Pricey Ethereum neighborhood, builders, and researchers,
On the first-ever Devconnect final yr in Amsterdam in 2022, we got here collectively for per week of in-depth workshops and discussions. Many who participated within the periods and conversations instructed us they felt Devconnect had a big impression on the ecosystem by driving progress in tangible methods.
Many expressed their needs for Devconnect to occur once more, and after we noticed the impression, we strongly agreed. Right this moment, we are able to lastly share that Devconnect is coming again and is deliberate for November 13-19 this yr in Istanbul! 🇹🇷
What’s Devconnect?
Devconnect is a week-long gathering that options impartial Ethereum occasions, every with a singular focus. The purpose is to concentrate on in-depth periods on particular matters and to convey the Ethereum neighborhood collectively in smaller teams to speak, study, and make critical progress in particular topics. Occasions throughout Devconnect shall be impartial and hosted by specialists in these domains — which might be you! Our staff 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 will even preserve a coworking area 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. In contrast to a standard convention, we would like 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, impression, and progress the neighborhood can create throughout this week. In case you’d prefer to host an occasion, keep tuned for extra assets and data.
Moreover, we might additionally like to emphasise that Devconnect ≠Devcon, which is able to stay our principal occasion, and we’re excited to convey Devcon 7 to Southeast Asia in 2024.
Why Istanbul 🇹🇷
Over the previous months, we noticed one neighborhood of builders and college students stand out: the Turkish Ethereum neighborhood has labored laborious to advertise Istanbul. Nonetheless, we totally evaluated many choices for the placement of Devconnect 2023, visited a number of potential areas, toured venues, and checked for availability. We thought-about many choices and evaluated every location earlier than making our ultimate resolution.
We’re excited to convey Devconnect to Istanbul, the colourful metropolis of Türkiye, the place two continents meet, and we sit up for internet hosting an unimaginable occasion for the worldwide Ethereum developer neighborhood.
However whereas we would like 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 thousands and thousands. Our hearts exit to all who misplaced family members or their properties.
The area will want help for a very long time, and for those who prefer to contribute to the donations, here’s a record that some members of the neighborhood have put collectively. We hope the choice to convey Devconnect to Istanbul can present our help, and encourage others to help this area in several methods.
We perceive that considerations about earthquake security is likely to be in your thoughts. Whereas Istanbul was not bodily impacted by the current earthquake, we are going to maintain monitoring the scenario 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 shall be comparatively simple. Istanbul, being one of many world’s main vacationer hubs, is well-equipped with a serious worldwide airport to welcome guests from across the globe. Istanbul’s environment friendly native metro, and abundance of appropriate venues for neighborhood occasions make it the proper location for Devconnect 2023.
The engaged local people and quite a few scholar 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 neighborhood to come back 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 web site and on Twitter! Within the meantime, see you at one of many many different neighborhood occasions occurring this yr.
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EF Devconnect staff
