Backers & Builders is a curated side event at EthConf designed for early-stage and late-stage protocol founders and serious builders. The evening features closed-door conversations with top crypto venture capitalists discussing their investment outlook for 2026, alongside product demos from emerging projects. Registration is application-based and requires approval. The program includes demos from Soil.co, Caster.tech, Donate.gg, and Rootsfi.com, followed by a VC panel featuring investors from Strobe Fund, Variant, and 6th Man Ventures. Additional demos from Superform.xyz, Blackbird.xyz, and Battle Trades round out the builder showcase before a social component. The event takes place in New York on June 8, 2026.