Summary - ETHMilan 2024

Requesting resources to have ShutterDAO as one of the sponsors for ETHMilan 2024, which is set to be the largest ETH and Web3 conference ever held in Italy and will be in Milan from 26-27 September 2024.

The 2023 edition of last year was a huge success, with over 1200 attendees and 22 sponsors coming from 60+ countries. ETHMilan 2024 will host 2000+ people from all over the world to attend the conference and have an incredible time in Milan.

The topics covered during ETHMilan will be technical and aligned with what is being built at Shutter Network. Indeed, the talk that Shutter delivered last year was very appreciated and well attended. Find a recording of the talk delivered by Luis during ETHMilan 2023 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK3ply94lZY

Goals / Why Sponsoring?

• ETHMilan is the leading Italian Web3 Conference and provides an incredible branding opportunity for new interested users and contributors, facilitating the onboarding of a fast-growing community of builders, local companies, and institutions.
• Italy is a new and growing market of talented builders, developers, and users and ETHMilan is at the forefront of this growth. Sponsoring this conference basically gives easy access to having a strong presence in this ecosystem.
• Access to unique visibility and awareness opportunities for Shutter DAO to connect with members and supporters who are gonna be at the conference, engaging with a different audience than usual with the goal of onboarding new builders to contribute to RFPs.

Proposal

This proposal seeks to secure Shutter DAO's position as an official sponsor for ETHMilan 2024 by purchasing one of the conference's sponsorship packages.

This will provide Shutter DAO with several benefits, including:

• Brand exposure as an official sponsor
• A speaking slot for a team member or lead contributor to discuss Shutter DAO on the ETHMilan stage
• Networking opportunities with local builders
• Marketing and social media exposure

For a growing project like Shutter DAO, it’s crucial to start being more present around conferences and increase attention and exposure.

We would like to present the following option to the DAO:

Voting Options

Option 1: Yes, proceed with a Sforza Package

Requested Budget:

• 5.5k USD

Included benefits

• 1 Guaranteed 15-minute Bite Sized Talk
• 10 Conference Pass for Team
• Social Media Promotion as a sponsor

Option 2: No, don't participate as a sponsor

Motivation

With the increasing interest in Shutter DAO, a sponsorship presence at a premier European conference like ETHMilan could provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen community relationships. Such sponsorship can allow for a rich exchange of insights from various perspectives, including core developers, fostering mutual learning.

It also serves as an ideal opportunity to boost awareness and engagement for the project, which can be facilitated through various educational and networking activities designed to spread knowledge, such as talks and engagements at the conference.

Moreover, Italy's crypto scene is growing fast, with a lot of tech-savvy individuals and developers getting involved in these technologies. This makes Italy an exciting and emerging hub for crypto projects. By sponsoring ETHMilan 2024, Shutter DAO can have the opportunity to connect with this dynamic community and establish itself as a key player in this evolving landscape.

The ETHMilan Team

The team behind ETHMilan is Web3Mi, one of the leading Italian communities dedicated to web3 and Ethereum adoption. Web3Mi has been active since the beginning of 2022 and has done several activities over the past year and a half. In particular, we organized 10+ meetups, ranging from panels, workshops, and networking happy hours, with sponsors ranging from Base, GS3, Binance, Linea, Avalanche, Horizen Labs, and many more.

The team behind Web3Mi comprises more than 7 people, coming from leading Web3 brands such as Transak, Smilee, and TraderJoe.

Expected Outcome

• Strengthened community engagement and awareness of the project
• Onboard new interested community members and builders
• Increase interest in Shutter DAO RFPs from qualified builders with experience in the space