Featuring lectures by leading academics and practitioners in blockchain consensus, covering the latest developments in the area.
Blockchains rely on consensus protocols to enable a large number of physical machines to act logically as a single virtual machine — a "computer in the sky." The last few years have seen exciting progress on both the theory and practice of consensus protocol design.
This summer school will feature lectures by leading academics and practitioners in the area, and will bring attendees up to date on the latest developments.
Hosted by the Columbia-Ethereum Research Center for Blockchain Protocol Design. There is no registration fee — space is limited and attendance is by application.
The Columbia-Ethereum Center for Blockchain Protocol Design brings together the multi-disciplinary expertise at Columbia to advance the performance, security, robustness, and economics of blockchain technology — drawing on distributed systems, game theory, cryptography, and more.
A world-class lineup of researchers and practitioners from top universities, research labs, and industry.
The full program will be announced closer to the event. Check back here for updates.
Status
Schedule to be announced — May 26–29, 2026
There is no registration fee. Attendance is free and open to all, but space is limited — submit your application early to secure your spot.
Columbia Engineering
Innovation Hub
Tang Family Hall
2276 12th Avenue, Floor 2
New York, NY 10027
Columbia University
Morningside Heights, Manhattan
May 26–29, 2026
New York City