Hey Ethereum household! 🦄

We’re delighted to start out this new yr by sharing an replace that is not nearly revealing the placement and date for Devcon 7, however slightly an thrilling enlargement of our imaginative and prescient. This yr, we’re embracing the entire Southeast Asia area because the stage for our group gathering! Why? learn on to seek out out!

In the beginning, thanks in your endurance amid the excitement and hypothesis about our subsequent vacation spot. After a memorable time in Bogotá for Devcon VI, we made the choice to schedule Devcon 7 for 2024. One of many important causes for the choice was our want to enhance Devcon’s impression on regional Ethereum communities. The extra time permits us to extra completely interact with these native communities, providing help and empowerment in a extra significant manner.

We’re now set to make Devcon 7 a extra inclusive and regionally centered occasion, and to replicate this imaginative and prescient, we’ll name it “Devcon Southeast Asia”, as a substitute of referring to the title of the host-city.

With that context and new imaginative and prescient in thoughts, let’s dive into the thrilling particulars!

🎉 Devcon Involves Southeast Asia 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Devcon 7 will happen from November 12-15 within the vibrant metropolis of Bangkok, Thailand 🥳🎉, with a spirit that may resonate throughout Southeast Asia over the approaching yr.

Take a look at the gorgeous new Devcon.org web site at this time, and ensure to bookmark it to remain tuned for extra data quickly!

The Ethereum group in Southeast Asia holds important potential, which has been evident in its quickly rising crypto adoption. Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand are main within the World Crypto Adoption Index, underscoring the area’s pivotal position within the world Ethereum panorama.

Southeast Asia is a melting pot of various cultures, wealthy histories, and communities, and our intention is to envelop the entire of Southeast Asia within the Devcon expertise. From the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur to the scenic fantastic thing about Bali, from the technological hub of Singapore to the historic attraction of Vietnam, this area pulsates with power. And Bangkok, with its distinctive mix of custom and modernity, serves as a super location by way of each suitability of venue and world accessibility.

🛤 The Highway to Devcon: Our journey to this point 🛤

Over the previous months, we have initiated the Highway To Devcon (RTD) Grants spherical. This initiative was born from our dedication to help the rise of recent Ethereum occasions, grassroots communities, and academic endeavors throughout Southeast Asia. We’re completely happy to see the passion and modern proposals pouring in from Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, and others close by Southeast Asia.

To everybody we’ve supported to this point, a giant shout-out! Your initiatives and efforts have been paving the Ethereum group’s journey in Southeast Asia. For these based mostly in Southeast Asia with community-driven ambitions, we encourage you to apply for a small sponsorship and contribute to shaping the ecosystem.

At its core, what makes Devcon particular is our various and ever-evolving group. As we set our sights on Devcon 7, we’re in search of steady group involvement. From SEA to each nook of the globe, we need to hear from you.

Have concepts on group engagement? Methods to bridge the SEA Ethereum group with the worldwide one? Or maybe options on initiatives we will help and dogfood? Ship in your “Devcon Enchancment Proposals” (DIPs), and let’s work collectively to make Devcon extra reflective of our various group.

And preserve posted right here and at Devcon.org for extra particulars as they’re launched!

Till then, preserve constructing and dreaming!
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EF Devcon Staff 🦄