An overview of the Intersect Board Election Process, 2026

Intersect Board Elections 2026

In September 2026, Intersect will once again be running an Intersect Board Election process. A vital opportunity for members to help select the individuals who will oversee Intersect’s strategic direction and ensure it remains aligned with its mission and community values.

Intersect is governed by its board, composed of seven members, four of whom are elected through its membership - therefore making it a majority-elected board. This year, two board seats are available for election as the existing terms for board members, Adam Rusch and Kavinda Kariyapperuma, are due to expire.

Why consider applying?

Serving on the Intersect Board is an opportunity to give back to the Cardano community by helping steward an organization created to support its members and the wider ecosystem. Directors bring the perspectives of Intersect’s membership into the Board’s deliberations, but the role is more than representative, each Director must exercise independent judgment and act in the best interests of Intersect and its mission to serve Cardano.

What are the roles & responsibilities?

As a Wyoming not-for-profit corporation, Intersect is governed under the direction of its Board. Directors collectively take responsibility for the organization’s strategic direction, governance, financial sustainability, risk oversight, and accountability. Candidates should therefore be prepared to devote the necessary time, arrive well-informed, ask difficult questions, manage conflicts of interest responsibly, and be accountable for the decisions the Board makes. Directors should be ready to undertake that responsibility in service to Intersect and the Cardano community.

Before applying, we encourage potential applicants to review the responsibilities and expectations section on the Intersect Board Knowledge Base to fully understand the expectations and commitments of the role. The two elected candidates will serve a 2-year term, this ensures continuity while allowing new voices to regularly join the Board.

Who can apply?

Eligibility criteria for applicants

• Must have been a member for at least 180 days (6 months) before application starts
• Must be in good standing
• Must complete Intersect’s required identify-verification process (KYC)
• Must be willing and able, if elected, to provide legal name and address for Intersect’s required filings with the Wyoming Secretary of State
• Must have previously served (appointed or elected) at least one term as a voting member of an Intersect Committee or as a member of the Intersect Board

Eligibility criteria for voters

• Must have been an Individual or Enterprise member of Intersect for at least 180 days (6 months) before voting starts
• Must be in good standing
• Must complete Intersect’s required identify-verification process (KYC)

How to apply?

Members who wish to stand as candidates will need to apply via a form that will be available in the Members Area once applications open. Applications open on August 31, 2026 but potential candidates can review the application form here to see all the questions in advance and prepare responses. To make the process more inclusive and accessible, translated versions of the form are also available here.

When to apply?

Key Dates

• Application period open: August 31, 2026 at 12PM UTC
• Application period close: September 11, 2026 at 12PM UTC
• Voting period open: September 14, 2026 at 12PM UTC
• Voting period close: September 25, 2026 at 12PM UTC
• Results published: September 28, 2026

All of this information can be also found on the Intersect Knowledge Base here.