Featuring partner ecosystems like Arbitrum, Worldcoin, Polygon, and Filecoin, this event is designed to engage everyone from developers and founders to enterprises, traders, and newcomers to the space. 00:00 Welcome to Pragma New York 00:45 What Pragma means & event purpose 01:19 Who attends Pragma & audience diversity 01:45 Single-track format & non-technical focus 02:10 Event structure & interview overview 03:01 NFT memorabilia for attendees 03:25 300 attendees from 38 countries 03:54 Partner shoutouts: Arbitrum, Worldcoin, Filecoin, Polygon 04:14 Interview schedule preview: Mirror, Arbitrum, Ethereum governance 05:06 Upcoming talks: DeFi, consensus, governance 06:00 Deepin demo & closing chat with Gauntlet and Superstate _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ *Pragma New York* The fifth edition of Pragma took place in New York in September 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. 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 New York 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6xsRbmx2niHEDyOyt1mddu&si=6Ic960b2hQyz9RGw 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. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ โœ… *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik โœ… *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobalโ€‹ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ ๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events ๐ŸŽ Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus ๐Ÿ“ฃ Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _