ETHToronto 2026 returns to focus on web3 and AI infrastructure

Autheo serves as the top sponsor for this year’s installment, highlighting the event’s focus on the technical layer of the ecosystem. The platform, which functions as a Layer-0 operating system, aims to unify identity, compute, and storage into a single interoperable environment. Edward Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Autheo, emphasized that developers remain the primary force behind web3 innovation, noting the company’s commitment to supporting sovereign infrastructure.

The afternoon sessions kick off with a Whitepaper Reading Club, a format prioritizing deep-dive discussions over traditional presentations. Following this, the stage will host industry figures including Ben Armstrong of Arbitrum, Arman Mamyan of Animoca Brands, Jerry Glan of OPTN Labs, Matthew Glezos of Toronto DAO, Elizabeth McFaul of the Solana Foundation, and Charles St. Louis of the Ethereum Foundation. The day concludes with a networking session titled Devs & Bevs, while World Boss Media manages on-site interviews with key industry leaders. The conference coincides with the larger Blockchain Futurist Conference, cementing Toronto’s role as a hub for the Canadian web3 sector.