FHE State OS - Zama Meetup & Afterwork
- Date
- 2024-12-11
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Host
- Zama
About this event
If you're curious about where privacy-preserving technology is heading and want to talk about it with people building, exploring, and questioning it in real time, this meetup is the right room to be in. FHE State OS - Zama Meetup & Afterwork brings the community together in Buenos Aires for an in-person evening of conversation, connection, and practical exchange around fully homomorphic encryption, the broader ecosystem around it, and what it could unlock next. This is not a formal conference or a passive sit-and-listen event. It is designed as a meetup and afterwork gathering: a space where technical ideas can be discussed clearly, where newcomers can get oriented without feeling out of place, and where community members can meet face to face in a more relaxed setting. What Is This? At its core, this event is a community meetup centered on FHE, Zama, and the people interested in privacy, cryptography, infrastructure, and emerging applications. It is a chance to step out of online threads and into an in-person conversation with others who care about where this technology is going and how it can be applied in practice. Because it is framed as both a meetup and an afterwork, the format is intentionally social as well as substantive. Expect an environment where people can exchange ideas, compare perspectives, ask direct questions, and make connections across technical and non-technical backgrounds. Whether you come with deep context or just a strong curiosity, the point is to create a shared space for meaningful discussion. This kind of gathering matters because many of the most useful conversations around new technology happen outside polished presentations. They happen when people can challenge assumptions, explain concepts in plain language, and discover who else in the local community is paying attention to the same problems. What to Expect The evening will likely unfold as a mix of arrival, informal networking, and community conversation. Since this is an in-person meetup, a big part of the value comes from the people in the room: founders, developers, researchers, operators, students, and curious attendees who want to better understand the landscape and meet others working nearby. You can expect the flow of the event to support both casual interaction and more focused discussion. That may include: Introductions and arrival time to settle in, meet people, and get a sense of who is attending Conversations around FHE and related topics, including current ideas, challenges, applications, and open questions Networking in a relaxed afterwork setting, with room for one-on-one chats and small group discussions Community building, especially for people looking to plug into the local ecosystem in Buenos Aires This is the kind of event where the agenda is not only what is scheduled, but also what emerges naturally from the room. You might spend part of the evening talking through a technical concept with someone who knows the field well, then shift into a conversation about startups, product direction, research questions, or collaboration opportunities. If you are newer to the space, expect a setting that makes it easier to ask foundational questions. If you are more experienced, expect to meet people who can expand your view of what others in the community are building, thinking about, or prioritizing. Why Attend There is real value in meeting the local community in person, especially in fast-moving technical areas where context changes quickly and online discussion can only go so far. This event gives you a way to build signal: who is serious, what themes are coming up repeatedly, and where there may be room for collaboration. Attending can help you: Understand the current conversation around FHE and why it is attracting attention Meet people in Buenos Aires who share interests across privacy, cryptography, infrastructure, and emerging technology Expand your network beyond your usual circles in a setting built for direct conversation Pressure-test your ideas by talking them through with others who bring different levels of expertise Find your entry point if you have been following the space from a distance and want to engage more actively For many attendees, the strongest takeaway will be clarity. Clarity on the technology, clarity on the local ecosystem, and clarity on who you want to keep talking to after the event ends. Even a single strong conversation can make the evening worthwhile. There is also a practical benefit to the afterwork format: it lowers the barrier to showing up. You do not need to prepare a talk or arrive with a perfect understanding of every concept. You just need enough interest to participate, listen well, and be ready for a thoughtful exchange. Practical Details This event takes place in person in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 PM GMT-3. As an evening meetup, it is well suited for people coming after work, study, or other daytime commitments. Because the event is in-person, plan to attend with enough time to settle in and make the most of the networking side of the evening. Meetups like this often reward early arrival: it is easier to start conversations, get oriented, and connect with people before the room gets fully in motion. A few useful expectations to keep in mind: Format: in-person meetup and afterwork gathering Focus: community, conversation, networking, and exchange around FHE and Zama Setting: social but substantive; friendly to both experienced attendees and curious newcomers Best approach: come ready to introduce yourself, ask questions, and stay open to unexpected conversations If you have been waiting for the right moment to meet others around this topic in Buenos Aires, this is a strong one. Show up curious, ready to talk, and ready to leave with a better sense of the people and ideas shaping the conversation.
Who should attend
This event is for people who want more than surface-level awareness and are looking for real conversations with others in the room. - You should come if **you are interested in FHE, privacy-preserving technology, cryptography, or secure computation** and want to discuss these topics in person rather than only online. - You will get a lot from this if **you are a developer, researcher, engineer, or technical builder** looking to better understand the ecosystem and meet others working on related problems. - This is a good fit if **you work in startups, product, strategy, or operations** and want clearer insight into how emerging privacy technologies may affect products, infrastructure, or new business opportunities. - You should attend if **you are part of the broader Web3, security, or deep tech community in Buenos Aires** and want to connect with people exploring adjacent ideas. - It is also for you if **you are curious but not yet deeply specialized** and want a welcoming setting to ask questions, learn the landscape, and figure out where you fit. - If **you value strong local networks and thoughtful afterwork conversations**, this meetup gives you a practical way to meet people you will likely want to stay in touch with afterward.