What Was ETHWomen 2023?
ETHWomen was a two-day conference for women in the Ethereum and broader Web3 ecosystem, held in Toronto, Canada, from 15 to 16 August 2023. It brought together women founders, developers, researchers, and investors for talks, workshops, and networking focused on advancing inclusion in crypto. Details sat on the official ETHWomen page. Toronto's growing role as a blockchain hub — home to Ethereum co-founder connections and a large developer community — made it a strong choice.
The event offered a supportive, focused space for women who are building, investing, or researching in Web3. To follow similar shows, check CoinGabbar's blockchain events hub and the crypto events calendar.
Key Themes at ETHWomen
The agenda mixed technical depth with community-building:
- Ethereum and Layer 2 development for women engineers.
- DeFi and on-chain finance from an inclusive lens.
- Mentorship and career paths in Web3.
- Founding and fundraising for women-led crypto startups.
Many participants also explored shows through CoinGabbar's Web3 tech events page.
How Crypto Is Growing in Canada
Canada was one of the first countries to approve Bitcoin ETFs, in early 2021. By 2025, around 30% of the Canadian population used cryptocurrency. Exchanges must register with FINTRAC, and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) oversee trading platforms. The CARF tax-reporting framework went live on 1 January 2026. Toronto is Canada's financial and tech capital, hosting Canada Crypto Week and Consensus 2025, and it has deep ties to Ethereum's founding history. For more Canadian shows, see CoinGabbar's blockchain events hub.
Impact of the Event on Women in Web3
Events like ETHWomen fill a real gap. They give women a focused space to learn, build confidence, and grow networks in a field where they are still underrepresented. They surface role models and mentors. And they directly counter the narrative that crypto is only for one demographic. The Toronto edition helped strengthen Canada's women-in-Web3 community at a time when the ecosystem was rebuilding after the 2022 downturn.
Why Sponsors, Exhibitors and Projects Should Join
An inclusion-focused Ethereum event reaches a talented, motivated audience. Strong fits include:
- Ethereum Layer 2s and infrastructure: recruit women developers from a focused talent pool.
- DeFi protocols: find co-founders and builders committed to long-term building.
- Exchanges and wallets: show real commitment to diversity in your user acquisition.
- Funds and VCs: back women-led Web3 startups and source diverse deal flow.
- Learning platforms and bootcamps: meet women entering blockchain careers.
To get involved, list a crypto event or contact the CoinGabbar team.
Why KOLs, Media and Influencers Attend
Inclusion events offer authentic, human stories that resonate widely. KOLs and media meet founders and engineers whose journeys and insights challenge assumptions about who builds Web3. Coverage can spread through the crypto press release network.
Why Participants Join
Women in Ethereum come for community and support. You hear from peers who have navigated the same challenges. You find mentors, co-founders, and investors who believe in you. Many leave with a stronger network and more confidence to ship.
Tickets and PR Offers With CoinGabbar
Want to attend a blockchain event for less? CoinGabbar offers ticket discounts at partner events and free or discounted press release publishing for projects. To sponsor or add your event, email event@coingabbar.io.
How the Event Concluded and What Came Next
ETHWomen 2023 wrapped up with two days that strengthened Canada's women-in-Web3 community and sent participants back to their projects with fresh energy and new connections. Co-founder matches were made, job offers came through, and the community kept growing online. By running in Toronto, it anchored Canada's role as a home for inclusive blockchain events. It paved the way for more women-in-crypto gatherings in Toronto and across Canada. Track upcoming shows on the crypto events calendar and our blockchain events page.
Glossary of Key Terms
- ETHWomen: a community and event series focused on advancing women in Ethereum and Web3.
- FINTRAC: Canada's financial intelligence unit; all crypto businesses must register as money service businesses.
- OSC: the Ontario Securities Commission, which oversees crypto trading platforms in Canada.
- Layer 2: a network built on top of Ethereum to make it faster and cheaper.
- DeFi: decentralized finance, or financial apps that run on a blockchain without banks.
Disclaimer
This page is for general information only. It is not financial, legal, or investment advice. The event described here was held in August 2023; future dates and details may differ. Please confirm with the official source and do your own research. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value.
