# Announcing the Zcomm 2026 Program and Registration! **URL:** \ **Category:** Zcash Foundation\ **Created:** [March 6, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895 "2026-03-06T18:37:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ZcashFoundation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/zcashfoundation/32/21548_2.png) [@ZcashFoundation](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ZcashFoundation)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/1 "2026-03-06T18:37:39Z")
![Zcomm](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/4/1/41b9717ba556977119dff62f7992b828bddfd588.jpeg) We’re thrilled to announce the program and speaker lineup for **Zcomm 2026, taking place virtually on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026**. This year’s event brings together an inspiring group of community builders, organizers, educators, and creators who will share practical skills to help you activate and empower your own communities. Zcomm focuses on the “how”—how to teach, how to organize, how to collaborate, and how to create meaningful engagement. Our speakers will offer hands-on strategies you can adapt to your local context, no matter your experience level. 🎉 **[Registration is now open](https://form.jotform.com/253496748815170)!** 🗓 **[Click here](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19ibm5pdW5kdmplbDhyZmhkbnRqOTZnNnBuNEBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t) to add the schedule to your Google calendar or [set reminders on YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40dyJ0UYTLJdZ7W-LhwY51cse4HhZJ6T&si=ukyjet_XoWh8RmJi)!** ### 🔊 Zcomm Program Below is a preview of the Zcomm Program: **13:00-14:30 UTC: How to Build Strong Partnerships with Aligned Communities and Organizations** 👉 Presented by: PG (Web3Privacy Now) _Culture, Collaboration, and Care: the pillars to build sustainable and impactful movements._ **15:00-16:30 UTC: Zypherpunk: How we ran the world’s biggest privacy hackathon ever** 👉 Presented by: Harsh Bajpai (Aztec) _Hackathons are a powerful way to grow developer communities and accelerate innovation. In this session, Harsh Bajpai, Research Engineer at Aztec, will share practical lessons from running hackathons that attract global builders and produce meaningful projects. Harsh will cover how to define goals, support participants, and turn hackathons into lasting community and ecosystem growth._ **17:00-18:30 UTC: Designing Engaging Workshops & Roundtables: Tools for Inclusive, Action-Driven Sessions** 👉 Presented by: mai ishikawa sutton (DWeb) _Join this session to learn practical tools and facilitation tips to design engaging, inclusive workshops and round tables, both virtual and in-person. mai ishikawa sutton will share strategies from their years of organizing in the DWeb community, including how to spark participation, manage group dynamics, and turn conversations into action. This is for anyone interested in running community sessions, meetups, or collaborative planning._ **19:00-20:30: UTC: Building Online Communities Around Privacy and Shared Values** 👉 Presented by: Naomi Brockwell (Ludlow Institute/NBTV) _In an era of increasing surveillance and data exploitation, privacy has become a rallying value for people seeking safer digital spaces. This session covers why community-building around privacy is important, and walks through practical strategies for growing and managing online communities. Attendees will leave with actionable frameworks for building communities that are welcoming, resilient, and ready to move the privacy fight forward._ \*Schedule is subject to change We can’t wait to share this experience with you and help equip our global community with tools to create meaningful impact. If you have questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out. **Looking forward to seeing you at Zcomm!** 🎉 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![Autotunafish](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/autotunafish/32/7827_2.png) [@Autotunafish](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Autotunafish)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/2 "2026-03-06T19:03:12Z")
This is gonna be awesome! ---
**Author:** ![ZcashFoundation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/zcashfoundation/32/21548_2.png) [@ZcashFoundation](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ZcashFoundation)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/4 "2026-03-23T17:28:00Z")
**🔔 Reminder: Zcomm 2026 starts TOMORROW — Tuesday, March 24th at 13:00 UTC (9 AM ET)!** We’re looking forward to a full day of practical, “how-to” sessions led by community builders from around the world. * * * **📺 How to Watch** You can watch all sessions live on [the Zcomm playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40dyJ0UYTLJdZ7W-LhwY51cse4HhZJ6T) on ZF’s YouTube channel. * * * **💬 How to Participate on Zcash Discord** During each session, post your questions for speakers in [the Zcomm Discord channels](https://discord.gg/zcash). Speakers will answer selected questions live! If you haven’t joined the Zcash Discord server yet, now is the time. You’ll find a **“Zcomm” section** with a dedicated channel for each session where you can: - Ask questions to speakers for a chance to get answered live - Upvote other attendees’ questions - Chat with fellow attendees ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/0/6/069251b5f0edf96e792f60d816e66ed23ab129bf.png) > 💡 **Discord Tip:** If you don’t see the Zcomm sessions in the Zcash Discord server, right-click the Zcash server icon and make sure **“Show All Channels”** is enabled. * * * **🌐 Translation Tip** English Closed Captioning is enabled for all sessions. You can also use YouTube’s **auto-translate** feature to view captions in your preferred language: 1. Click **CC** (Closed Captions) at the bottom right of the YouTube video 2. Click the **Settings (gear)** icon 3. Select **Subtitles/CC** 4. Click **Auto-translate** 5. Choose your preferred language * * * **🎞 Can’t Make Every Session?** No worries! All sessions will be recorded and available on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40dyJ0UYTLJdZ7W-LhwY51cse4HhZJ6T&si=ukyjet_XoWh8RmJi) to watch anytime. To add the full program to your calendar, download [the Google Calendar link](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19ibm5pdW5kdmplbDhyZmhkbnRqOTZnNnBuNEBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t). * * * **See you tomorrow! 🛡** ---
**Author:** ![dismad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/dismad/32/18432_2.png) [@dismad](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/dismad)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/5 "2026-03-24T13:16:49Z")
First session is live: 🧑‍🎓 [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/7/e/7e3da0cb313c94588e5d530282f1e414ab8c647a.jpeg "Zcomm: How to Build Strong Partnerships with Aligned Communities and Organizations #Web3Privacy Now") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU7wIy3Ywm4) ---
**Author:** ![elisehamdon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/elisehamdon/32/30269_2.png) [@elisehamdon](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/elisehamdon)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/6 "2026-03-24T13:23:37Z")
Thank you, @dismad! 🔔 Happening NOW (13:00–14:30 UTC): “How to Build Strong Partnerships with Aligned Communities and Organizations” 🎤 Presented by PG, Co-Founder & COO at Web3Privacy Now 🎙 Moderated by @NealJayu of @BostonZcash ▶ Watch live: [https://www.youtube.com/live/DU7wIy3Ywm4?si=CCWEspmsh5oGcuHW](https://www.youtube.com/live/DU7wIy3Ywm4?si=CCWEspmsh5oGcuHW) 💬 Ask speakers questions in the Zcomm Discord channels: [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/978714252934258779/1401988540002209812) ---
**Author:** ![ryan.taylor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/ryan.taylor/32/44336_2.png) [@ryan.taylor](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ryan.taylor)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/7 "2026-03-24T14:00:30Z")
If you don’t want to use YouTube to watch Zcomm, there are livesteams by [Zcash Brazil](https://x.com/zcashbrazil) and [ZK Radio](https://x.com/zkradioz) on X! Watch **How to Build Strong Partnerships with Aligned Communities and Organizations** with [Portuguese](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1YxNrZvndYoxw) and [Spanish](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1nxeLyDdQVoJX) subtitles now, while it’s live ⚡🛡 ---
**Author:** ![ZcashFoundation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/zcashfoundation/32/21548_2.png) [@ZcashFoundation](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ZcashFoundation)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/8 "2026-03-24T14:18:52Z")
⏰ Up next at 15:00 UTC: _Zypherpunk: How we ran the world’s biggest privacy hackathon ever_ 🎤 Presented by Harsh Bajpai of Aztec 🎙 Moderated by @squirrel ▶ Watch live: [https://www.youtube.com/live/2zmtTwrHUXA?si=DTrbLjiHoF44hye1](https://www.youtube.com/live/2zmtTwrHUXA?si=DTrbLjiHoF44hye1) 💬 Ask the speaker questions in the Zcomm Discord channels: [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/978714252934258779/1401988540002209812) ![Screenshot 2026-03-24 at 8.51.14 AM](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/8/5/85679b83fe734612c246a694e9c17464b8f24b03.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ZcashFoundation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/zcashfoundation/32/21548_2.png) [@ZcashFoundation](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ZcashFoundation)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/9 "2026-03-24T16:08:47Z")
🎯 Up next at 17:00 UTC: _Designing Engaging Workshops & Roundtables: Tools for Inclusive, Action-Driven Sessions_ 🎤 Presented by Mai Ishikawa Sutton, DWeb Community Senior Organizer 🎙 Moderated by @ryan.taylor ▶ Watch live: [https://www.youtube.com/live/m20tP1iqBRQ?si=wemnLeKc-rByQ\_MI](https://www.youtube.com/live/m20tP1iqBRQ?si=wemnLeKc-rByQ_MI) 💬 Ask the speaker questions in the Zcomm Discord channels: [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/978714252934258779/1401988540002209812) ![Screenshot 2026-03-24 at 11.07.48 AM](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/e/4/e4ca85680e64000a94a2789e16edb389e6050231.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ZcashFoundation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/zcashfoundation/32/21548_2.png) [@ZcashFoundation](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ZcashFoundation)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/10 "2026-03-24T18:26:43Z")
### **@ZCG is inviting a team of 2–3 individuals to represent Zcash at DWeb!** If you’re interested, please submit the following information to [grants@fpriv.org](mailto:grants@fpriv.org): - Total USD amount requested for the team (including travel, ticket, and accommodation) - A brief summary of your team and your qualifications to represent Zcash - Any additional information you’d like ZCG to consider We look forward to hearing from you! 🎟 _Early Bird Tickets for **DWeb Camp July 8-12** near Berlin are on sale - grab your tickets at a discounted rate now: [https://dwebcamp.org](https://dwebcamp.org)_ ---
**Author:** ![ZcashFoundation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/zcashfoundation/32/21548_2.png) [@ZcashFoundation](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ZcashFoundation)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/11 "2026-03-24T18:31:04Z")
🌐 Final session starts at 19:00 UTC: _Building Online Communities Around Privacy and Shared Values_ 🎤 Presented by @NaomiBrockwell of Ludlow Institute / NBTV 🎙 Moderated by @Dismad ▶ Watch live: [https://www.youtube.com/live/he\_j9O5INVk?si=LvJkkamhxM6ZHxox](https://www.youtube.com/live/he_j9O5INVk?si=LvJkkamhxM6ZHxox) 💬 Ask the speaker questions in the Zcomm Discord channels: [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/978714252934258779/1401988540002209812) ![Zcomm2026 Naomi](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/6/0/60e1474edcc09eb5a636aa23f3bb71929fa0ca59.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ryan.taylor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/ryan.taylor/32/44336_2.png) [@ryan.taylor](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ryan.taylor)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/12 "2026-03-24T19:16:42Z")
> [@ZcashFoundation](#): > > @ZCG is inviting a team of 2–3 individuals to represent Zcash at DWeb! THIS IS HUGE!!! Thank you @ZCG 🎉 Here’s a thread for us to talk about Zcashers at DWeb Camp 2026 and Berlin Blockchain Week: > [@Berlin Blockchain Week and DWeb Camp 2026 | Zk Av Club](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/berlin-blockchain-week-and-dweb-camp-2026-zk-av-club/55047): > > Zero-knowledge Audiovisual Club is headed to Berlin this summer! We’re inviting people to come out, take part, and help shape what happens there. We’ll be running Recording Stations and other activations across Berlin Blockchain Week and at DWeb Camp. If you’ve been looking for a hands-on way to get involved in [Zk Av Club](https://zkav.club), this is a good moment to do it. These events are particularly meaningful to the project: DWeb Camp is where the Recording Station came to life. First in [Brazil (2023)](https://archive.org/details/dweb-stories-brazil-2023) and … Hope to see you there! ![Outdoor ZKAV recording station with anthropomorphic animals operating audio and video equipment under a solar-power covered canopy](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/9/5/9590d2a2241c145d9332caf11befe89288f40894.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ZcashFoundation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/zcashfoundation/32/21548_2.png) [@ZcashFoundation](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ZcashFoundation)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/announcing-the-zcomm-2026-program-and-registration/54895/13 "2026-03-24T20:22:29Z")
### Thank you to **everyone** who made our first Zcomm such a meaningful and inspiring event! ✨ A huge thank you to our **incredible** speakers and moderators for sharing your knowledge, perspectives, and energy with the community. We’re also deeply grateful to our AV guru, Mike Wine, for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, and to @Alex_ZF Alex the entire ZF team for helping bring this event to life. A special shoutout to @elisehamdon for being the spark behind Zcomm - your vision truly made this all possible. 💛 👏 **Massive thanks to @Danika** for pouring her time, talent and heart into every detail of Zcomm planning and execution! **And thank you to everyone who joined us** , asked thoughtful questions, and contributed to the conversations throughout the event. Our goal for Zcomm is that you leave feeling more equipped and inspired by the sessions and that you take what you’ve learned and bring it into your own communities. Now it’s your turn… 👉 **We’d love your feedback** —please take a few minutes to fill out [this anonymous post-event survey](https://form.jotform.com/260465492019156) so we can continue to improve and grow! Until next time! 🚀