Committees key info

As a member-driven organization, Intersect empowers the community to shape the future of the Cardano blockchain. Our committees play a vital role in governance, strategy, and ecosystem development. To ensure transparent and effective representation, we invite community members to step forward and apply for a committee seat in the upcoming 2026 elections.

We’ve created an Application Pack with detailed one-pagers for each committee, outlining their purpose and responsibilities. Download the pack, explore the opportunities, and decide where to make the biggest impact.

Intersect Committee Election -Application Pack April 2026.pdf

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To help members learn more about the committees and engage with candidates, we will also be hosting a series of community engagement events and sharing key updates across our social media platforms. This year, in addition to the X Spaces sessions, we are also introducing the Intersect Virtual Hub, a dedicated online space where committees and candidates can actively campaign, connect with members, answer questions, and share their vision and goals for the community. The Virtual Hub offers a more interactive environment for networking and open discussion, helping members get to know the candidates and their ideas before casting their vote.

If you’d like to explore the Intersect Virtual Hub, simply log in to the Members Area and, from the Dashboard, click on “Access to the Virtual Hub.”

We set up a Discord Election Channel for questions, and an email [e-mail].

Want to learn more about each committee? Check out the links below for detailed information on their roles and responsibilities.

Intersect steering committee

Committee overview: The Intersect Steering Committee (ISC) is the place where committee chairs, elected community members, and the Intersect Executive team come together to integrate committee expertise, member feedback, and operational insight to help steer Intersect as a member-led organization. Unlike other committees, the ISC looks inward, providing broad, strategic recommendations to the Board rather than making binding decisions.

Number of committee members: 10

Number of seats open for election: 2

To learn more about the committee, click this link.

Cardano budget committee

Committee overview: The Cardano Budget Committee (CBC) is an advisory committee that brings together relevant stakeholders from within the Cardano ecosystem. The CBC relies upon the knowledge and observations of committee members to provide guidance, support, and oversight for Cardano’s annual budget processes.

Number of committee members: 10

Number of seats open for election: 5

To learn more about the committee, click this link.

Cardano civics committee

Committee overview: The Cardano Civics Committee ensures that Cardano's governance is accessible, fair, and transparent. It provides facilitation and oversight to the Cardano community on the governance. This includes developing and facilitating processes that engage the wider Cardano community in governance, coordinating with subject matter experts where needed.

Number of committee members: 10

Number of seats open for election: 5

To learn more about the committee, click this link.

Technical steering committee

Committee overview: The Technical Steering Committee (TSC) provides recommendations to ensure that decisions made either on-chain or off-chain for Cardano development are based upon sound technical awareness and best practices, maintaining the security and sustainability of the blockchain.

The TSC is primarily focused on core infrastructure, including the Layer 1 protocol, critical tooling to support the operation of Cardano, and essential infrastructure to support Layer 2 development.

Number of committee members: 10

Number of seats open for election: 5

To learn more about the committee, click this link.

Open source committee

Committee overview: The Open Source Committee (OSC) is a decision-making body, bringing together relevant stakeholders from within the Cardano ecosystem. The OSC mission's is to support the growth of Cardano through community-driven decision-making. We are committed to providing tools, policies, and guidance to ensure its success, adaptability, and accessibility.

Number of committee members: 10

Number of seats open for election: 5

To learn more about the committee, click this link.

Product committee

Committee Overview: The Cardano Product Committee (CPC) assists the community by facilitating an open and transparent creation and refinement of a shared vision and strategy.

Number of committee members: 10

Number of seats open for election: 5

To learn more about the committee, click this link.

Membership and community committee

Committee Overview: The Membership and Community Committee exists to grow and support participation in Intersect and the Cardano ecosystem. MCC ensures that members are actively engaged by creating pathways for people and organizations to contribute. MCC connects Intersect to the real world. This includes supporting regional onboarding, improving member visibility, coordinating community programs, and ensuring that Intersect membership translates into activity and impact.

Number of committee members: 10

Number of seats open for election: 5

To learn more about the committee, click this link.

Growth and marketing committee

Committee overview: The Growth and Marketing Committee (GMC) is a strategic planning and decision-making body, bringing together founding entities of the Cardano blockchain ecosystem and a diverse group of experienced marketing professionals. The GMC is committed to attracting, empowering and directing global marketing initiatives, breaking traditional boundaries that hinder decentralization, growth, and widespread adoption of the Cardano ecosystem.

Number of committee members: 10

Number of seats open for election: 5

To learn more about the committee, click this link.