Expensive Ethereum group, builders, and researchers,
On the first-ever Devconnect last year in Amsterdam in 2022, we got here collectively for every week of in-depth workshops and discussions. Many who participated within the periods and conversations informed us they felt Devconnect had a major affect on the ecosystem by driving progress in tangible methods.
Many expressed their needs for Devconnect to occur once more, and after we noticed the affect, we strongly agreed. As we speak, we will lastly share that Devconnect is coming again and is deliberate for November 13-19 this 12 months in Istanbul! 🇹🇷
What’s Devconnect?
Devconnect is a week-long gathering that options unbiased Ethereum occasions, every with a singular focus. The purpose is to give attention to in-depth periods on particular matters and to deliver the Ethereum group collectively in smaller teams to speak, find out about, and make critical progress in particular topics. Occasions throughout Devconnect might be unbiased and hosted by specialists in these domains — which might be you! Our crew will assist foster coordination in order that hosts have logistical assist, and assurance that there is minimal overlap of comparable domains to keep away from pulling contributors in several instructions. All through the week we may even preserve a coworking house for collaboration for all who’re .
Most occasions will goal an viewers of specialists or lovers within the particular area of the occasion to allow thorough understanding and discussions. Not like a regular convention, we wish this week-long gathering to facilitate the deep discussions and conversations which might be wanted to proceed to enhance Ethereum.
Devconnect is a pure candidate to use subtraction, and we’re trying ahead to seeing the occasions, affect, and progress the group can create throughout this week. For those who’d wish to host an occasion, keep tuned for extra assets and knowledge.
Moreover, we’d additionally like to emphasise that Devconnect ≠ Devcon, which is able to stay our principal occasion, and we’re excited to deliver Devcon 7 to Southeast Asia in 2024.
Why Istanbul 🇹🇷
Over the previous months, we noticed one group of builders and college students stand out: the Turkish Ethereum group has labored laborious to advertise Istanbul. Nonetheless, we completely evaluated many choices for the placement of Devconnect 2023, visited a number of potential places, toured venues, and checked for availability. We thought of many choices and evaluated every location earlier than making our last choice.
We’re excited to deliver Devconnect to Istanbul, the colourful metropolis of Türkiye, the place two continents meet, and we stay up for internet hosting an unbelievable occasion for the worldwide Ethereum developer group.
However whereas we wish this to be a joyful message, we additionally acknowledge and have had on our minds the devastating earthquakes that so closely impacted southeast Turkey and northwest Syria, and affected the lives of tens of millions. Our hearts exit to all who misplaced family members or their properties.
The area will want assist for a very long time, and when you wish to contribute to the donations, here’s a list that some members of the group have put collectively. We hope the choice to deliver Devconnect to Istanbul can present our assist, and encourage others to assist this area in several methods.
We perceive that issues about earthquake security is likely to be in your thoughts. Whereas Istanbul was not bodily impacted by the current earthquake, we’ll maintain monitoring the state of affairs carefully. We hope to satisfy you quickly and collectively, allow us to create one thing significant and particular in Istanbul throughout Devconnect this November.
In selecting Istanbul because the host metropolis for Devconnect 2023, we intention to capitalize on its distinctive place as a bridge between East and West. Accessibility is a key precedence, and acquiring visas for attendees from most international locations might be comparatively simple. Istanbul, being one of many world’s main vacationer hubs, is well-equipped with a significant worldwide airport to welcome guests from across the globe. Istanbul’s environment friendly native metro, and abundance of appropriate venues for group occasions make it the right location for Devconnect 2023.
The engaged area people and quite a few pupil blockchain golf equipment within the area additional strengthen our perception within the potential of this vibrant metropolis. We’re assured that Istanbul’s distinctive mix of historical past, tradition, and modernity will present an inspiring backdrop for the worldwide Ethereum developer group to return collectively, collaborate with these passionate teams, and drive innovation for Ethereum.
TL;DR
Mark your calendars: Devconnect IST, November 13-19, 2023.
Extra updates, particulars, and a schedule of occasions coming quickly on our website and on Twitter! Within the meantime, see you at one of many many different community events occurring this 12 months.
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EF Devconnect crew