Event at a glance
What: ETHGlobal New Delhi 2025 — a three-day Ethereum & Web3 hackathon and developer gathering with workshops, mentorship and partner prize tracks.
When: 26–28 September 2025.
Where: Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Dwarka, New Delhi. (Yashobhoomi / IICC venue info)
Why attend (builders & visitors)
- 🧑💻 Build & ship: Weekend-long hackathon format to prototype live Web3 projects and get feedback from mentors and protocol partners.
- 📚 Hands-on workshops: 20+ technical workshops covering Ethereum tooling, DeFi, DAOs, ZK, and more — ideal for beginners and experienced devs alike.
- 🏆 Prizes & grants: Multiple partner prize tracks with significant sponsor funding and credits — partner prize pages list specific awards and criteria.
- 🤝 Network: Meet protocol engineers, investors, and other builders; partner booths and mentor office hours help accelerate projects.
Program & highlights
ETHGlobal New Delhi mixes structured workshops, team formation sessions, hands-on office hours and a 48–72 hour hacking sprint. Expect protocol partner booths, curated mentor sessions, and partner judging on demo day. Final submissions and judging typically happen on the last day with partner-specific presentations for prize consideration.
Timings & key dates
Event dates: 26–28 September 2025.
- Beginner workshops & onboarding: Pre-event workshops (check the event page for exact day/time and virtual options).(Event page)
- Hackathon sprint: Main hacking window runs across the three days — final submission deadlines are posted in the Hacker Dashboard.
- Judging & demo day: Live demos and partner judging typically take place on the final afternoon/evening — see the event schedule for partner-specific slots.
Registration & tickets
- Register on the official ETHGlobal New Delhi page: ethglobal.com/events/newdelhi. Builders use the Hacker Dashboard for check-in, team formation and project submission.
- Check the ticket type: Hacker / Spectator / Sponsor / Volunteer — some workshops or community events may be free or require separate signup.
- After registration you’ll get event access details and links to the Discord and Hacker Dashboard — use those channels to find teammates and mentor office hours.
Prizes & partner tracks
ETHGlobal events host multiple partner prize tracks. Sponsor prizes usually include cash, cloud credits, protocol bounties and grants — ETHGlobal New Delhi lists partner prizes and qualification rules on its prizes page.
How to reach Yashobhoomi
Location: Yashobhoomi (IICC), Sector 25, Dwarka — the venue is integrated with its own metro station (Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25) and is ~8–12 km from IGI Terminal 3 depending on route. (Venue info)
By Metro (recommended)
- Board Delhi Metro services toward Dwarka / Yashobhoomi and alight at Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 station for direct access to the venue.
- From Aerocity / IGI Airport: take Airport Express / local metro connections and change lines as needed — allow 25–40 minutes including transfers.
By car / taxi
- Approx travel: 15–35 minutes from Aerocity / IGI T3 by taxi depending on traffic. Organisers usually publish drop-off details for participant logistics.
- Parking & shuttle information will be shared by organisers for large partner groups and registered attendees.
🌟 Where to stay — Our recommendation
For outstation builders and visitors attending ETHGlobal New Delhi, we recommend Hotel Aerocity Purple Orchid. It’s convenient for airport transfers, metro access and offers business-friendly services for teams and guests.
- 🚖 Quick access: ~15–25 minutes by car to Yashobhoomi and close to Aerocity metro for easy transfers to the venue.
- 🛏 Comfortable rooms with fast Wi-Fi, flexible check-in and assistance with group transfers for hackathon teams.
- 💼 Business amenities: quiet workspaces, meeting rooms and help with arranging local travel for sponsors/partners.
- 🍽 On-site dining and easy access to Aerocity restaurants for team dinners and late-night snacks.
Builder & visitor tips
- 🔖 Hacker dashboard: Keep your Hacker Dashboard credentials and ETH address ready for submission and stake returns.
- 🎥 Demo video: Record a 2–4 minute demo video to supplement your submission — it helps judges and is often showcased after the event.
- 🕐 Submit early: Note the final submission deadline published on the event page and plan your demo/README before the last minute.
- 🔌 Bring essentials: laptop, chargers, dongles, power bank, business cards, and a simple README for quick onboarding of mentors/judges.
- 🤝 Network: Join the event Discord early, find teammates in the team formation channels and book 1:1 mentor office hours.
- 🍽 Food & swag: ETHGlobal typically provides meals, snacks and swag kits to registered builders — check the event page for dietary & timing info. (Event page)
Quick FAQs
Who can participate?
Developers, designers, product people, students and Web3 curious folks. Beginners can join workshops and team formation activities.
Do I need to code alone?
No — ETHGlobal encourages team formation. There are pre-event channels and onsite sessions to find teammates and collaborators.
How are prizes judged?
Partner/track judging usually follows partner criteria — finalists demo to judges live and may be asked for follow-ups at partner booths. Read partner prize pages for exact rules.
What about code & licensing?
Many partner prizes require open-source licensing (e.g., MIT/Apache) or public repo access at submission — check each prize's qualification requirements listed on the prizes page.
Can non-builders attend?
Spectator tickets or community passes may be available. Some sessions (talks/panels) may be open to a broader audience — check the registration page for ticket types. (Event page)